Some people believe that the increasing use of technology in the workplace reduces the need for human workers, leading to higher unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In order to study at university, students are required to pay expensive tuition fees. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that a special tax should be put on food and drinks with high levels of added sugar. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that one should plan detailed activities for their leisure time, while others disagree with this view. Discuss both, and give your own idea.
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and cities than to build more houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social relationships. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
It is better for university students to live away from home during their university studies rather than staying with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different culture and age together. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Government investments 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?
Fast food is becoming one part of life everywhere;this has bad effects on our lifestyle and diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
When people grow older and cannot look after themselves anymore, is should be a legal requirement for a younger family member to support them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Trade and travel would be a lot easier with a single, global currency that we all use. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Would a single currency cause any problems?
Education in prison is the best way to reduce crime as prisoners will be able to get a job after leaving prison. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that men and women hav different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for meen and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The best way to ensure the growth of children is to make parents take parenting course. Do you agree or disagree?
Once children start to go to school, schools influence them on their intellectual and social developments more than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the modern world, people are no longer necessary to use food from animals or products from animals such as medicine and clothing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that for individuals, planning for the future is a waste of time. It is more important for individuals to focus on the present. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that increasing tax on various industries will reduce pollution. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people say that globalization and the growing number of multinational companies have a negative effect on the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Some people believe that violence in the media, such as in television programs and films, directly results in violent behavior. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that people living in the twenty first century have a better standard of living compared to previous centuries. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Today, the expensive price of popular consumer products is because of the power of advertising and not real needs of people. Do you agree or disagree?
Schools should only teach academic subjects like math and science, and disregard non- academic subjects like music and sports. Do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody wiil buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this satetement?
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 --DELETED LINK-- YouTubers-vloggers.html) It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Computer games are becoming very popular among children of all ages and nationalities. Parents say they are concerned because these games have little educational value and many harmful effects. Do you agree or disagree?
Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environmental is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion??
some people think that the traditional skill of letter writing weill completely disappear due to the increasing use of mobile phones and internets. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In order for a child to develop his/her family life, mothers and fathers should take a course on parenting skills and child development each year. Do you agree or disagree ?
The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, has great influence in shaping people's ideas and their minds.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?Give reasons for your answer.
some say that the most important thing about being rich is that one has the opportunitybto help others. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
ome people consider price as most important thing to think about when buying product (suld as cell phone) or service (e.g. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional food and traditional ways of food preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People from poor and rural backgrounds find it difficult to get a university education. Some people think that government should make it easier for them to enter universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Some people believe that unpaid communities service should be a compulsory part of high School programmes (for example working for a charity,improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children).To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world cost numerous government’s expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
As technology improves, there will be fewer jobs for people in the future. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on boht individual and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Governments should be responsible for funding and controlling scientific research rather than private organisations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Every year several languages die out. Some people think this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages. To what extent do u agree or disagree with this opinion.
in some counties an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. it is therefore necessary for goverments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some students decide early in life to pursue vocational careers that involve cooking or baking. For them, it is better to study their chosen occupations in high schools. In high school rather than regular subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
Some people think the best way to solve trafic congestion in cities is to provide free public transport 24 hour a day, 7 days a week. Is it good or bad, to what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some believe that the development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between langauges automatically . Therefore , it is not necessary to learn foreign languages any more . Do you agree or disagree
The media should limit how much bad news they report because it discourages people from doing activities which usually involve very little risks. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The quality of the health care a person receives should not depend on the size of their bank balance. The government is responsible for providing a high level of healthcare for all its citizens. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opnion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good parent.