IELTS WRITING TASK 2
Some people think that it
is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as
reading and doing word puzzles.
Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time.
Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time.
We have been living in the
nuelear age now for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were
developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to
totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as
an energy source and in certain areas of medicine.
To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
People in all modern
societies use drugs, but today's youth are expertimenting with both legal and
illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that
parents and other members of society often set a bad example.
Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
The world is experiencing a
dramatic increase in population, This is causing problems not only for poor, undeveloped
countries, but also for industrialised and developing nations.
Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least one possible solution.
Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least one possible solution.
Studying the English
language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to
learn language.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
"Although
abuse of the system are inevitable, social welfare payments are essential to
protect the rights citizens have to a guaranteed minimum income in a democratic
society"
Discuss.
Discuss.
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Disruptive school students
have a negative influence on others.
Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer.
Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer.
8
Should parents be obliged
to immunise their children against childhood diseases?
Or do individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children?
Or do individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children?
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Should parents be obliged
to immunise their children against common Band 9 answer childhood diseases?
Or do individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children?
Or do individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children?
10
We are becoming
increasingly dependent on computers. They are used in businesses, hospitals,
crime detection and even to fly planes.
What things will they be used for in the future? Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we he more auspicious of their benefits?
What things will they be used for in the future? Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we he more auspicious of their benefits?
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Smokers can cause
themselves serious health problems. The choice to smoke is made freely and with
knowledge of dangers.
Smokers should therefore expect to pay more for medical treatment than non-smokers.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Smokers should therefore expect to pay more for medical treatment than non-smokers.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
12
International entertainers,
including sports personalities, often get paid millions of dollars in one
year.
In your view, with widespread pverty in the world, are these huge earnings justified?
In your view, with widespread pverty in the world, are these huge earnings justified?
13
Most writers of fiction do
not earn enough money to live from their writing.
Do you think the government should give them financial assistance to help encourage good literature?
Do you think the government should give them financial assistance to help encourage good literature?
14
You
should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
"Prevention
is better than cure."
Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
15
The position of women in
society has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Many of the problems
young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact
that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their
children.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
16
People attend college or
university for many defferent reasons (for example, new experiences, career
preparation, increased knowledge).
Why do you think people attend college or university?
Why do you think people attend college or university?
17
Do you agree or disagree
with the following statement?
Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
18
Nowadays food has become
easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live?
19
It has been said, "Not
everything that is learned is contained in books."
Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books.
In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books.
In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
20
As computers are being used
more and more in education, there will be soon no role for teachers in the
classroom.
21
Popular events like the
football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in
easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way.
22
In the past, buildings
often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look
alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar.
What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?
What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?
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Going
overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But
while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because
of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a
different culture.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer.
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In
some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while
in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Meanwhile, we see some
politicians enjoying power well into their eighties. Clearly, there is little
agreement on an appropriate retirement age.
Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment?
Give reasons for your answer.
Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment?
Give reasons for your answer.
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Many people believe that
women make better parents than men and that this is why they have the greater
role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as
good as women at parenting.
Write an essay expresing your point of view.
Write an essay expresing your point of view.
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'Telecommuting' refers to
workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with
their office using computer technology.
Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades.
How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?
Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades.
How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting?
27
The rising levels of
congestion and air pollution found in most of the world's cities can be
attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. In
order to reverse this decline in the quality of life in cities, attempts must
be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more.
Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport.
Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport.
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The mass media, including
television, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people's
ideas.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer.
29
Some governments say how
many children a family can hare in their country. They may control the number
of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for
a government to control the population in this way.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer.
30
Millions of people every
year move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America,
in order to study at school, college or university.
Why do so many people want to study in English?
Why is English such an important international language?
Give reasons for your answer..
Why do so many people want to study in English?
Why is English such an important international language?
Give reasons for your answer..
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"Fatherhood ought to
be emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible
for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are
also responsible for bringing the children up."
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
32
Without
capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of
violence increase. Capital punishment in essential to control violence in
society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
33
Television has had a
significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent would
you say that television has positively or negatively affected the cultural
development of your society?
34
Many people believe that
television programs are of no value for children. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Provide reasons and examples to support your response.
Provide reasons and examples to support your response.
35
News editors decide what to
broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers.
What factors do you think influence these decisions?
Do we become used to bad news?
Would it he better if more good news was reported?
What factors do you think influence these decisions?
Do we become used to bad news?
Would it he better if more good news was reported?
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Some people believe that
childrens leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete
waste of time.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
37
It has been more than 30
years since man first landed on the moon.
Some people think that space research is a waste of money.
Discuss.
Some people think that space research is a waste of money.
Discuss.
38
It is generally
acknowledged that families are now not as close as they used to be.
Give possible reasons and your recommendations.
Give possible reasons and your recommendations.
39
Many people think that
nowadays people are being subjected to more and more pressure in their work,
and thus are having less and less time to relax.
What is your opinion?
What is your opinion?
40
It is
often said that the subjects taught in schools are too academic in orientation
and that it would be more useful for children to learn about practical matters
such as home management, work and interpersonal skills.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
41
With
the increasing popularity of computers and calculators, student literacy is
decreasing dramatically. What are the positive and negative effects the
progress of science and technology has brought about?
42
Learning
a foreign language offers an insight into how people from other cultures think
and see the world.
The teaching of a foreign language should be compulsory at all primary schools.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The teaching of a foreign language should be compulsory at all primary schools.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
43
In
many major cities of the world, you will find large public buildings, both new
and old.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such buildings.
How important is it for a country to construct impressive public buildings when houses are want is really required?
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such buildings.
How important is it for a country to construct impressive public buildings when houses are want is really required?
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In the
past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern
buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more
similar.
What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good think or a bad think?
What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good think or a bad think?
45
Write
about the following topic:
Should
animals be used in testing new drugs and procedures?
Gives
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
46
Action
movies with spectacular car chases are very popular with young people. it is
often said that these sorts of movies lead to an increase in car accidents
among young drivers as they try to copy what they have seen in the films.
Do you agree that such movies increase the amount of bad driving? What can be done to encourage young people to drive more safely?
Do you agree that such movies increase the amount of bad driving? What can be done to encourage young people to drive more safely?
Gives
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
47
In
Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old
peopleswheresthere are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has
to pay for this care.
Who should be responsible for our old people?
Who should be responsible for our old people?
Gives
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
48
The earth is being filled with waste material such as plastic bags and
other rubbish. Is this really happening? What are some solutions to this
problem?
Gives
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
49
Children who are brought up in the family that do not have a lot of money
are better prepared to deal with problems when they become adults than children
who are brought up by wealthy parent.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Gives
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
50
Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a
period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Discuss the advantages
and disadvantages of both approaches.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
51
Some people insist that senior workers 65 or over should retire but
others believe that they should continue working. What is you opinion?
52
In many countries, sports and exercise classes are replaced with the
academic subjects. Discuss the effects of this trend.
53
Children's lives these days are quite different from our generation's.
Describe what are the biggest changes in younger generation and explain some
factors of this phenomenon.
54
With the pressures on today’s young people to succeed academically, some
people believe that non-academic subjects at school (eg: physical education and
cookery) should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate
wholly on academic subjects.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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You should
spend about 40 minutes on this task.
A lot of people believe that the amount of violence shown on TV and in
the cinema affects the actions of our young people and therefore increases the
amount of violence in our society today.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be done to reduce violence in our society today?
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be done to reduce violence in our society today?
56
Every day traffic seems to get worse on our roads. How can we reduce the
number of cars on our roads today? What alternatives can we offer car drivers?
number of cars on our roads today? What alternatives can we offer car drivers?
57
The wealth gap between 1st world countries and 3rd world countries seems
to be increasing. How can we reduce this gap? Do you think that developed
countries
have a duty to assist developing countries in every way?
have a duty to assist developing countries in every way?
58
Trade and travel would be a lot easier with a single, global currency
that we all use.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Would a single currency cause any problems?
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Would a single currency cause any problems?
59
All education, primary, secondary and further education, should be free
to all people and paid for by the government.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
60
The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century
will bring?
Use examples and details in your answer.
Use examples and details in your answer.
61
Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully.
Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the
benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making
plans.
Which do you prefer - planning or not planning for your leisure time?
Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
Which do you prefer - planning or not planning for your leisure time?
Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
62
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Advertising can tell you a lot about a country.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Advertising can tell you a lot about a country.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
63
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do
not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may
improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
64
Some people like to do only what they already do well.
Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
65
Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by
listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the
best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the
advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you
think is preferable?
Use specific examples to support your preference.
Use specific examples to support your preference.
66
Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry
are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or
disagree with this point of view? Why or why not?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
67
Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as
forests, animals, or clean water.
Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
68
It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.”
Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained
from books.
In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?
69
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read
only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts.
Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
70
It has recently been announced that a new movie theater may be built in
your neighborhood.
Do you support or oppose this plan? Why?
Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Do you support or oppose this plan? Why?
Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
71
A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your
community.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community.
Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this new influence on your community.
Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.
72
The government has announced that it plans to build a new university.
Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community.
Use specific details in your discussion.
Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community.
Use specific details in your discussion.
73
Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them
and replace them with modern buildings?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
74
Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives.
Do you agree or disagree?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
75
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
76
Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences.
Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits.
Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why.
Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits.
Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why.
77
What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)?
Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.
Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important.
78
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
79
It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big
city.
Do you agree or disagree?
Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.
Do you agree or disagree?
Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.
80
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their (15 to 18 year-old) teenage children.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their (15 to 18 year-old) teenage children.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
81
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
82
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Watching television is bad for children.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Watching television is bad for children.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
83
Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a
very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies.
Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing.
Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?
Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing.
Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?
84
A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you
think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city?
Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.
85
It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big
city.
Do you agree or disagree?
Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.
Do you agree or disagree?
Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.
86
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child’s success in school.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child’s success in school.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
87
We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people.
In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone you work closely with)?
Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important.
In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone you work closely with)?
Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important.
88
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Television has destroyed communication among friends and family.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Television has destroyed communication among friends and family.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Give
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
89
You have decided to give several hours of your time each month to improve
the community where you live.
What is one thing you will do to improve your community? Why?
Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
What is one thing you will do to improve your community? Why?
Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
Give
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
90
Some people prefer to work for a large company.
Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Give
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
91
When people need to complain about a product or poor service, some prefer
to complain in writing and others prefer to complain in person.
Which way do you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Which way do you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
92
Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient.
Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful.
What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful.
What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
93
It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members.
Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society.
Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society? Give specific reasons to support your answer.
Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society.
Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society? Give specific reasons to support your answer.
Give
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
94
You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks.
Which country would you like to visit?
Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
Which country would you like to visit?
Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
95
A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in your country.
Where should this visitor go on that day? Why?
Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
Where should this visitor go on that day? Why?
Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
96
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Modern technology is creating a single world culture.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Modern technology is creating a single world culture.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
97
When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the
customs of the new country.
Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices.
Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.
Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices.
Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
98
Describe a custom from your country that you would like people from other
countries to adopt.
Explain your choice, using specific reasons and examples.
Explain your choice, using specific reasons and examples.
99
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
A person should never make an important decision alone.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
A person should never make an important decision alone.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
100
What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial for people
in your country?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
101
Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants.
Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home.
Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home.
Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
102
Some people believe that a college or university education should be
available to all students.
Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students.
Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students.
Discuss these views. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
Give
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
103
The costs of medical health care are increasing all the time. Governments
are finding it difficult to balance the health care budget.
Should citizens be totally responsible for their own health costs and take out private health insurance, or is it better to have a comprehensive health care system which provides free health services for all? Discuss.
Should citizens be totally responsible for their own health costs and take out private health insurance, or is it better to have a comprehensive health care system which provides free health services for all? Discuss.
Give
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
104
Some people think that universities should not provide so much
theoretical knowledge but give more practical training throughout their
courses.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
105
It is widely believed that children of different levels of intelligence
should be taught together, while others think that more intelligent children
should be taught separately.
Discuss and present your own opinion.
Discuss and present your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
106
job for the same company, whereas others prefer to change jobs
frequently.
Write about the advantages and disadvantages of each viewpoint?
Write about the advantages and disadvantages of each viewpoint?
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
107
Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world.
Unfortunately, international tourism creates tension rather than understanding
between people from different cultures.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
108
Nowadays, education overseas has become more accessible and growing
numbers of people send their offspring to study in other countries. However,
this trend has its detractors.
I strongly believe that the pros far outweigh the cons, and will examine both below.
I strongly believe that the pros far outweigh the cons, and will examine both below.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
109
Fashion trends are difficult to follow these days and it’s widely
believed that they primarily exist just to sell clothes. Some people believe
that we shouldn’t follow them and that we should dress in what we like and feel
comfortable in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
110
Some people think that it is important to have a single language as an
international official language. Others think that it will make it difficult to
identify countries and cause a loss of culture.
What are your opinions on this?
What are your opinions on this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
111
Some people say the government should not put money into building
theatres and sports stadiums; they should spend more money on medical care and
education.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
112
Companies should encourage employees who work in a high position to leave
at the age of 55 in order to give opportunities to the new generation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
113
Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving
large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
114
As the world becomes technologically advanced, computers are replacing
more and more jobs.
Describe some job positions that may be lost because of computers, and discuss at least one problem that may result.
Describe some job positions that may be lost because of computers, and discuss at least one problem that may result.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
115
Families who do not send their children to government-financed schools
should not be required to pay taxes that support universal education.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
116
Families who do not send their children to government-financed schools
should not be required to pay taxes that support universal education.
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
117
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be
encouraged. Others believe that children who are taugh to co-operate rather
than compete become more useful adults.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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.
This is an
answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 6 score. Here is the examiner's comment:
118
By punishing murderers with the death penalty, society is also guilt of
committing murder. Therefore, life in prison is a better punishment for
murderers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
119
By punishing murderers with the death penalty, society is also guilt of
committing murder. Therefore, life in prison is a better punishment for
murderers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
120
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a
year between finishing high school and starting university studies.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
121
Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much
more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may
have in our life.
Which do you consider to be the major influence?
Which do you consider to be the major influence?
Give reasons for your answer and include any
relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
122
Children should never be educated at home by their parents. Do you agree
or disagree?
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
123
Scientists and the news media are presenting ever more evidence of
climate change. Governmnets cannot be expected to solve this problem. It is the
responsibility of individuals to change their lifestyle to prevent further
damage.
What are your views?
What are your views?
Give
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
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