1, Some companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. SOme people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages to this.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2, Violence in the media promotes violence in society.
To what extent do you agree?
3, Most people think that the truth should be objective rather than subjective when it comes to the news.
Do you think all news is true?
What is the function of a newspaper?
4, More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories. Some people think that photographs are not a reliable source of news while others consider photographs to be irrefutable.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
5, Many people think that fast food companies should not be allowed to advertise while others believe that all companies should have the right to advertise.
What is your opinion?
6, Many people buy products that they do not really need and replace old products with new ones unnecessarily.
Why do people buy things they do not really need?
Do you think this is a good thing?
7, One of the prime times for advertising in TV is when children get back from school. Some people think that advertisements aimed at children should not be allowed.
What is your opinion?
8, The majority of news being reported is bad news such as wars, famines, accidents, and crime.
Why do you think that is?
Do you think the news should be a balance of both good and bad news?
9, In the last few decades there have been more and more cases of famous people being hounded by the press. Some people think that famous people in the media have no right privacy.
To what extent do you agree?
10, People in the limelight have a responsibility to set an example for others by their good behaviour.
Do you agree?