Writing Topics II
Topics in the following list may appear in your Demand for food is increasing worldwide. What is the
actual test. You should become familiar with this cause of this? What measures can the international
list before you take the tests. Remember that community take to meet this demand?
when you take the test you will not have a choice
of topics. You must write only on the topic that is Experts say older people were happier and healthier in
assigned to you. the past because they exercised more and spent more
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Children these days spend a great deal of time
watching television. However, television cannot replace
textbooks as a learning tool, which is why children are
less well-educated today. To what extent do you agree
with this statement?
Foreign visitors should be charged more than locals
when they visit cultural and tourist attractions in a
country. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Tourism is becoming increasingly important as a source
of revenue for many countries, but its disadvantages
should not be overlooked. To what extent do you
agree?
Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a
perfect society, but they have not agreed on what an
ideal society is. What do you think is the most important
element in a perfect society in a modern world? Can
people work towards achieving an ideal society?
Spending a lot on 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.
Many people say that movies and TV programs affect
us negatively while others say that they are influential
and useful. How do movies and TV affect us?
Nowadays, more and more rubbish is produced. Why
do you think this is happening? What can governments
do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
Many young people are leaving their homes in rural
areas to study or work in the cities. What are the
reasons? Do the advantages of this development
outweigh its disadvantages?
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?
time with family and friends, whereas now many suffer
loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of
this and what are some solutions?
People spend a lot of money on various things as they
earn more money than before. Is it a positive or
negative development?
Many famous sports players advertise sports products.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
These days, many families move to other countries for
work. Some people believe that the children in these
families benefit from this move. However, others believe
that it makes life more difficult for the children. Discuss
both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people think that a lot of money will bring them
ultimate happiness. How important is money for
happiness?
Some people think parents should supervise their
children’s activities closely, while others believe children
should have more freedom. Discuss
Today, many people do not realize how important the
natural world is. Why is this? How can people learn
more about the importance of the natural world?
In many countries, weddings are getting bigger and
more expensive than in the past. Is this a positive or
negative development?
These days, mobile phones and the internet are very
important to the ways in which people relate to one
another socially. Do the advantages of this development
outweigh the disadvantages?
Scientists believe that in order to protect the
environment, people must use less energy in their daily
lives. However, most people have not changed the way
they live.
Why do you think many people have not taken
individual action? What could be done to encourage
them to act?
Films and computer games which contain violence are
very popular. Some people believe they have negative
effects on society and so should be banned. Other
people, however, say they are just harmless and help
people to relax. Discuss both these points of view and
give your own opinion.
Many doctors say that people in today’s world do not do
enough physical exercise. What do you think are the
causes of this? What solutions are there to this
problem?
More and more parents are allowing their children to
play on computers and tablets as they think that
children should learn technology skills. Do the
advantages of this development outweigh the
disadvantages?
Many people join distance-learning programs (study
material, post, TV, Internet) and study at home, but
some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit
as attending colleges or universities does. Do you agree
or disagree?
Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as
physical disabilities or illnesses, nevertheless they are
just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is
more accepting of those with physical than
psychological illnesses or disabilities. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
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?
Governments spend a lot of money on public
celebrations such as national holidays and public
festivals. Some people say that the government spends
too much on this and that they should use this money
on other useful things. Do you agree or disagree?
Due to many young people dropping out from schools,
the rate of unemployment is increasing and it affects our
society in different ways. In your opinion, how can this
situation be improved?
Children are facing more pressures nowadays from
academic, social and commercial perspectives. What
are the causes of these pressures and what measures
should be taken to reduce this?
Some people believe that allowing children to make
their own choices on everyday matters (such as food,
clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society
of individuals who only think about their own wishes.
Other people believe that it is important for children to
make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss
both these views and give your own opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is
necessary to spend large sums of money on
constructing new railway lines for very fast trains
between cities. Others believe the money should be
spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss
both these views and give your own opinion.
More and more people are migrating to cities in search
of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult.
Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How
can governments make urban life better for everyone?
Planting trees is very important. Some people say that
trees should be planted in the vacant areas of cities and
town, while others says that housing facilities should be
built instead. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries women no longer feel the need to get
married. Some people believe that this is because
women are able to earn on their own income and
therefore do not require the financial security marriage
can bring. To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour
than for their glamour and wealth than for their
achievements and this sets a bad example to the young
people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more businesses as well as individuals are
choosing to communicate either professionally or
socially using technology rather than face to face.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using
technology for communicating.
Some people think that being able to communicate with
others online is breaking down geographical barriers
and enabling people, who would normally never have
the chance to meet, to communicate. What are the
advantages of international communication online? Are
there any disadvantages to this?
Nowadays there is an increase in social problems
involving young people because more parents spent
time at work than with their children. To what extent do
you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and
examples to support your answer.
Some people are afraid to go out for fear of being
robbed on the streets. Still, there are robberies that
happen inside houses. What do you think is the best
things a person can do to ensure his/her own security?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your
answer.
Combined effort on the part of the government and
society can be completely eradicated crime while it can
be argued that this is completely hypothetical and that
crime has always been present in societies even in
ancient times. Compare these two views. Which do you
agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.
Today, most people get married and give birth in their
thirties rather than when they are younger. Is it a
positive or negative development in your opinion? To
what extent do you support this development?
Environmental issues have always been an
international problem because governments are not
imposing harsh punishments against offenders. To what
extent do you agree or disagree? Support your answer
with specific reasons and examples.
Many efforts have been made by countries to address
challenges concerning the environment but the situation
has not improved. What are the possible reasons for
environmental degradation? Are there any solutions to
combat this problem? Support your answer with specific
reasons and examples.
In many countries people tend to move overseas or
move to a different part of their country after their
retirement. Discuss why they do so and what the
outcome of this situation is. Provide specific reasons
and examples to support your opinion.
Recent surveys show increased interest in relocation
and travel to other countries. What may be the reasons
for this trend, and what will be the possible outcome
from this behavior? Provide examples for your opinion.