1. There are certain arguments highlighting the importance of animal testing, with many stating how fundamental it is for combatting illness in humans. Yet many still vehemently protest against any form of testing on animals due to the unfair pain and torture that the animals endure. Where do you stand on this issue?
  1. It was once argued that zoos and circuses brought exotic animals to the masses and that without them these beautiful creatures would not be seen by the majority. However, considering cheaper travel and the Internet do they still have a place in modern society?
  1. Very recently it has come to light that big game hunting and trophy hunting are gaining in popularity. Shocking photographs of people posing with dead animals (elephants, giraffes, lions and bears) have been posted with pride on social media. Those in favour argue that it supports environmental and wildlife projects in the countries where these hunts take place, while those against argue that hunting is cruel and unnecessary. Where do you stand on this issue and should a definition between different kinds of hunting be made?
  1. Language is weakening and is not given the same importance as it once was. Exposure to other languages and cultures and the use of lingua franca are often given the blame for this ‘watering down’ of language, however, arguably they are not the only causes. Do you agree that language is getting weaker and if so, what reasons would you personally give?
  1. Considering the fact that language is constantly changing and evolving and that new words, expressions and grammatical constructions are continually entering the language, what should language teachers teach? Should the standard accepted form of the language be adhered to in class or should new (and often short-lived) terms and expressions be used? Does the level and age of the learner hold any relevance in this argument?
  1. The subject and the treatment of people who identify as gender non-binary has recently hit the headlines in the U.K. While most would agree that these people should be respected, others have asked for debatable treatment. Ideas such as neutral pronoun usage, non-gender specific titles, non-binary bathrooms and the non-gender labeling of clothes have all been touted. Whilst all of them come with their own arguments, it is the way of addressing people that has gained the most attention. Where do you stand on this issue and do you think a dangerous precedent is being set if this way of addressing people is accepted?