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A COLLECTION OF TOPICS IN THE IELTS WRITING TASK 2

A. EDUCATION

1. It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion

of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (12/01/2017)

2. Many people say that universities should only offer places to young students with highest

marks, others say they should accept people with all ages, even if they did not do well at school.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (07/07/2018)

3. Some people think that schools should choose students according to their academic abilities,

while others think that it is better to have students of different abilities studying together.

Discuss both views and give your opinion. (23/07/2020)

4. Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that

the government should spend more money on education in adult population who cannot read and

write. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (19/07/2018)

5. Everyone should stay at school until 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (18/07/2017)

6. Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. Some

think they should begin at at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.

(14/12/2017 + 14/12/2019)

7. Some systems require students to specialize in a limited range of subjects from the age of

fifteen. Other system require students to study a wide range of subjects until they leave school.

What are the benefits of these two educational systems and which system is better? (30/05/2020)

8. Governments should invest in teaching science subjects rather than other subjects for countries

to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (18/02/2017 + 18/06/2019)

9. In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts while boys like science. What are the

reasons for this trend and do you think this tendency should be changed? (14/01/2017)

10. Writing, reading and maths are the three recognized traditional subjects. Computer skill

should also be the fourth largest branch. Do you agree or disagree? (19/08/2017)

11. Students leave high school without learning the way how to manage their money. What are

the reasons and solutions of this issue? (16/09/2017)

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12. Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature of their own

country than that of other countries. Do you agree or disagree? (15/03/2018)

13. People say that it is a waste of time for high school students to learn literature such as novels

and poems.To what extent do you agree or disagree? (31/10/2020)

14. Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in a group while others

believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

(01/12/2018)

15. Student learn far more with their teachers than with other sources (the Internet or television).

To what extent do you agree or disagree? (28/10/2017)

16. For schoolchildren, their teachers have more influences on their intelligence and social

development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (25/08/2018)

17. Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available

through the Internet, and they can study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or

disagree? (02/12/2017)

18. Some teachers think that international student exchange programs would be beneficial for all

teenage school students. Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages?

(29/09/2018)

19. As parts of education, students should spend a period of time living in another country to

learn its language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (04/07/2020)

20. It is better for college students to live in schools than live at home with their parents. Do you

agree or disagree? (11/02/2017)

21. Do you think it is better for students to take a year off to work or to travel before their

university study? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice. (15/12/2018)

22. Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful

career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views

and give your opinion.

23. University education should be free for everyone. Do you agree or disagree?

24. In the contemporary society, everyone should have equal opportunities in education.

Therefore, universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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25. Some people argue that girls and boys should be educated separately, while others think that

it is more advantageous for children to study at the same school. What is your opinion?

26. Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has

so many benefits that it will replace face-to-face education soon. Others say that traditional

education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

27. Students should focus on learning in the classroom rather than showing their status by

wearing fashionable clothes. Therefore, all students have to wear school uniforms. Do you agree

or disagree with this statement?

28. Many schools now have serious problems with students’ behaviours. What are the causes of

this and what solutions can you suggest?

29. Some educationalists say that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument.

To what extent do you agree or disagree? (05/09/2020)

30. Some people say that the experiences a child has before starting school have the most

influences on their future life. Others say that experiences as a teenager, especially at school is

more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (10/10/2020)

31. It is suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals.

Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages? (15/10/2020)

32. Some people believe that the best way to encourage children to have a healthy diet is to teach

them this at school and some people believe that parents should teach them to have a healthy

diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (25/02/2021)

33. Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others

think that school time should be used in learning important subjects. Discuss both views and

give your opinion. (16/01/2021)

34. Some people think that children should be taught to try their best at what

they are doing. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (03/12/2020)

35. Children should do organized activities in their free time while others believe children should

be free to do what they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (20/02/2021)

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B. THE MEDIA

1. The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful

purpose and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree? (30/03/2017)

2. Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies.

To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can

be taken to protect them? (08/04/2017)

3. Advertising is all around us; it is an unavoidable part of everyone's life. Some people say that

advertising is a positive part of our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (18/05/2019)

4. Some people think that advertising aimed at children should be banned. To what extent do you

agree or disagree? (07/12/2019)

5. The media has influenced people’s lives too much today and this is a negative development.

To what extent do you agree or disagree? (25/11/2017)

6. Advertisements are becoming more and more common in our everyday life. Do you think it is

a positive or negative development? (14/03/2020)

7. Companies spend millions each year on advertising online, in magazines, and on billboards.

These adverts can encourage people to buy goods that they do not really need. What are the

positive and negative effects of consumerism?

8. The media should include more stories which report good news. To what extent do you agree

or disagree? (24/05/2018)

9. Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather

than positive developments. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to the society.

To what extent do you agree or disagree? (17/11/2018 + 20/07/2019)

10. With the development of online means of media, there is no future for the radio. To what

extent do you agree or disagree?

11. Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspapers will remain the main

source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree? (26/10/2019)

12. Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, others believe

that they can learn news better through other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

(19/01/2019)

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13. People say that reading for pleasure helps people to develop imagination and have better

language skills than watching TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (18/07/2019)

14. Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing

computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (13/02/2020)

15. Watching a live performance such as a play, a concert, or a sporting event is more enjoyable

than watching the same event on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(21/03/2020)

16. The use of social media, such as Facebook or Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact in this

century. Do you think that the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages? (16/12/2017 +

08/02/2019 + 08/02/2020)

17. Some people say that news has no connection with most people’s lives and it is a waste of

time for most of us to read newspapers and watch television news programs. Do you agree or

disagree? (07/03/2020)

18. Some people focus on news in their country, while others think it is more important to be

aware of international news. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (18/07/2020)

19. Online communication is becoming more popular than face-to-face communication in many

companies. Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages? (12/09/2020)

C. TECHNOLOGY

1. Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on

social relationships. Do you agree or disagree? (16/02/2017)

2. In the developed world, technological progress is increasing. What problems will this cause

for individuals and the society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact

of radical technological advancements.

3. Some people think that life has become easier with modern technology. Others argue that it is

more difficult and dangerous. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

4. There have been many inventions in human history (example: the wheel). Some people think

the most important thing is the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this

opinion? (14/10/2017)

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5. Space travel has been possible for some time and some people believe that space tourism could

be developed in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? (17/06/2017)

6. Some people think the money spent on developing the technology for space exploration is not

justified. There are more beneficial ways to spend this money. To what extent do you agree or

disagree? (15/08/2020)

7. Scientists predict that in the near future, cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why?

Do you think it is a positive or negative development? (24/06/2017)

8. Research shows that business meetings, discussions and trainings are happening online

nowadays. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? (20/01/2017)

9. There are more workers who work from home and more students who study from home. This

is because computer technology is more accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or

negative development? (03/11/2018)

10. Anybody can use a mobile phone to answer work and personal calls at any time or 7 days a

week. Does this development have more positive or negative effects on both individuals and the

society? (09/09/2017)

11. In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the

Internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Is it a positive or negative

development? (18/08/2018)

12. Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier, while others

disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (05/12/2020)

13. Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their

functions. Do you agree or disagree? (18/01/2017)

14. The range of technology available to people is increasing the gap between the rich and the

poor. Others think it has an opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

(19/05/2018)

15. In today’s world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our artists such

as musicians, painters and writers. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology

cannot? (14/04/2018)

16. E-mail is now the easiest way to communicate with families and friends all over the world.

Some people say that it will soon replace handwritten letters. Do you agree or disagree?

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17. Internet technology means people do not need to travel to foreign countries to understand

how others live. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (24/09/2020)

D. HEALTH & SPORTS

1. 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? (06/05/2017)

2. It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of young people
in many countries in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

3. It is more important to spend public money promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent
illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you

agree of disagree? (26/04/2018)

4. People should look after their health for personal benefits, rather than a duty for a society. To
what extent do you agree or disagree? (13/05/2017)

5. Research into new types of medicine and treatments are essential for improving health and
dealing with diseases. Who do you think should fund these researches: private companies,

individuals, or governments? (04/06/2020)

6. In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that
the government should have the responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(26/07/2017)

7. More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think a solution can
be to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (07/06/2019)

8. Some people think that outdoor activities bring more benefits for children’s development than
playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (07/11/2020)

9. People are having more and more sugar-based drinks. What are the reasons? What are the
solutions to make people drink less? (01/02/2020)

10. It is difficult for people in the cities to get enough physical exercise. What are the causes and
solutions? (04/11/2017)

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11. Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Other
believe that there are health benefits of living in cities. Discuss both views and give your

opinions. (06/02/2021)

12. Some say that sports plays an important role in society. Others, however, think that it is
nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (13/12/2018

+ 28/05/2020)

13. Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams,
like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or

swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (06/01/2018)

14. Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people
should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

(18/03/2017)

15. Today, TV channels broadcast men’s sport shows more than women’s sport shows. Why?
Should TV channels give equal showtime for women’s sports and men’s sports? (04/01/2019)

16. Some people think that mental strength is the most important factor for success in sports.
However, others believe that it is more important to have strength and fitness. Discuss both

views and give your opinions. (18/01/2019 + 18/01/2020)

17. Sport is becoming a business with high income for professionals and more companies have
involved in it financially and in other ways. Is it a positive or negative development?

(27/10/2018)

18. Some companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is
good, while others think there are disadvantages to this. Discuss both views and give your

opinion. (22/08/2020)

19. Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other
important professions such as politicians. Some people think this is fully justified while others

think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinions.

20. Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for the country, while
some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and state your opinion. (09/01/2021)

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E. THE ENVIRONMENT & THE NATURE

1. The best way to solve world’s environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel. Do you
agree or disagree? (25/03/2017)

2. Solving environmental problems should be the responsibility of one international

organisation rather than each national government. Do you agree or disagree? (12/08/2017)

3. Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large
companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (11/10/2018)

4. Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals

can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (12/01/2019 + 24/08/2019 + 25/04/2020)

5. People have little understanding of the importance of the natural world. What are the reasons
and how can people learn more about the natural world? (06/04/2019)

6. Online shopping is becoming more popular. How could this trend affect our environment and
the kinds of work required? (22/02/2020)

7. Animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in sea. What are the
reasons and solutions? (15/07/2017)

8. Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild
animals, and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do

you agree or disagree with this opinion? (12/05/2017)

9. It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaur, dodos …). There is
no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?

(11/08/2018)

10. Some people think that zoos are all cruel and should be closed down. Others, however, believe
that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both views and give your own

opinion. (10/08/2019)

11. In the modern world, it is no longer necessary for people to use food or other products from
animals such as medicine and clothing. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (05/01/2019)

12. Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the
safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it

is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their

benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your opinions. (12/10/2019)

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13. In many countries, plastic containers have become more popular than ever. They are used in
many businesses such as the food and drink industry. Do you think the advantages of this

outweigh its disadvantages? (17/09/2020)

F. THE SOCIETY & THE GOVERNMENT

1. Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international
organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss both views

and give your own opinion. (04/03/2017)

2. Some people say that it is possible for a country to be both economically successful and have
a clean environment. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (08/06/2017)

3. Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others
say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it should be stopped. Discuss both

views and give your opinion. (28/07/2018)

4. Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact among countries is a
positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities

as a result. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (21/10/2017)

5. The aging population is good for business, the economy and society. Others disagree. Discuss
both views and give your opinion. (02/11/2017)

6. Some people believe that governments should provide care and financial support for retired
people, while others thinks that they should save money for their own retirement. Discuss both

views and give your opinion. (25/06/2020 + 08/08/2020)

7. Most of the world’s problems are caused by overpopulation. Do you agree or disagree?
(15/09/2018)

8. Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private
companies. Do you agree or disagree? (01/02/2018 + 09/05/2020)

9. The government should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens’ health
rather than on protecting the environment. Do you agree or disagree? (21/05/2020)

10. The best way to reduce youth crimes is to educate their parents with parental skills. To what
extent you agree or disagree? (30/09/2017)

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11. Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others,
however, believe that there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and

give your opinion. (11/08/2018)

12. Some people think sending criminals to prison is not an effective way to deal with them.
Education and training are better. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (29/06/2019 +

07/11/2019)

13. Given the high unemployment rate, it is recommended that the government only provides
primary education and no secondary education. Do you agree or disagree? (08/09/2018)

14. People living in large cities today face many problems in their everyday life. What are these
problems? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller regional towns? (13/01/2017

– 13/01/2018)

15. The cost of living is higher in many countries. What are the effects of higher prices to
individuals and the society? What is the best way for people to deal with this problem?

(01/08/2019)

16. When designing a building, the most important factor is the intended use of the building
rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (10/03/2018)

17. In many cities, there is little control on the design and construction of new houses. Some
people think that people can choose to build houses in their own styles instead of building them

with the same style as the old houses in local areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh

the disadvantages? (23/05/2019)

18. 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 of these views and give your own opinion. (03/03/2018)

19. Some cities create housing areas by providing taller buildings. Others create housing by
building houses on a wider area of land. Which solution is better? (20/06/2020)

20. When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports
facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree

or disagree? (24/08/2019)

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21. Some people think governments should spend money on faster means of public transport.
However, others think money should be spent on other priorities (eg: education, environment).

Discuss both views and give your opinion. (10/11/2018)

22. Traffic and housing problems could be solved by moving large companies, factories and their
employees to the countryside. Do you agree or disagree? (09/06/2018)

23. Museums and art galleries should concentrate on works that show history and culture of
their own country rather than works of other parts in the world. To what extent do you agree or

disagree? (24/03/2018)

24. 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?

(13/10/2018 + 22/06/2019)

25. Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people
can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with

this opinion? (14/02/2019)

26. Governmental investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money.
Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree

with this statement? (05/10/2019)

27. Some people think the government funding should not be used for supporting art and culture,
while others think supporting cultural activities may be beneficial for the population and the

culture. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion. (07/04/2018)

28. Large shopping malls are replacing small shops. Do you think it is a positive or negative
development? (30/06/2018)

29. In some countries, small town-centre shops are going out of business because people tend to
drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of

town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages

of this change outweigh its advantages? (14/03/2019)

30. Nowadays young people spend too much of their free time in shopping malls. Some people
fear that this may have negative effects on young people and the society they live in. To what

extent do you agree or disagree? (21/01/2017)

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31. Young people today spend too much money and time following trends (fashion or
technology). Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages? (02/07/2020)

32. Nowadays, people waste a lot of food that was bought from shops and restaurants. Why do
you think people waste food? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?

(01/08/2020)

33. People are living in a ‘throw-away society’, using things for a short time and then throwing
them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to? (05/05/2018 + 23/03/2019)

34. More and more people want to buy clothes, car and other items from famous brands. What
are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? (02/02/2019 + 23/02/2019)

35. The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damages to the natural
environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem? (07/09/2019)

36. People eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat
more food produced in other regions than local food. Do you think the advantages of this trend

outweigh the disadvantages? (13/04/2019)

37. Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food is more
environmentally and economically friendly. Do you agree or disagree? (06/07/2019)

38. Countries should try to produce all the food for the population and import as little food as
possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (30/11/2019)

39. Today many countries import food from different parts of the world. Is this a positive or
negative development? (04/03/2021)

40. Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are the main energy sources in many countries.
However, in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy (wind and solar energy) is

encouraged. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? (28/09/2019)

41. People often think about creating an ideal society, but most of the times fail in making this
happen. What is your opinion about an ideal society? How can we create an ideal society?

(02/11/2019)

42. Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this
is a positive or negative social development? (20/04/2017)

43. A few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the usage of others is
rapidly declining. Is this a positive or a negative development? (12/12/2019)

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44. Spoken communication is more important than written communication. Do you agree or
disagree? (11/01/2020)

45. People are living longer after they retire. What are the problems? What can be done to solve
these problems? (24/10/2020)

46. Government should make laws about people’s nutrition and food choice. Other argue that is
their choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (28/11/2020)

G. ENTERTAINMENT

1. Films were produced by big companies in the past, but today digital technology enables
anyone to produce films. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? (16/01/2020)

2. Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. Others say films should
have educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (09/03/2019)

3. Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports.
Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development? (04/05/2019)

4. Some people believe that young people know much about international pop and movie stars
but know very little about famous people from the history in their own country. Why is this?

How can more interest be created in young people to gain more knowledge about their own

famous people from history? (23/11/2019)

5. In some countries, only a few young people go to classical music concerts or plays and
performances in theater. Why? Should young people be encouraged to attend more classical music

plays and performances? (19/12/2020)

H. TOURSIM

1. Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourist industries. Why is this the
case? Is it a positive or negative development? (01/06/2019)

2. International travel is becoming cheaper, and countries are opening their doors to more and
more tourists. Do the advantages of increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages? (24/07/2019

+ 16/11/2019)

3. More people than ever before are travelling to other countries now. Why? Is this a positive
development or negative development? (30/04/2020)

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4. Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately,

international tourism creates tension rather than understanding among people from different

cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (02/06/2018)

5. Organized tours to remote areas and community are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or
negative development for the local people and the environment? (21/04/2018)

6. Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-
making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions.

Discuss both views and give your opinion. (14/09/2019)

7. Some people think that it is necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures.
Others say that books, films, and the Internet can be used as a source of information about

different cultures. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (06/06/2020)

I. TRANSPORTATION

1. Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on
public transport systems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (03/08/2017)

2. As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people
think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the users should cover the

costs. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (03/06/2017)

3. Cycling is healthy and an environmentally friendly form of transport. Nevertheless, cycling is

getting less popular . What are the reasons of this trend? What can be done to make cycling more

popular? (01/11/2018)

4. Cyclists and car drivers sharing the same road might cause some problems. What are the
problems? What could be done to solve those problems? (13/06/2020)

5. Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal
age for driving a car or motorbike. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (17/01/2019)

6. The only way to improve the safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments for
driving offences. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (03/02/2018)

7. Many people are now spending more and more time travelling to work or school. Some people
believe that this is a negative development while others think there are some benefits. Discuss

both views and give your opinion. (19/10/2019)

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J. WORK

1. Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get
a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs. To what extent do you agree or

disagree? (22/04/2017)

2. The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same work
or the same work conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare for

people to work in the future. (02/03/2019 + 07/07/2019)

3. Some people are born to be leaders, others believe leadership can be learnt. Discuss both views
and give opinion. (20/07/2017)

4. Some people think the qualities a person needs to become successful in today’s world cannot
be learned at a university or similar academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or

disagree? (27/06/2020)

5. As life expectancy is increasing, people work after retirement with pay to affod their living
expenses. Alternatively, some people start to work at a young age. Do you think this is a positive

or negative development? (21/09/2017)

6. Some countries allow old people to work to any age that they want. Do the advantages
outweigh the disadvantages? (21/01/2021)

7. 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? (24/02/2018)

8. Employers nowadays put more emphasis on social skills. Some people believe that social
skills are more important than good qualifications for job success. To what extent do you agree

or disagree? (04/07/2020)

9. In most successful organisations, while some people believe that communication between
managers and workers is important, other people say that other factors are more important.

Discuss both views and give your opinion. (09/02/2019)

10. Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as
cooperative skill. What are the causes and possible solutions? (11/05/2019)

11. To succeed in a business, one needs to know maths. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this statement? (12/12/2020)

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12. Some people argue job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others believe a
permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (05/03/2020)

13. Some people think a job not only provides income but also social life. Others think it is better
to develop social life with people you do not work with. Discuss both views and give your

opinion. (20/05/2017)

14. In many countries, people are spending more hours at their workplace. Why is that? Is that
a positive or negative development? (11/07/2020)

15. The most essential component of a person’s life is his or her time at working place, and life
turns meaningless once no job satisfaction is obtained. To what extent do you agree of disagree?

(29/8/2020)

K. INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES

1. Parents often give children everything they ask for and do what they like. Is it good for
children? What are the consequences when they grow up? (25/05/2017)

2. Today, parents spend little free time with their children. Why is it the case? Who are more
affected: parents or children? (16/05/2020)

3. People think that children nowadays have more freedom. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? (09/12/2017)

4. In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than
in large family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend? (25/04/2019 + 13/06/2019)

5. People in many countries are spending less time with their family. What are the reasons and
effects of this? (11/11/2017)

6. The tradition that family gets together to eat meals is disappearing. What are the reasons?
What are the impacts? (10/02/2018)

7. In many places, people’s lifestyle is changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships.
Do you think the advantages of those developments outweigh the disadvantages? (23/06/2018)

8. Most people try to balance between their work and other parts of their lives. Unfortunately,
not many achieve this balance. What are the reasons for this and what can be done to solve this?

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9. Nowadays, women and men work full time. It is, therefore, logical for women and men to
share household tasks. To what extent do you agree or disgree? (23/05/2020)

10. Nowadays, more and more women decide to have children later in their life. Why? Does the
advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages? (18/06/2020)

11. In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What are the
changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative? (20/10/2018)

12. Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because
their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both

situations? (21/07/2018)

13. In some countries, more young adults continue to live with their parents even after they have
completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (23/1/2021)

14. Some people argue that we should do research into their family history. Others agree with
the view that we should focus on the present and future generations. Discuss both views and give

your own opinion. (17/08/2019)

15. 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? (29/07/2017)

16. Some people think that the most important thing about being rich is that it gives a person
the opportunity to help other people. Do you agree or disagree? (13/09/2018)

17. Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness
affect individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend? (18/09/2018)

18. Some people think that planning for the future is a waste of time. They believe it is more
important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (27/04/2019)

19. An increased number of people today change their career and living places in their lives. Is it
a positive or negative development? (26/06/2019)

20. Some people argue that individuals’ freedom should be in accordance with laws and rules,
otherwise, society cannot function as it should be. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

(12/11/2020)

21. Some people feel that young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others,
however, believe that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both of these

views and give your own opinion. (27/02/2021)

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