The government and individuals are spending too much money on national celebrations like new year or festivals. Do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the last past thirty years that many cities in the world are now on big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars.
It is believed by some that women make better leaders than men, such as in companies or government.Do you agree or disagree with this belief?
Some people believe that the government should set up free libraries in every city. Others, however, think that this is a waste of money as people can use the Internet at home to get information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries the government is encouraging businesses and industries to move outside the city centres and relocate to regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Some people claim that not onough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend overweigh the disadvantages?
Many people think that the government should spend money on space exploration, while others think that it is a waste of public money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Government and Big companies should work together to reverse environment damage, rather than making individuals responsible for that. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
some people think the government should subsidise fruits and vegetables to make healthy food more affordable. Others argue that the government should tax unhealthy food instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People from cities go to university more often than those who live in the country. Some people think that the government should make it easier to enter universities for people who live outside of cities and towns by setting lower entry requirements and tuition fees. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to takle the issue?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an age oh population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits of society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that government spending on the restoration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend the money for housing and road development. To what extent do you agree?
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, the others think government should spend more money for education in adult population who cannot read and write”. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Government should spend more money on education than sports. Do you agree or disagree?
"Some people believe that government funding should be used to support the arts, while others believe it should be allocated to more practical sectors such as healthcare and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.'
Education provided by government institutions in is better than that education which offered by private parties. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Governments should ban dangerous sports. Others think that people should have the freedom to do any sport activity. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
MANY PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS/HER OWN HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. OTHERS THINK THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. -DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION
Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, government should focus on more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government’s investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people think that public health is the responsibility of the government, while others believe that individuals should be responsible for their own health. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that individuals have no power to improve the environment, and only governments and large companies can make a real difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that the government should be responsible for transporting students to school, while others believe that parents should bring their children to school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
THE WORLD TODAY IS A SAFER PLACE THAN IT WAS A HUNDRED YEARS AGO, AND GOVERNMENT SHOULD STOP SPENDING LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY ON THEIR ARMED FORCES. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH STATEMENT?
The world should have only one government rather than a national government for each country. Do you think advantages outweigh its disadvantages ?
We have been living in the nuclear age now for Ove half a century. since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them.Sometimes, government has to pay for their care. Who do you think should pay for their care friends or family?
A construction project has recently begun near your home. There are loud noises coming from the construction site all day. In the last few days, the workers have been working until midnight. You are having trouble sleeping with the loud noise, and you have to wake up at 6:00 a.m. for work. Write an email to your local government and do the following things: • Tell them where you live. • Explain what the problem is. • Ask them to limit the time in which the workers can operate heavy machinery.
A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defence but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?
Some people say the government should give healthcare the first priority, some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the taxpayers' money. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Parents, usualy mothers, give up work, choose to stay at home and look after family. Some people think that the government should give them salary. Do you agree or disagree. Give reasons from your own knowledge and experience.
Governments spend a lot of money on public celebrations such as national holidays and public festivals. Some people say that the government spends too much on this and that they should use this money on other useful things. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why is it happening? What can the government do to reduce the amount of rubbish produced. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
All eduction and health care should be funded by the government and free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Rates of diabetes and obesity are increasing in many countries around the world. Some people think that governments should ban soft drinks and sugary snacks from schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Governments prohibiting the underage children for getting fulltime jobs in certain countries. Do you agree or disagree?
Government investments in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a wate of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that protecting the environment is the government's responsibility. Others believe that every individual should be rsponsible for it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Environmental issues have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments against offender? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries,small number of people earn extremely high salaries.Some people believe that this is good for the country.but others think that governments should not allow salaries above certain levels Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
governments should spend money on railways, rather then road. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment.
Environmental issues have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments againts offenders To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
Some Government believe it is necessary to impose a high tax on junk food because an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much of this type of food. What do you think about this?
Governments should spend funds on Elementary School while other people say that it a should be spent on high school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some experts say for road safety, governments should encourage people to use bicycles instead of cars. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government to take care of the environment,while others believe that it is the responsibility of the people to take care of the environment.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have chosen This will take you about 0 minutes STEP 1 - Read the task Money spent on space exploration is a complete waste. Governments could better spend this money on other things to benefit the nation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people want governments to spend money on other plants to look for life. Others believe that it is a waste of public money when there are many unsolved problems on Earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.