In soIn the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers.
Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe government should spend money on New public buliding such as library and museum rather than renovating old buildings. To what extent do agree or disagree.
In many countries people no longer wear their national costumes. They are forgetting their history and traditions. More people should be encouraged to wear their national costumes every day. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, the number of shooting massacres is on the rise because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The government has the responsibility to ensure the safety of its citizens. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that children are given too much free time.They feel that this time should be used to do more school work.
How do you think children shoul spend their time?
Some people believe that unpaid community work (for example, working for a charity, teaching sports to children) should become a compulsory part of the high school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that culture will be ruined if it is useed to earn tourism revenue, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting culture.
Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shop using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones.
Do you thinkthis will be happen one day?
Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children. Some people think it is negative for children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that too much attention and too many resources are given to the protection of wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people ore using the internet to do their tasks rather then doing in person. (e.g. banking, shopping, hotel booking etc. ). Do the advantages of this trend outweighs the disadvantages?
In some countries, even though the rates of serious crimes are decreasing, people feelless safe than ever before.What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken tosolve it?
Some people make new friends on social sites and Internet chat rooms.Some people think it is a good thing .Some people think it is better to make friends face to face.Discuss both views and give your opinion
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 benefit from early retirement?
Give reason for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is a good idea that older people continue to work if it is possible for them to do.
Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, young people admire sports stars though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extend do you agree or disgree with this opinion?
In many countries, increasing numbers of people are becoming interested in learning about the history of the house or building where they live.
What are the reasons for this?
hOW CAN PEOPLE RESEARCH THIS?
Public celebrations, such as national days and festivals, are held in most countries. These are often quite expensive, and some people say that governments should spend money on more useful things. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. Others say films should have education values. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Employers somtimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information. Such as their habbies and interests, and whether thay are married or single.
Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important sources of information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others say that other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of politicians, rather than individuals, to reduce the world's environmental damage. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people while others believe tgat the purpose of museum is to educate. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that what children watch influences their behavior. Others
believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior
most.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many places, new homes are needed but the only space available for building them is in the country side. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this
Some people believe that exams are an unappropriate way of measuring students performance and should be replaced by continuous assessments. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the biggest problem facing cities today is high level of traffic. Other people think that cities face other problems which are more serious.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graphs below show the number of drivers in Britain who have been caught driving too fast by speed cameras placed on roads, and the numbe of people killed in road accidents, over an eight-year period since the introduction of speed cameras. The tables show the results of a survey on people’s opinion on speed cameras.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below
Some people believe that women should be allowed to play an equal role to men in police and military force. However, others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your opinions.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved
to the capital city of a particular country.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think that studying history is a waste of time while others think that it is essential to learn. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people regard video games as harmless fun or even as useful educational tool. Othera, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion do drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
People believe that Generation Z (1997-2007) are more dishonest than previous generationsWhat are the reasons for this?
Is this a positive or a negative development?
People prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced ones. Why do you think this happens? Should the government support local film makers financially?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no b longer pay attention to it.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries young people are not only richer, but also safer and healtier than ever before. However, they are often less happy and more agitated in actions and behaviors.
what do you think are the reasons for this and what can be done to help?
In more and more countries, people choose to give money on special occasions rather than giving gifts chosen personally.Why might this be the case? Is it a positive or a negative development
Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
42.Some people believe that the government should not spend money on international aid when they have their own disadvantaged people, like the homeless and unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete be-come more useful adults
Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Some people believe that after the child begins his/her schooling their teachers will have more influence than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
F. Many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their personal data in exchange for access to software. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Students fron disadvantaged families and rural areas are finding it difficult to get a university education. Some people believe that universities should help them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that free housing should be provided by governments for under-priviliged and people who can't afford to buy a house. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give example based on your own experience.
Historians and archaeologists now believe that, over time and around the world, the amount of violence in which people are killed has been going down.
Why do you think this the case?
What can be done to make sure violence stays low?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as Sahara desert or antarctica . What are the benefits and disadvantages of people visiting there .