Some people think that increasing the number of police officers on the street is the only effective way to reduce crime. Do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How to do you think this statement? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars.
Many people today choose to take part in extreme sports (e.g. skydiving, rock climbing).
Why do you think people want to do these sports?
Who do you think should pay if people injure themselves while doing an extreme sport?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
These days many kids spend a lot of their time playing computer games instead of doing sports.
What is the cause of this?
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that a person should change a career at least once, while others think that it is better to stay in one job for a lifetime.
What is your opinion?
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
Many people believe that the increasing number of cars in cities is immense pollution and waste. Others think that industries are the ones causing pollution. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
Many countries consider eighteen-year-olds to be adults, while other countries don’t. What do you think about it? Give your opinion and some relevant examples based on your own experience.
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 opinion. (Steve no copyright)
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co- operate rather than compete become more useful adults.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that health care should be free for everyone. Others think that people should pay for their medical costs themselves. Discuss both the views with your own opinion.
Some people think that spending a lot on holding wedding parties, birthday parties and other celebrations is just a waste of money. Others, however, think that these are necessary for individuals and the society.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some city’s, there are few controls over the design and construction of new homes and office building so people can build whatever they like. Do you think advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people feel the best way to reduce the member of accidents on the road is to further limit the speed of vehicles. Others think that there are better ways to tackle this issue. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open space designs instead of separate rooms. Why is it so? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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.
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main sources in many countries , but in some countries the use of alternative sources of energy (wind energy and solar energy) is encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people with good education and experience in their field decide to move abroad to work.
Why do you think that is?
What problems does this cause?
Some people think that higher institutions should concentrate more on academic subjects such as history e and physical science while others say that they should concentrate on practical subject such as mechanics and cookery etc. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. Please discuss the two views and give your own opinion.
Many museum charge for admission while many others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museum outweigh the disadvantages?
Eating too much sugar is harmful for health. Some people think that it is a government responsibility to limit people’s sugar consumption, while others think that it is individuals responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People think that countries should produce foods their population eats and import less food as much as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
Nowadays, we are producing more and more rubbish
Why do you think this is happening?
What can governments do to help to reduce the amoung of rubbish produced?
Nowadays, more and more people are choosing to work from home instead of commuting to an office every day.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Some people think robots can improve human life in future, while others think robots may affect society in a bad way. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
Some people think that international car-free day will help in reducing fuel usage and air pollution. Others believe there is an effective alternative to this. To what extent do you agree with this opinion
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other treasures would be effective in improving road safety.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays women are having children at a much later age than previous generations. Do you think this a positive or negative thing? Discuss both sides.
It is thought by some that a school teachers role is to motivate and inspire students. However, other people believe that a teachers primary role is to pass on knowledge . What do you think is the role of a teacher?
In many countries formal exams are used to assess students’ ability and to judge the success of their education.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using formal exams to assess students’ abilities? Do you think the benefits of using formal exams overweigh the drawbacks?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
In some parts of the world people try to find out one's own family history. Why do people do this? Do you think it is a positive or negative?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monigor what people are saying and doing(for example through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening.
Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that advertisinzg is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it.
discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that older employees contribute most to the success of a
company. Others think that younger people play a more vital role.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that there should be some strict controls about noise. Others think that they could just make as much noise as they want. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, many students tend to have behavior problems at school or at home. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new m some way.
Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Computer games is very popular in all ages and nations. Parent think it has little educational
Value and more harmful effects. What is your opinion about this? Give example based on your own experience.
Students in some countries leave school without good understanding of how to manage their money. What do you think are the reasons? What are the solutions to this problem?
Some people think young children should learn how to play a musical instrument at school. Others believe that other subjects, such as mathematics and science, should be prioritised because they will be more useful for children when they grow older. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Question: Over-fishing has become a very common practice in many countries.
● Why is so?
● What do you think are the effects of over-fishing?
Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every five years. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
Some people think that male leaders always lead us to violence and conflict, but female leaders are better than male leaders to gives the better governed and more peaceful society. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that introducing new technology can improve people’s quality of life in developing countries. However, others believe that free education should be offered. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be better spent elsewhere.
To what extend do you agree …
Some people believe that academic knowledge is the key to success, while others think that practical skills are more important. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that painting and music do not directly improve the quality of people. Therefore, government should not spend too much money on artistic projects. Do you agree or disagree?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that type of progress are equally important.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Cutting down forests is a real environmental threat; yet, this is still happening at a great rate around the world.
Why do you think forests are being destroyed?
Are there any benefits from the destruction of forests?