Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.
Popular events like the football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Interest in homeschooling is becoming more widespread around the world. In your opinion, should school be compulsory for all children, or should families be allowed the right to choose to educate their children at home?
Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Scientific research today attempts to go too far. There are certain things in the world which we simply should not try to understand.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Every year several Ianuages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world.To what extent do you agree or disagree?what changes you like to see in this century?
The continued rise in the worlds population is the greatest problem faced by the humanity at the present time
What are the causes of this continuous rise?
Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by the humanity?
Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are the reasons for this? What are some solutions to this problem?
In some parts of the world traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing.
What problems is this causing?
What measures could be taken to counter this situation?
Global warming is one of the most serious issues the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming, and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue?
Crime is a problem all over the world and there is nothing that can be done to
prevent it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many doctors say that people in today’s world do not do enough physical exercise. What do you think are the causes of It? What solutions are there to It problem?
The amount of garbage produced by our cities is a big problem for governemts around the world.What are the causes of this excess waste?How can this problem be fixed?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam.
How true do you think this statement is ? What measure can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
Around the world mega cities are now home to an ever larger share of the world’s population. What problems are caused by this shift? What measures can governments take to deal with these issues?
The car is a disastrous 20th Century invention that has made the world’s cities more dangerous and polluted, as well as being responsible for the deaths of millions of people in accidents.
Do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their car?
1. Many people believe that Politicians have the greatest influence on the world. Other people think that Scientists make the greatest contribution to the world. Which do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measure can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Freshwater has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand and what measure could governments and individuals take to respond to this problem?
Most adults are not doing exercise.Some people think that showing sports events like olympics and world cup will encourage them to exercise. Others believe that some other methods can be used for it. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
Fresh water has become a global problem for the world. What are the causes of it? What measures government and individuals take to resolve to the problem? Give reasons and e.g for your answer.
As the population of the world is growing very quickly, the only long-term solution to the problem of overpopulation is for humans to settle other planets. What benefits has the world got from space exploration? Do you think humans will ever live on other planet?
Tourism is growing in many parts of the world, particularly in developing countries.
To what extent does this trend benefit the countries and their people?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that it is beneficial for young people to visit different
countries of the world, others oppose. Do you agree or disagree? Provide
reasons and support them with your own examples.
Some people believe that it is good to hare as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many parts of the world girls and boys are educated together in co-educational or mixed schools. Some people think that girls and boys benefit from being educated separately in single-sex schools. To what extent do you agree with this view?
In many places around the world more and more people are suffering from stress-related illnesses.
What are the causes of stress and how can the problem be tackled?
The increased world demand for oil and gas has made it necessary to look for these sources in remote and untouched natural places.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these natural areas?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Overall, the widespread use of the internet has a mostly positive effect on life in today’s world.” Use reasons and details to support your opinion.
Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of bio- diversity.
What are the primary causes of loss of biodiversity?
What solutions can you suggest?
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why do you think it is the case? How should children and teenagers be punished?
Everyone in the world is wearing the same brand and watching the same TV channels and movies. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
With so much variety of colors in the world, people are forced to make excruciating color choices on a regular basis. Some people believe that purple is better than violet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Percentange of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world
Every year several languages die out. Some poeople think that it is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing solutions?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the acdemic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below gives information about the growth of urban population in certain parts of the world including the prediction of the future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals I different parts of the world.
Sumarise the information by selectiong and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The resroration of old buidings in major cities around the world costs enormous amounts of money. this money would be better spent on new housing and road development .to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
In the developed world, average life expectency is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society ?
Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of aging population.
Most people accept that we now live in a globalized world but not everyone agrees that this is beneficial. To what extent is globalization a positive or a negative development?
The two pie charts below show total world energy consumption and electricity generation for last year.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. Is this a positive or negative development?
Individual greed and selfishness have been the basis of modern society. Some people think that we must return to older, more traditional values, such as respect for the local community, in order to create a better world to live in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In today’s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents 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.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words
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 to you agree?
There are many extinct animals' species in the world nowadays. Some people believe that we should protect these animals from dying out, while others say we should concentrate on the problems of human beings. What is your opinion?
We are becoming more and more dependent on machines to function in this modern world. Some people think it is negative trend. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the 21st century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunications. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?