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`RECENT IELTS WRITING TASK-2

Some people consider sport to be their carrier and role in the society. For others it is mostly a workout to keep fit.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that higher salary is important when choosing a company to work for, while others think that
good atmosphere at a workplace is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion with relevant
examples.

Sometimes celebrities get invited to international aid events. Do you think that such events deviate from their main
purpose by inviting famous people?

Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working
parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.

Some people say that public libraries should be free, otherwise they are just a waste of money, especially because
modern technologies and the internet allow easy access to resources. Discuss and give your point of view.

Usually students have to study a range of different subjects. Some people believe that learning subjects without
being interested in them won’t be beneficial. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays people get married and have children after the age of 30. Is it a positive or negative development? Give
your opinion and examples based on your experience.

both developed and developing countries prosper because of the economic growth. People from developing
countries are happier than before while people from developed countries are not as happy as they were in the past.
Why is this happening? How can this situation be improved? Give your opinion including relevant examples and
your own experience.

Some people think that a car is the best way to travel in cities while others believe a bicycle is a better way. Discuss
both views and give your opinion

Some people believe that the government should pay for and offer housing to people who lost their homes or cannot
afford them. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion. Use specific reasons and examples to
support it.

Sometimes tourists may damage touristic sites. Explain what some of the negative effects may be. Suggest some
solutions to this problem.

Computers have made the world a better place to live. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your opinion.

In many countries there are people with extremely high income. Some say it is good for the country, while others
claim that governments should limit salaries. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays as a part of the educational process students are working for a company for a short period of time without
pay. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this? Give your o

Some people believe that the use of mobile phones in public is as annoying as smoking and should be banned,
similarly to smoking. Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.

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Some people say that noise made by people should be strictly controlled while others say they should be free to
make noise without limitation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people say that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport.
Do you agree or disagree?

Many people think that too much attention and resources are given to protection of wild animals and birds. Do you
agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people believe that money is the most important factor for achieving happiness. However, others believe that
happiness has nothing to do with money. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion and examples.

Some people think that children should have some classes outside their schools, visiting local companies or public
enterprises for some real life experience. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion

Museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not the local people. Why is this so? What could be done
to encourage more local visitors? Please include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Some people believe that computers help to make the world a better place. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give your opinion.

Most leaders or directors generally belong to an older age group, but some people believe that young leaders are
better. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.

Some people think that the government should fund music, dance and arts lessons for children. Others think that
they should be funded by private businesses or by children’s families. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.

Nowadays scientists and tourists can travel to remote natural environments such as the South Pole. What are the
advantages and the disadvantages of this development?

Some say that music is as important as other subjects in schools, especially at the preschool level. Do you agree or
disagree? Give your opinion.

Some schools agree that fast food restaurants and supermarkets can promote their products in school and that
schools benefit from it. Is it a positive or a negative development?

Some people are reducing their walks, however many health experts say that walking is the best exercise to maintain
health. Why do people walk less? What might encourage people to walk longer distances?

1. Some people believe that competition helps children to be better prepared for their future, while others say
that competition can be harmful for children and should be limited to adults. Discuss both views and give
your opinion.
2. People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do you think this happens? How
can crime be stopped?
3. Many people spend a lot of time using communication technology. What are the reasons for this? What is
the impact on the relationships with their families and other people?
4. Many people believe that university students should pay tuition fees in fulls themselves, because they gain
education for their own benefit and not for the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. Some people have great ambitions in life, others don’t. Do you think ambition is important to succeed in
life? Is it a positive or a negative quality to have?

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6. Some believe advertisement is useful and informative. Others think it is false and only helps to raise prices.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
7. Advertising industry has a huge influence on the society. Do you think positive effects of advertising
outweigh negative effects?
8. Nowadays many parents are sending their kids abroad to acquire good education. Discuss the advantages
and the disadvantages of this trend. Give your own opinion.
9. Some say that young people are not suitable for decision-making positions in governments; others,
however, disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
10. Some people believe that cell phones should be for personal use only; others, however, feel cell phones
should be used mostly for work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
11. Nowadays children have too much freedom, some people say. To what extent do you agree or disagree with
this statement? Give your own opinion and examples.
12. Nowadays companies and other organisations are requiring their employees to wear a uniform. Think about
jobs where uniform is important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
13. Nowadays movies and computer games containing violence are very popular. Some people believe that
they have negative effect on the society and should be banned, others, however, believe that it is harmless
entertainment. Discuss both vies and give your own opinion.
14. Some people give more importance to artists (painter,writers, musicians) in the current age of rapidly
developing technology and science. What do you think? Do people prefer arts to technology in your view?
15. Some people think that certain things taught in school are a waste of time, but others don’t agree with this
statement. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion based on your personal experience.
16. Nowadays more people choose to move out from the area where they grew up, in a search for a better job.
Do you think there are more advantages than disadvantages to this development? Why?
17. In the near future it is expected that the proportion of older people will be higher than that of young people
in many developed countries. What are the positive or negative effects of this development?
18. In some countries young people at the age of eighteen are considered adults and can drive a car, vote and
get married, while other countries don’t allow it. What age do you think is the best to be considered an
adult? Give reasons and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
19. Nowadays people tend to change a few careers during their life. What are the reasons for this, in your
opinion? Do you think it is good for the society as a whole?
20. Schools don’t give proper health education to young people. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give your own opinion and examples based on your experience.
21. Some cultures value elderly people more, while other cultures value the youth more. Discuss both
approaches and give your own opinion.
22. Nowadays cultures of different countries are becoming more similar than they used to be. What are the
reasons? Is it a positive or a negative development? Give your own opinion and examples.
23. Nowadays many young people have negative attitude towards learning after they left school. What is the
cause and what are the steps that can be taken to bring positive attitude towards learning again?
24. The famous American actor John Wayne once said “Tomorrow is the most important thing in our life.”
However, some people think that the present time is more important. How important is it for individuals
and the country to think and do something for the future? What is your own opinion?
25. Many people believe that the world’s most urgent problems can only be solved by international
collaboration. Do you agree or disagree?
26. Children can learn effectively from watching television, which is why it should be encouraged at school
and at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
27. Some people are becoming more interested in family history research. Others, however, argue that one
should focus more on the present and future generations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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28. Some people say language courses using the internet and allowing you to talk to somebody is a good way
to learn. Others, however, believe that study in classrooms is still the best way of learning. Give your
opinion on these views and include your own experiences and examples.
29. Modern technology allows machines to perform the hard work instead of humans. Does this have a positive
or a negative effect on people? Give your own opinion and examples.
30. Some say that due to heavy traffic governments need to build more roads in metropolitan cities, while
others argue this isn’t the right solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons and
examples.
31. Some people say that the government should make public transportation free for all users. To what extent
do you agree or disagree with it? Give your opinion and examples.
32. Nowadays many young people get involved in criminal activity. Why is this happening? Give reasons
followed by examples and suggest preventive measures to eliminate this problem.
33. Nowadays there are many traffic jams that cause long delays on the roads. Why is this happening? Suggest
a solution to the problem.
34. In some countries, with the widespread use of the internet, people are able to work or study from home,
instead of having to travel to work or college. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Discuss and state your own opinion.
35. Some people believe that information available in the internet will end the era of newspapers and
magazines. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion and examples.
36. Celebrities are usually famous for glamor and wealth rather than their achievements. Some say taking them
as an example can be dangerous for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
37. We are facing too many noise problems these days. What are the main causes of this situation? What can
be done about it?
38. Some children nowadays take sports seriously while others play sports in their free time. Is it a positive or
negative development? Give your own opinion and examples.
39. Some people think one should stay all their life in the same job, whereas others advocate changing jobs
from time to time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
40. Nowadays most parents put a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for parents
to do this? Does it have a positive or a negative effect on children in general?
41. Some people think that international competitive sports such as football bring conflict between people of
different age groups and nationalities. Others think sport is helping reach understanding between people
and nations. Discuss both views and give your opinion
42. Some people say that the purpose of education for individuals is to be useful to the society, while others
argue that the purpose is to fulfill personal ambitions of an individual. Discuss, what is your opinion?
43. Nowadays an increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during
their life. Is this a positive or a negative development?
44. Some people like to travel alone, while others think it is better to go together with someone. Discuss both
views and include your opinion.
45. The main aim of advertising is to increase the sales volume, but it drives people to buy products they don’t
really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion
46. People think that good health is a basic need so it should not be in hands of profit-oriented companies. Are
the advantages of profit-oriented companies overweight the disadvantages?
47. Many parents think it is necessary to teach children about money. Do you agree or disagree? Include your
own reasons and share your experience and knowledge.
48. Many people think that money brings happiness, but others think that having too much money is a problem.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
49. Some people think young people should be required to continue education until they are 18 years old. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?

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50. Some people think saving money is good, but others think that spending money is a better way to enjoy
life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
51. Some say old people should continue to work, if their condition allows them to do so. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
52. Unhealthy lifestyle leads to many health problems. Why do people still live an unhealthy lifestyle? What
could be a solution for this problem?
53. Living in big cities has a negative effect on people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
54. Some say it is important for parents to teach their children about the importance of money. Why and how
should they do it? Include examples from your own experience.
55. Some people say success can be achieved through hard work and determination, others argue it is reached
by using money and personal appearance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
56. Some students think that wearing a uniform in school is affecting their freedom while others disagree. How
much freedom should the children be given regarding wearing of the school uniform? Give any relevant
examples from your own experience
57. It is believed that people’s health will be worse in the future than is it today. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
58. Industrial pollution is increasing all around the world. Some people say that the most effective way to
tackle the problem is to tax companies that are causing the pollution. Other argue that there are other ways
to control the situation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
59. Most people believe that a society will produce more happy people if there is little difference between
earnings of the poor and rich members of society. To what extent do you agree or disagree
60. Some say that today’s life is better than it will be in the future, others disagree and say that in the future life
will be better than now. Discuss, and include your own opinion.
61. Some sports are extremely dangerous. Why do you think people are still doing them? How can the risk be
minimised?

Some say that today’s life is better than it will be in the future; others disagree and say that in the future life will be
better than now. Discuss, and include your own opinion.

Some sports are extremely dangerous. Why do you think people are still doing them? How can the risk be
minimised?

Some people think students should be encouraged to work or travel after finishing secondary education and before
starting university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Share your own experience and
examples.

People try to change their look by changing the colour of their hair, using cosmetics, wearing jewellery or even
having a plastic surgery done. Why do you think people do it? Do you think changing your look is a good thing?

Usually directors are paid much higher salaries than simple workers. Some people agree with this but others believe
it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinion on the topic

Some say that cars should be banned from city centres. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Public health is a major issue nowadays. Some people say the government should make laws to restrict fast foods
and to change nutrition habits of people for healthier ones. Others argue that this is a totally personal issue and
everyone should take care of it on their own. Do you agree or disagree

Nowadays it is more difficult for children to concentrate or pay attention in school. Discuss the causes and propose a
solution.

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Some parents believe that watching TV and playing computer games should be limited and substituted by reading
books. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

In some countries citizens are allowed to keep a gun in their home. Do the advantages of this outweigh the
disadvantages? Discuss and give your opinion.

In some countries citizens are allowed to keep a gun in their home. Do the advantages of this outweigh the
disadvantages? Discuss and give your opinion.

In many countries it is easy to apply and to get a credit card. However, credit card debt causes many problems and is
hard to pay back. Do you think the advantages of credit cards overweight the disadvantages?

Nowadays people are purchasing more than they need. Is this a positive or a negative trend? Give your opinion and
examples based on your experience and knowledge.

Some people claim there are different ways of saving energy (electricity and gas), such as using energy for shorter
periods of time in the workplace and not using electricity/gas one day a week. Do you agree or disagree with this
statement? Give your own opinion.

In the recent years there is a trend of “responsible tourism”, which pays attention to both local culture and
environment. However, there are still people who think that “responsible tourism” is impossible to implement in
reality. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.

Most people say that childhood and school years are the best years in their lives. Why do you think people say that?
Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

In many countries, young people are moving from rural areas to cities to work or study. Why is this happening?
What are advantages or disadvantages of this trend?

Some companies are closing their offices one day per week to save energy (gas, electricity). What are the
advantages and disadvantages of this?

Some people believe that bicycles are the best mode of transport in the cities, while others disagree. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of both views and give your opinion.

Some people believe that parents should be teaching their children to use recycled things and avoid wastage. Others
argue that school is the best place to teach it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Science could help people live up to 100 or even 200 years. Would that be a good or a bad development? Discuss
both views and give your opinion.

These days due to advancement in computers and technology, the trend of working or studying from home is
increasing. Do you think it will become common and people will stop going to schools and offices in the future?

Some people say that there should be a single official international language. Others oppose to this idea. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.

In some countries it is illegal to reject candidates for a job based on their ages. Discuss advantages and
disadvantages of this and give your own opinion.

1.0 Some say that people living in high-rise apartments are lonely and unhappy, while others say that it’s
advantageous to stay in high-rise apartments. Discuss advantages and disadvantages. Give your opinion.

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Crime is a problem all over the world. Some believe that crime prevention will make no difference, others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your opinion

Nowadays, many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people
choose as their hobby. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?

Nowadays students find it hard to study at university compared to school studies. Why is this happening? What is
the solution to this problem?

Crime is a big problem in the world; many believe that nothing can be done to prevent it. To what extent you agree
or disagree? Give your own opinion.

These days couples decide to have children later in their life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? How is it
affecting the family life and society?

Some children have problems at home and difficulties at school. Why do you think this happens? How can parents
help them?

There are plenty of options available for spreading news, such as newspapers, radio, TV, Internet and so on.
According to your opinion what is the best media to use? Why?

Should education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by the government, or should it be the responsibility
of the people to pay for these services?

Some say that the government should stop supporting the professional sports activities and the cultural
performances, and instead begin supporting schools to encourage children to take up sports and arts. What is your
opinion?

These days many students are doing a part time job. Is it a good or a bad development? What is your opinion about
it? Give examples from your own experience.

In the recent years, the number of organizations allowing their staff to work from home at least a few days a week is
rising rapidly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

Nowadays, people use computers or telephones to communicate and don’t write letters any more. Some think that
letter-writing skills would disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important is the
letter-writing skill to you?

Many people these days travel far for work or spend more hours working. Does this trend have more advantages or
disadvantages? What do you think about work-life balance?

Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world. Others, however, believe that scientists
have the greatest influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people believe that governments should pay for health care and education; others, however, think this is not
the governments’ responsibility. What is your opinion?

Public celebrations (national days, festivals) are held in many countries. Some people say that these celebrations are
a waste of money and we should spend money on more important things. Do you agree or disagree? Give your
reasons and examples according to your knowledge and experience.

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Solving environmental problems should be responsibility of one international organization instead of state or
national governments. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that it is better for a child to grow up in the countryside than in the city, others disagree. Discuss
both views, and give your own opinion.

Police in some countries like England don’t carry guns. Some people don’t approve of this because they think that
police with guns gives them security. Others think that police carrying guns decreases crimes. What is your opinion?
Give relevant examples and experiences.

People are living longer now than ever before. At the same time the young population is declining while the number
of old people is rising. Will this development be a benefit for the society? What are the advantages and
disadvantages of having more old people in the country?

Nowadays people show more anti-social behavior and lack of respect to others. What are the causes? How could we
improve the situation?

Do the advantages of private means of transportation such as cars and motorbikes outweigh the disadvantages,
compared to public transport (trains, buses and taxis)? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples
from your own experience.

Nowadays traveling abroad is more convenient and cheap than ever. Do you think this is a good or a bad
development?

A country is experiencing population growth and needs more homes. Should these new homes be constructed in the
existing cities or should new towns be built for this purpose? Explain.

Sports help to a greater extent to build peace in world. Do you agree or disagree? Give some examples and include
relevant experiences in your response.

Group and team activities are more important than the actives done alone, because they teach us important life skills.
Do agree or disagree?

Some people say that TV commercials are useful and others say they aren’t. Give your opinion and include
examples from your own experience.

The function of prisons is punishment; therefore life in prison should be hard. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

Some people believe that children should do organized activities in their free time while others believe that children
should be free to choose what they want to do in their free time. Do you agree or disagree?

In many countries, young people become richer, healthier and live longer, but they are less happy. What is the
reason and what can be done about it?

Some people believe that advertisements are useful for viewers, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.

It is believed that young people have too much freedom and they don’t pay much attention to the older people’s
advice. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.

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teaching primary school students foreign languages has more advantages than disadvantages. Do you agree or
disagree?

Private companies that support and carry out scientific research are spending more than governments these days. Do
the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages? Explain and give your reasons.

Some animal species such as dinosaurs and dodos become extinct because of natural processes. So, it is not
necessary to try and prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?

Teaching primary school students foreign languages has more advantages than disadvantages. Do you agree or
disagree?

Private companies that support and carry out scientific research are spending more than governments these days. Do
the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages? Explain and give your reasons.

Some animal species such as dinosaurs and dodos become extinct because of natural processes. So, it is not
necessary to try and prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?

Many countries spend large amounts of money on world sporting events such as the Olympic Games and football
World Cup. Instead these monies can be spent on encouraging young children to take up sports at a young age. Do
you agree or disagree with this statement?

In some countries students who misbehave have to leave the school and are not allowed to continue their education.
In other countries they can return to their studies after a suspension period. Discuss both options and give your
opinion.

Some museums charge admission fees, while others don’t. Do you think the advantages of such charges will
outweigh the disadvantages?

In some countries people are not taking care of their elderly relatives – instead trained professionals are used to care
for the elderly. Do you see this as a positive or a negative development?

Public money should be spent on promoting healthy life style rather than treating illnesses. Do you agree or
disagree?

Many governments in the world spend large amounts of money on art which helps to develop quality in people’s
life. However, governments should spend money on other things rather than art. Do you agree or dis agree? Give
your opinion.

In many countries recently young single people have been living far from their parents, from the time they began
studies or work and until they married. Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?

Advertisement makes our society harmful, and for that reason people need to ban advertisements from use. Do you
agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your position.

Some people think that no one should be allowed to work after the age of 65. Others say that people should be
allowed to work for as long as they want to. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.

Some ex-prisoners commit crimes after being released from the prison. What do you think is the cause? How can it
be solved?

Money should be spent on creating new public buildings such as museums or conference halls rather than repairing
existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Nowadays people becoming parents later in life. Some think it is not a good development for the family and for the
country. Do you agree or disagree with it? Give your own opinion.

Nowadays in some countries, single young adults prefer to live outside of their parents homes, they usually leave to
study or work in different places. Do you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?

Scientists claim that they can tell whether a child will become a criminal by examining the child at the age of 3. Do
you agree that crime is a product of human nature? Do you think we can stop children from becoming criminals?

Advertisement encourages consumers to buy in bulk, whereas it should promote high quality of the products sold.
Do you agree or disagree?

Today more and more young children have mobile phones. Critics say that this is a negative development. Do you
agree or disagree? What is your own opinion?

In order to improve safety on our roads more severe punishment should be established for driving offenses. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Nowadays we communicate less with our family members. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
statement?

There are many different reasons that can keep a person in their workplace. Some believe that money is the main
reason. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

When visiting foreign countries, visitors should take full advantage of learning the culture and traditions of that
country. How can they learn about the culture and traditions? Why do some visitors strive to learn about culture and
traditions while other are not interested at all?

Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can
benefit the teenagers and the community as well. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.

More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people say that the price increase of fattening
foods will solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, children play less with one another and this has an impact on their development. What are the reasons
for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?

People are eating a variety of foods these days which encourages the flow of food from every corner of the world to
a local supermarket. Do you think this is negative or positive development? Why?

The traditional lifestyle of developing countries has been attracting an increasing number of tourists. As a side-effect
this has been preventing the people in developing countries from adopting modern ways of living. Do you agree or
disagree with the statement? Give your opinion and examples from personal experience.

Most of the schools are planning to replace sports and exercise classes with more academic sessions. What is your
opinion on this change? How is this change will affect children’s life in your view?

Some say that reading newspapers and watching TV news is a waste of time, because it has no direct connection
with people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Children nowadays prefer electronic games to other games and toys. Why is it happening? Is it a positive or a
negative trend?

Governments in the world spend large amounts of money to support arts. However, there are many other essential
services, such as healthcare and education, that require urgent actions and subsidies. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.

People in developed countries have the tendency to buy more and more things (whether they need them or not). Is it
a positive or a negative development?

In most countries, prison is the most common solution for people committing a crime. However, providing better
education can help prevent people from becoming criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Write an essay on the effects of pollution and daily waste created by humans. Explain in detail how it is affecting us.
What measures should we take to make things better in this regard? Use your personal experience and opinion
where possible.

The news about violent crimes may frighten people or, on contrary, encourage them to commit a crime. Therefore,
some believe that these types of news should not be reported in newspapers or on TV. To what extend do you agree
or disagree?

Nowadays, children play computer games for long hours and they do not play old traditional games. What do you
think is the reason? Do you think this influences children in a good or a bad way?

Some people are of the opinion that children should be rewarded for good behavior. Others think they should be
punished for bad behavior. Discuss both views and give your personal opinion and reasons.

In most countries, prison is the most common solution when people commit a crime. However, if they were to
receive better education, it could prevent them from becoming criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that spending a lot on holding wedding parties, birthday parties and other celebrations is just a
waste of money. Others, however, think that these are necessary for individuals and the society. Discuss both views
and give you opinion.

Some believe elderly people should live in nursing homes, others think they should live with the younger family
members. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

Do children behave better when they are rewarded or punished? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people consider thinking about the future to be a waste of time, and say that we should simply live now. Do
you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people think that a person should change a carrier at least once, while others think that it is better to stay in
one job for a lifetime. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that museums should entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of museums is to
educate. Discuss both views and give you own opinion.

Some people think that museums should entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of museums is to
educate. Discuss both views and give you own opinion.

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Computer games for children are supported by some families because of their advantages, while other parents are
against them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays people are forgetting national celebrations and enjoying themselves on other days that are important to
them personally. Discuss and give your opinion.

Is playing computer games by youngsters a good or a bad thing? Discuss both views and give you own opinion.

Television has the biggest impact on our life because it is the most popular way of getting information. Do you agree
or disagree?

Men and women employed in full-time jobs have to share evenly household chores and caring for children at home.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some say that people should continue to work in the same job for a lifetime; others say they should change the job at
least once in their career. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and support it with
examples.

In certain cultures old age is considered to be more important while in others it’s the opposite, children are thought
to be more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many people believe that teachers should teach students how to judge right from wrong and how to behave, while
others think they should just teach academic subjects. What is your opinion?

Some say that public health is important and there should be more sports facilities. Others say that they have small
impact on individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Reducing global environmental damage should be handled by governments rather than individuals. To what extent
do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and provide relevant examples from your own experience.

Some people believe that keeping pets is beneficial while others believe it is a bad idea. Discuss both views and
include your own opinion.

Some people think that foreign visitors should be charged more than locals when they visit culture and tourist
attractions in a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that universities are producing more graduates than needed, and that less emphasis should be
placed on university education. Others are of a different opinion. Discuss both views and include you own opinion.

Television has changed the quality of life for the ordinary person. Do you agree or disagree?

Environmental pollution is a serious issue and it is important to take steps on an individual level to reduce it. But
now, since it is becoming an international issue, it is time to take environmental protection to a higher level. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

Many old cities around the world are going through major processes of modernization. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of modernization?

Theoretical subjects like mathematics, philosophy and economics should be removed from the university education,
whereas most of the students are interested in taking practical subjects such as computer programming, engineering
and so on. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

International sporting events are a cause of concern to the hosting nation. Do you agree or disagree?

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People in former times used to be more dependent on one another, whereas nowadays they lead a more independent
life. Do you agree or disagree?

Many people want their country to host an international sporting event. Others believe that international sporting
events bring more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and include your opinion, supported by examples.

Many people say there is a need to protect the environment, but put no effort when it comes to them. Do you belong
to these people? What actions could be taken to prevent this? Discuss and provide real life examples.

Some people say that new advancements in factory farming and the creation of new combinations of fruits and
vegetables are not beneficial, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think that international sports events create problems for the hosting country and they are a waste of
time and money. Do you agree or disagree with this view?

Rich countries should not employ skilled labor from poor countries, as the poor countries need the workers more. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people support the development of agriculture, such as factory farming and creation of new fruits and
vegetables. Others oppose to this idea. Present both sides and give your personal opinion.

Some people say cheap air travel is good because it enables ordinary people to travel, others argue that it is bad for
the environment. Discuss both views, and include your opinion.

Children’s opinions are influenced by their friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? What can parents
do to influence their children’s opinions?

There is a trend of increasing competitiveness in today’s society. In your opinion, is it a good or a bad development?

Children are influenced by their friends’ opinions. In what way are children affected by their friends? How can
parents make sure this influence is positive? Please provide supporting examples.

The big cities are constantly growing. Why is this happening, and what problems does it bring? What can be done to
improve people’s lives?

Some people think that government should support artists (poets, musicians) financially, other argue that money
should be spent on other, more important, issues. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people say that individuals are depending a lot on each other and some say individuals are getting more
independent of each other. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Costs of international travel are decreasing and the tourism is growing. What are the advantages and disadvantages
of an increasing tourism activity in different countries?

Traffic jams are becoming a problem in big towns and cities nowadays. As a solution some people are suggesting
widening the roads. Do you agree or disagree?

Multi-cultural societies have more advantages than drawbacks. Do you agree or disagree? Support your opinion with
examples.

Nowadays children are joining extra coaching classes apart from the school studies. Some think it is important for
their future, others think the extra time should be spent playing. Do you agree or disagree?

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Students are working for short periods of time in organizations for free, as a part of their education. Is it a
disadvantage or an advantage? Provide examples to support your opinion.

Mobile phones and the internet can be of great use for the elderly. In what ways do you think these can be helpful to
them? How can they be encouraged to use this technology?

Some people think that the role of women in the military or police forces is very relevant and becoming more
significant. Others argue the opposite. Do you agree or disagree? What is your opinion?

Nowadays traffic in major cities is worsening. What problems does it create? How can we help solve these problems
as individuals?

Living standards in cities are much higher than those in rural areas. Why do you think this is so? What do you
propose to improve the living standards of people in rural areas?

The noise levels have impacted the quality of our life, what are the causes of this problem and what should be done
to solve it?

Quality of life in big cities is worsening. What do you think the reasons are? What can you suggest as a solution?

Some people think that government should spend money on other important subjects rather helping artists. Do you
agree or disagree?

Countries should try to produce food for all their population needs locally and import as little as possible. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?

Modern inventions are helpful, but they come with some disadvantages as well. Do you agree or disagree?

In your opinion is television better then radio? Discuss and offer some relevant examples from your own experience.

Do women play an equal role to men in the police force or military force? Discuss, what is your opinion?

Some people say that the government is responsible for aged care and financial support for the elderly, others argue
that its the role of individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Retirees have time for many different activities. What are those activities? What is the benefit of such activities to
the retirees themselves and to the society?

Some people believe that traveling is a valuable experience, others say it is a waste of time and money. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.

Nowadays males and females are working out of town. They are spending more time and energy at work and less at
home. Do advantages of this employment trend outweigh negative effects?

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Natural resources such as fresh water, oil and forests are disappearing from Earth. Why is this happening? Is that
dangerous? Suggest a solution for this problem. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples
from your own knowledge or experience.

Overcrowding has been increasing in cities and states. What are the reasons and remedies needed to avoid it?

Some people believe that robots are getting increasingly important in our lives. However, others think robots are
extremely dangerous. What is your opinion? Why?

When families have a meal together it is considered social activity. Do you think eating together is important to
people in your country?

Technological improvements reduce the role of Olympic Games in this 21st century. Do you agree or disagree, and
why?

Some people think they should keep all the money they earn without paying taxes, others disagree. Discuss, what is
your opinion?

Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child’s development. However, others argue that
other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.

Many people complain about stress at work. How can employers reduce the stress and what can do employees
themselves to solve this problem?

In many cities people prefer to live alone or in small family units, rather than in large family groups. Is it a positive
or a negative trend?

Adults always say that life was better in their childhood and school days than it is now. Why do adults say so? Do
you agree or disagree with this statement?

In some countries wedding ceremonies are becoming bigger and more expensive than in the past. Why do you think
this is the case? Is this a positive or negative development?Some argue that teaching students of different abilities in
one classroom isn’t beneficial. Discuss and give your own opinion.

Young people spend less of their free time with their family nowadays. What are the reasons for this? Are there
more negative or positive sides to it?

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Nowadays parents are leaving their children with someone else during the day, when they are at work. Is it a good or
a bad thing to do? Give relevant examples, from your experience or knowledge.

Many people believe that advertising directed by the junk food and toy companies have an adverse effect on young
children and their families. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give appropriate reasons for your claims
and include examples where necessary.

Nowadays TV news show a lot of disaster scenes and violence. What effect on individuals and society in general
can this have?

Most children spend a lot of time watching TV shows and playing computer games. Should parents limit the time
spent in front of the TV or PC for them? Give your own opinion.

Some countries are providing general education in secondary schools, while others are teaching skills specific to a
future career. Which type of education would be a better choice these days, in your opinion?

Nowadays families spend little time doing things together. What are the reasons that parents spend less time with
their children? Explain the positive and negative effects of this development. Give examples from your own
knowledge and experience.

The number of older people is increasing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Nowadays some secondary schools give children general education in a range of traditional disciplines, while others
claim to be more specialized and pay attention to some particular classes, excluding some general ones. Which of
two school types is better for children and why?

Some say that artists (musicians, writers, painters) should be supported by the government. Others think it would be
waste of money. Discuss both arguments and give your opinion. Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.

Some people believe that advertisements targeting children may have negative effects on them, and suggest banning
such advertisements as a solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Parents often buy their children many toys. What are the advantage and disadvantage of children having a large
number of toys? Use examples from your personal knowledge and experience.

Most people watch foreign films first, before locally produced films. Why is that so? If the government in your
country decides to invest in the film industry, will you support them to do so and why? Include your own experience
in the essay.

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There is an increase in violence in society because police officers carry guns. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your personal experience.

Many students take a year off in order to work before they go to college or university. Do you think this has more
advantages than disadvantages?

Some think that news and media have too much influence on people’s lives. Is it a negative or a positive
development?

In some countries, grandparents play a significant role in bringing up children. Is it good or bad?

In the last century, the first man walking on the moon said: “It is a giant leap for mankind”. However, some people
think it makes little difference to our daily lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that schools are merely turning children into good citizens and workers, rather than benefiting
them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people believe that governments are fully responsible for solving environmental problems, while others think
that unless individuals take some action the problems could not be solved. Do you agree or disagree?

In the past lecturers could teach a certain number of students in one lecture hall. With the development of new
technology it’s hard to justify the reason to participate the lecture physically and not via the internet. Do you agree
or disagree with this statement? What is your personal opinion?

Some people believe that governments should ban dangerous sports. Others claim that they should have freedom to
choose their favorite activities. Discuss both views and present your opinion.

All high or secondary school students should be taught how to manage money, because it is an important life skill.
Do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that governments should ban dangerous sports. Others claim that they should have freedom to
choose their favorite activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Nowadays we see an increase in social problems involving teenagers. Many people believe that it is because parents
spend more time at work and less with their children. Do you agree or disagree?

There is a trend in some countries to get married at an older age and also to have children later in life. Why is it
happening? Discuss positive and negative aspects of such trend.

Lectures were the traditional way to teach large numbers of students in the past. Now new technology is being used
to teach students. Is this a positive or a negative development?

Nowadays, many countries have advanced science and new technologies. There are also many artists, such as
painters and writers. In your opinion, what things can art tell us about life that science can not? Give reasons and
examples.

Some think that giving a weekly allowance to children will help them to face less problems when they are adults. Do
you agree or disagree?

Many historic buildings are being destroyed or damaged. What are the reasons for this? What should be done to
preserve these buildings?

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