TOPICS FOR THE WRITING AND SPEAKING:
What do you think of homeopathy? Is it a
life-changing revolutionary miracle cure or is it a scam based on fake
pseudo-science with no real effect on health?
What is the best way to find your better
half? Are online matching websites a good option or is face-to-face interaction
the only real way to discover if he/she is the one?
Is complimenting or catcalling a woman
always wrong? Where is the line between a well-intended comment and a sexist
offence bordering sexual harassment?
What is the secret to a happy
marriage/relationship? How would you describe a good partner? Would you be able
to forgive infidelity? Would you tell a friend if you discovered their partner
was being unfaithful?
Why are people so gullible and naive
regarding fake news and urban legends? Do you believe everything that you are
told or do you contrast the information in case it is biased?
What do you think is the future of cities?
Are you optimistic about their environmental impact and the quality of life of
its dwellers? Are cities going to be green and efficient places where people
live a happy and healthy cosmopolitan life or are they becoming inhospitable,
polluted, stressful and inegalitarian?
If you had to plan a vacation, would you
rather go to an exotic, vibrant, chaotic city like Cairo or to a spotless,
well-run, affluent city like Vienna? What are their pros and cons?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of
living in a small town like Icod? On the whole, is life in the country
healthier? And more eco-friendly?
SPEAKING DEBATES:
1 Life in a big city vs life in a small town
2 Catcalling is sexual harassment vs
complimenting is not always wrong
3 Homeopathy and alternative medicine is a
scam vs traditional medicine needs to adapt and adopt, learn from alternative
remedies and adopt new therapies
4 Online dating vs traditional dating
6 The future of cities is terrible vs the
future of cities is promising
7 Holidays in Cairo vs holidays in Vienna
TOP TIPS:
WRITING: You will have to write 2 texts of approximately 200 words
SPEAKING: You have to speak for about 5 minutes individually (monologue), and then for about 7 minutes with a partner, giving your opinion and debating in pairs (dialogue).WRITING AND SPEAKING: You will always have a choice between at least two options, so don't worry, in all the cases you will have an extra chance to escape from the topics you don't like ;)
