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Speaking Topics - Tech

The document discusses various topics relating to technology and its impact on society, individuals, and human interaction. Some key views presented include that technology both enhances and reduces social interaction, as well as positively and negatively impacts education, work, communication, and other areas of life. Both advantages and disadvantages of new technologies are outlined. Overall, the document explores the complex effects of increasing technology use and how it both benefits and introduces challenges for humanity.

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Speaking Topics - Tech

The document discusses various topics relating to technology and its impact on society, individuals, and human interaction. Some key views presented include that technology both enhances and reduces social interaction, as well as positively and negatively impacts education, work, communication, and other areas of life. Both advantages and disadvantages of new technologies are outlined. Overall, the document explores the complex effects of increasing technology use and how it both benefits and introduces challenges for humanity.

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Some people think that Artificial Intelligence (Al) is very important to humans' future development while
others think that it has negative effects on society. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
2. Machines and robots are increasingly replacing workers in a number of industries. Do the advantages of this
development outweigh the disadvantages?
3. Some scientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligent than human beings. While some
see this as a positive development, others worry about the negative consequences. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.

4. Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways
has technology affected the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative
development?
5. Some people believe that technology is making us less human. Others think otherwise, claiming that
technology is enhancing our humanities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
6. Some people think that modern technology is making people more social, while others think that it is making
them less social. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
7. In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate via the Internet and live without any face-
to-face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative development?

8. Computers today can quickly and accurately translate languages; therefore, it is a waste of time to learn a
foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9. People today often use the internet to learn about the culture of other countries. This means that it is not
that important to travel to those countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10. Some people think that e-books are the death of paper books while others think that paper books will never
disappear. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
11. Email is a fast and convenient way to communicate, and written letters aren't needed anymore. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

12. Some people believe that television is a powerful educational tool. Other people believe that television is
nothing more than mindless entertainment and should be discouraged. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this statement?
13. Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however,
believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.
14. In the modern world, mobile and smartphone use has become universal in most parts of the world. Although
there are clearly many advantages of this technology, there are many who believe it also brings many
disadvantages. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
15. The internet is a great source of information and has opened up opportunities for people to learn all over the
world. Is all information reliable on the internet? What could be done to control information online?
16. New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this opinion?

17. A lot of people have become dependent on technology as it plays a big role in our daily lives. Describe the
positive and negative impacts of technology on our lives and give your opinion.
18. Nowadays more and more people have access to the Internet. But constant availability of any information
worsens people's memory and critical thinking skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
19. Many advancements in technology are making people’s lives easier and users need to think and do less to
achieve tasks. Discuss the positives and negatives of this development and give your own opinion.

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