New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, serious criminal offences committed by people below 18 years of age are considered instances of juvenile delinquency and such people get away with lenient and 'reformatory' (in place of exemplary) punishments. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this treatment?
Topic 1 : As computers are being used more and more in education, there will soon be no role for the teacher in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
Schools should concentrate on teaching students the academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Subjects such as music and sports are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say the main purpose of advertising is to improve sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use their money to improve public transport. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
students should pay their full university fees themselves as they benefit from having university studying and the society as a whole. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Mma Agatha: It is important for people to take risks, both in professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Missions to explore space are hugely expensive, and there are problems on Earth which demand attention. The number of these missions needs to be reduced. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Environment protection should be the responsibility of politicians, not indiviuals as individuals can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more businesses as well as individuals are choosing to communicate online either professionally or socially rather than being face to face. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using technology for communicating.
Nowadays, more people are choosing to live with friends or alone rather than with their families. This trend is likely to have a negative impact on communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think the typical technology of a teacher and students in the classroom will not exist by the year 2050. Do you agree or disagree?
Student perform better in school when they are reworded rather than punished. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Many today feel that most urgent problems can only be solved by international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagre
development of tourism contribute to becoming the most prominenet language in the world . some prople think that it will lead to english becoming the only language to be spoken globally. what are the advantages and disadvantages?
In some countries, boys and girls are educated in different schools rather than in the same school. What are the advantages and disadvantage of this?
In many cities many people are living in apartments and condominiums. Do these types of accommodation offer more advantages or disadvantages?
Solving environmental problems should be the responsibility of an international organizational rather than each national government. Do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
In some cities, there are few controls on the design,construction of homes,office building, and the owners can decide on the styles of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
Some people think that men and women have different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree pr disagree?
The only reason people work hard is to earn more money. There are no other reasons to do it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compred with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweight the disadvantages.
TOPIC: School children are becoming far too dependent on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Sending crimes to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?
governments alone should not be responsable for reducing global environmental damage. Everyone, from individuals to major industries should play their part. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Fast food is a part of life in many place. Some people think this has bad effects in lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons
Alot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunatley tourism can also be source of problems. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tourism
Families have a great influence on children's development, but the outside world plays a bigger part in children's life. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think it is better for children to grow up in the city, while others think that life in the country side is more suitable. What are they advantages and disadvantages of both places?
3)Although countries with long average working hours are economically successful, this often has some negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think foreign visitors should be charge more than locals when they visit cultural or tourist attraction in a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food, clothing or medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that animals and animal products should be used for food, medicine and clothing. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinions based on your knowledge and experiences.
Some people think the best way to motivate and exchange people to work hard is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell. Do you agree or disagree? Include relevant example
Some people think it is essential to spend much money on a wedding celebration, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
As mass communication continues to grow, the world is becoming more globalized. Some people believe that this will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games for childre. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government spend millions of dollars each year on their space programmes Most recently Mars is the focus of scientists attention' . Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with closer to home. Do you agree or disagree?
odern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not in others. Some people therefore think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Convenience foods will beccome increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and tradition methods of food preparation. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries small shops and towns centers are going out of business, because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?
Sociologists argue that parents should not allow their children to spend too much time watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
As water is a valuable resource, governments all over the world should control how much water their citizen use. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Government should spend money on railways rather than roadways. To what extend do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Band 7 University should accept equal number of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government involvement in the arts, such as music and theatre is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?