Some people think that studying history is a waste of time while others think it is essential to learn history. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Success is often measured by wealth and material belonging. Do you think wealth is the best measure of success? What makes a successful person?
Some people believe that traditional medicines such as herbal medicines or acupuncture are more benefit than modern medicines. To what extent do you agree?
Teachers used to convey information, but now students have access to a wide resources of information, there is no role for teachers to play in modern education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that strict punishment for driving offences are the key to reduce accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both views.
Nowadays, some workplaces tend to employ equal numbers of men and women workers. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In today’s world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantage of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that high salary is important when choosing a company to work for, while others think that good working atmosphere is more important. Discuss both view points and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that the young people should be free to choose their job, but other people think that they should be realist and think more about their future.Discuss the both views and give your opinion.
Some companies sponsor sport as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantagesDiscuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that physical strength is important for success in sport, while other people think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. Business, scholarships, etc.). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People are living in a “throwaway society”, using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
In the future, all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think te advantages of driverless vechicles outweigh the disadvantages.?
Nowadays many people chose to be self employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
Some people think that children should learn to paint and draw. Others believe that is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is important for people to tale risk, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks overweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that money makes life comfortable. Others think that a large amount of wealth brings more troubles. Do the advantages of having a lot of money outweigh the disadvantages?
Compared to our parent’s generation, life has become much more stressful. As a result, stress-related illnesses are on the increase around the world. Why is stress such a problem in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that measure are required. discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In some sountries owing a home rather then renting one is very important for people. Why might be this case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
The increase in food production is mostly due to fertilisers and better machinery. Yet, some think that it harms human health and communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
While choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
It is generally believed that the internet is an excellent means of communication but some people suggest that it may not be the best place to find information. Discuss both these and give your own opinion.
1.Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages for their studies?
These day many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outweigh disadvantages in term of family development.
Some people believe that visitor to other countries should follow local customs and behavior, others disagree and think that the host country welcome cultural differences. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
With the pressures on today’s young people to succeed academically, some people believe that non-academic subjects at school (eg: physical education and cookery) should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of people are changing careers during their working life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development for society?
Some people believe that educational success depends on good teachers, while others believe that students attitude is important. Discuss both views and give you’re opinion.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages. (IELTS 9, AC)
Many people use social media on a regular basis in order to keep in touch with the news and with other people. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answers
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In the past, young people depended too much on their parents to make decisions for them; today young people are better able to make decisions about their own lives.
Students are asked to work short time without pay as part of their education. Is this more of an advantage or a disadvantage to student and company ?
Some people believe that employers should not be concerned about the way their employees dress, but they should be concerned about the quality work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people in the music business feel that illegal music sites on the internet are a serious threat to the industry and more should be done to prevent them from operating. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Should private schools receive government funding? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It was predicted that people in the 21st century would have much more free time than people in the past. To what extent has this prediction come true?
More and more people are moving away from an agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for work. What will be the consequences of this? What solutions can you offer?
Now a days food has become easier to prepare. Has this improved the way people live? Give reasons for your answer with your own experience and examples?
Some countries have recently passed laws limiting the daily working hours of employees. Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact.
Some people assert that it is good for college students to have part-time jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many government think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, hoever, think that others types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Smacking childern is the best form of discipline To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that a country becomes more interesting and develops faster when its population includes a mixture of different nationalities and cultures. To what extend do you agree and disagree?
Now a days modern modes of transport are available; still some people believe that a bicycle is the best way to get from one place to another. Do you agree or disagree?