Studying business or science related subjects at university level is more important than arts related courses like literature. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to 6 years of free education, so that they can at least read, write and use numbers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is important to ensure that children with a wide range of abilities and from a variety of social background mix with each other at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many employees are able to work at home due to modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Is it a positive or negative development?
Farmers within a country are often protected by tariffs - that is, special taxes on imported food. Such policies are necessary, and should be implemented wherever possible. To what extent do you agree with this? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Restoration of old buildings in main cities involves enormous government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to spend this money to build new houses and roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Because of falling birth rates and better healthcare, the world’s population is getting steadily older and this trend is going to cause serious problems for society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that parents should tell stories or read to their children. However, others believe that these days this isn't necessary as children have so many other sources for stories, such as books, films and TV. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some believe that the development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between langauges automatically . Therefore , it is not necessary to learn foreign languages any more . Do you agree or disagree
Graduates who cannot find work in their chosen field should be advised to do a second degree, rather than taking a job that does not interest them. - To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some educationalists argue that non-exam, arts-based subjects, such as music, drama, art and craft, should be compulsory in the secondary-school curriculum. They believe that activities such as these can improve overall academic performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Environment protection is the responsbility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that celebrities who want to make a difference do it just for publicity . To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
in some countries young people are encourage to work or ttavel for a year between finishing high scooland starting universty studies. Describe advantages and disadvantages.
The best way to solve traffic congestions is to provide free public transport 7/24.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays children are undisciplined because their parents are busy with their career.”
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
What could parents do to build a sense of discipline among children?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort o f punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, picture, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Elders say that life was better in past compared to life today. Do you think they are right or wrong based on your knowledge or experience?
Science can now help people to live to the age of a hundred or more. Some people view it in a positive light, but others believe it creates problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that schools are no longer necessary because children can learn everything they need online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What short of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some young people go to college or university to have a successful career path. Others, however, chose to go straight to work to gain real-life experience after high school. Discuss both views and write your opinion.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective. - comics - books - radio - television - film - theatre Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many of the diseases which afflict people with office jobs are the direct result of a sedentary lifestyle. Agree or disagree?
more and more young people use internet to socialize .do you think it is a negative trend or positive trend?
Nowadays, people use social media to keep up with the news. Why do they do this? Do you think this is a positive or a negative trend?
In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children nowadays is greater than in the past. Is this a positive or negative development?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The government should allocate more funds to public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music, painting and so on. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
Nowadays there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development . Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Minh
Many parents are unhappy with the amount of violence in video games, television programmes, and other leisure activities for children. How harmful, in your opinion, could this be to children? What could be done to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
people who watch violent tv shows or movies are more likely to become criminals. How far do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think woman should be allowed to join the army, the Navy and the air force just like men. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries nowadays, consumer can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some conversations are eosier to have in person, while other conversations are easier on the phone or by text messaging. Do you find this to be true? Why or why not? In what situations do you prefer one mode of communication over another? Give reasons to support your opinion.
Some people believe that students should study at home , others believe they should study in school. Do you agree or disagree?
People want to change the way they look through cosmetic surgery, nowadays. Is it a positive or negative development,? give your opinion and share your knowledge and experience
Should highschool students be required to study many different subjects at the same time, or study a select few? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days. too many people maintain their health by relying on doctors and medicine. rather than by following a healthy lifestyle. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
: All children should study a foreign language in school, starting in their earliest grades, To what extent do you agree or disagree with statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
One of the most pressing problems facing the world today is overpopulation. What policies do you think governments should adopt to address the causes and effects of this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In 20 years there will be less pollution in the air than there is today. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.
More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get their news and instead read online. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays the use of digital books has increased and use of paper books is on the decline. Do you agree or disagree
In the advertising, businesses nowadaways usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that police force carries guns, this encourage higher level of violence in that society. To what extend do yo agree or disagree?
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is argued that non -academic subjects like physical education, cookery and home science should not be taught at school and the sole focus should be on academic subjects considering the growing burden on children's minds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?