Transport delays and long journey times are a widespread phenomenon in many cities today. •What are the causes of this problem, and how could the situation be improved?
People today are able to take out loans from the bank or get a credit card very easily. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this practice?
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well-educated today. To what extent do you agree or disaagree with this statement?
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Young people today are better qualified than they were in the past. Some people argue that this is because competition for jobs is greater than it used to be. Others say that people only continue their education because the opportunities exist for them to do so. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
The maps below show a beachfront area in Australia in 1950 and today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries today, there is an attitude that anyone can do it in the arts-music, literature, acting, art, 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?
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses –
today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey
of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d
consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-children-want-
YouTubers-vloggers.html)
It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people today are worried about "cybercrime" such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does "cybercrime" cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and business to take?
Some people think that computers are more of a hindrance than a help in today’s society. Others belive that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
More people live alone today than they did in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and relevant examples to support your view.
In many ciuntries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extend do you agree?
Many local languages today are dying out due to the rise of languages like English. Is this a positive or negative development?
Around the world more and more people today are living in urban areas. Why is this? What problems does this cause?
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today´s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say History is one the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today,many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. What problem does this cause? What can be dont about this?
In todays world, private companies rather than government pay for and conduct most scientific reasearch. do you think the advantages outweight disadvantages?
One of the major problems that faces todays goverments is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment.Discuus this statement and give your opinion
Other people think that, in today's world, subject like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Shopping is the favorite free time activity for many young people today. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time rather than shopping? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today the high sales of popular consumer products reflect the power of advertising and not the real need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more tourists are visiting place where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Many people today, especially in the developed world, are choosing to have fewer children, or none at all. Why is this happening, and do you think it is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today, there is a growing emphasis on creating inclusive educational environments that cater to diverse learners.How can school curricula be modified to provide equal learning opportunities for all students? Has this become a positive or negative development?
In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect of development?
With divorce rates and family breakdowns increasing globally, it is generally accepted that families today are not as close as they used to be. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. It is better to save money than to spend it. How far do you agree with this statement? Is saving more important than spending in today’s world? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
With the scale of globalization today, it would be of unquestionable benefit to have a single world currency. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Many young people today spend too much time following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology. To what extent do yo u agree or disagree?
Today more and more rourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult,such as the Sahara desert or the antartics. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such palces?
Human cloning is today turning into one of the hottest issues in the world and while it has attracted many supporters, there are still people who disapprove of this modern science. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The given maps represent Grange Park in 1920 and the same park today. Overall, many facilities were constructed, except entrance place everything had changed gradually.
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the world. What are your opinions on this? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experienc
Today foods travel thousands of miles from the farm to the consumers. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Today there are many cases of juvenile crime. This is happening because both parents now work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
In many countries today, both men and women need to work full time. Therefore, some people think men and women should share household takes equally (eg. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, many people do not know their neighburs in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
Young people today are better qualified than they were in the past. Some people argue that this is because competition for jobs is greater than it used to. Others say that people only continue their education because the opportunity exist for them to do so. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
in today 's world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the adavantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disavantages?
The plan below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today Summarise the information by sellecting and reporting the main features and make comparisms where relevant
Some believe that stress level 0f people deal with in today’s society has an impact on rising road accidents, But others deny that it has any connection on that it has any connection on that. What is your opinion?
Many young people today choose their future career based on the salary they will learn. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as sahara desert and The Antartica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime’ such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
in my countries today, people in cities either line alone or in small family uni ts, rater than in large, extended family groups. is this a positive or negative trend?
Today family members do not eat meals together. Why does this happen? Is this a positive or negative development Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Young people today spend too much money and time following fashion trends (clothing, tech). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your child is going on a trip to another country for 3 days. School is looking for some parents who can join the trip and you decided to apply for the same. You are interested in going with trip. Write a letter to the head of the school and include:
– Why you want to join the team
– What you can do to assist
– Queries related to the trip.
Some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smart phones and computers. What is the cause of this and what are some possible solutions?
Giving lectures in auditorium to large numbers of students is an old way of teaching, with the technology available today there is no justification for it; and everything should be done online. Do you agree or disagree with this statement and give your opinion.