10th grade. The English Language Olympiad. Speaking Situations

 

1. What would everyday life be like if money were no object?

2. When you learn something how much do you think about how you learn?

3. The Internet has a huge effect on our lives. What disadvantages are associated with Internet communication?

4. Are you interested in fashion? If so, how do you find out about it? If not, why?

5. Although sustainable agriculture in the 21st century could lead to better farming practices, will it ensure that enough food is produced for a growing population?

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being safety-conscious and a risk-taker?

7. How important are critics' reviews in helping you decide whether to watch the film or not?

8. Do you prefer to be in an urban environment or close to nature? Why?

9. How far do you agree that online shopping is becoming more and more popular?

10. In your opinion, what is the most important technological advance of this decade?

11. Statistics show that visits to the libraries are up despite the availability of the books in the internet. Why do you think this might be?

12. If you had to move to a city for one year, and you could only choose from the cities you had never been to, which city would it be?

13. What do you think has led to the growth in the tourism industry?

14. Friends, television and the Internet become the main influence on children's behavior. How far do you agree?

15. Do you think the weather is changing due to global warming?

16. In the last few decades, an increasing number of animal species have become endangered or have died out completely. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to prevent it?

17. Would you rather earn a lot of money working in a job that you don't like or earn less money doing something you enjoy?

18. Living in a foreign country can't be better than living in your own. What is Belarus famous for?

19. If you could be famous for something, what would you want to be famous for?

20. Do you agree that advertisements of toys and fast foods are obstacles to children's physical and mental development, and, at the same time, cause loss of time and money of parents.