In the past, people used to travel abroad to see the difference from their home country. However, the sceneries in places all around the world seem more and more similar nowadays. What are the causes of the similarities? Do you think the advantages of these similarities outweigh the disadvantages?
In many places, large chain stores are taking over the marketplace, making it impossible for small businesses to compete with them. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Test 2: In many countries people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is beneficial for both employers and employees if employees are given longer holidays away from work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The difference in the age between parents and their children has increased compared to the past. Do you think advantages of this trend far outweigh its disadvantages?
In today's globalized world, some people believe international travel is essential for personal growth. Others argue it's a luxury that has a negative impact on the environment. Discuss both these views. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some experts beleive that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
ese days, the news is updated 24 hours a day, seven days a week. what are the advantages and disadvantages of the 24-hours news cycle
The most importamt aim of science should be to improve people's life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (IELTS 2, AC)
Some people say working at the same place for a longtime is beneficial while some say changing to another company might be useful. What is the advantages and disadvantages ?
The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue with this habit. They will have to spend more money than others. Do you agree or disagree to what extent
The air travel system only benefits the rich people in the world .To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people think that government should take care of disadvantaged people such as unemployees or the homeless. Do you agree or disagree
Some cities have days when cars and other forms of transport are banned from the city centre. Only buses, bicycles and taxis are allowed to be in the city centre. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
in some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anyting if they try hard enought. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and traditional methods 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.
Many people today choose to move from rural areas to cities in search of better opportunities. Does this have more advantages or disadvantages for a country?
Why do students prefer doing part time jobs during their studies? Do you think this has more advantages or disadvantages?
Some people have benefited from modern communications technology, but some people have not benefited from it at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The air pollution is becoming serious problemand it's solely responsibility of our governments to reduce air pollution. Do you agree or disagree?
Some cities, public parks and open spaces are changed to the garden for local people to gow their own fruit and vegetables.Do you think it benefits move then disadvantages?
As the world population increases, genetically modified crops are becoming essential to meet rising demands for food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The age of information and technology has taken a lot of people by surprise while it has become a way of life , others know very little about it and may be unlikely to learn .eventually we will have a polarized society and this will lead to serious social problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities, and only the government can solve these problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With the rise of e-book comes the decline in paper books. some people see this as a good step forward while do not. What are advantages and disadvantages of this trend ?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be most effective. •Comics •Books •Radio •Television •Film •Theater
People believe that in order to reduce road accidents it should be mandatory for drivers to retake the driving test every 3 years. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
Q. Some people think planting trees in open spaces in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts below show the percentage of volunteers by organisations in 2008 and 2014.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. the only people travelling inside the vehicle. Advantages oughtweigh the disadvantages.
some experts believe for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.Do the advantages of learning a foreign language at an early age outweigh the disadvantages?
Individuals' greed and selfishness have been the basis of modern society. Some people think we must return to older, more traditional values, such as respect for older adults and the local community, to create a better world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that our teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and social as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
Education is not a luxury, but a basic human right and as such should be free for everyone irrespective of personal wealth. Do you agree or disagree?
In Some Areas Of The US, A Curfew Is Imposed In Which Teenagers Cannot Be Out Of Doors At Night. Do you agree or disagree with this?
Some people think that the government should make university education free for all students, regardless of their financial situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some today argue that schools are no longer necessary because children can learn so much from the internet and be educated at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extent do you agrede or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience .
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the worls. Why is this? What are the advantage and disadvantage of solar energy.
Some people think that hosting an international sports event is beneficial for a country, while others believe it has more disadvantages. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of hosting an international sports event.
In some countries, many people choose to educate children at home by themselves instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In recent years, people in many countries have been able to afford more material possessions such as electronic kitchen appliances, computers and vehicles. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this increased level of affluence, and give your opinion about whether this is a positive or negative development.
*In many workplaces online communication has overtaken face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? *
It has been argued that gift giving should not be encouraged, because money is often wasted on things that people do not like or want. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 wor
Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that first aid training for young people should be compulsory to be taught at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Q. In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicizes their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as part of their fame. Do you agree or disagree?