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OPINION

1. (07/11/2015) Whether or not someone achieves their aims is mostly by a question of

luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. (09/01/2016) It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than
world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. (16/04/2016) In the future, it seems it will be more difficult to live on the Earth. Some
people think more money should be spent on researching other planets to live, such
as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
4. (28/5/2016) Nowadays, young people admire sports stars though they often do not
set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
5. (08/10/2016) Some people think that men and women have different qualities.
Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for
women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6. (20/04/2017) Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language.
Do you think this is a positive or negative social development?
7. (06/05/2017) Some people think that good health is very important to everyone, so
the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do you think the
disadvantages of private health care outweigh the advantages?
8. (21/09/2017) As life expectancy is increasing, people work after retirement with pay.
Alternatively, some people start to work at a young age. Are these positive or
negative impacts?
9. (05/10/2017) More and more people in the city live in homes with small spaces or no
outdoor areas. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
10. (14/10/2017) There have been many inventions in the human history, such as the
wheel. Some people think the most important thing is the internet. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this opinion?
11. (25/11/2017) Women are able to join armed force. Men should go to army, navy and
air force. Do you agree or disagree?
12. (09/12/2017) People think that children nowadays have more freedom. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
13. (10/03/2018) When designing a building, the most important factor is intended zse of
the building rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
DISCUSS OPINION
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1. (06/12/2014): Some people think that it is best to live in a horizontal city while others
think of a vertical city. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2. (21/03/2015) Some people believe famous people's support towards international
aid organizations draws attention to problems. Others think celebrities make the
problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
3. (18/04/2015) Some people think that schools should reward students who show the
best academic results, while others believe that it is more important to reward
students who show improvements. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
4. (19/03/2016) - People in the community can buy cheaper products nowadays. Do the
advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
5. (04/06/2016) It is suggested that everyone wants to have a car, a television and a
fridge. Do the disadvantages of this development for society outweigh the
advantages?
6. (05/11/2016) Some people believe that living in big cities is becoming more difficult.
Others believe that it is getting easier. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
7. (29/04/2017) Some people say that what children watch influences their behaviour.
Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their
behaviour most. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
8. (06/05/2017) Some people think that good health is very important to every person,
so medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages
of private health care outweigh the disadvantages.
9. (02/11/2017) The aging population is good for business, the economy and society.
Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
10. (03/03/2018) Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of
old houses in local areas. Others think that people should have freedom to build
houses of their own style. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
PROBLEMS-SOLUTIONS

1. (11/04/2015) The older people who need employment have to compete with
younger ones. What problems can this create? What are some solutions?
2. 5. (30/07/2016) The gap between the rich and the poor is increasingly wide, as rich
people become richer and poor people grow poorer. What problems could this
situation cause? What are the solutions to address those problems?
2-PART QUESTION
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1. (07/02/2015) Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but
not local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local
people to visit these places?
2. 5. (05/03/2016): In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family
roles. What are the changes which have occurred? Do you think these changes are
positive or negative?
3. 16. (14/01/2017) In many schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects
(e.g. languages) and boys choose science subjects (e.g. Physics). What do you think
are the reasons? Do you think that this tendency should be changed?
4. 19. (29/07/2017) In some parts of the world it is increasingly popular to research the
history of one's own family. Why do people want to do this? Is it a positive or
negative development?
5. 21. (24/02/2018) Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic
qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when
they look for new employees. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative
development?