Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road saftey. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some poeple say History is one of the most imortant school subjects.Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technololgy are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the employment rates of the 25 to 34-year and 55 to 64-year-old population according to the highest level of education attained in two separate years.
Some people today believe that the world’s increase in population is unsustainable and will eventually lead to a global crisis. Other people believe that world population increase is necessary and beneficial as it creates the growth of the world’s economy and society. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Research into new types of medicine and treatments are essential for the improvement of health and deal with diseases. Who do you think should fund these researches: private companies, individuals or governments?
Some countries have introduced laws to limit the working hours that an employer can ask from an employee. Why are these laws introduced? Is this a positive or negative trend?
Some people think that competition at work, at school and ni daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try ot cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
We live in a world of technology these days. The internet brings with it clear advantages and disadvantages. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Recent figures shows 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 extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society.Others,however,believe that school is the place to learn this Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The large number of private cars on the roads in many parts of the world has led to serious problems of pollution and may contribute to global warming. Some people think that governments should spend money for the development of public transportation systems in order to help solve this problem. Others think that it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause less pollution. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantage of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
“Some people believe that it is good to share 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.”
Some people believe that success is about hard work and determination. Others think that success has a connection with money and personal appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your locality. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory establishment?
The graph bellow shows four categories of citrus fruits and top countries to which these were exported in thousand tones in 2012.
These days people do not go out for live performances or concerts and they prefer to enjoy watching them on computers and laptops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The increasing trend of buying second-hand clothes and items is a positive development for society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that school children should be made to wear a uniform. Others feel that children should be free to choose their own clothes. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of school uniforms
The rapid advancement of technology has significantly transformed various aspects of our lives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this technological progress, and how can individuals and societies adapt to these changes?
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subject like Sciences and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
. These days, in many countries, fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in secondary schools. What are the reasons for this, and how could the problem be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Model Answer:
The older generations tend to have very traditional idea about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Insomecountries,healthcareandeducationareonlypartiallyfundedby thegovernment.Somepeoplearguethatthegovernmentshouldbe responsibleforcoveringthefullcostoftheseservices.Doyousupportor oppose the opinion? Explain your position.
Some people say that older, more traditional buildings in cities should be preserved. Others believe that these buildings should be demolished and new ones built in their place. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Band 7 Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foregin country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most peoples live. Others think that adults life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Today our communications, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
in many countries today, crime novels and tv crime dramas are becoming moreand more popular.. why do you think these tv shoew and books are popular what is your opinion of crime fictions and tv dramas
Many people eat at fast food restaurants these days. Fast food seems to fit todays lifestyle. Discuss both the advantaged and disadvantages.
You recently took a long-distance bus trip and were dissatisfied with the service. Write a letter of complaint to the bus company. In your letter:
Describe the specific problems you encountered
Explain how these problems affected your experience
Say what you would like the company to do to make up for the issues
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Mobile phone usage is held responsible for a lot of medical, social and technical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the advantages offered bymobilephones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many countries are experiencing population growth and need to build more homes. Some say that new homes should be constructed in existing cities while others argue that new towns should be built to accommodate the growing population. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these points of view
You are studying in a large town where there are no leisure facilities for young people.wriyr a letter to the local council.in your letter
Describe the problem
Make some suggestion for leisure facilities
Say why you think that these facilities will make the town a better place.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? These days, children spend more time on doing homework or participating in organized activities related to school or sports. However, they should be given more time to do whatever they want.
The increasing demand for oil and gas has made it necessary to look for these sources of energy in remote and untouched natural places. Do you think the advantages of locating oil and gas in these places outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these places?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What are the changes occuring?Do you think these changes are positive or negative?Give reasons for your enswer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
People today can shop, work, and communicate with others via the Internet. They do not need to do these face to face. Is it a positive or negative development?
In some countries, the role of a mother differs in some ways from the role of a father. Why do you think these differences exist? How might parental roles develop in the future?
Many children these days have an unhealthy lifestyle. Both schools and parents are responsible for solving this problem. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that the development of artificial intelligence will make human labour obsolete. Others think that work performance by humans will always be important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to show imported foreign film and TV programmes. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future all cars, bues and trucks will be driverless. The only people traevelling inside these vehichcles will be passengers. Do you think the adventages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extend do you agree or disagree with these statements.
Nowadays private companies rather than governments are arranging and paying for scientific researches. Write the advantages overweight the disadvantages.
The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems and what measures can be taken to solve these problems?
The line graph illustrates the amount of electricity produced in France from 1980 to 2010. Overall, electricity production from nuclear power was highest, whereas the production of electricity from renewable energy was lowest.
These days, in many countries fewer and fewer want to became teacher, particularly in secondary school. what are the reason for this, and how could the proble, be solved.
Many cities around the world these days are becoming more and more polluted. Why is this happening? What solutions can you suggest?