"In the future, most people won’t have to go to work at all "In the future, most people won’t have to go to work at all. They’ll work from home." What do you think? For example, think about: - the advantages and disadvantages of working from home. - the role of modern communication, eg. email. - the importance of team-building at work.

"Working part-time is better than working full-time "Working part-time is better than working full-time." What do you think? For example, think about: - the advantages and disadvantages of working part-time. - when it may be necessary to work full-time. - whether some jobs are easier to do on a part-time basis.

"Society places too much importance on leisure. " What do you think "Society places too much importance on leisure." What do you think? For example, think about: - the time and the money which people put into their leisure activities. - other things which are important in life. - the level of importance placed on leisure by different cultures.

"We should spend our leisure time with other people, not alone "We should spend our leisure time with other people, not alone." What do you think? For example, think about: - activities that it is good to do with other people. - why it might be better to do certain things alone. - the role of leisure in forming relationships with other people.

"People should not be allowed to drive their cars into city centres." What do you think? For example, think about: reasons for keeping cars out of city centres. other ways of travelling around cities. whether we need to improve public transport.

"The best way to get to know a city is to walk round it." What do you think? For example, think about: The advantages of walking in a city. Why some people don’t like walking. Other ways of getting to know a city.

"Advertising unhealthy food should be banned." What do you think? For example, think about: How advertising influences people. A person’s right to choose what they eat. Why people buy ‘convenience’ or ‘junk’ foods.

"Modern life makes it difficult to keep fit and healthy." What do you think? For example, think about: The amount of free time people have. How modern technology has changed lifestyles. The benefits to society of a fit and healthy population.

"There’s no need to write letters these days. " What do you think "There’s no need to write letters these days." What do you think? For example, think about: - why sometimes it.s a good idea to write a letter. - the disadvantages of writing letters. - the differences between writing a letter and sending an email.

"Mobile phones are an essential part of modern life." What do you think? For example, think about: - the reasons why people need mobile phones. - the problems caused by the use of mobile phones. - other ways of contacting people.