MÓWIENIE 3 EN [#254_159]

Your company is going to cooperate with a Lithuanian unit on a peacekeeping mission abroad. You are responsible for preparing the soldiers for the event. Give a briefing on two possible options, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• organize training for Polish troops only
• organize training with the Lithuanian unit
• other

You are on a mission abroad. There is a possibility of riots breaking out in your AOR. Give a briefing on two possible courses of action, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• increase foot patrols
• intensify cooperation with local leaders
• other

You are on a mission abroad. There has been an increase in the number of armed confrontations in your AOR. Give a briefing on two possible solutions to the problem, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• set up checkpoints around the city
• carry out long range patrols
• other

Recent statistics have shown a sharp increase in the number of troops unfit for deployment. As an MoD advisor, you’ve been tasked with finding a way to reduce the number of non-deployables. Give a briefing on two possible solutions to the problem, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• introduce lower deployment standards
• provide financial benefits as incentives
• other

There is a need to provide English language training for some of your soldiers. Give a briefing on two courses available, discussing their advantages and disadvantages, and suggesting which one should be chosen. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a 5-month residential course in another city
• a 5-month e-learning course in your location
• other

Recently a Military Academy cadet was caught bullying. You have been tasked to give a briefing on two possible ways of dealing with this issue, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• organize meetings with a psychologist for the bully
• punish the bully as an example to others
• other

While on a mission, you have been tasked by the local authorities to organize IED training for civilians. Give a briefing on two possible solutions discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• slideshow + lecture by one of your officers
• practical training with a bomb disposal unit
• other

Your department is moving to another building. Give a briefing on two possible courses of action and discuss their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• use your own transport
• hire a removal company
• other

Your unit cooperates with the local shooting club, which has asked you to hold a joint shooting competition. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• using the club’s indoor 25-meter range
• using the MoD outdoor 500-meter range (100 km. away)
• other

Some wounded soldiers and paramedics got stuck in the battle zone. The wounded need to be evacuated immediately from the area under enemy fire. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible ways of evacuation, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• using armoured ambulances (available in minimum 1 hour)
• sending out soldiers on foot
• other

During the field exercise a local road was incidentally bombed and the village residents lost access to the nearest town. The military is responsible for restoring the connection to the town. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• allowing the residents to use a road across the military grounds
• rebuilding 1,8 km of the damaged road
• other

There will be a big multinational field exercise held in your training grounds soon. You are to select the best place for setting up a field hospital. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• in the forest in the training area
• on the base
• other

You are a logistics officer responsible for ammunition supplies for the upcoming international field exercise. You have contacted the main storehouse, but unfortunately the ammo you need is currently not in stock. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• asking the MOD supplies department for an emergency purchase
• getting ammunition from the nearby units
• other

Due to changing warfare, it has been decided that certain elements should be added to the training for soldiers going on missions. The new elements will be introduced gradually. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend the one that should be implemented first and justify your choice.

• asymmetrical warfare
• acquiring intelligence
• other

During the last PE training there was an accident (a monkey pull-up bar collapsed). The training area was closed for security reasons. Due to the upcoming PE exam the problem has to be solved quickly. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages Recommend one and justify your choice.

• hold a tender for renovating the training area
• resign from pull-ups during the exam
• other

The soldiers from your unit, who are to be deployed abroad, need a refresher course on Rules of Engagement. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• course in CIMIC centre just for those who are to be deployed
• course on-base for all the troops
• other

You are on a mission. The area near your unit’s AOR has been affected by an earthquake. A number of people have lost their homes. Your unit has been tasked with arranging temporary accommodation for them. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• order and assemble military housing containers
• set up a tent camp
• other

You are on a mission. A number of refugees are accommodated in the school building in the town in your unit’s AOR. Recently, there have been violent protests of local residents against the refugees. You have been tasked with dealing with the situation. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• organise a meeting of residents and refugees
• send more soldiers to patrol the area
• other

A group of reservists is to undergo training in your unit. They are to practise vehicle drills and patrolling. You have been tasked with organizing this training. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• combined training with active-duty soldiers from your unit
• training only for reservists
• other

Your unit is about to deploy on an operation abroad and there is a need for man-portable drones. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• buy commercially available drones
• order specially made drones
• other

Your unit has recently come back from a tour of Afghanistan. A Lithuanian unit that you cooperate with has requested help in preparing their soldiers for an upcoming tour. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• send a training team to Lithuania
• run a training event in Poland
• other

Your unit has been asked to help local authorities to provide flood relief in the south of Poland. Your base is 200km from the affected area. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• transport your troops to the affected area daily
• arrange for your troops to stay in the affected area
• other

While in Afghanistan, your commander is due to meet with local elders. It is your job to securely transport him there. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• armoured convoy
• helicopter transport
• other

Your base in Afghanistan has come under increased mortar fire. Give a briefing to your commander on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• buy advanced counter mortar system
• build reinforced mortar protection shelters
• other

Your infantry battalion is going to participate in an international exercise in Ukraine. Give a briefing on two possible pre-training events, mentioning their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a marksmanship course
• a battlefield medicine course
• other

During a river-crossing drill, you discovered that some of your amphibious vehicles are no longer water-tight. You have been tasked with recommending the best solution for the future. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• repair the faulty vehicles
• buy new amphibious vehicles
• other

Two of your soldiers have won an international military competition. Give a briefing on two possible ways of rewarding them for their success. Describe the options below mentioning their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• give the soldiers financial prizes
• send the soldiers on a course in Canada
• other

A considerable number of your soldiers are on sick leave. This complicates the organization of an upcoming foreign soldiers’ visit to your unit. Give a briefing on two possible courses of action, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• postpone foreign soldiers’ visit
• request help from another unit
• other

The town where your unit is stationed is going to celebrate its 700th anniversary. Give a briefing on two possible ways in which your unit can contribute to the festivities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a show by your unit’s historical re-enactment group
• a display of your unit’s most modern equipment
• other

Your section is responsible for running air patrols in the Polish AOR on a peacekeeping mission. One helicopter which is regularly used during patrols has broken down. You have been tasked with solving the problem. Give a briefing on two possibilities describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• repair the helicopter on the spot
• request another helicopter from Poland
• other

A big supply of food is to be sent to Polish troops on a mission abroad. You have been tasked with organising transport of the cargo. Give a briefing on two possibilities describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• use sea transport
• use a military plane
• other

A group of soldiers from Italy accompanied by high ranking officers is coming to take part in training events in a Military Training Centre in your unit. Due to the renovation of the barracks another accommodation is needed. You have been tasked with arranging it. Give a briefing on two possibilities describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• rent rooms in a hotel in town (20 km away)
• use tents on the spot
• other

One of the soldiers in your unit was caught bullying other troopers. You have been tasked with suggesting what to do with the soldier. Give a briefing on two possibilities describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• demotion to a lower rank
• dishonorable discharge from the military
• other

Some low ranking soldiers from your unit got injured in a field training. You have been tasked with suggesting how to prepare soldiers better to avoid such incidents during exercises. Give a briefing on two possibilities describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a refresher course on safety regulations
• more practice on the training ground
• other

A group of soldiers going on a mission for the first time will have a training event with a combat experienced officer. You have been tasked with suggesting the topic of the training. Give a briefing on two possibilities describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• urban fight tactics
• coping with the locals
• other

The local authorities have asked your unit to contribute to national holiday celebrations. You have been tasked with organizing one event. Give a briefing on two possibilities describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a parade + military band show
• a display of equipment in the town centre
• other

You are on a mission abroad. You have just got a tip-off that there is a suspicious activity in the mountains in you AOR. You have been tasked with gathering more information. Give a briefing on two possible courses of action describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• send a special task force to carry out recce
• send spying drones
• other

MOD officials are going to pay a visit to your unit, where a new model of mortars was tested. You have been tasked with presenting the effectiveness of the new equipment. Give a briefing on two possibilities describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• video made during tests
• live demonstration in the training area
• other

UN diplomats, who are to help negotiate a peace agreement in the conflict zone, will arrive in your AOR. You have been tasked with securing the visit. Give a briefing on two possible ways of doing it describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• use soldiers from the main base
• get a special task force from FOB (Forward Operating Base)
• other

The security of your unit’s training grounds has to be improved due to cases of illegal entry. You have been tasked with suggesting solutions to the problem. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• installing CCTV cameras
• building a better fence
• other

Your unit is going to participate in a multinational peacekeeping operation. You have been tasked with organizing one more training event before it. Give a briefing on two possible events, describing their benefits and problems connected with their organization. Recommend the more beneficial one and justify your choice.

• search and cordon techniques
• conducting foot patrols
• other

The Minister of Defence is to be shown a new piece of equipment your unit has recently obtained. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible ways of presenting the equipment, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a static display of the equipment with a power point presentation
• a practical demonstration of the equipment in the training area
• other

You are on a mission abroad; recently a hurricane hit the area where your unit is stationed. Your unit has been asked to provide disaster relief. Give a briefing on two possible ways in which your troops could help, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• helping with search and rescue missions
• helping with the distribution of food supplies
• other

Your CO is concerned that a lot of people in the unit are using computers to surf the Internet within office hours. There is a need to reduce the time wasted in this way. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible solutions to the problem, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• installing spy software to monitor computer use
• blocking access to certain civilian websites
• other

You have been tasked with organizing ground attack training for your pilots. However, the range near your base has been declared unsafe. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• use a flight simulator
• train in another base
• other

The intelligence section has warned your CO of a strong chance of an IED attack along your planned convoy route. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible ways of dealing with the threat, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• call in a specialist bomb disposal unit (24 hours)
• use your own troops to check the route (2 hours)
• other

Recently there have been cases of soldiers collapsing during their fitness test. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible ways of reducing the risk of this happening again, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• more pre-test training sessions
• detailed medical check-ups before the test
• other

The MoD has issued a warning of a possible terrorist attack in your country. Give a briefing on two possible ways of increasing security in your unit where many civilian workers are employed. Describe their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• install new explosive detectors
• double the number of security guards
• other

Your unit is to hold a short training event for Territorial Army members. You have been tasked with suggesting proposals for activities to be carried out. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• military rules and regulations
• shooting training
• other

Due to reorganization in your unit one of the existing facilities has to be closed down. Your CO has asked you to analyse the needs in the unit and to suggest which facility should be kept. Give a briefing on the advantages and disadvantages of the two facilities. Recommend the one that should be kept and justify your choice.

• ambulatory surgery
• canteen

Your unit is competing for the best unit award. You have little time left before the final assessment is made. Give a briefing on two possible areas which need improvement. Describe advantages and disadvantages of choosing each option. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• soldiers' physical condition
• equipment handling
• other

Some buildings in your unit are to be renovated. You have been tasked with finding a company to do it. Give a briefing in which you present two building firms, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a small family firm
• a large company
• other

Your unit is to contribute to a social campaign whose aim is to encourage young people to join the military. You have been tasked with suggesting a way of doing it. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• organize a series of soldiers’ visits to secondary schools
• organize a military summer camp for young people
• other

Your CO wants to encourage the best soldiers on short term contracts to change to permanent contracts. You have been tasked with suggesting ways of persuading them. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages for the unit. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• send on a specialized course
• guarantee time for studying (college, university)
• other

Due to a recent promotion, a place has opened up for a new logistics specialist in your unit. Your CO has asked for advice. Give a briefing on two possible candidates, describing the advantages and disadvantages of employing each of them. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• retired army officer
• civilian specialist
• other

You serve on a foreign mission. During one operation your unit has to cross a deep river in order to stop enemy activity on the other side. You have been tasked with suggesting ways of doing it. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• call a team of engineers to build a bridge
• organize a crossing in amphibious vehicles
• other

A village near your unit has been flooded. Your unit has been asked to help. As most of the soldiers from your unit have been sent to strengthen the flood barriers by the river, you have a limited number of men. Give a briefing on two possible ways of providing help; describe their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• provide transport for evacuation
• deliver supplies
• other

While providing protection for a refugee camp you received complaints about abuse of women. You have been tasked with suggesting solutions to the problem. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• dividing the camp into two areas: for men and for women with children
• creating a refugee volunteer patrol group
• other

While on a mission, you have been tasked to improve medical care in your unit. Give a briefing on two possible solutions discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• bringing more doctors from Poland
• arranging visits to a local medical centre
• other

Recently there have been cases of soldiers collapsing during their fitness test. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible ways of reducing the risk of this happening again, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• more pre-test training sessions
• detailed medical check-ups before the test
• other

The number of soldiers in your unit suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder has increased in recent years. There are several ways of dealing with the issue. Give a briefing on two possible solutions to the problem describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• psychological help for soldiers
• longer leave for servicemen
• other

You have been tasked with evacuating several wounded soldiers from the base to the nearest hospital. The main road is too dangerous because it is under fire and the weather is bad so a helicopter cannot be used. Give a briefing to present two other routes describing their good and bad points. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a local country road
• a shortcut through the mountains
• other

You are on a mission abroad. There has been an increase in the number of civilians injured by mines in your AOR. You have been tasked with improving the safety of the local population. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• organize a mine awareness course for civilians
• request greater engineer support
• other

The Minister of Defence is to be shown a new piece of equipment your unit has recently obtained. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible ways of presenting the equipment, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a static display of the equipment with a power point presentation
• a practical demonstration of the equipment in the training area
• other

Your CO is concerned that a lot of people in the unit are using computers to surf the Internet within office hours. There is a need to reduce the time wasted in this way. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible solutions to the problem, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• installing spy software to monitor computer use
• blocking access to certain civilian websites
• other

There is an urgent need to improve the cyber-security of your unit after recent hackers’ attacks. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible ways of doing it, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• employ a civilian IT security specialist
• limit the number of computers with internet access
• other

A piece of equipment in your unit often fails and something needs to be done. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing the advantages and disadvantages of them. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• buy a new piece of equipment
• renovate the existing equipment
• other

The army needs to recruit more soldiers. You have been tasked to organize an event which would encourage people to enlist. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• organize tour of base and display of equipment
• set up recruitment stand in local mall
• other

The intelligence section has warned your CO of a strong chance of an IED attack along your planned convoy route. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible ways of dealing with the threat, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• call in a specialist bomb disposal unit (24 hours)
• use your own troops to check the route (2 hours)
• other

One of your subordinates is to be sent abroad for a year. There is a necessity of appointing someone to substitute them during their absence. You have been tasked with recommending candidates suitable for the post. Give a briefing on two possible candidates, describing their strengths and weaknesses. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• Candidate A
• Candidate b

On a mission your unit has to secure the polling stations in your AOR during the local elections. However, there are not enough soldiers to cover the whole area. You have been tasked with solving the problem. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• secure all the stations together with local troops
• secure the stations only in dangerous locations
• other

MoD has issued a warning of a possible terrorist attack in your country. Give a briefing on two possible ways of increasing security in your unit where many civilian workers are employed. Describe advantages and disadvantages of each option. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• install new explosive detectors
• double the number of security guards
• other

A local informer you have been cooperating with on a mission received life – threatening messages. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible ways of ensuring his safety, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• take the informer to your home country
• find a hideout for the informer in his country
• other

During a routine inspection, an illegal weapon was found in the locker of one of your soldiers. You have been tasked with giving a briefing on two possible ways of dealing with the problem, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• internal punishment
• report to the military police
• other

There has been an incident of theft of military gear on your base. In a briefing to your CO present solutions to the problem, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• detailed searches at the gate
• installing cameras in depots
• other

You are in charge of logistics in a military academy. A group of women has been admitted to the academy and the command are wondering where to accommodate them. Give a briefing on possible solutions, describing advantages and disadvantages of two of them. Recommend one and explain why.

• a separate building
• the same building
• other

On a peacekeeping mission you are responsible for security on the base. As there have been some attacks recently, you are tasked with improving security. Give a briefing on possible solutions, describing advantages and disadvantages of two of therm Recommend one and explain why.

• more men
• lights and cameras
• other

While on a mission, you are in charge of organizing a formal dinner for a group of UN officials. Give a briefing on two possible solutions discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.
Possible venues:

• on base (canteen or mess)
• a local restaurant
• other

While on a mission, you have been tasked to improve medical care in your unit. Give a briefing on two possible solutions discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.
Possible options:

• bringing more doctors from Poland
• bringing more doctors from Poland
• other

Your unit is to contribute to the organization of the Polish Independence Day in your town. Present two possible ways of celebrating the event. Describe advantages and disadvantages of the two options, recommend one of them and justify your choice.
Possible events:

• a military parade
• an airshow
• other

A local school in your area of responsibility in Afghanistan has asked you to organize extra activities for children. Give a briefing on two possible courses for the local pupils. Explain the pros and cons of each option, recommend one and justify your choice.
Possible options:

• a language course
• a mine-awareness course
• other

An international training event is to take place in your unit. However, a piece of equipment essential for the exercise has broken down. Give a briefing presenting two solutions and describe their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one of the options and justify your choice.
Possible solutions:

• delay the exercise
• change the type of exercise
• other

There is a need for a course in basic English for Afghan soldiers. Present two ways in which the Polish side could contribute to the training. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each option, choose one and justify your choice.
Possible solutions:

• classes with English-speaking Polish soldiers
• classes with professional language teachers
• other

One of your young NCOs was arrested by the military police after a fight at the military camp. Give a briefing to your commander detailing two possible forms of punishment, explaining the pros and cons of each. Recommend one and justify your choice.
Possible forms of punishment:

• extra duties
• financial consequences
• other

You have been tasked with providing protection for a VIP during his official visit to your base. Brief your CO on two possible alternatives, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Recommend one justifying your choice.
Possibilities:

• set up check points outside of the camp
• increase security on the main gate
• other

Your unit has just returned from Afghanistan. Several soldiers earned medals for bravery and the whole unit qualified for campaign medals. Give a brief on two possible ways to present the medals, detailing the pros and cons of each. Recommend one method and justify your choice.
Possibilities:

• public ceremony (with families)
• ceremony in the unit (soldiers only)
• other

Your unit has been tasked with improving the infrastructure in your area of responsibility. Give a briefing suggesting two ways your unit can contribute. Present the pros and cons of each option. Recommend one and justify your choice.
Possibilities:

• renovate the local hospital
• rebuild the bridge in the area
• other

Medical supplies need to be transported urgently to base X. You are to determine the route that the convoy should take. Give a briefing on two possible ways, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice

• shorter route with several choke points
• longer but well-patrolled route
• other

Several soldiers in your team performed very well during a recent international exercise. To keep morale high, you would like to reward the soldiers. Give a briefing on two possible ways of doing that, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• financial reward
• additional leave
• other

An important exercise is to be organised in your unit. However, your base is currently under renovation and you cannot accommodate all the participants. Give a briefing on two possible courses of action, describing their strengths and weaknesses. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• postpone the event
• organise the event elsewhere
• other

You are a training officer in a military academy. You have applied for and received additional funding to finance extra classes for the most promising officer cadets. Give a briefing on two types of classes that can be organized for the cadets, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• leadership training
• cyber-security training
• other

You are in charge of a unit on a mission abroad. One of your soldiers has seriously injured a local child in a car accident. As a result, signs of discontent have appeared among locals. Give a briefing on two ways in which the situation can be addressed, describing the advantages and disadvantages of each solution. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• providing medical treatment for the child locally
• sending the child for medical treatment abroad
• other

Your unit is to host an international conference soon. Due to the pandemic, there are concerns about the safety of the participants. Give a briefing on two possible ways of dealing with this issue, discussing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• limit number of participants and provide sanitary equipment
• hold conference online
• other

There is political tension in one of your neighbouring countries. Your infantry battalion has been asked to help border guards secure the border. Give a briefing to your commander on two possible ways of providing help, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• lend them specialist equipment
• send soldiers to support them temporarily
• other

You are on a peacekeeping operation. Local townspeople have complained of being harassed and intimidated by criminal gangs. Give a briefing on two possible ways to deal with the problem, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• create and train neighbourhood-watch groups
• help local police arrest gang members
• other

Your battalion is on a mission abroad. Militant groups have started using a more advanced RPG that can penetrate the armour on some of your unit's vehicles. Give a briefing on two possible ways to deal with the problem, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• request full time air cover
• limit the use of the vulnerable vehicles
• other

Recent combat operations have shown the need for greater medical training among troops. Give a briefing on two possible ways to improve medical skills within your unit, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• hold regular training sessions in your unit
• send some soldiers on an advanced medics course
• other

The canteen in your unit is located in an old building, which is in poor condition. It has to be renovated but meals for soldiers still have to be provided. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• organising a temporary canteen in a tent
• providing soldiers with ready-to-eat meals
• other

Recently there was an attempt to detonate explosives close to the main gate of the SFOR camp. The attempt was prevented but the security has to be improved. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• setting up check points 100 meters from the gate
• putting concertina wire 50 meters away from the main gate
• other

While on a mission, your unit has been asked to help organize a COVID 19 testing station. You are to decide on the best place to set it up, bearing in mind the risk of spreading the disease and availability of the place. Give a briefing on two ways of organizing the station, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• station near the hospital
• station in the main square of the city
• other

Several of your soldiers need to do specialist training in advanced sharpshooting. Your CO has tasked you with selecting the candidates. Give a briefing on two possible ways of choosing the candidates, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• practical test
• theoretical test
• other

During the last international field training some problems occurred and some changes need to be introduced. Give a briefing on two aspects of the field training, describing the problems that occurred in them and potential changes that should be introduced. Recommend the one which should be improved first and justify your choice.

• medical support
• communication breakdowns
• other

While on a mission, one of the young soldiers in your unit has been caught buying and selling illegal alcohol. You have been tasked with suggesting what consequences the soldier should face. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• extra duties
• sending back to the country
• other

In the refugee camp situated in your unit’s AOR, there is a need for providing COVID 19 tests as some refugees have worrying symptoms. You have been tasked with suggesting ways of doing it. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• organize a temporary testing station in the camp
• transport refugees to a medical facility in your base
• other

Some migrants, who have arrived in your unit’s AOR, have been living on the streets. The weather is getting colder and the local authorities have turned to the military for help. You have been tasked with suggesting solutions. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• adapt an old warehouse
• put up heated tents
• other

In the refugee camp which is under your unit’s supervision a number of people have been tested positive for coronavirus. You have been tasked with suggesting a course of action. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• put the camp in quarantine
• isolate “positive” people outside the camp
• other

In your unit there is a need to conduct the Fire Safety and Prevention training for the troops and civilian employees. Due to the pandemic restrictions, it can’t be done in the traditional way. You have been tasked with suggesting a solution. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• online training event for all participants
• traditional training in groups under a strict sanitary regime
• other

The Ministry of Defence is concerned about the growing number of soldiers suffering from cancer. They asked all units to encourage their personnel to take prophylactic measures. In a briefing to your CO present two possible ways of performing this task, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• organise additional check-ups in the military health centre
• distribute informative leaflets
• other

A week before the celebration of your unit’s 25th anniversary you were notified that the keynote speaker will not show up due to personal reasons. Being responsible for organising the official part of the event you have to find a replacement. In a briefing to your CO present two possible candidates, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a military priest
• the retired unit’s commander
• other

During an international exercise abroad a group of Polish soldiers was overheard using offensive language about their Muslim colleagues. To prevent a scandal, you are required to act. Give a briefing on two possible solutions to the problem, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• an obligatory cultural sensitivity course for all soldiers
• punishing soldiers involved in the incident
• other

You are on a mission abroad. You have been tasked with evacuating several soldiers who got stuck in hostile territory. Unfortunately, your unit has been equipped with camouflage uniforms that are not suited to the country’s terrain. Give a briefing on two possible solutions, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• wait for suitable uniforms
• carry out the evacuation operation now
• other

You are a representative of the Military Support Organisation. Your recent research has revealed that a majority of veterans' families reported struggling with a lot of problems. Give a briefing on two possible ways of providing help, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• organise a charity event to support veterans' families financially
• provide regular consultations with a psychologist free of charge
• other

The deadline for opening a new airport at the International Air Base is coming. It is urgent to open the airport in order to support military air operations in the region. Unfortunately, there are voices that the construction of the airport does not meet security standards. In a briefing to your CO present two possible ways of dealing with this issue. Describe their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• carry out an immediate investigation into security standards
• open the airport at the appointed time
• ther

There is a growing number of pilots leaving the military to work for commercial airlines. Give a briefing on two possible solutions to the problem, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• recruit and train more candidates
• focus on retention of personnel
• other

Right before being deployed, your unit has been asked by the local authorities to organise anti-terrorist training for the local school. You have been tasked to prepare this training. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• delegate experienced soldiers from your unit
• ask another unit to send instructors
• other

The last survey has revealed that morale in the unit has dropped. You have been tasked with handling this issue. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• allowing some of the soldiers to go on additional leave
• organising meetings with a psychologist
• other

At the end of the year there is some money left in your unit’s budget. Your CO has tasked you to suggest a few ways of spending it. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• renovate one of the unit’s facilities
• organise a picnic for the local community
• other

Some soldiers have been taken hostage by a rebel group and are kept in a small village in the middle of the jungle. You have been tasked with conducting a rescue operation. Give a briefing on two possible ways of doing it, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• send soldiers on foot
• send soldiers in helicopters
• other

While on a deployment abroad, your unit has received an intelligence report that separatist groups might want to take control of a part of land in your AOR. Give a briefing on two possible ways of dealing with this situation, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• pre-emptive arrests of separatist leaders
• increasing the number of checkpoints in the area
• other

There have been cases of migrants trying to cross the country’s border illegally. You have been asked to strengthen the border guards by providing patrols along the border. Give a briefing on two possible ways of conducting patrols, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• foot patrols
• quad patrols
• other

While on a mission abroad your unit is stationed in a base in the mountainous area. You have been informed about the increasing enemy movement and there is a need for regular reconnaissance of this area. Give a briefing on two possible ways of doing it, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• set up more observation posts
• organise daily drone reconnaissance
• other

There is a growing necessity to improve the troops’ combat skills. Your unit has been tasked with organizing a training event next month. Give a briefing on two possible events, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• counter-drone field exercise
• NBC (Nuclear Biological and Chemical) attack training
• other

You are taking part in a foreign mission. There is a suspicion that a new enemy camp has been set up in a remote mountainous region in your unit’s AOR. You have been tasked with establishing its exact location. Give a briefing on two possible ways of doing it, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• try to find local informers
• send a reconnaissance drone
• other

Due to a conflict in the neighbouring country, a big number of refugees, mostly women with children, are crossing the border. You have been tasked with providing them with transport to temporary accommodation in various parts of the country. Give a briefing on two means of transport, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• military vehicles
• trains
• other

There is a Polish national holiday celebration to be held in a multinational unit you serve in. You have been tasked with preparing an informal event for foreign and Polish soldiers with families. Give a briefing on two activities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a military band concert
• a bonfire with competitions
• other

You have been tasked with organizing a training event for the Territorial Army troops. Give a briefing on two possible training activities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• map reading and orienteering run
• search and rescue activities
• other

Two companies of soldiers from Poland are to join a multinational contingent. There is a need to organize medical care for them. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• join the already operating multinational medical facility
• establish a separate medical facility for the Polish soldiers
• other

You are on a mission abroad. A few of your soldiers were caught sneaking off to a local bar through a hole in the fence. Give a briefing on two ways in which the soldiers can be disciplined, describing the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• giving soldiers 45 days of extra duty
• punishing soldiers financially
• other

There is an advanced German language course organised in Berlin. Your CO has tasked you with checking your soldiers’ language skills and choosing the best candidates to be sent on the course. Give a briefing on two possible ways of testing the candidates. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each solution. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• involving military language centre
• employing private language school
• other

Some extra money has been given to your unit and you can organise an additional training course to improve your soldiers’ skills. Your CO has tasked you with selecting the course. Give a briefing on two possible training courses, describing the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• English language training course
• ICT training course
• other

Fewer and fewer young people are qualified to join the army due to obesity. You have been tasked with expanding the base of applicants who are able to serve. Give a briefing on two possible ways of doing it, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• lower fitness test requirements
• organise summer fitness camp for candidates
• other

Due to the conflict in the neighbouring country, there is an increased risk of interference by foreign intelligence among civilian personnel. Give a briefing on two possible ways of increasing awareness of your civilian workers, describing the advantages and disadvantages of each solution. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• preparing counterintelligence awareness presentation to watch at home
• organising counterintelligence awareness training in the unit
• other

In your AOR, insurgents have kidnapped the local mayor, who has been cooperating with your unit for a long time. The kidnappers demand a ransom of $5 million. The local police have asked you for help. Give a briefing on two possible ways of dealing with this situation, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• send in your negotiator
• use force to extract mayor
• other

In your AOR, there is a refugee camp with about 1.000 refugees. Recently, there have been instances of violence among the refugees. Give a briefing on two possible ways of dealing with this situation, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• send psychologists to camp
• ask local police for help
• other

While on a peacekeeping mission, your unit has received intelligence information that there might be a cache of weapons and a hideout of insurgents in a house located 10 kilometres from your base. You have to search that house and eliminate the threat. Give a briefing on two possible ways of carrying out the operation, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• prepare operation on your own
• carry out operation with local forces
• other

Soldiers patrolling the border in your AOR have been coming across an increasing number of illegal immigrants. Unfortunately most of them, especially children, require immediate medical help. Give a briefing on two possible ways of providing medical assistance, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• use your unit's field hospital
• use local town's hospital
• other

Your unit got some additional funds. Give a briefing on two possible ways of spending the money, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• upgrading shooting range
• renovating canteen
• other

There is an influx of refugees in your unit’s area of responsibility. The local authorities have turned to your commander for support. You have been tasked with suggesting how to help the refugees. Give a briefing on two possible ways of doing it, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• send transports with food and tents
• provide medical support
• other

You have been delegated to take part in the action encouraging civilians to become soldiers. Give a briefing on two possible ways of doing it, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• information and promotion action in the mass media
• a military training demonstration for civilians in your unit
• other

Due to the conflict in the neighbouring country a big number of people have crossed the border in order to find refuge. You have been tasked with helping the local authorities to organize accommodation for them. Give a briefing on two possible ways of doing it, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• send soldiers to adapt a local sports hall
• set up military tents in a local park
• other

Your unit has been given extra funds to build a new facility at the base. You have been tasked with suggesting the one which the money should be spent on. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a shooting range
• a military obstacle course
• other

After the first round of the local elections, a dissatisfied local minority attacked the town hall. Your troops have been asked by the local authorities to help secure the second round of the elections. Give a briefing on two possible ways of doing it, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• patrols in the local minority’s district
• posts near the polling stations and the town hall
• other

You are taking part in the tactical training exercise held in the unit headquarters. In the scenario of the training your country has been invaded by an enemy country. You have been tasked with proposing a way of responding to the attack. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• a massive offensive attack conducted on land, water and in the air
• hit-and-run tactics used simultaneously in carefully selected areas
• other

Recently the number of violent incidents near the border has increased. You have been tasked with helping the Border Guards to protect the area where such incidents happen. Give a briefing on two possible ways of dealing with the problem, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• 24/7 observation of the area from air by drones
• frequent motorised patrols with infra-red cameras
• other

Due to the growing interest of students in the Academic Legion you have been delegated to contribute to their training. Give a briefing on two possible ways of doing it, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• practical field training
• theoretical lectures at university
• other

While on a deployment abroad, your unit has received an intelligence report that separatist groups want to destroy a power station in your AOR. Give a briefing on two possible ways of dealing with this situation, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• cordoning off the area of the power station
• increasing the number of air patrols in the area
• other

During a patrol in the border area you caught some migrants who were trying to cross the country’s border illegally. You have to decide what to do with the migrants. Give a briefing on two possibilities, describing their advantages and disadvantages. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• transport them to a refugee camp
• escort them to the border guards headquarters
• other

WORK

There are several reasons why people become dissatisfied with their jobs. Look at the list below and decide which factor is the most and the least common.

• POOR SALARY
• UNFAIR BOSS
• REPETETIVE TASKS

EUROPEAN UNION

The EU faces a number of problems that influence security in the region. Look at list below. Discuss the factors and try to decide which of them is the most and the least influential.

• INCREASED NUMBER OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
• RUSSIA’S AGGRESSIVE POLICY
• LACK OF SOLIDARITY AMONG EU MEMBERS

SOCIAL ISSUES

There are several factors that determine the development of a country. Look at the list below and try to decide which factor is the most and the least influential.

• GOOD EDUCATION SYSTEM
• FAVOURABLE LAWS
• WELL DEVELOPED INFRASTRUCTURE

SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media can have a negative influence on its users. Look at the list below. Discuss the following problems and try to decide which one is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• UNHEALTHY WAY OF LIFE
• LOW SELF ESTEEM
• CYBER BULLYING

CRIME

There is a number of factors that influence the crime rate. Look at the list below and try to decide which factor is the most and the least influential.

• POVERTY
• INEFFECTIVENESS OF POLICE
• LENIENT PUNISHMENT

THREATS

In the 21st century we are facing many potential threats. Look at the list below and decide which one is the most and the least serious. Justify your choice.

• EPIDEMICS
• ARMS RACE
• OVERPOPULATION

SOCIAL ISSUES

Nowadays more and more young adults are deciding to start living on their own later in life. Look at the list of possible reasons below and decide which one is the most and the least influential. Justify your choice.

• POOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• HOUSE PRICES
• LAZINESS

ACCIDENTS

The number of fatal car accidents is still high in our country. Look at the list below and decide which solution is the most and the least effective. Justify your choice.

• HARDER DRIVING TESTS
• STRICTER PUNISHMENT
• HI-TECH DEVICES IN CARS

CAREER

Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions in a young person’s life. Look at the list below and decide which factor is the most and the least decisive when considering a career. Justify your choice.

• CHANCES OF PROMOTION
• SALARY
• SATISFACTION

MOTORING

The car industry is facing a lot of challenges in the 21st century and it is constantly changing. Look at the list below and decide which solution is the most and the least likely to be developed in the future. Justify your choice.

• ELECTRIC CARS
• AUTONOMOUS CARS
• FLYING CARS

ENVIRONMENT

Our planet is on the edge of an ecological disaster. Despite many efforts to prevent that, the effects are still disappointing. Look at the list below. Discuss the contribution of the following groups to the environmental protection and try to decide whose contribution is the most and the least significant. Be ready to justify your choice.

• INDIVIDUALS
• LOCAL AUTHORITIES
• GOVERNMENTS

IMMIGRATION

There are many reasons why people become immigrants and settle in other countries. Look at the list below. Discuss the following and try to decide which is the most and the least important reason for migration. Be ready to justify your choice.

• TO STUDY
• TO WORK
• TO ESCAPE FROM CONFLICT AREAS

MILITARY

There were many reasons for establishing Territorial Defense Force in Poland. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them was the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

• ENEMY DETERRENCE
• HELP DURING DISASTERS
• INCREASING LOCAL SECURITY DURING CONFLICTS

TRAVELLING

Nowadays people travel more than in the past. Look at the list below. Discuss the following factors which make travelling easier and try to decide which is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

• COST
• SPEED
• MANY CONNECTIONS

EMIGRATION

There are many reasons why people leave their native countries. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them is the most and the least frequent nowadays. Be ready to justify your choice.

• EMPLOYMENT
• COST OF LIVING
• MARRIAGE

ACCOMMODATION

There are many factors which people take into consideration when they buy a flat. Look at the list below. Discuss the following factors and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

• DISTANCE TO WORK
• FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN
• NOISE POLLUTION

DISCRIMINATION

People experience age, gender or religious discrimination. There are many reasons why this happens. Look at the list below. Discuss the reasons below and try to decide which of them is the most and the least serious in Poland. Be ready to justify your choice.

• FEAR
• LACK OF UNDERSTANDING
• JOB COMPETITION

E-LEARNING

Although online learning is becoming more popular, some people worry about its negative aspects. Look at the list below. Discuss the following aspects and try to decide which of them is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• TECHNOLOGY DEPENDENCE
• LIMITED TEACHER’S SUPPORT
• NEED FOR SELF-DISCIPLINE

WORKING FROM HOME

Thanks to computer technology development there are more and more jobs which people can do from home. Look at the list below. Discuss the following factors which make working from home attractive and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

• LESS STRESS
• COMFORT
• NO COMMUTING

TECHNOLOGY

Modern technological innovations appear every year. Look at the list below. Discuss the following innovations and try to decide which of them might be the most and the least beneficial for people. Be ready to justify your choice.

• SELF-DRIVING CARS
• DOMESTIC ROBOTS
• INTELLIGENT HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

EDUCATION

Many people influence a child's education. Look at the list below. Discuss the different groups of people and try to decide which of them is the most and the least influential. Be ready to justify your choice.

• PARENTS
• TEACHERS
• FRIENDS

CITY LIFE

There are many factors which may discourage people from living in a city. Look at the list below. Discuss the different factors and try to decide which of them is the most and the least influential. Be ready to justify your choice.

• POLLUTION
• CONGESTION
• CRIME

TECHNOLOGY

Technology influences many aspects of our lives. Look at the list below. Discuss the different areas and try to decide where technology is the most and the least influential. Be ready to justify your choice.

• WORK
• HOME
• LEISURE

GLOBALISATION

Globalisation affects many parts of our lives. Look at the list below. Discuss the different areas and try to decide where globalisation is the most and the least influential. Be ready to justify your choice.

• PRODUCTS
• TRAVEL
• JOBS

MEDICINE

Advances in medicine help prolong people's lives. Look at the list below. Discuss the different areas and try to decide which innovation has the greatest and the least effect. Be ready to justify your choice.

• PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS
• MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
• MEDICAL PROCEDURES

LIFESTYLE

Many areas of our life have changed dramatically in the last 25 years. Discuss the areas presented below and decide which of them have undergone the most and the least significant changes. Justify your choice.

• SOCIAL LIFE
• HEALTH
• TRAVELLING

SOCIAL ISSUES

There are a number of ways in which citizens can affect the situation in their country. Discuss the ways presented below and decide which of them is the most and the least effective. Justify your choice.

• VOTING
• DEMONSTRATING
• SUPPORTING NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

BUSINESS

There are a number of factors that make a company successful. Discuss the factors below and decide which of them is the most and the least decisive. Justify your choice.

• MANAGEMENT
• EMPLOYEES
• INNOVATION

THE MILITARY

There are many challenges that soldiers face in their career. Discuss the challenges listed below and decide which of them are the most and the least significant. Justify your choice.

• FREQUENT CHANGE OF WORKPLACE
• DANGER
• INTENSIVE TRAINING

ENVIRONMENT

There are a number of ways in which an individual can protect the environment. Look at the examples below. Discuss the different methods of being environmentally friendly and decide which of them is the most and the least effective. Justify your choice.

• SAVING ELECTRICITY
• RECYCLING
• CONSERVING WATER

CLOTHES

Nowadays there are more and more people who pay special attention to clothes. They do it for different reasons. Look at the list below. Discuss the following and try to agree which reason is the most and the least common. Be ready to justify your choice.

• TO EXPRESS INDIVIDUALISM
• TO SHOW FINANCIAL STATUS
• TO OPPOSE SOCIAL NORMS

TOURISM

Citizens of the most popular tourist destinations organize protests against the growing number of visitors. There are many factors which contribute to such protests. Look at the list below. Discuss the following and try to decide which factor is the most and the least decisive. Be ready to justify your choice.

• OVERCROWDING
• ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
• HIGH COST OF LIVING

ADVERTISING

Many people are tired of aggressive advertising which they find more and more annoying. Look at the list below. Discuss the following and try to decide which advertisements are the most and the least irritating. Be ready to justify your choice.

• TV COMMERCIALS
• TELEMARKETING
• INTERNET POP-UPS

MIGRATIONS

More and more people migrate to Europe in search of better life. Some countries refuse to accept migrants for different reasons. Look at the list below. Discuss the following and try to decide which reason is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
• SECURITY
• LACK OF SOCIAL APPROVAL

SPORT

Big sporting events are organized by various countries not only for sport competition but also for other reasons. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons for organizing such events and try to agree which is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

• INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
• ECONOMIC PROFITS
• PROMOTION OF THE COUNTRY

ELECTIONS

Nowadays not many people are willing to vote in the elections because of different reasons. Look at the list below. Discuss the following and try to decide which reason is the most and the least common. Be ready to justify your choice.

• LAZINESS
• LACK OF SOCIAL AWARENESS
• POLITICIANS’ EMPTY PROMISES

ENVIRONMENT

Due to the worsening condition of air, local authorities are trying to reduce pollution levels caused by cars in cities. Look at the list below. Discuss the following solutions and try to decide which one would be the most and the least effective. Be ready to justify your choice.

• BETTER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC CARS
• IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT
• NETWORKS OF BIKE ROUTES

MILITARY

There is a growing concern that in case of any attacks Polish citizens are defenseless. There are some ideas how to improve this situation. Look at the list below. Discuss the following and try to decide which one would be the most and the least effective. Be ready to justify your choice.

• OBLIGATORY MILITARY SERVICE FOR MEN
• ACCESS TO GUNS
• SHORT ANNUAL MILITARY EXERCISES FOR ADULTS

SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY

Nowadays billions of dollars are spent on various scientific research. Look at the list below. Discuss the following areas and try to decide which one would be the most and the least worth investing in. Be ready to justify your choice.

• MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS
• ROBOTS
• GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD

ENTERTAINMENT

Some forms of entertainment as we know them today will disappear while others will be the same. Look at the list below. Discuss the following forms of entertainment and try to decide which one is the most and the least likely to remain unchanged. Be ready to justify your choice.

• THEATRE
• BOOKS
• RADIO

HEALTH

Nowadays people have more and more health problems. Look at the list below. Discuss the following factors influencing people’s health and try to agree which is the most and the least harmful. Be ready to justify your choice.

• BAD DIET
• STRESS
• LACK OF EXERCISE

TRAVELLING

Many Polish people choose foreign holiday destinations these days. Look at the list below. Discuss the reasons for this choice and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

• LOW COSTS
• GOOD WEATHER
• OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK ENGLISH

MILITARY

There are many reasons why people join the military. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

• SALARY
• JOB STABILITY
• ACCOMMODATION

ANIMALS

It is said that animals are often maltreated by humans. Look at the list below. Discuss the following examples of animal abuse and try to decide which of them is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• TOO HARD WORK
• SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTS
• OWNER’S CRUELTY

EDUCATION

Technological developments have led to changes in the way schools work now. Look at the list below. Discuss the following areas of change and try to agree which one is the most and the least useful. Be ready to justify your choice.

• MODERN TEACHING AIDS
• ELECTRONIC REGISTERS
• MONITORING SYSTEMS

MONEY

There are many ways to invest money. Look at the list below. Discuss the possible methods and try to agree which is the best and the worst form of investment. Be ready to justify your choice.

• PROPERTY
• SHARES
• SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

INTERNET CRIME

The development of modern technology has led to the appearance of new forms of crime committed on the Internet. Look at the list below. Discuss the following crimes and try to decide which of them is the most and the least common. Be ready to justify your choice.

• STEALING PERSONAL DATA
• COPYRIGHTS VIOLATION
• CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

LEISURE TIME

Nowadays people have less and less free time due to work. Look at the list below. Discuss the following aspects and try to agree which has the biggest and smallest influence on people’s free time. Be ready to justify your choice.

• BUSINESS TRIPS
• COMMUTING
• WORKLOAD

RURAL LIFE

A lot of people leave cities and choose to live in the countryside. Look at the list below. Discuss the following benefits and try to agree which is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

• NATURE
• LOWER CRIME RATE
• PEACE AND QUIET

ACCIDENTS

There are many reasons for the decrease in the number of road accidents in Poland. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them is the most and the least influential. Be ready to justify your choice.

• BETTER ROADS
• HIGHER FINES
• BETTER CARS

MODERN MANNERS

Nowadays people’s manners are becoming worse and worse. Look at the list below. Discuss the following examples of behaviour and try to agree which one is the most and the least irritating. Be ready to justify your choice.

• TALKING LOUDLY ON MOBILE PHONES
• LITTERING
• JUMPING QUEUES

MILITARY

Being a good soldier requires certain physical and personality features. Look at the list below. Discuss why a soldier should have the following qualities and try to decide which is the most and the least important in their job. Be ready to justify your choice.

• PHYSICAL STRENGTH
• QUICK THINKING
• TEAM WORK ABILITY

JOINING THE MILITARY

There are many reasons for joining the military. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important. Justify your choice.

• EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
• MONEY
• LACK OF ROUTINE

EDUCATION

School education is an important aspect of every man's life. Look at the list below. Discuss the following aims of education and decide which one is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

• DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS
• PROVIDING KNOWLEDGE
• PREPARING FOR WORK

UNATTRACTIVE JOBS

Despite high unemployment there are still jobs which people do not want to do. Look at the list below. Discuss what discourages people from doing these jobs and try to agree which is the most and the least unattractive. Be ready to justify your choice.

• PLUMBER
• NURSE
• FARMER

UNEMPLOYMENT / JOB MARKET

More and more people are losing their jobs these days. Look at the list below and decide which forms of employment are the most and the least secure. Be ready to justify your choice.

• SELF-EMPLOYMENT
• PUBLIC SECTOR
• JOB WITH AN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY

JOB MARKET

There are a lot of factors contributing to unemployment in Poland. Look at the list of factors below and decide which is the most and the least influential. Justify your opinion.

• INFLUX OF IMMIGRANTS
• HIGH TECHNOLOGY
• PEOPLE'S INADEQUATE SKILLS

FINANCIAL ISSUES

Nowadays more and more people get into financial trouble. Look at the list below and decide which of the factors are the most and the least influential with regard to this problem. Justify your opinion.

• EASY ACCESS TO LOANS
• LOW INCOME
• LACK OF ECONOMIC EDUCATION

NATURAL DISASTERS

Natural disasters have a big effect on people. Look at the list below. Discuss the following areas and try to decide which of them is the most and the least difficult to overcome. Be ready to justify your choice.

• PROPERTY DAMAGE
• PHYSICAL INJURIES
• MENTAL TRAUMA

ENVIROMENTAL PROBLEMS

There are a lot of environmental problems facing mankind. Look at the list below and decide which problems are the most and the least serious. Justify your choice.

• ANIMAL EXTINCTION
• CLIMATE CHANGE
• WASTE DISPOSAL

POLLUTION

Smog is a serious problem in a lot of Polish cities. Look at the list below. Discuss the following sources of smog and try to decide which is the easiest and the hardest to deal with. Justify your choice.

• FACTORIES
• CARS
• HEATING SYSTEMS

TOURISM

Over the past twenty years Poland has become an attractive tourist destination. Look at the list below and try to agree which of the areas has changed the most and least. Be ready to justify your choice.

• ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR
• QUALITY OF SERVICE
• INFRASTRUCTURE

IMMIGRANTS

The number of immigrants in our country has increased recently. But the presence of immigrants in Poland causes various reactions. Look at different attitudes of the Polish people to the newcomers. Discuss them and decide which is the most and the least typical. Be ready to justify your choice.

• HATE AND VIOLENCE
• TOLERANCE
• ACCEPTANCE AS SECOND CATEGORY CITIZENS

REASONS FOR DEPRESSION

The number of people suffering from depression has been increasing rapidly. Look at the list below. Discuss the reasons for depression and try to agree which is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• FAST LIFESTYLE
• PERSONAL PROBLEMS
• STRESS AT WORK

HEALTH

It is said that Polish people are getting less healthy. Look at the list below. Discuss the following factors which might contribute to this problem and try to agree which is the most and the least significant. Justify your choice.

• EATING HABITS
• ADDICTIONS
• LITTLE SPORT

HEALTH

Medicine has been developing very fast. Look at the list below. Discuss the following medical advances and decide which is the most and the least beneficial. Be ready to justify your choice.

• X-RAY
• ANTIBIOTICS
• DNA DISCOVERY

ADDICTIONS

Many people suffer from various addictions. Look at the list below. Discuss the addictions and try to agree which one is the most and the least destructive. Be ready to justify your choice.

• GAMBLING
• ALCOHOLISM
• WORKAHOLISM

MODERN ADDICTIONS

Contemporary lifestyle makes people develop modern addictions. Look at the list and decide which of the addictions below has the most and least harmful effect on people's lives. Be ready to justify your choice.

• WORKAHOLISM
• SHOPAHOLISM
• INTERNET ADDICTION

SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media is growing in popularity and importance. Look at the list below and decide which of these areas is influenced most and least by social media.

• ECONOMY
• POLITICS
• SOCIAL LIFE

TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS

Our world is developing very fast. Look at the list below. Discuss the following developments and try to agree which is the most and the least beneficial. Be ready to justify your choice.

• MOBILE PHONES
• SPACESHIP
• TELEVISION

TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN EDUCATION

Technological developments have led to changes in the way schools work now. Look at the list below. Discuss the following areas of change and try to agree which one is the most and the least useful. Be ready to justify your choice.

• MODERN TEACHING AIDS
• ELECTRONIC REGISTERS
• MONITORING SYSTEMS

TECHNOLOGY

There are many technological advances which are said to be harmful to people’s health. Look at the list below. Discuss the following advances and try to agree which is the most and the least influential.

• HOME ENTERTAINMENT
• GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD
• CARS

READERSHIP

According to statistics few people read books nowadays. Look at the list below. Discuss the reasons for the decline in readership and try to agree which of them is the most and least influential.

• LACK OF TIME
• LAZINESS
• DOMINANCE OF OTHER MEDIA

CONFLICTS

Polish troops have been in Afghanistan for a long time now. Our soldiers have learned a lot there. Look at the list below. Discuss the lessons learned and try to agree which is the most and the least significant for soldiers. Be ready to justify your choice.

• OPERATING NEW EQUIPMENT
• COUNTER-INSURGENCY
• INTEROPERABILITY

CRIME

Some crimes get a lot of publicity in the media. Look at the list below and decide which of them is the most and the least harmful. Be ready to justify your choice.

• STALKING
• PEDOPHILIA
• CORRUPTION

CRIME

There are certain types of crimes which are often committed by young people. Look at the list below. Discuss the following crimes and try to agree which is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• VANDALISM
• COMPUTER PIRACY
• SPEEDING

DEMONSTRATIONS

Demonstrations, useful as they are, cause many problems. Look at the list below. Discuss the following problems and try to agree which one is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• AGGRESSION
• TRANSPORT PROBLEMS
• VANDALISM

EUROPEAN ISSUES

Europe has faced a number of problems recently. Look at the list below. Discuss the following problems and try to agree which is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• MUSLIM TERRORIST ATTACKS
• REFUGEES
• YOUNG PEOPLE’S UNEMPLOYMENT

GLOBAL SECURITY

There are many reasons for a growing feeling of insecurity among people. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them influences the world the most and the least. Be ready to justify your choice.

• MILITARY CONFLICTS
• TERRORISM
• ARMS TRADE

JUVENILE CRIME

Hooliganism and crime among the young are currently a big problem in Poland. Look at the list below. Discuss how the factors below influence this problem and try to agree which one is the most and the least significant. Be ready to justify your choice.

• FRIENDS
• TV/COMPUTERS
• UNEMPLOYMENT

SOCiAL MATTERS

Nowadays more and more people remain single. Look at the list below and decide which factor contributes to this phenomenon most and least. Justify your opinion.

• IMMATURITY
• ECONOMIC SITUATION
• PERSONAL CHOICE

NATIONAL SECURITY

There are many ways to improve Poland's security. Look at the list below. Discuss the following methods and try to decide which of them is the most and the least effective. Justify your choice.

• PRESENCE OF NATO BASES
• BETTER DIPLOMACY
• LARGER ARMY

CAREER

There are many factors which influence our choice of profession. Look at the list below. Discuss the following factors and try to decide which of them is the most and the least influential. Be ready to justify your choice.

• FAMILY
• TEACHERS
• TALENT

POLITICS

People decide to go into politics for various reasons. Look at the list below and decide which factor is the most and the least common. Be ready to justify your choice.

• A SENSE OF MISSION
• SELF-INTEREST
• FAME

BUSINESS/EMPLOYMENT

Nowadays more and more firms cannot find suitable employees. Look at the list of possible reasons below and decide which one is the most and the least influential. Be ready to justify your choice.

• LOW SALARIES
• APPLICANTS’ LACK OF SKILLS
• BETTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD

SPORT

Sport faces many problems worldwide. Look at the list below. Discuss which problem is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• DOPING
• COVID-19
• CORRUPTION

STANDARD OF LIVING

Although the economy is doing well, many people still feel that their standard of living is not getting better. Look at the list below. Discuss the reasons for this problem and try to agree which is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

• HIGH TAXES
• LIMITED JOB OPPORTUNITIES
• COST OF PRODUCTS

SECURITY

Recent incidents in Europe and America have shown an increase in the threat from Russia's Security Services. Look at the list below. Discuss the areas of potential risk and try to agree which is the most and the least dangerous. Be ready to justify your choice.

• CYBERSPACE
• FAKE NEWS
• TRADITIONAL SPYING

SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Nowadays more and more children are suffering from depression. Look at the list below. Discuss the factors contributing to depression among children and decide which of them is the most and the least significant. Be ready to justify your choice.

• LACK OF PARENTS’ ATTENTION
• PEER PRESSURE
• SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

LEADERSHIP

There are a number of personal qualities desirable in a good team leader. Look at the list below. Discuss these qualities and decide which of them is the most and the least significant. Be ready to justify your choice.

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• INTELLIGENCE
• CHARISMA

EDUCATION

E-learning is becoming more and more popular. However, some people are still reluctant to use this method of learning. Look at the list below and decide which factor is the most and the least discouraging.

• LACK OF HUMAN INTERACTION
• POOR COMPUTER SKILLS
• PROBLEMS WITH SELF-DISCIPLINE

RACISM

Unfortunately, racism is still prevalent in society. Look at the list below and decide which factor contributes to racism the most and the least.

• STEREOTYPES IN MEDIA
• FAMILY BACKGROUND
• LACK OF EDUCATION

SOCIAL ISSUES

Elderly people encounter a lot of difficulties in their everyday lives. Look at the list below and decide which factor is the most and the least serious.

• HEALTH PROBLEMS
• FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES
• LONELINESS

POPULARITY/FAME

Being well-known and popular is a secret dream of many people. There are many ways how people can become famous. Look at the list below. Discuss the following and try to decide which of them is the easiest and the most difficult nowadays. Be ready to justify your choice.

• INTERNET BLOGS
• SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS
• ART

MILITARY

Nowadays warfare is becoming more and more unconventional, so changes in the military training are needed. Look at the list below. Discuss the types of training and try to decide which of them is the most and the least necessary now. Be ready to justify your choice.

• PSY-OPS
• SPECIAL OPS
• COUNTER-INSURGENCY

CHANGE

There are many changes affecting people’s lives. Look at the list below. Discuss different events in life and try to decide which of them affects people the most and the least. Be ready to justify your choice.

• MOVING TO A NEW AREA
• HAVING A CHILD
• CHANGING A JOB

CHALLENGES OF MODERN LIFE

People face many challenges in everyday life. Look at the list below. Discuss the following challenges and try to decide which of them is the easiest and the most difficult to deal with nowadays. Be ready to justify your choice.

• TECHNOLOGY
• TIME MANAGEMENT
• RELATIONSHIPS

COMMUNICATION

Nowadays there are many different forms of communication available. Look at the list below. Discuss the following ways of communicating with others and try to decide which of them is the most and the least popular nowadays. Be ready to justify your choice.

• PHONE CALLS
• FACE TO FACE CONTACT
• SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

There are some things which individual people can do to go green and help the planet. Look at the list below. Discuss the following ideas and try to decide which is the most and the least beneficial. Be ready to justify your choice.

• USING BIKES
• RECYCLING ELECTRONIC GOODS
• SAVING WATER

PANDEMIC

The recent COVID 19 pandemic has affected many professional groups. Look at the list below. Discuss the influence of the pandemic on these groups and try to agree which one has been affected the most and the least. Be ready to justify your choice.

• TEACHERS
• DOCTORS
• ARTISTS

DOING SPORT

Doing sport regularly is more and more popular among young people. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons why people decide to exercise regularly and try to agree which is the most and the least common. Be ready to justify your choice.

• WEIGHT PROBLEM
• OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE
• MEDIA INFLUENCE

HOUSING

There are some factors which make renting a flat or a house a better option than buying one. Look at the list below. Discuss the following factors and try to decide which is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

• NO MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS
• NO LARGE FUNDS NEEDED
• GREATER MOBILITY

EDUCATION

Online education during the pandemic has had a negative impact on students. Look at the list below. Discuss how studying online has affected the following areas and try to decide where the problems have been the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your choice.

• CONTACTS WITH PEERS
• EDUCATION LEVEL
• PHYSICAL FITNESS

SHOPPING

Some people do not shop on Black Friday, the worldwide festival when many stores offer highly promoted sales. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your opinion.

• OVERCONSUMPTION
• FAKE DISCOUNTS
• CROWDED SHOPPING CENTRES

READING

There are more and more people who prefer buying e-books to traditional books. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your opinion.

• AVAILABILITY
• COMFORT OF USING
• ENVIRONMENT

SELF-DRIVING CARS

Fully-driverless technology is still at a testing stage. Look at the list below. Discuss areas in which self-driving cars could be beneficial and decide which of them is the most and the least important. Be ready to justify your opinion.

• SAFETY
• ENVIRONMENT
• DISABILITIES

PRIVACY

People are becoming more and more aware of the importance of online safety. Which of the ways of ensuring online safety presented below are the most and the least effective. Be ready to justify your choice.

• CIPHERED MESSAGING APPS
• SOCIAL MEDIA AVOIDANCE
• ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

BUSINESS

A lot of small businesses have gone bankrupt because of the COVID-19 lockdown. As a consequence the unemployment rate has significantly increased. Discuss the ways of encouraging ex-business owners to reopen or set up new businesses. Choose the most and the least effective ones. Be ready to justify your choice.

• RETRAINING PROGRAMMES
• TAX RELIEFS
• REDUCING BUREAUCRACY

EDUCATION

There are various challenges that students with disabilities face. Look at the list below and try to decide which factor is the most and the least difficult to deal with. Be ready to justify your choice.

• LACK OF QUALIFIED TEACHERS
• POOR INFRASTRUCTURE
• DISCRIMINATION

IMMIGRATION

An influx of immigrants is often met with discontent or even hatred. Look at the list below. Discuss the reasons why people find immigrants threatening and try to decide which one is the most and the least common. Be ready to justify your choice.

• ECONOMIC THREAT
• CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
• SAFETY ISSUES

INFLATION

There has been a raging inflation across Europe lately and a lot of people want to invest their savings. Look at the list below. Discuss the following options and try to decide which of them is the most and the least secure. Be ready to justify your choice.

• BUYING FOREIGN CURRENCIES
• BUYING HOUSES/FLATS
• BUYING WORKS OF ART

ACCIDENTS

The number of road accidents is still increasing. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons and try to decide which of them is the most and the least dangerous. Be ready to justify your choice.

• USING A PHONE
• TIREDNESS
• EATING

LIFE

A lot of people have a great impact on our life. Look at the list below. Discuss the following groups and try to decide which of them is the most and the least influential. Be ready to justify your choice.

• PEERS
• PARENTS
• INTERNET BLOGGERS

INFRASTRUCTURE

Polish infrastructure has been undergoing intensive modernisation. Look at the list below. Discuss the following kinds of infrastructure and try to agree where the changes have been the most and the least significant. Be ready to justify your choice.

• RAILWAY
• ROADS
• WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS

LEARNING LANGUAGES

Learning languages has been obligatory in schools for many years now. Yet, the level of language knowledge is not that high. Look at the list below. Discuss the reasons why language education is not effective and try to agree which one is the most and the least influential. Be ready to justify your choice.

• OVERCROWDED CLASSES
• OLD TEACHING METHODS
• TEACHING FOR EXAMS

FUNDING CULTURE

Many cultural institutions and events are financed with public money. Look at the list below. Discuss why they are important for people and try to agree which one should be the most and the least financially supported. Be ready to justify your choice.

• PUBLIC TV
• FILM FESTIVALS
• FREE POP MUSIC CONCERTS

WORK

Many people think that some regulations concerning employment in Poland should be changed. Look at the list below. Discuss the changes which could be introduced and try to decide which of them would be the most and the least beneficial. Be ready to justify your choice.

• SHORTER WORKING WEEK
• LOWER RETIREMENT AGE
• LONGER HOLIDAY TIME

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

Alternative energy sources are developing fast nowadays. Look at the list below. Discuss the following drawbacks of such energy sources and try to decide which of them is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• WEATHER DEPENDENCE
• LOW EFFICIENCY
• HIGH COSTS

SOCIAL ISSUES

Poverty can lead to many problems in a society. Look at the list below. Discuss the following problems and try to decide which of them is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• INCREASE IN CRIME
• VIOLENT RIOTS
• ECONOMIC EMIGRATION

EDUCATION

After months of distance learning it is not easy for teachers to motivate students to focus during the lessons and study hard. Look at the list below. Discuss the ways to boost students’ motivation and try to decide which of them is the most and the least effective. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• CHALLENGING TASKS
• TEAMWORK ACTIVITIES
• POSITIVE FEEDBACK

THE MILITARY

Lately contemporary battlefield has become more diverse than ever. Look at the list below and try to agree which of these is the most and the least significant in modern warfare. Recommend one and justify your choice

• REMOTE WEAPON ATTACKS
• DISINFORMATION
• CYBER ATTACKS

NATURAL RESOURCES

The amount of natural resources in the world has significantly decreased due to their intensive exploitation. Look at the list below. Try to agree which solution to this problem is the easiest and the most difficult to introduce. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• CREATE ALTERNATIVE SUBSTANCES
• INVEST IN GREEN TECHNOLOGIES
• REDUCE EXPLOITATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

CRIME

Recently there has been a lot of talk in the media about certain crimes. Look at the list below. Discuss the following crimes and try to decide which is the easiest and the most difficult to prevent. Recommend one and justify your choice.

• DOMESTIC ABUSE
• CHEATING SENIORS
• FORCING OUT TENANTS

ROAD SAFETY

Traffic accidents are becoming more and more frequent each year. A major factor causing them is speeding. Look at the list below. Discuss the following methods of preventing speeding and try to decide which of them is the most and the least effective. Be ready to justify your choice.

• EXTRA COURSES FOR DRIVERS
• HARSH SPEEDING LAWS
• MORE SPEED CAMERAS

HOME BUDGET

Prices of electricity have risen steeply recently. This has been a huge burden on individual households. Look at the list below. Discuss the following methods of lowering energy bills and try to decide which of them is the most and the least effective. Be ready to justify your choice.

• BUYING MORE ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES
• SWITCHING OFF LIGHTS AND APPLIANCES
• INSULATING HOMES TO REDUCE HEAT LOSS

EDUCATION

The pandemic has made homeschooling (children being educated by their parents at home) more popular. Look at the list below. Discuss the following reasons to teach children at home and try to decide which of them is the most and the least significant. Be ready to justify your choice.

• INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLE
• HEALTH
• OUTDATED EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

SOCIETY

There are more and more elderly people in developed countries nowadays. The elderly struggle with loneliness and social isolation. Look at the list below. Discuss the following methods of improving elderly people's lives. Try to decide which of them is the most and the least effective. Be ready to justify your choice.

• ORGANISING COMPUTER COURSES
• FORMING LOCAL GROUPS AND CLUBS
• CREATING VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

SOCIAL MEDIA

Nowadays, people are bombarded with fake news on social media. As a result, their views are increasingly far from reality. Look at the list below. Discuss the following methods to deal with this problem and try to decide which of them is the most and the least effective. Be ready to justify your choice.

• MAKING DIGITAL PLATFORMS DELETE MISINFORMATION
• ORGANISING AWARENESS COURSES ON MISINFORMATION
• BUILDING TRUST IN TRADITIONAL JOURNALISM

JOB-RELATED ISSUES

There are a number of issues that employees have to deal with in their workplace. Look at the list below and decide which problem is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• LACK OF PROMOTION PROSPECTS
• UNREALISTIC TASKS
• INCOMPETENT SUPERIORS

ANXIETIES

We are living in turbulent times, which causes anxiety in people. Look at the list of concerns below and decide which one is the most and the least justified. Be ready to justify your choice.

• THREAT OF NUCLEAR WAR
• POSSIBILITY OF ECONOMIC CRISIS
• LIKELIHOOD OF ANOTHER PANDEMIC

ECONOMY

Since 2008 the world has been affected by a few economic crises. There are some steps that people can take to protect their savings. Look at the list below and decide which measure is the most and the least effective. Be ready to justify your choice.

• KEEP MONEY IN BANK
• BUY PROPERTY
• BUY FOREIGN CURRENCY

PUBLIC FUNDS

There are a number of ways to make cities a better place to live for families with children. Look at the list below and decide which investment would be the most and the least useful. Be ready to justify your choice.

• BUILDING PLAYGROUNDS
• OPENING LIBRARIES
• CREATING GREEN ZONES

HOUSING ISSUES

With real estate prices increasing, young adults find it more and more difficult to buy their own flats. Look at the list of possible ways of dealing with the issue and decide which one is the most and the least practical. Be ready to justify your choice.

• RENTING FLAT
• LIVING WITH PARENTS
• APPLYING FOR LOAN

SECURITY

Due to the conflict in the neighbouring country the feeling of security among people is low. Look at the list below. Discuss the following ways of helping civilians feel safer and try to decide which one is the best and the worst. Be ready to justify your choice.

• EASIER ACCESS TO GUNS
• MORE AIR RAID SHELTERS
• SHORT MILITARY TRAINING

LIVING ABROAD

When people decide to settle down in a foreign country, they may encounter a number of problems. Look at the list below. Discuss the following and try to decide in which areas the problems may be the most and the least difficult to overcome. Be ready to justify your choice.

• EMPLOYMENT
• LANGUAGE
• CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

HEALTHCARE

The number of state hospitals in debt has been steadily increasing due to a variety of reasons. Look at the list below. Discuss the following factors which generate debts and try to decide which is the most and the least decisive. Be ready to justify your choice.

• BUYING EXPENSIVE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
• TOO LITTLE GOVERNMENT FUNDING
• TOO MANY MEDICAL EMPLOYEES

TEENAGERS’ PROBLEMS

There are a lot of problems which teenagers have to cope with nowadays. Look at the list below. Discuss the following problems and try to decide which one is the most and the least serious. Be ready to justify your choice.

• BULLYING AT SCHOOL
• COMPETITION WITH PEERS
• ADDICTIONS

THE MILITARY

Due to the conflict in Ukraine the Polish Armed Forces need changes. Look at the list below. Discuss the following areas and try to decide in which of them the change is the most and the least necessary. Be ready to justify your choice.

• EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION
• NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL SOLDIERS
• INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION

VIOLENCE

In many societies there are more and more people who are aggressive and oppress others. Look at the list below. Discuss the consequences of the following and try to decide which is the most and the least harmful to individuals. Be ready to justify your choice.

• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• MOBBING
• MUGGING

MILITARY EQUIPMENT

The Armed Forces have initiated the process of exchanging obsolete equipment for modern one by means of large scale purchases. Look at the list below. Discuss the following kinds of equipment and try to decide which should be given priority and which is less urgent to buy. Be ready to justify your choice.

• TANKS
• SUBMARINES
• AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS

LEADERSHIP

There are many features of character that a good leader should have. Look at the list below. Discuss the following features and try to agree which is the most and the least important for a good leader to have. Be ready to justify your choice.

• PATIENCE
• DECISIVENESS
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS

VOLUNTARY MILITARY TRAINING

Due to the conflict in Ukraine more and more people are interested in doing military training. Look at the list below. Discuss the reasons why different groups volunteer for such training and try to agree which one is the most and the least useful for the military. Be ready to justify your choice.

• UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
• SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
• ADULT PROFESSIONALS

WORK

There are many different ways to motivate employees to work better. Look at the list below. Discuss the following and try to agree which way is the most and least motivating for employees. Be ready to justify your choice.

• SUPPORTIVE BOSS
• PERKS
• CHANCES OF PROMOTION