Some people say that a country should produce food locally, while others believe that it is good to import food. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Q5. Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drinks that have been scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, news companies spend a lot of money covering international news.
However, local news is more relevant to people’s lives and should receive more
funding.’
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that technological advancement leads to a loss of privacy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People are living longer. Some people think that it causes big problems. Others, however, think that ageing population has many advantages for business, government and for society in general. Discuss both views and give your own option.
Nowadays young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. Why does this happen? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries today, there is an attitude that "anyone can do it" in the arts - music, literature, acting, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of university?
The chart below shows the results of a survey of people who visited four types of tourist attraction in Britain in the year 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Most people believe that stress is always harmful to health while some now think that stress has some positive values to us. What’s your opinion on this?
Some people say that young people learn useful skills by playing electronic and computer games. Others say that young people who play electronic and computer games waste their time. What are the advantages and disadvantages of computer games? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people spend a lot of money on sports and cultural events. Is it good or bad? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People still value artists in the age of advanced science and technology. Why do you think this is? Are arts as important as science and technology?
Some groups, such as poor people or people from rural area find it is difficult to access the university education. Universities should make it especially easy for the students come from the rural areas get an access to the university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Discuss both views: some people believe family influences the children’ development; however, some argue that other influences (movie, music, friends…) more affect children.
Some people think that it is fine for professional sportsmen and sportswomen to misbehave on or off the field, as long as they are playing well. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. • Do you agree or disagree? • Which types of workers do you think should benet from early retirement?
Some people say history is one of the most important school subject. other people think that I. Today's world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that media (newspapers) should publish information of people's private lives. While, others think newspaper should be controlled so that they don't publish news on people's lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below.
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others ay that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workspace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
organized tours to remote communities and other countris are increasingly popular. is it a positive or negative development for local people and environment
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driver less. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driver less vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that is better to work for a large company than a small campany. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people pf different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Some people believe in the right to freedom of speech. Others believe in censorship. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the responsibility is with the government to control the rise in obesity in children, others think the parents are the cause. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The most important aim ofscience should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this sfatement?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your ownknowledge or experience,
Many people spend the whole day at a computer and don’t have much time for exercise. What problem does this lifestyle lead to? How can these problems be avoided??
Some people believe that no one should be allowed to continue working after the age of 65. However others say that there should be no limitation on age and anyone should be allowed to work regardless of their age. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart shows the results of the survey about people coffee and tea buying habits in five Australian countries.
some people think that money is the best gift for teenagers .others diagree.discuss both views and opinion
There are an increasing number of serious crime committed each year. while some people say the best way would be to use the death penalty as deterrent, many people say that other measures will be needed. discuss both views and give opinoin.
“Some people say that in all levels of education too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills.
Do you agree or disagree?”
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Convenient mortgage system ,unstable renting costs,freedom Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Some people think that the amount of time we spend using the internet has a negative effect on social interaction, but other people feel that it opens up more possibilities for communication. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet.
Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead they get news about the world from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people who care for the elderly donot have enough time to look after them. What are the problems related to this? What are some possible solutions?
Some people believe that devolopments in the field of artificial intellengence will have a possitive impacton our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, are worried that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinions.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taugh to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, bicycles are increasingly replacing cars, while in others, people prefer driving over cycling. What are the reasons behind this trend? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that living ịn big cities is bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the government should be responsible for crime prevention, while others believe that it is the responsibility of the individual to protect themselves. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
Some people hesitate between getting a job and starting their own business. While the idea of not having a boss and working on one's own schedule may sound tempting, financial risks and stress sometimes outweigh these advantages. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of working in a company?
Some people believe that children should not be given homework everyday,while others believe that they must get homework everyday to be successful at school. Discuss both sides and share your opinion.
Some people believe that students should spend a short period of time working during their studies in order to understand the world better and develop essential skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Others believe that students should spend their whole day on academic studies. Discuss both the views and state your opinion?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railways lines for every fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
The pie chart below shows the different paltforms used for international news content by people in the United Kingdom in 2009