To achieve personal happiness, the relationships we have with other people (friends, colleagues, family) are more essential than every other thing. Issues like wealth and occupations take the second place. Write to support this claim.
Many jobs in the home nowadays can be done by machine. Has it brought more advantage than disadvantage.
“Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. However, nowadays people’s values have changed, and we tend to consider science, technology and business more important than arts. What do you think are the causes and effects of this change?
Nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and spend less time being active or creative. What is the reason for this? What measures should be taken to encourage children to be more active?
Training for work is far more important than providing a broad-based education. You should use your own ideas and experience and support your argument with examples.
More and more people are working from rather than at the workplace. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others think it will bring stress to the home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Today more people are overweight than ever before. What in your opinion are the primary causes of this? What are thae main effects of this epidemic?
Some consumers are increasingly choosing to buy goods that are produced in their local area, rather than imported goods. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or anegative trend?
Many countries offer a free health care system to their citizens rather than relying on private health care. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a free system, and give your opinion.
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not tought, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the gorvernments rather than private companies. Do you agree or disagree?
It is better if an extended family for example uncle aunt grandparents are involved in a child upbringing than just parent alone. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
It is better for people to have a fixed work schedule than to have a flexible one. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Money should be spent on promoting healthy lifestyle rather than in treatment of the people. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In many cities, there is a little control on the design and construction of new buildings so people can build houses in their own styles rather than building them with the same styles as old houses in the local areas. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Foreign visitors should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attractions. To what extent do you agree ot disagree with this opinion.
Students should pay full cost for their own study because universities education benefits individuals rather than society.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
DOCTORS, NURSED AND TEACHERS MAKE A GREAT CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY AND SHOULD BE PAYER MORE THAN ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS CELEBRITIES. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE.
A long-distance flight consumes as much fuel as a car consumes in several years time, and causes the same amount of pollution as cars. So some people think we should abandon none essential flights and it is more efficient than restricting the car. To what extent do you agree or dis agree?
Some poeple think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
*In many places,shopping is seen as a form of enjoyment rather than a thing of need?* *Why is this happening?* *Is this a positive or negative development?*
many people today prefer to shop online rather than visiting physical stores. what are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping for individuals and society?
It is believed that individuals who engage in reading books can cultivate greater imagination and linguistic abilities than those who prefer television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The prevention of health problems and illness is more important than treatment and medicine. Government funding should reflect this. To what extent do you agree?
Children from age 7-11 now spend more time watching television and/or playing vedio games than before. What are the effects of this on children, families and society? What are the possible solutions to this problems?
Most countries want to host international sports events, while other countries think hosting sports events has more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses –
today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey
of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d
consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-children-want-
YouTubers-vloggers.html)
It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Machine translation (MT) is slower and less accurate than human translation and there is no immediate or predictable likelihood of machines taking over this role from humans. Do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People today spend too much time on personal enjoyment—doing things they like to do rather than doing things they should do. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that the arts (such as music, literature, and theater) are more important than other subjects in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
In the past employees worked for small businesses, but now many are working for large businesses. Do you think working for large businesses has more advantages than disadvantages?
Some people believe that entering the workplace after school is far more beneficial than studying at university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average 'holiday' is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want exitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
It is better for students to study from home rather than go to school. Do you agree or disagreewith this statement?
It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of young people in many countries in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Now-a-days many people choose to be self-employed, rather than work for a company. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantage of being self-employed?
Students should pay full cost for their own study, because university education benefit individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it doesn't solve poverty. therefore developed countries should give other type of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answers with examples.
In some countries, even though the rates of serious crimes are decreasing, people feelless safe than ever before.What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken tosolve it?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “It is more important for students to study art and literature than it is to study math and science.” Provide reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people say that sport is very important for a nation's development, while others believe that sport is no more than a leisure time activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is said that men are more privileged than women in their work places and in transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people believe that school curriculums should focus more on practical skills, like financial literacy and cooking, rather than traditional subjects, like history and literature. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
There is a strong view that training of work is more important than broad education. To what extent you agree with this?
In today's world, it is private companies rather than government who pay for and carry out most on scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In most universities there are more male students than female students on science courses. What is the reason for this? What could be done for balance out the number?
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e books rather than paper books. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend ?
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours, and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons for stress at the workplace? What can employers do to make their employees’ life easier?
Nowadays number of older people select to live in retirement communities with other people, rather than living with their adults. Is it a positive or negative.