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IELTS TASK2
2006.01.07
People believe that they should be able to keep all the
money they earn and should not pay tax to the state. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?
2006.01.14
There are social, medical, and technical problems
associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do
they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the
benefits of the mobile phone?
2006.01.21
At present, science has been developing at a high speed, but
people still have a high opinion of artists. What can the arts
tell us of the life that science cannot?
2006.02.11
In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily
increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative
effects on the society?
2006.02.18
Some people believe that air travel should be restricted
because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world's
fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2006.02.25
More and more measures to improve the security in the
urban area have been introduced because of the increased
crime. Do the benefits of the measures outweigh the
drawbacks?
2006.03.11
In many countries, more and more young people are leaving
school and unable to find jobs after graduation. What
problems do you think youth unemployment will cause to
the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some
suggestions.
2006.03.18
Some people think that teachers should be responsible for
teaching students how to judge right and wrong and how to
behave well. Some say that teachers should only teach
students about academic subjects. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.
2006.03.25
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Long distance flight uses more fuel than car and brings
pollution to the environment. We should discourage
non-essential flight rather than limit the use of car. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
2006. 04 .08
Space travel to the moon is cited as a big step for the
mankind. Some people think it made little difference to our
daily lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2006.04. 22
History is little or nothing to tell people. Others believe
people must study history to understand the present. Please
discuss.
2006.04 .29
Some people believe that national sports teams and
individual men and women who represent their country
should be financially supported by the government. Others
think they should be funded by non-government
organizations (business, scholarship).
2006.05 .13
Housing shortage in big cities can cause severe
consequences. Only government action can solve this
problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2006 .05 .20
Do the problems brought by international travel outweigh
the advantages?
2006. 05. 27
Some people think that the use of animal for
experimentation is cruel. Other think it is good for the
development of science. Discuss the two sides and give
your opinion.
2006.06 .10
Nowadays some people like to give help to the local
community or provide people with direct help. Other people
prefer to give money to national and international
organizations.
Discuss both of the two ways and present your own
opinion.
2006. 06 .17

The best way to solve the worlds environmental problems
is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree
or disagree? Use your own experience and give an example
to support your idea.
2006.06 .24
Some people think that it is beneficial for students to go to
private secondary schools, but other people think that it can
have a negative effect.
Discuss the two points and give your own opinion.
2006.07. 08
In a modern society, it has been observed in some countries
that the elderly are not duly respected. Discuss the reasons
why this has occurred and the effects it might have on our
society.
2006. 07 .22
Is it better for students to live at home with their parents or
in school accommodations? Give your own opinion on the
issue. Use your own experience or an example to support
your idea.
2006 .07.29
Earlier technological development brought more benefits
changes to the life of ordinary people than the recent
technological development will. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
2006. 08.05
Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to
attract and entertain young people. Other think the purpose
of museums is educate, not entertain.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
2006.08. 12
In order to learn a language well, we should also learn about
the country as well as the cultures and lifestyles of the
people who speak it.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2006.08. 26
Multi-cultural societies, which are a mixture of different
ethnic groups, bring more benefits than drawbacks for a
country.
To what extend do you agree or disagree with this
conclusion?
2006.09. 02
In some countries, advertisers increase the amount of
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advertising which try to persuade children to buy snacks,
toysand other goods. Parents object such pressure on
children. But some advertisers claim that there is useful
information in these advertisements.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006 .09.16
Some people think the students should take the subjects
which are decided by the government in the university.
Others think that students can apply for the subjects they
prefer. Discuss the two situations and give your opinion.
2006.09. 23
Young adults should undertake unpaid work to help people
in the community. Do you think it brings more drawbacks
to the community and the young adults than benefits?
2006.10.14
Some people think the main purpose of schools is to turn
the children into good citizens and workers, rather than to
benefit them as individuals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
2006 .10 .22
The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and
communication has negative effects on society at all
levelsindividual, national and global. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
2006. 10 .29
Some people think that increasing business and cultural
contacts have positive influences on development; others
think that it has negative effects on national identities.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2006.11. 04
Some people think that good health is very important to
every person, so medical services should not be run by
profit-making companies. Do the disadvantages of private
health care outweigh the advantage?
2006 .11.18
Some people think secondary students should study
international news as a school subject, but others argue that
it is a waste of their valuable school time. Whats your
opinion?
2006.11. 25
Exposure to international media, e.g. films, TV and
magazines, has an impact on the local culture. Please
discuss whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
2006.12. 02

Throughout the history, male leaders often made the society
more violent and conflicting. If women governed the world,
it would be a more peaceful world. To what extent do you
agree or disagree? Give an example to support your idea.
2006 .12.09
Modern buildings are appearing in large numbers, some
people believe that we should build our buildings in
traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2006 .12.16
Some people believe that personal happiness is directly
related to economic success. Others believe there are other
factors. Discuss the two sides and give your opinion.
2007.01.06
The frequent change of the world has often resulted in the
change of peoples jobs and work life. Discuss what has
caused this and give your suggestions on preparing people
who are going to work in the future.
2007.01.13
Some people think universities should provide knowledge
and skills related to students future career; others think the
true function of university is to give access to knowledge
for its own sake. Whats your opinion of the main function
of university?
2007.01.20
Some people say that governments should pay for the
public health care and education, while others say that it is
not the governments responsibility. Please discuss both
views and give your own opinion.
2007.02.03
Some people believe that individuals can not improve
environment, but only governments and big companies can
make a difference. To what extend do you agree or
disagree?
2007.02.10
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since the
computer technology is so advanced that the Internet and
computer can replace them. To what extend do you agree or
disagree?
2007.03.03
Some people think that school should put students in
different classes according to their academic ability, while
some others believe that students of different abilities
should be educated together. Please discuss both views and
then present your own opinion.
2007.03.10
With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers,
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less people tend to write letters. Some people even think the
skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what
extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you
think letter writing is?
2007.03.22
Some people think that government should provide
assistance to all kinds of artists (eg. painters, musicians,
poets), while some others think it is a waste of money. What
is your opinion?
2007.03.31
It is now possible to perform everyday tasks, such as bank
transaction, shopping or even office works, without meeting
people face to face. What are the effects it may have on
individuals and the society as a whole?
2007.04.14
Do you think advertisements should be banned from public
media such as TV?
2007.04.21
To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by
advertisements? What measures do you think can protect
them?
2007.05.12
Some people believe that unpaid community works (eg.
working in a charity organization; teaching sports to
children) should become a compulsory part of high school
curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2007.05.19
In which areas of education do you think computers are
more important and in which areas do you think teachers
are more important? Discuss and explain why.
2007.05.24
Someone believes that modern telecommunication devices
have many benefits to human, while others think otherwise.
What is your opinion? Please discuss and use examples to
support your own ideas.
2007.06.02
An increasing number of developing countries are
expanding their tourist industry. Why do you think it is the
case? And do you think it is positive?
2007.06.09
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries
will not be needed because people can see historical objects
and works by using computer. To what extent do you agree
or disagree?
2007.06.16

In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by
international fast foods. People think there is a negative
effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
2007.06.28
In many countries, traditional food is being replaced by
international fast food. This is having a negative effect on
both families and societies. To what extend do you agree or
disagree?
2007.07.07
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a
general education across a wide range of subjects, while in
others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related
to particular careers. Which education system according to
your opinion is more appropriate for todays world?
2007.07.14
Lectures have been used to teach large number of students.
Now as the advanced technologies are available for
education, some people believe that technologies can
replace lectures as the main way to teach large number of
students. Do you agree or disagree?
2007.07.21
Good relationship between different countries would
become more important than ever before. Do you agree or
disagree?
2007.08.11
The range and quality of the food have been improved by
the advancement of science and technology. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages about this and present your
view.
2007.08.18
Should we invent a new language for people from different
countries to use for the international communication? Do
you think there are more benefits or more problems with it?
2007.08.25
Some people think that people should save up for their life
after retirement. To what extent do you agree or disagree
and why?
2007.09.01
Some people believe that going to college is the best way to
prepare for a successful future career; others think that
people should go directly to work after leaving school and
earn their experiences in business. Discuss both views and
present your own opinion.
2007.09.08
unlimited car use has brought us a lot of problems. What are
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these problems? And should we discourage people to use
cars?
2007.10.13
Nowadays, some employers think the academic qualities are
more important than the life experiences and personal
qualities when they choose the employees.
Why is it the case? Is this a negative or positive
development?
2007.10.20
Some experts believe that it is better to learn a foreign
language at a primary school than at a secondary school. Do
the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
2007.11.03
Someone believes that government should pay the course
fees for everyone who wants to study at university. Do you
agree or disagree?
2007.11.17
Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at
children. Some people think there are lots of negative
effects on children and we should ban it. To what extent you
agree or disagree
2007.11.24
Some people think that giving aids to the poorer countries
has more negative impacts than positive ones ,to what
extent do you agree or disagree?
2008.01.10
Children spend much time on TV, video and PC games.
Some people believe it is good for them while others
believe that is bad. Discuss these two views and give your
own opinion.
2008.01.12
Some people think the best way to reduce crime is to give
longer prison sentence. Others, however, think there are
better alternative ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.
2008.01.19
The older generations often hold some traditional ideas on
the correct way of live, think and behavior. Most people
argue that it is not helpful for the young generations
preparing for modern life in the future. To what extent do
you agree of disagree?
2008.01.26
In countries where there is high unemployment most pupils
should be offered only primary education; there is no point
in offering secondary education to those who will have no

hope of finding a job.
2008.02.02
Some people think it is acceptable to use the animals in any
way for benefits of human bings, while others think it is not
justifiable. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
2008.2.14
There are more problems in big cities today, what are the
problems? Should government encourage people to live in
the regional towns
2008.02.16
An American film actor once said: "tomorrow is the most
important thing in life". How important do you think it is
for individuals and countries to think about the future rather
than focus on the present!
2008.02.23
In some countries, people are possible to have a wide
variety of foods have been transported from all over the
world. To what extent the benefits of this development
outweigh the drawbacks.
2008.03.01
The government thinks that education system should be up
to date. Following are a list of the subjects taught in school.
Which two do you think are the most important subjects and
which one is the least important to the young people?
literature sports
mathematics economics
physics music
psychology history
geography foreign languages
2008.03.08
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 user
should cover the costs. Discuss both these views and give
your own opinion
2008.03.13
Keeping fit is not only a personal matter for people but also
a duty to the society they live in. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
2008.03.29
Some think the government should be responsible for
ensuring people of the country have healthy lifestyles.
Others think we should make our own living decisions.
Discuss both opinions and give your opinion.
2008. 04.05
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The long-distance flight consumes the fuel more than a car
consumes in several years time, and causes the same
amount of pollution as cars. So some people think we
should abandon the non-essential fights (such as for
tourism), and it is more efficient than restricting the car use.
To what extent do you agree and disagree?
2008.04.12
Nowadays people are busy with work and have not enough
time to spend with families and friends. Why? Whats the
effect on families life and society as whole?
2008.04.19
Figures show that some countries have an ever-increasing
proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger.
What do you think the current and future influences may be
on these countries?
2008.04.24
In the past, the function of teachers was to pass on
knowledge. With the development of society, there are
increasingly more ways to acquire knowledge, so teachers
have not necessary. Do you agree or disagree?
2008. 05.10
Children can learn more efficiently by watching television.
Children should watch television regularly both in school
and at home. Do you agree or disagree?
2008.05.22
Some people suggest school should pay more attention to
academic subjects because they are useful for childrens
future career and the subjects such as music and sports are
not useful. Do you agree or disagree?
2008.05.31
Some people think the fittest and strongest individuals and
teams will succeed in the sport events, while other think
those with good mental attitude will do. Discuss both views
and give your own opinion.
2008.06.05
Some think university students should only study one
specialist subject, while others think the universities should
encourage the students to study a series of subjects in
addition to the one subject. Give your opinion
2008.06.14
Cheap air travel is welcomed because some people think it
will give ordinary people more freedom to travel by air.
However, others suggest that the air travel should be more
expensive in order to discourage people from traveling by
air as it will cause environmental problem,. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.

2008.06.21
Some people think that children should obey the rules or do
what their parents and teachers want them to do. Some
people think that children controlled very much cannot deal
with problems themselves. What is your opinion?
2008.06.28
Mobile phones and the internet are very useful. However, it
is rare for the old people to use them. in what ways can
mobile phones and the internet be useful to the old people?
What could be done to encourage the old people to use
mobile phones and the internet?
2008.07.05
Some people believe theoretical subjects (e.g. maths,
philosophy and economy) should not be taught in
universities because they should focus on practical subjects
(e.g. computer technology, accounting ....) To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
2008.07.12
Some support development in agriculture, such as farming
industry, creation of new types of fruit and vegetables.
Others disprove. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2008.07.24
some people think that we are more independent of each
other in the world now, while others suppose that we are
more dependent of each other. Discuss both views and give
your reasons.
2008.07.26
Some people think the main benefit of international
cooperation is the environment. However, others believe it
is the worlds business. Discuss and give you opinion.
2008.08.09
In some countries, governments encourage industries and
businesses to move from large cities to regional areas. Do
you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
2008.08.21
International travel makes people more prejudiced rather
than broad-minded. Why? Give some solutions to this
problem.
2008.8.30
Some teachers argue that students learn more effectively
when they study in groups while others believe it is better
for them to study alone. What is your opinion?
2008.09.06
Some people think teachers have a greater influence than
parents in the development of a childs intelligence and
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social skills. Do you agree or disagree?
2008.09.13
Many people think it is important to protect environment,
but they make no effort on it themselves. Why is it the case
and what can we do to change this situation?
2008.09.18
Nowadays, criminals are usually imprisoned. Many people
argue that education and job training should replace the
former to deal with criminals. To what extent do you agree?
2008.09.27
Poor students or students who come from rural areas often
find it is difficult to have access to the university education.
People think universities should make it easier for them to
study at .To what extent you agree or disagree.
2008.10.11
Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if
individuals were free to do whatever they wanted. To what
extent do you agree or disagree
2008.10.23
Many people use distance-learning programmes study
material postTVinternet...to study at home. But some
people think that it can not bring the benefit as much as
attending college or university. Do you agree or disagree?
2008.10.25
Economic development is an important factor to measure a
countrys success. But some people think there should be
some other factors to be considered. What are these factors?
And among them, which one is more important than others?
2008.11.08
In some societiesfashion are becoming more and more
important in choosing clothes. Why is it the casedo you
think it is a positive or negative development
2008.11.15
More and more people work from home and study from
home with the development of computer technology. Do
you think it is positive or negative?
2008.11.20
The international tourism has become cheaper and cheaper
and more countries are opening their doors to welcome
more tourists. Do the advantages of the international
tourism outweigh its disadvantages?
2008.11.29
Modern children's games do not develop such a wide range
of skills as traditional games do. To what extent do you
agree or disagree.

2008.12.04
With global trade increasing, many goods, especially some
daily basic, are transported a long distance other countries.
to what extend do u think its benefits exceed its drawbacks?
2008.12.06
Memorization of information by frequent repetition (rote
learning) plays a role in many education systems. Does the
usefulness outweigh the limitations?
2008.12.13
Some people believe the society benefit a lot from people
who receive university education, while others think
sending a large number of students to university will only
lead to high rates of unemployment. Do you agree or
disagree?
2008.12.20
Nowadays, a lot of charities and organizations have set up a
number of days to name the special day to publicize their
activities, like National Childrens Day, National
Non-smoking Day ... Why do they have to do so, and what
will the effects be?
2009.01.10
A different range of technology available increases the gap
between the rich and poor people. Do you agree or
disagree?
2009.01.15
Students at school and university learn far more from
lessons with their teachers than other sources (for example:
internet and television). Do you agree?
2009.01.17
Nowadays, people can choose any place in any country to
live and work because of the improved technology in
communication and transport. Do the advantages
outweigh disadvantages of this?
2009.02.07
Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but
it does not solve the poverty, so rich countries should give
other types of help to the poor countries rather than the
financial aid.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009.02.12
Development in technology leads to environmental
problems, and some people think that the solution to these
problems is for everyone to lead a simpler way of life, while
others say that technology can solve these problems.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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2009.02.21
Some people believe that environmental problems are too
big for individuals to deal with, while others think that
individuals should take some action. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.
2009.02.28
Some people believe that government should increase the
number of sports facilities to improve public health, while
others believe this has little effect and we need other
measures to improve it. Discuss and give your own opinion.
2009.03.05
Newspapers have a big influence on people's ideas or
opinions. Why? Is it positive or negative?
2009.03.07
Some people think music plays an important role in society,
while others believe music is simply a form of
entertainment for individuals. Discuss both views and give
your opinion
2009.03.14
More and more students are choosing to study in another
country for higher education. Do the benefits outweigh the
drawbacks?
2009.03.21
Some people think it is more important for government to
spend public money on promoting 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 or
disagree?
2009.04.04
Nowadays, people live in a society where consumer goods
are cheaper to buy. Do the advantages of this outweigh
disadvantages?
2009.04.18
If a product is good or it meets peoples needs, people will
buy it. Advertising is unnecessary and no more than a form
of entertainment. To what extent do you agree?
2009.04.25
Some people think computer and the Internet are important
in children's study ,but others think students can learn more
effectively in schools with teachers. Discuss both sides and
give your own opinion.
2009.04.30
Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to
attract and entertain young people. Other think the purpose
of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both

views and give your own opinion.
2009.05.09
Some people think that teenagers should focus on all school
subjects while others believe they should just concentrate
on the subjects that they are better at or they find the most
interesting. What is your opinion?
2009.05.16
Reading is more important for developing imaginations and
language skills than television. Do you agree or disagree?
2009.05.21
A hundred years ago, people thought that the human race
was steadily improving in every area of life. Now it seems
this is not certain in that situation.
In which areas do you think we have made important
progress nowadays?
In which areas do you think we still need to make progress?
2009.05.30
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main sources in
many countries, but in some countries the use of alternative
sources of energy (wind energy and solar energy) is
encouraged.
To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative
development?
2009.06.11
Nowadays, food is transported thousand of miles from
farms to consumers. Some people think that it would be
better to our environment and economy if people only eat
local.produced food. To what extent do you think the
advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
2009.06.13
Research suggests that the majority of criminals who were
sent to prison would continue to commit crimes when set
free. Why do you think this is the case? What can be done
to solve this problem?
2009.06.20
Some people think that all school students should learn a
foreign language. Others think that a student should not be
required to learn a foreign language if he or she does not
have talent for it.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
2009.06.27
Developing countries require international organizations
help. Some people think financial aids are better while
others believe practical aid and advice make more sense.
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Discuss and give your opinion.
2009.07.04
Money for postgraduate research is limited. Therefore some
people claim that financial support from governments
should be only provided for scientific research rather than
research for less useful subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
2009.07.11
Some people argue that companies and private individuals,
not governments, should pay the bill of pollution clean.up.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009.07.23
Many people are optimistic about the 21st century and see it
as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with their
optimism?
What changes would you like to see in the new century?
2009.07.25
Sending children to boarding schools has become more and
more popular, where children live and study from home
either aboard or in their own countriesin some countries.
What may be the reasonsIs it a positive development
2009.08.08
The development of technology changes the way people
interact with each other. In which way does it change the
types of relationship between people? Is this a positive or
negative development?
2009.08.13
Nowadays, subjects and lesson contents are decided by the
authorities or central government. Many people suggest that
teachers should decide those contents themselves. To what
extend do u agree or disagree?
2009.08.22
News media is more influential nowadays and some people
think it is a negative development. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
2009.08.29
In the past, people used to travel around to see the
differences from their home country. Nowadays, however,
the tourist places around the world are becoming
increasingly similar.
What is the cause of this similarity?
Do you think that the advantages of this similarity outweigh
the disadvantages?
2009.09.05

Some people think a larger proportion of people should be
encouraged to go to university while others hold they
should go to work as car mechanics or builders. What is
your opinion?
2009.09.12
Some people think all parents should take childcare training
courses. Do you agree or disagree?
2009.09.17
Some people think lawbreakers should be sent to prisons
while others claim they should be made to work in
communities. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
2009.09.26
Some school leavers tend to go traveling or work for a
period of time before going to university directly. What do
you think are the advantages and disadvantages and what is
your own opinion?
2009.10.08
Parents have a definite influence on the development of
their children but other influences outside the family play a
more important role in childrens development. Do you
agree or disagree?
2009.10.10
An increase in the production of consumer goods results in
the damage to the natural environment. Why is this the
case? What can we do to solve this problem?
2009.10.24
Some people think university should prepare students for
employment, while others disagree and believe that it has
other functions. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
2009.10.31
The environmental problem facing today's world is so great
that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the
situation. Government and large companies should be
responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done
to the environment. To what extend do you agree or
disagree
2009.11.07
Recent figures of crimes committed by young people are
increasing in major cities throughout the world. Discuss the
possible reasons and how to solve it?
2009.11.14
Some people say that professional workers, such as doctors,
nurses and teachers, make greater contribution and therefore
should be paid more than those sports and entertainment
stars.
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To what extent do you agree?
2009.11.19
Some people think that government should introduce new
technologies to improve peoples living standards while
others hold that free education should be provided by
government. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
2009.11.21
Individuals and countries can not help everyone who needs
help in the world, so we should only be concerned about our
own communities and countries. To what extent do you
agree?
2009.12.03
Nowadays, some people tend to take contemporary jobs, for
they have the time to do other things. Do the advantages
outweigh the disadvantages?
2009.12.05
Nowadays, people always throw the old things away when
they buy new things, but some people claim that the broken
things should be repaired and used again. What factors
cause this phenomenon? What effects does this
phenomenon have?
2009.12.12
Recently some people can work from home using modern
technology. Some think this only benefits the workers, but
not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009.12.19
Crime is a problem all over the world and there is nothing
that can be done to prevent it. To what extent do you agree
or disagree?
2010.1.9
Some people think that charity organizations should only
offer help to people of their own country. But others believe
that these organizations should give aid to people in great
need wherever they live. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
2010.1.14
In today's world, it is private companies rather than
government who pay for and carry out most on scientific
research.
To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh
disadvantages?
2010.1.23
The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider.
The rich are growing richer and the poor are growing

poorer.
What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to
reduce this problem
2010.1.30
Today there is a great increase in anti.social behavior and
lack of respect to others.
What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to
reduce this problem
2010.2.6
Air travel only benefits the richest people. The majority of
people get no advantage from development of air travel.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2010.2.11
Some people say politicians promote the development of
society. However others believe that it is scientists who
have more influence on the world.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2010.2.20
Many countries aim to improve living standard by
economic development, but some important social values
are lost as a result.
Do you think the advantages of economic development
outweigh the disadvantages?
2010.2.27
Some people hold that technological progress in the last 100
years has brought negative effects upon society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2010.3.6
Survey shows that in many countries across the people are
living longer but increased life expectancy has many
implications for the aging individuals and for society as a
whole what are the possible effect of longer living for
individuals and society?
2010.3.18
Some people think that zoos are cruel and all the zoos
should be closed. However, some people think zoos are
useful to protect the rare animals.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2010.3.20
More and more works is done by the machines. What are
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the impacts on individuals and society? Whats your
opinion?
2010.3.27
Studies suggest that children spend more time on watching
TV than they do in the past and spend less on doing active
or creative things.
Why do you think this is case? What measurement and
methods can be used to tackle with it?
2010.4.10
Some people think that the increase of cheap air travel has
brought about many benefits while others argue that this
development has its drawbacks to the worlds environment
and resources. Discuss these two points of view. Whats
your opinion?
2010.4.15
Some people think that men and women have different
qualities that some certain job suitable for men and some
jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
2010.4.17
Governments should change the way individuals live while
others believe they should choose the way themselves.
Discuss these both points of view and give your opinion.
2010.4.24
It has been suggested that everyone in the world wants to
own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think disadvantages of
such a development outweigh advantages?
2010.5.8
Some people consider that school education should be
concentrated on academic subjects, which would be helpful
for their future careers, and subjects like music and sport
are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2010.5.15
Nowadays, distance-learning programs are commonplace,
but some people argue that they are not as good as those by
attending in a college or university in person. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
2010.5.20
Some people think that children should obey rules and do
every thing as their parents and teachers say. Others believe
that children who are controlled too much may be not
well-prepared for their adult life. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.
2010.5.29
Many young people today leave school with a negative

attitude towards learning. Why do you think this is
happening? What can be done to encourage a positive
attitude to learning in young people?
2010.6.5
Students from poor background such as rural areas often
find it difficult to access university education, so people
think universities should make it especially easy for them to
study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2010.6.17
Air travel and telecommunications have brought about
increased contact and closer relationships with foreigners.
To what extent do you agree that societies benefit from
international tourism and business?
2010.6.19
An increasing number of people today frequently change
their careers and places of residence several times during
their lives. Is this a positive or negative development?
2010.6.26
International travel seems to make people more prejudiced
rather than broad-minded. What do you think are the
reasons for people to fail to benefit from the international
travel and how to improve the understanding between
different countries?
2010.7.10
Some people argue that younger people are not suitable for
important positions in the government while others think it
is a good idea. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
2010.7.15
Some people think adults should learn practical skills by
themselves, while others think they should learn from
teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2010.7.17
The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to
work can cause serious problems in both places. What are
the serious problems and what measures can be taken to
solve the problems?
2010.7.31
Some people believe that university students should pay all
the cost of studies because university education only benefit
the students themselves not the society as a whole. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
2010.8.5
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are
committing more crimes. Why is this case happening? How
should children or teenagers be punished?
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2010.8.14
The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as
their problems. What are the problems that young people
living in cities are facing with? Give solutions to these
problems.
2010.8.21
Nowadays, a lot of charities and organizations have set up a
number of days to name the special day to attract peoples
attention, like National Children's Day, National
Non-smoking Day. Why do they have to do so, and what
will the effects be?
2010.8.28
In many cities, planners have separated schools, homes,
shops, offices in specific areas which were widely separated
from each other. Do you think advantages of this policy
outweigh disadvantages to the city residents?
2010.9.4
Anybody can use a mobile phone to answer the 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 society? Discuss both these views and give
your own opinion
2010.9.11
Some people think that using animals for experimentation
purposes is cruel but other people think that is necessary
for the development of science. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.
2010.9.25
A study shows lots of children, from the ages of 7.11, spend
too much time watching television or playing video games.
How do you think this problem influence the children, their
families and the society? What measures should be taken
to solve it?
2010.10.9
Some countries introduce a law to limit working hours for
employees.why is this kind of law introduced? Do you
think it is a positive or negative development?
2010.10.14
In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job
applicants for their age. is this a positive or negative
development?
2010.10.23
Some people think pollution and damage of environment
are resulted from a country developing and becoming richer,
and this is hard to be avoided. To what extent do you agree
or disagree?

2010.10.30
Some people think that by paying taxes they have made
enough contribution to their society, others think there are
more responsibilities than paying taxes. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.
2010.11.4
Some people think parents themselves need to spend time
on reading or telling stories to Children, while others think
Children can read through a variety of sources, such as
book, TV and internet by themselves. Discuss both views
and give your own opinion.
2010.11.6
Some people think everybody should stay in school until 18.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2010.11.20
Some people think people have benefited from modern
communication technology; others think some people have
not benefited at all. to what extend do you agree?
2010.11.27
In some countries, small town-centre shops are out of
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business because people are driving to large out-of-town
stores. As a result, people without cars have limit access to
shops, so more and more people buy cars.
Do you think the disadvantages of this development
outweigh the advantages?
2010.12.4
In the past, some cultural and historical objects were stolen
in the museum. But now, people can use the Internet to see
them freely. Some people think we do not need museum in
the future. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
2010.12.11
Scientists say we eat too much junk food and that is harmful
to our health. Some people believe the answer to this
question lies with education, but others argue education is
useless. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2010.12.18
Some people say that the teaching method with a teacher
and students in a classroom will not exist by the year 2050.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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1. Many people believe that the main aim for university education is to help graduates to find better jobs, while some people
believe that university education has wider benefits for individuals and society . Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2. 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?

3. Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent
children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both views and how do you think about it?

4. Higher education can be funded by several ways such as the following: 1. All costs paid by the government; 2. All costs
paid by the students;3. All costs paid by the government loan which students have to pay back after graduation. Please
discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of all these three theories above and decide which the best is.

5. Schools are no longer necessary, because children can get so much information available through Internet, and they can
study just as well at home. What extent do you agree or disagree?

6. Some people think teachers have a greater influence than parents in the development of a childs intelligence and social
skills. Do you agree or disagree?

7. 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?

8. In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school and unable to find jobs after graduation. What
problems do you think youth unemployment will cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some
suggestions.

9. It is generally acknowledged that families are now not as close as they used to be. What are the possible reasons for this
and what can be done to reverse the trend?

10. It is now possible to perform everyday tasks, such as bank transaction, shopping or even office works, without meeting
people face to face. What are the effects it may have on individuals and the society as a whole?
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11. When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them
alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

12. Many people believe that the increasing use of modern technology at work and in leisure is reducing peoples creativity.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

13. Food can be produced cheaper if we use improved fertilizers and better machinery. However some of methods may be
dangerous for human health, and have negative effects for local communities. What is your opinion?

14. Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world's fuel
resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

15. Unlimited car use has brought us a lot of problems. What are these problems? And should we discourage people to use
cars?

16. Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and
works by using computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

17. Some people say that giving aid to poor countries has more negative effects than positive effects. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

18. In many countriesthe proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend make positive or negative
effects to society

19. Some people think it is acceptable to use the animals in any way for benfits of human beings, while others think it is not
justifiable. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

20. Throughout the history, male leaders often made the society more violent and conflicting. If women governed the world,
it would be a more peaceful world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

21. Do the problems brought by international travel outweigh the advantages?

22. Several languages are dying out every year. Some people do not think it is important and say that our life will be
simpler with fewer languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

23. In some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toysand
other goods. Parents object to such pressure on children. But some advertisers claim that there is useful information in these
advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

24. The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the level of violent
crimes in the society. Do you agree or disagree?

25. Sending criminals to the prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to
help them.

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26. Some people say that governments should pay for the public health care and education, while others say that it is not the
governments responsibility. Please discuss both views and give your own opinion.

27. Some people believe that individuals can not improve environment, but only governments and big companies can make a
difference. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

28. Some people believe that the personal happiness is directly related with the economic success. Others argue that the
happiness depends on completely other factors. Discuss both of the views and give your own opinion

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