The media pay too much attention to the lives and relationships of celebrities such as actors, singers or footballers. They should spend more time reporting the lives of ordinary people instead. To what extent do you agr

Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what ext

Many people believe that social networking sites ike Facebook have had a negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exa

The graph below gives information about how much people in the United States and the United Kingdom spend on petrol. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relev

Some people believe that cheap and fast transportation is required for successful international business, while others believe good technology is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons

Some people think that planting trees in open spaces in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures of other people. We can learn just as much from books, films, and the internet. Do you agree or disagree?

Many people join distance - learning program (study materials,post, TV, Internet) and study at home, but, some people think that it cannot bring the same benefits as attending colleges or universities does. Do you agree

Some people believe that money is one of the most important factors in a person's happiness. To what extent do you agree with this?

In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss

Some people prefer living in the countryside, while others prefer living in cities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many young people leave school with negative attitudes towards learning. What are the causes？How to encourage young people to study？

Some people think it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football, while other people think taking part in individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views a

Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish.

Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some believe that this information may be relevant and useful. While

Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospitsal. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time. Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter -explain why yo

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 that there are other better methods. To what ex

Some people think that climate change is impossible to stop, while others believe that effective action can still be taken. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Some people believe that capital punishment should not be used. Others, however, argue that it should be allowed for the most serious crimes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. Whare are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?