Some governments provide financial assistance for retired, unemployed and disabled citizens. In other countries, families provide support for these citizens. Discuss both systems and give your opinion about which you think is better.
When a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the government should provide free healthcare for all citizens, while others believe individuals should pay for their own medical expenses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Water is a valuable finite resource. Therefore, many suggest that it is best for the governments all over the world to control how much water their citizens use. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this suggestion?
Some people think that the main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe citizens should be allowed to carry handguns in order to protect themselves, while others think this can lead to many social security problems in society. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
Although abuse of the system is inevitable, social welfare payments are essential to protect the rights that citizens have to a guaranteed minimum income in a democratic society. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, ordinary citizens are allowed to keep a gun in their houses. Some people think this is a good idea, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that children will have a bright future if they are always rewarded by their parents and teachers when they behave well. However, other people argue that if the children misbehave, they should receive punishment so that they can become qualified citizens. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Citizens in many countries are eating more fast food and convenience snacks. What are the causes of this? How serious are the consequences?
The average life span of citizens is increasing in developed countries. What problems can this cause? What measures should be taken to deal with these problems?
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say that the government should take responsibility for planting trees while others opine that it is the responsibility of the citizens to plant trees in their houses. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the number of British citizens who emigrated to three countries in three periods of time
Some people say that it is the responsibility of the citizens to take care of the environment. While others say that it is the government that should take care of the environment. Discuss both the views and state your opinion.
Many cities have vehicle-free day, which encourages citizens to take bus, cycle or take taxi to go out. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think schools should teach students how to become good citizens. Others believe a school’s main responsibility is to teach academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some individuals think that the government should provide free healthcare for all citizens, while others argue that individuals should be responsible for their own healthcare costs. What is your opinion?
A country’s first duty to its citizens is to protect them. Therefore, it is logical that defense should take up a significant proportion of the national budget. In what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that governments should do more to make their citizens eat a healthy diet. Others believe that individuals must take responsibility for their own diet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think the main purpose of school is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benfits then as individuals. To what extent do you agree or diagree?
The governments should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens’ health rather than on protecting the environment. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries ordinary citizens are allowed to keep a gun in their house. Some people think this is a good idea, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the main goal of schools should be making children into responsible citizens and good wokers, rather than benefitting them as individual. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Given reasons for your answer and inculde any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is responsibilty of government to take care of health of citizens or citizens should take care of their own health. Give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health. Others believe that the Government should make sure that their citizens are healthy. Discuss both views.
The pie charts compare the proportions of Italian and Yemeni citizens in three age groups in 2000 and projections for 2050.
Two charts: a line graph shows the number of people granted UK citizenship (in thousands) from 1992 to 2002 and a bar graph illustrates the number of people (in thousands) from Asia, Africa, America, Europe, Australia, and others, receiving UK citizenship in 1996 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that a country’s wealth is dependant on the health of its citizens. Other people argue that education is a better indicator of a nation’s wealth and well-being. What is your opinion? What are some other factors that contribute to the growth and prosperity of a country?