Grade 1 speaking


1 SPEECH  TOPICS  @                         [[  2023 〜 2020  ]]
2 SPEECH  TOPICS  A                         [[  2019 〜 2012  ]]
3 SPEECH  TOPICS  B                         [[  2012 〜 2007  ]]
4 [2022-1 B] Agree or disagfee: Japan's low birthrate should be treated as a national crisis
5 [2021-3 B] Should the governments do more to promote free trade?
6 [2021-3 B] Agree or disagree: Stem-cell research will revolutionize medical science
7 [2021-2 A] Urbanization inevitably leads to a lower quality of life?
8 [2021-2 A] Has online media destroyed traditional print journalism?
9 [2021-2 A] Is a society free of crime an unattainable goal?
10 [2021-2 A] Has the traditional five-day workweek become outdated in the modern world?
11 [2021-2 A] Can the technology gap between developed and developing nations ever be eliminated?
12 [2021-2 B] ----Are modernmethods of food production sustainable in the long run?
13 [2021-2 B] ---- Should governments prioritize domestic issues over international issues?
14 [2021-2 B] ---- Are airline companies doing enough to become more environmentally friendly?
15 [2021-2 B] ---- Should athletes who take performance-enhancing durgs be benned for life?
16 [2021-2 B] ---- Agree or disagree: Public surveillance is justified if it helps prevent crimes
17 [2021-1 A] ---- Should democratic nations try to force democracy on other nations?
18 [2021-1 A] Could genetic engineering be the solution to human health problems?
19 [2021-1 A] ---- A single world government would benefit the planet
20 [2021-1 B] ---- Is more regulation the answer to cybercrime?
21 [2021-1 B] Should more be done to promote awareness of mental health problems?
22 [2020-3 A] Would the global economy benefit from a single world currency?
23 [2020-3 A] Can labor unions effectively support workers in the modern business world?
24 [2020-3 A] Will the human race one day be the cause of its own downfall?
25 [2020-3 B] Are interpersonal communication skills are becoming less important in the digital age?
26 [2020-3 B] Should companies abandon the concept of lifetime employment for their employees?
27 [2020-1 A] Should foreign policy be based on moral principles or national interest?
28 [2020-1 A] ---- Have modern societies become too focused on consumerism?
29 [2020-1 A] ---- Agree or disagree: The work ethic of Japanese people has changed in recent years
30 [2020-1 A] ---- Is capital punishment an effective dterrent to crime?
31 [2020-1 B] ---- Agree or disagree: Art is losing its relevance
32 [2020-1 B] ---- Can political activism really make a difference?
33 [2020-1 B] ---- Should factory farming be banned?
34 [2020-1 B] Do multinational corporations take their social responsibilities seriously enough?
35 [2020-1 B] ---- Do humans rule technology or does it rule us?
36 [2019-3 A] ---- Is reducing poverty the key to reducing crime?
37 [2019-3 B] Will virtual currencies ever be the norm?
38 [2019-3 B] Should vaccinations for infectious diseases be mandatory?
39 [2019-2 A] Should alternative energy sources such as solar power be subsidized by the government?
40 [2019-2 A] Is there enough emphasis on the sciences in higher education today?
41 [2019-2 A] --- Agree or disagree: More should be done to rehabilitate criminals
42 [2019-2 B] ---- Should Japan adopt a presidential electoral system?
43 [2019-2 B] ---- Which is more harmful in society, violent crime or corporate crime?
44 [2019-2 B] ---- Does society put too much pressure on women to conform to certain beauty standards?
45 [2019-1 A] ---Which is more important for reversing environmental damage - technology or human behavior?
46 [2019-1 A] ---- Does feminism have an important role to play in modern society?
47 [2019-1 A] ---- Should criminals be required to financially compensate their victims?
48 [2019-1 B] Is the current national health-insurance system unsustainable?
49 [2018-3 A] Agree or disagree: Humans are the main cause of current extinction of plants and animals
50 [2018-3 A] Does society take mental health issues seriously enough?
51 [2018-3 A] Will Japan's pension system be able to provide for seniors in the future?
52 [2018-2 A] Is society taking the issue of fake news seriously enough?
53 [2018-2 A] Can humanity overcome its violent tendencies?
54 [2018-2 A] Does there need to be stricter government regulation of the Internet?
55 [2018-2 A] The poorest in society benefit the least from economic development
56 [2018-2 A] Can history education be free from bias?
57 [2018-2 B] Is a nation's economic development more important than protecting its cultural heritage?
58 [2018-2 B] Do humans pay enough attention to the rights of animals?
59 [2018-2 B] Does the government interfere too much in citizens' private lives?
60 [2018-2 B] Agree or disagree: China should now be considered a global superpower
61 [2018-2 B] Can hard work and determination be a substitute for natural ability in the working world?
62 [2018-1 A] Is the privatization of public services good for the general public?
63 [2018-1 A] Are the values of young people today different from those of previous generations?
64 [2018-1 A] Should democratic nations make greater efforts to spread democracy to other nations?
65 [2018-1 A] Is enough being done to deal with the problem of antibiotic drug resistance?
66 [2018-1 A] Should Japan play a bigger role in international affairs?
67 [2018-1 B] ----Agree or disagree: It is too late to prevent the loss of biodiversity on Earth
68 [2018-1 B] Should more be done to increase awareness of mental-health issues in Japan?
69 [2018-1 B] ----What role should the central government play in determining school curriculums?
70 [2018-1 B] Are humans too dependent on science to solve society's problems?
71 [2018-1 B] Will the gap between the rich and the poor inevitably increase in today's globalized world?
72 [2017-3 A] Is climate change the biggest threat facing humankind?
73 [2017-3 A] Is single-sex education a good thing in a modern society?
74 [2017-3 A] ----Does the mass media shape public opinion or reflect it?
75 [2017-3 A] ----Can people have strong moral values without religion?
76 [2017-3 A] ----Japanese companies would benefit from having more women in leadership roles
77 [2017-3 B] ----Should more be done to protect minority groups around the world?
78 [2017-3 B] ----Agree or disagree: Athletes should never use sporting events to make political protects
79 [2017-3 B] Is free trade beneficial to developing countries?
80 [2017-3 B] Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives?
81 [2017-3 B] ---Which is a greater threat to society, crime or environmental pollution
82 [2017-2 A] Can the consumption of meat be morally justified?
83 [2017-2 A] Is the Japanese economy too dependent on manufacturing?
84 [2017-2 A] Can the efforts of individuals change society for the better?
85 [2017-2 A] Are enough public funds invested in the arts?
86 [2017-2 A] Should more be done to combat extremism on the Internet?
87 [2017-2 B] Wii Asia dominate the world stage in the 21st century?
88 [2017-2 B] ----Is enough being done to stop the illegal trade in endangered species_?
89 [2017-2 B] --- Has the quailty of journalism declined in the digital age?
90 [2017-2 B] ---- Agree or disagree: Sexism has been eliminated from modern society
91 [2017-2 B] Should the study of history be a higher priority in modern education?
92 [2017-1 A] Would the global economy benefit from having a single world currency?
93 [2017-1 A] --- Is is possible for developed countries to sustain present standards of living?
94 [2017-1 A] ----Agree or disagree: Technology is undermining the role of teachers in the classroom?
95 How can the problem of garbage disposal be solved?
96 [2017-1 A] ----Are the police in Japan equipped to deal with the challenges of a modern society?
97 [2017-1 B] Is world peace an achievable goal in the modern world?
98 [2017-1 B] Agree or disagree: Multinational corporations have become too powerful
99 [2017-1 B] Do the advantages of ecotourism outweigh the disadvantages?
100 Should couples have the right to choose the sex of their children?
101 [2017-1 B] ----Are the threats to society posed by the Internet being taken seriously enough?
102 [2016-3 A] ---- Will printed newspaper become obsolete in the Interne-driven 21st century?
103 [2016-3 A] ---- Which should school curriculums emphasize more, competition or cooperation?
104 [2016-3 A] ----Are family values today as important as they were in the past?
105 [2016-3 A] ----- Is economic inequality in society inevitable?
106 [2016-3 A] -----Is the problem of terrorism likely to get worse? [ terrorism eliminated? ]
107 [2016-3 B] Can censorship be justified in a democratic society?
108 [2016-3 B] Is the fossil-fuel era coming to an end?
109 [2016-3 B] ---- Is too much attention paid to the human rights of criminals?
110 [2016-3 B] ---- Can political activism make a difference in the mordern world?
111 [2016-2 A] Does more need to be done to create a sustainable global fishing industry?
112 [2016-2 A] Are the police doing enough to combat crime?
113 [2016-2 A] Should domestic issues take priority over international issues?
114 [2016-2 A]---- Is there too much emphasis on individualism in society today?
115 [2016-2 A] ---- Do labor unions have a role to play in the business world today?
116 [2016-2 B] ---- Are protest movements an effective way to bring about change in society?
117 [2016-2 B] ---- Should the pet industry be more tightly regulated?
118 [2016-2 B] ---- Should investigative reporting play a bigger role in Japanese journalism?
119 [2016-2 B] Should people have the right to own firearms for self-defense?
120 [2016-2 B] Can businesses be both profitable and ethical?
121 [2016-1 A] ---- Does the government spend taxpayers' money wisely?
122 [2016-1 A] Agree or disagree: Urbanization has gone too far?
123 [2016-1 A] ----- Is religion losing its relevance in the 21st century?
124 [2016-1 A] ---- Can the human race live in harmony with the natural world?
125 [2016-1 A] ---- Is transferring technology to developing nations the key to economic development?
126 [2016-1 B] ---- Are scientific efforts to bring back extinct species a waste of time?
127 [2016-1 B] ---- Should there be more decentralization of government?
128 [2016-1 B] ---- Is Japan doing enough to ensure its national security?
129 [2016-1 B] Agree or disagree: The media exaggerates the problem of juvenile crime?
130 [2016-1 B] Are space exploration programs worth their cost?
131 [2015-3 A] Agree or disagree: Japan's predicted labor shortage will cause a national crisis
132 [2015-3 A] ---- Will human race will one day destory itself?
133 [2015-3 A] Is enough being done to fight the trade in illegal drugs?
134 [2015-3 A] Does the mass media have a positive role in society?
135 [2015-3 A] Can keeping animals in captivity be justified?
136 Has the concept of sportsmanship been forgotten in professional sports?
137 [2015-3 B] Can the Japanese economy stay competitive in the 21st century?
138 [2015-3 B] ---- Agree or disagree: Alcohol is more damaging to society than tabacco
139 [2015-3 B] Does the death penalty deter people from committing crimes?
140 [2015-2 A] ---- Should more be done to protect the cultures of the world's indigenous peoples?
141 [2015-2 A] ---- Are large corporations solely interested in generating profits?
142 [2015-2 A] ----- Agree or disagree: Social class is still relevant in modern society
143 [2015-2 A] ---- Is enough being done to stop cyberbullying in modern society?
144 [2015-2 A] Is political correctness really necessary in today's world?
145 [2015-2 B] ---- Is enough being done to stop the exploitation of workers in the developing world?
146 [2015-2 B] ---- Should more be done to fight piracy on the open seas?
147 [2015-2 B] Will there ever be a world without religious conflict?
148 [2015-1 A] Do the pros of having only one superpower outweigh the cons?
149 [2015-1 A] Should the government make scientific research a greater priority?
150 [2015-1 A] Can the hunting of animals for sport be justified?
151 [2015-1 A] Agree or disagree: Lifetime employment is no longer practical in modern society
152 [2015-1 A] ---- Are the potential dangers of artificial intelligence exaggerated?
153 [2015-1 B] ---- Can the arts promote peace between nations?
154 [2015-1 B] ---- Is loss of privacy inevitable in modern societies?
155 [2015-1 B] ---- Does modern agriculture put too much pressure on the environment?
156 [2015-1 B] ---- Are people today too reliant on prescription drugs?
157 [2015-1 B] Is capitalism the only realistic system in a globalized world?
158 [2014-3 A] Agree or disagree: Classical literature still has a place in the modern society
159 [2014-3 A] Is globalization reducing cultural diversity?
160 [2014-3 A] Should the sale of tabacco products be made illegal?
161 [2014-3 A] Is modern society too dependent on computers?
162 [2014-3 A] Should celebrities stay out of politics?
163 [2104-3 B] ---- Should all citizens be required to vote by law?
164 [2014-3 B] ---- Environmentalism and big business: Will there always be conflict?
165 [2014-3 B] ---- Does raising the consumption tax help or hinder economic growth?
166 Does the Japanese custom of gift-giving have a place in modern business?
167 Should genetically modified foods be allowed?
168 [2014-2 A] Is it too late to save the world's rainforests?
169 [2014-2 A] Agree or disagree: Internet advertising is effective
170 [2014-2 A] Is the world heading toward another global conflict?
171 Are developed nations doing enough to deal with the worldwide refugee crisis?
172 Can racial discrimination be totally eliminated from society?
173 Is prison an effective form of punishment?
174 [2014-2 B] Agree or disagree: Social networking sites do more harm than good?
175 [2014-2 B] ---- Can peace in the Middle East ever be achieved?
176 Is the use of surrogate mothers justifiable?
177 [2014-2 B] Has digital technology changed the art world for the better?
178 [2014-1 A] Agree or disagree: science makes a bigger contribution to society than art
179 [2014-1 A] Is warfare between nations an inevitable consequence of human nature?
180 [2014-1 A] Would Japan benefit from a more open immigration policy? [2014-1 A]
181 Are foreign workers the solution to Japan's predicted worker shortage?
182 [2014-1 A] Are consumption taxes a fair way of raising government revenues?
183 [2014-1 B] Is promoting a nation's economic development more important than protecting its cultural heritage?
184 [2014-1 B] Agree or disagree: The advantages of legalized gambling outweigh the disadvantages
185 [2014-1 B] Which is a greater threat to society, crime or environmental pollution?
186 [2014-1 B] Should Japan's low birthrate be considered a national crisis?
187 Is energy self-sufficiency vital for a nation in today's world
188 [2013-3 A] Does money have too much influence on politics?
189 [2013-3 A] Agree or disagree: Homelessness is inevitable in a modern society
190 [2013-3 A] Is government funding the only way for Olympic athletes to stay competitive?
191 [2013-3 A] Would the world be a better place if everyone spoke the same language?
192 [2013-3 A] Should schools put more focus on teaching IT skills?
193 [2013-3 B] As societies become more modern, religion becomes less important
194 [2013-3 B] Can Japanese agriculture survive in today's globalized economy?
195 [2013-3 B] Has the Internet made people's working lives easier?
196 [2013-3 B] Can military dictatorships ever be justified?
197 [2013-3 B] Does society make full use of the talents of senior citizens?
198 [2013-2 A] Is enough being done to protect the world's oceans from exploitation?
199 [2013-2 A] Is there such a thing as a justifiable war?
200 [2013-2 A] Agree or disagree: The news media should be regulated by the government
201 [2013-2 A] Is Japan a good role model for the economic development for other nations?
202 [2013-2 A] Will nanotechnology have a major impact on our lives in the future?
203 [2013-2 B] Will the continued loss of biodiversity lead to environmental catastrophe?
204 [2013-2 B] Is corruption an inevitable part of modern society?
205 [ ??? ] Do parents today overload their children with after-school activities?
206 [2013-2 B] Can world peace ever be achieved?
207 [ ??? ] Does university education prepare young people for real life?
208 [2013-1 A] Have technological advances made the world a safe place?
209 [2013-1 A] Are performance enhancing drugs an inevitable part of professional sports?
210 [2013-1 A] Can the factory farming of animals be justified?
211 [2013-1 A] Do the strengths of multicultural societies outweigh the weaknesses?
212 [2013-1 A] ---Can an economic system based on capitalism ever be fair to all?
213 [2013-1 B] ---- Is the use of surveillance cameras in public places a good thing?
214 [2013-1 B] ---- Can businesses be ethical and still be profitable?
215 [2013-1 B ] Has the influence of Western values weakened Japanese identity?
216 [2013-1 B ] Are current global agricultural practices sustainable?
217 [2013-1 B] Is information technology changing news media for the better?
218 [2012-3 A] ---- Should the news media be more accountable for what it reports?
219 [2012-3 A] Should the Japanese government do more to promote human rights in other countries?
220 What are the ways to increase the birth rate?
221 [2012-3 A] ---- Does a college education prepare people for work?
222 [2012-3 A] ---- Agree or disagree: Higher government spending is the best way to end a recession
223 [2012-3 B] ---- Will the increasing reliance on robots and computers pose a threat to society?
224 [2012-3 B] Is the Japanese healthcare system a good model for other countries?
225 Can animal testing be justified?
226 [2012-3 B] ---- Is the foreign aid the best way to promote economic growth in developing countries?
227 [2012-3 B] ---- Should all nations have the right to develop nuclear weapons?
228 [2012-2 A] Does fashion play an important role in shaping cultural identity?
229 [2012-2 A] Can Japan's rural communities be revitalized?
230 [2012-2 A] ---- Agree or disagree: Zoos are more harm than good
231 [2012-2 A] Will religion have a bigger influence on global politics in the future?
232 [2012-2 B] Are the arts given enough importance in today's society?
233 [2012-2 B] Should poor nations be responsible for their own development?
234 [2012-2 B] Agree or disagree: The government should provide most public services.
235 [2012-1 A] Is globalization good or bad for developing countries?
236 [2012-1 A] Are people in today's world becoming more socially isolated?
237 [2012-1 A] Can it be justified for one nation to interfere in the internal affairs of another?
238 [2012-1 A] Is Japan doing enough to protect its cultural heritage?
239 [2012-1 A] ---- Does advertising have too much influence on our lives?
240 Is individual freedom under threat in the modern world?
241 [2012-1 B] Agree or disagree: Japan's political system needs to be reformed
242 [2012-1 B] Can Japanese manufacturing remain competitive in the global market?
243 Should everyone be guaranteed a job?
244 [2012-1B] Will the United States remain the world's leading superpower?
245 [2011-3 A] Will the gap between rich and poor people in Japan increase in the future?
246 [2011-3 A] Has human impact on the natural environment been exaggerated?
247 [2011-3 A] Agree or disagree: Art makes an essential contribution to society.
248 [2011-3 A] Is academic performance the best indicator of future success in life?
249 [2011-3 A] ---- Is space exploration a waste of resources?
250 [2011-3 B] Should more public services be privatized?
251 [2011-3 B] Should juveniles who commit serious crimes be tried as adults?
252 [2011-3 B] Do the benefits of scientific progress outweigh the dangers?
253 [2011-3 B] Is the Japanese education system a good model for other countries?
254 [2011-2 A] Agree or disagree: The internet should be free from censorship
255 [2011-2 A] Should countries have the right to possess chemical and biological weapons?
256 [2011-2 A] Are moral values on the decline in today's society?
257 [2011-2 A] Should the government prioritize domestic issues over international issues?
258 Are we doing enough to prevent global warming?
259 [2011-2 B] --- Should healthcare for senior citizens be free?
260 [2011-2 B] Agree or disagree: Japan should play a more military active role in world affairs
261 Is scientific progress always beneficial?
262 [2011-1 A] Which has more value in modern society, science or art?
263 [2020-3 B] Can violence ever be justified in support of a political cause?
264 [2011-1 A] Is it acceptable to treat water as a private commodity?
265 [2011-1 A] Should people be encouraged to buy more domestically produced goods?
266 [2011-1 A] Is too much pressure put on children to conform to traditional gender roles?
267 [2011-1 B] Does the Internet promote democracy?
268 [2011-1 B] ---- Is enough being done to integrate people with disabilities into society?
269 [2011-1 B] Can economic development be achieved without damage to the environment?
270 [2011-1 B] Does modern society encourage selfishness?
271 [2011-1 B] ---- Agree or disagree: Art only has value as entertainment
272 [2010-3 A] Should contemporary politics be taught in schools?
273 [2010-3 A] ---- Should Japan make more efforts to achieve gender equality?
274 [2010-3 A] Is military strength the most important element of national security?
275 [2010-3 A] Have modern farming methods become too industrialized?
276 [2010-3 A] ---- Agree or disagree: Advertising has a negative influence on society
277 [2010-3 B] Should teachers be responsible for parenting their students as well as teaching?
278 [2010-3 B] Is the testing of unborn babies for genetic diseases a good idea?
279 [2010-3 B] ---- A person's quality of life depends most on financial wealth
280 [2010-3 B] ---- Is modern technology making people less creative?
281 [2010-3 B] ---- Does U.S. culture have too much influence throughout the world?
282 [2010-2 A] Should more be done to discourage people from migrating to the city?
283 [2010-2 A] Do arranged marriages have a place in modern society?
284 [2010-2 A] Can the use of animals for medical research be justified?
285 [2010-2 A] Should large companies in Japan make English their official language?
286 [2010-2 B] ---- Does the news media exaggerate the problem of crime in society?
287 [2010-2 B] ---- Are young adults today less independent than in the past?
288 [2010-2 B] ---- Does the public have enough say about how government money is spent?
289 [2010-2 B] ---- Should Japan prioritize relations with its neighbors or the United States?
290 [2010-2 B] Are books in danger of becoming obsolete?
291 Is the increasing number of allergy sufferers a cause for concern?
292 [2010-1 A] ---- Will Japan's lack of natural resources become a serious problem in the future?
293 [2010-1 A] ---- Are the arts a good way to promote international understanding?
294 [2010-1 A] ---- Do professional athletes have a duty to serve as positive role models?
295 [2010-1 B]---- Can society ever be free of organized crime?
296 [2010-1 B] Should combat sports such as boxing be banned?
297 [2010-1 B] ---- Is multiculturalism in society a good thing?
298 [2010-1 B] ---- Should the use of alternative medicine be restricted?
299 [2010-1 B] --- Is it possible to write history objectively?
300 Is the Internet harmful to children?
301 Do large corporations have certain obligations to the local community?
302 [2022-2 A] Do large corporations have too much influence on government policies?
303 [2022-2 A] Are growing populations an advantage or a disadvantage for developing countries?
304 [2022-2 A] Agree or Disagree: ---- The illegal trade in wild species is impossible to stop
305 [2022-2 A] ---- Is Japan doing enough to protect its cultural heritage?
306 [2022-2 A] ---- Do developed countries have a moral responsibility to lead the way in renewable energy research?
307 [2022-2 B] ---- Is the global agriculture industry too dependent on the use of chemicals?
308 [2022-2 B] ---- Should the gap between the rich and the poor in modern society be a bigger concern?
309 [2022-2 B] ---- Are comapany hiring processes too focused on people's academic backgrounds?
310 [2022-2 B] ---- Agree or disagree: The advantages of megacities outweigh the disadvantages?
311 [2022-2 B] ---- Is the problem of stress in modern workplcaces being dealt with sufficiently?
312 [2022-1 A] ---- Are people today less tolerant of different beliefs and cultures?
313 [2022-1 A] Agree or disagree: Some professional athletes' salaries have become too high to justify
314 [2022-1 A] Is it possible for consumers to completely avoid companies involved in unethical activities?
315 [2022-1 A] Should the government provide more funds to boost the economies of rural areas?
316 [2022-1 A] Should punishments for people who commit financial crimes be made stricter?
317 [2022-1 B] Has the global war on illegal drugs been lost?

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