Some people believe the unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood of teaching sports to younger children). To what exte

Nowadays, it seems that people tend to waste a great amount of food. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?

Some people think that money is one of the most essential factors in promoting hapiness. Do you think people can be happy without much money? What other factors contribute towards hapiness?

There is a growing awareness among people today that life should be enjoyed in all possible ways while the traditionalists do not agree with this view. They think that there are much more to be done in life other than ju

In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buying one. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of renting.

Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment. What are the possible causes of water pollution, and what effects does this have on animal life and human society?

Some people believe work for the same organization all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for the different organizations. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Young people are often influenced by their peers. This is called peer group pressure. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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

In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buying one. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of renting

In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buying one. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of renting.

The graph below shows how people buy music. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Interviews form the basic selecting criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that the interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods. To what extent

In money countries, people have health problems because they follow an unhealthy lifestyle. What do you think are the reasons for these problems? How can they be solved?

Some people think young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others think that they should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?

Many people like to eat unhealthy food even though they know it’s bad for themselves. Why? What effective ways can improve people's healthy eating habits?

These days, many university courses are offered through the internet. Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while others claim that there are signifi

The chart illustrates the number of cars of every 1000 people in 3 particular years in 5 different countries, comparing with the average of the Europe.

The bar chart shows the percentage of young people in higher education in 2000, 2005 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.