Some governments today seek to monitor the general public’s electronic communications (in the form of phone calls, texts, and emails) saying that this reduces crime. Many people oppose this, however, saying that it erodes individual freedoms. Discuss the aspects of this debate, and give your own conclusion to the discussion.
Literacy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in the modern world, and what effects does it have on people concerned and on society as whole?
Unemployment is one of the most serious problem facing developed nations today. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty-five hours?
People born today can expect to live longer than people in previous generations. What are some of the positive and negative implications of this phenomenon? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
As child obesity becomes a serious health issue in today’s society, some people feel that TV commercials advertising junk food aimed at kids should not be shown before 9pm. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
the plans below shows a harbour in 2002 and how it looks today. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparaisons where relevant.
In many parts of the world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people's skin. Outline the reasons for using such products and discuss what effect they have in terms of health and society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The world of work is changing rapidly working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the cause and solution.
Shopping online is becoming much popular in todays world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
the plan below shows a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reproting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
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 opinion.
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can-should be done about it.
Cyclists and car driver today share the same road cause some problems. what are the problems? what can be done to reduce these problems?
In many countries today, there are concerns about the unhealthy lifestyles that people lead. What health issues are linked to modern lifestyles? What answers to these problems can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and support your essay with ideas and examples from your own experience.
In the last century the first man to walk on the moon said it was a great step for mankind . But in fact space travel has made little difference to most people lives today . To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you thik the advantages of owning a smartphone outweight the disadvantages.
some people believe that computers are more a hindrance than a help in today's. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. In what ways are computers a hindrance? What is your opinion? Givereasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show Colwick Arts Centre in 2005 and today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example form your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than the large groups. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people argue that globalisation has been a great benefit to people around the world, while others believe that it is the cause of many of the problems we see today. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasing early stage. Discuss the causes and some effects of the widespread drug use by young people. Give some recommendations that can be implemented.
More and more people today are buying and driving cars which has a positive impact for the economy but can hurt the environment. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
: Today, the majority of children are raised by their grandparents due to the fact that their parents are busy working. To what extent do you think it affects the whole family?
In future, robots may do more of the work that is done by humans today. Would the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
A lot of people believe that the amount of violence shown on TV and in the cinema affects the actions of our young people and therefore increases the amount of violence in our society today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be done to reduce violence in our society today?
Many parents today organize extra classes for their children after school and at the weekend. Do you feel that this is a worthwhile thing to do or do you feel children have enough education at school? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human's life. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Good health is a basic human right. However, in a growing number of coutries today, access to health care depends on socio-economic status. This is discriminatory and should not be the basis for access to good health. To what extent do you agree with the statement? Write an essay of about 350 words to express your opinion. Give reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime drama are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas
Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed when they are used to make money from tourists. Others believe that this is the only way for some places to survive in today's world. Discuss both sides and give you opinion.
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well-educated today. To what extent do you agree or disaagree with this statement?
Many people believe that music is just a form of entertainment, whilst others believe that music has a much larger impact on society today. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the wprld today. In the interest of the public health, governments should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. Do you agree or disagree?
n today’s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents’ absence. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people believe we vannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The two maps below show the docks of the town in 1980 and today. Summarize the onformation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries today, there is an attitude that anyone can do it in the arts. As a result, people with no talent bocome rich and famous and geniuine talent is not valued. Do you agree or disagree?
Many of the medical problems that people are experiencing in today's world are due to the fact that wehave a very sedentary lifestyle. To what extent to you agree?
The map show the changes on the plan of dock between 1980 and today.
plagiarism in academia has become a major issue in many countries today. What are the causes of this problem? What are some possible solution?
Many today feel that attention spans are becoming shorter due to the prevalence of social media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young people in the workforce today change their jobs or careers every few years. what do you think are reasons for this? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many students today graduate high school and choose to continue their studies overseas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?
In today's very competitive world, a worker has to possess multiple skills to succeed. Among the skills that a worker should possess, which skill do you think is more important, social skills or good qualifications? Explain the reason and provide specific examples to support your answer.
n today’s world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
In my country today, crime novels and TV crime drama are becoming more and more popular. Do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime drama?
The qualities a person needs to become truly successful in today's world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps show changes from 1990 to today
TOPIC:Many of the medical problems that people are experiencing in today's world are due to the fact that we have a very sedentary lifestyle. To what extent do you agree?