Bộ forecast IELTS Writing task 2 năm 2024

I. Topic Art
1. Some people give more importance to artists (painter, writers, musicians) in
the current age of rapidly developing technology and science. What do you
think?
Do people prefer arts to technology in your view?
2. Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and
that this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree
with this view?
3. Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world.
However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their
focus to science, technology and business. Why do you think that is? What
could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?
4. Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school
while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
5. Artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity. Some
people think that artists should have total freedom to express any thoughts
and ideas. To what extent to do you agree with this view?
6. Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the
government in order for them to continue their work. To what extent do you
agree?
7. Some people consider that governments should provide assistance for all
kinds of artists, e.g.: painters, musicians, and poets, while others think that
this kind of support is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
8. Some people believe that anyone can create art such as painting, poetry,
music and so on. Others think that a person should have special abilities to
create art. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

II. Topic Business and Money

1. Some people believe that countries should invite foreign companies to open
their brunches, offices and factories in order to develop their economies.
Others think countries should invest in their own companies instead. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.

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2. Nowadays plastic money replacements such as credit and debit cards are
extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of this. Include your personal opinion and
examples based on your own experience.
3. Some people think saving money is good, but others think that spending
money is a better way to enjoy life. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
4. The reason that most individuals are in debt is due to the overuse as well as
irresponsible use of credit cards. Banks should not issue credit cards unless
they are complete sure of an individual's ability to pay back their debits. To
what extent do you agree with this?
5. Some people believe that the higher a product is priced, the more likely it is
that people will want to buy it. To what extent does price influence potential
buyers? What other factors influence people to buy a product?
6. Some people think that the only way to judge someone's success in
business is by the amount of money they make. Is money a true indicator of
the success of a business? In what other ways could success in a business be
measured?
7. Some people think that it is better for a country's economy if people spend
more money rather than saving money. To what extent do you agree with this
view?
8. Due to the development and rapid expansion of multinational corporations,
local businesses are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of
local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
9. Some people say success can be achieved through hard work and
determination; others argue it is reached by using money and personal
appearance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
10. Many people now live in societies where consumer goods have become
relatively cheap. Do you think the advantages of cheaper consumer goods
outweigh the disadvantages?
11. In many countries, development of supermarkets has made small, local
businesses to shut down. Does advantages or disadvantages outweigh in this
context?

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12. Some people think that only staff who worked in a company for a long
time should be promoted to higher positions. Do you agree or disagree? Give
your opinion and examples.
13. Nowadays there is an increasing trend of big shopping centres opening up
while small shops are closing down. What are the advantages or
disadvantages of big shopping centres versus small local shops?
14. Some people believe they are entitled to all the money they earn, to
spend everything on themselves, instead of paying part of their salaries in
taxes to the state. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your
own opinion and examples.
15. Some people think that economic growth is the only way to stop world's
poverty and hunger, while others say that economic growth is the cause of
environmental disasters. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
16. Airline companies in many countries have reduced the cost of tickets. Is it
a positive or a negative development? Give your opinion and examples.
17. In some countries shops manufacture and sell their own products and
some people believe that it is a positive development; others see this as a
negative development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

III. Topic City

1. Some people believe that a vertical city in which people work and live in tall
buildings is a good idea. Others say that horizontal living is better. Discuss
both views and express your opinion.
2. Living in big cities has a negative effect on people's health. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
3. Some say that due to heavy traffic governments need to build more roads
in metropolitan cities, while others argue this isn't the right solution. To what
extent do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons and examples.
4. Nowadays there are many traffic jams that cause long delays on the roads.
Why is this happening? Suggest a solution to the problem.
5. Some say that cars should be banned from city centers. Do you agree or
disagree with this statement?
6. Governments spend an enormous amount of money on renovations of old
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building new houses and road development. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
7. These days due to advancement in computers and technology, the trend of
working or studying from home is increasing. Do you think it will become
common and people will stop going to schools and offices in the future?
8. People consider living in large cities hard or uncomfortable. Why do you
think this is so? What would you suggest to make improve this situation?

IV. Topic Culture and Lifestyles

1. In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their
culture. Nowadays the trend is changing and people wear different clothes. Is
it a positive or negative development? How does it affect certain societies and
people's behavior?
2. Modern lifestyle has made it harder for people to live a healthy and active
lifestyle. What are the causes of this situation? Suggest what can be done by
the government and large organizations to improve it.
3. In some countries, more and more adults are living with their parents
after graduating from college, university, or even after finding a job. Do the
advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
4. Some people believe that young generation should follow traditions of their
society; others, however, believe that young people should be free to make
their own choice as individuals. Discuss both views and your own opinion.
5. Some people think that our behavior, customs and traditions are no longer
relevant, and have to change due to the influence of modern ways of life. Do
you agree or disagree? Include any relevant examples in your response.
6. 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. Do you agree or
disagree? Give your opinion.
7. It is believed that everyone should have an ambition to become successful
in life. Is it really important to have these ambitions? Is being ambitious good
or bad?
8. The famous American actor John Wayne once said, "Tomorrow is the most
important thing in our life." However, some people think that the present time
is more important. How important is it for individuals and the country to think
and do something for the future? What is your own opinion?

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9. Some cultures value elderly people more, while other cultures value the
youth more. Discuss both approaches and give your own opinion.
10.Young generation spend a lot of their free time on shopping. Is this good or
bad? Should they be encouraged in some other activities during their free
time?
11. Nowadays, young people know a little about their traditions and culture in
their country. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or a negative
development? graduating from college, university, or even after finding a job.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
12. Some cities do not restrict on how stylish and unique houses and offices
that people construct can be. Do you think the advantages of this approach
outweigh the disadvantages?

V. Topic Crime and Punishment

1. Young people who commit serious crimes such as robbery or violent attacks
should be punished in the same way as adults who commit the same crimes.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Some people think that teenagers who commit crimes should be treated the
same way as adult criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Nowadays many young people get involved in criminal activity. Why is this
happening? Give reasons followed by examples and suggest preventive
measures to eliminate this problem.
4. Some countries are struggling with an increase in the rate of crime. Many
people think that having more police on the streets is the only way to reduce
crime. To what extent do you agree?
5. Many crimes are often related to the consumption of alcohol. Some people
think that the best to reduce crime rate is to ban alcohol. Do you think this is
an effective measure against crime? What other solutions can you suggest?
6. It if often thought that the increase in juvenile crime could be attributed to
violence in the media. What do you think it is the reason for a growth in the
rate of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to deal with this situation?
7. Some people think that the government should be responsible for crime
prevention while others believe that this is the responsibility of the individuals
to protect themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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8. Internet crime is increasing rapidly as more and more people around the
world are accessing the Internet. What are worst Internet crimes? How can
they be prevented?
9. In many countries we see ever-increasing rate of crime committed by
young people. What do you think cause that? What parents and teachers can
do about it?
10. Some people think that jail is the best solution to criminal problems.
However, other people think that providing people with better education is
more effective to stop the crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
11. Young people who commit crimes should be treated in the same way as
the adults by the authorities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
12. Some people believe that crime rate can be reduced by giving a long
punishment, while others say there are alternate ways to reduce crime.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
13. Nowadays the crime rate among young people is increasing. Why do you
think this is happening? What can be done by parents and teachers to reduce
it?
14. In many countries, prison is the most common solution to crime problems.
However, some people believe that better education will be a more effective
solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give
your opinion.

VI. Topic Education

1. Some people say that history has nothing to teach us. Others, however,
believe that to understand the present, we must learn from the past. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.
2. In countries where there is a high rate of unemployment, most pupils
should be offered only primary education. There is no point in offering
secondary education to those who have no hope of finding a job. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
3. In most universities students focus on specialised subjects, however some
people believe that universities should encourage students to study a wide
spectrum of subjects. To want extent you agree or disagree? Give your
opinion.
4. University students should pay in full for their own education instead of the
society funding their studies. The reason is that individuals tend to benefit

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after graduation more than the society. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? Give your own opinion.
5. Giving lectures in auditoriums to large numbers of students is an old way of
teaching. With the technology available today there is no justification for it,
and everything should be done online. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? Give your own opinion.
6. Some people believe that students should be allowed to evaluate and
criticize their teachers to improve the quality of education. Others think this is
disrespectful to teachers. Discuss both views, give your opinion and include
relevant examples.
7. Some teachers tend to reward students with high academic results. Others,
however, support and reward students that improved their grades. Discuss
both approaches. Give your opinion and provide examples.
8. Some people believe that history is very important and we must study the
past to understand the present. Others say that it has little or no use at all.
Discuss both views, give your opinion and support it with relevant examples.
teaching. With the technology available today there is no justification for it,
and everything should be done online. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? Give your own opinion.
9. Usually students have to study a range of different subjects. Some people
believe that learning subjects without being interested in them won't be
beneficial. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
10. Some people think that children should have some classes outside their
schools, visiting local companies or public enterprises for some real life
experience. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
11. Over the last few years more and more students enroll in universities. This
situation creates competition among individuals. Do you agree or disagree? Is
it a good or a bad development?
12. Some say full time students should spend most of their time studying,
others believe that they should do other activities as well. To what extent do
you agree or disagree? Use examples to support your answers.
13. The government is funding universities and providing scholarships for the
best students. To what extent do you agree with this approach? Shouldn't it
be supported by private organizations and students paying their own tuition
fees?

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14. Some people think that certain things taught in school are a waste of time,
but others don't agree with this statement. Discuss both points of view and
give your own opinion based on your personal experience.
15. Children can learn effectively from watching television, which is why it
should be encouraged at school and at home. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this statement?
16. Some people say that the purpose of education for individuals is to be
useful to the society, while others argue that the purpose is to fulfill personal
ambitions of an individual. Discuss, what is your opinion?
17. Some people think young people should be required to continue education
until they are 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
18. Some people think students should be encouraged to work or travel after
finishing secondary education and before starting university. To what extent
do you agree or disagree with this statement? Share your own experience and
examples.
19. Scientists have reported that junk foods are detrimental to health. Some
people believe that education is the answer to this problem, but others
disagree. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20. Students in schools and universities learn more from their teachers than
through other means such as the Internet, libraries, and TV. To what extent
you agree or disagree?
21. Many people believe that schools should teach children to become good
citizens and workers rather than independent individuals. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
22. Some people say that humanitarian subjects such as philosophy, history
and literature that people study in universities have no value for their future
career. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
23. Some people believe all children should be taught together. Others say
that they should be separated according to academic abilities. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.
24. Some believe that more academic subjects such as chemistry, physics and
history should be taught in schools, while others believe that students will
derive more benefits from studying practical subjects, such as motor
mechanics and cooking. Discuss both views and provide your own opinion with
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25. It is more important for school children to learn about their local history
than the world history. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and
examples.
26. In some countries students spends about 5 hours a day in school; in other
countries they study even less. Does short school day have more advantages
or disadvantages? Discuss.
27. Some people say that distance learning is a quick and effective way to
study. Others, however, disagree and say that distance learning programs can
never be as good as courses taken in person. Do you agree or disagree with
the statement?
28. In many countries, an academic degree from a university is preferred to
vocational training. Nevertheless, we should educate more people using
vocational training. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
statement? Give your own opinion.
29. Some people think that children should receive formal training at school
on how to be good parents in the future. Do you agree or disagree with this
statement?
30. Nowadays students can access information online, so library services are
no longer necessary. Do you agree or disagree?
31. Handwriting skills (using a pencil, a pen or a brush) are on decline. What
can be the reasons for this? Is it a positive or a negative development?
32. Children often find it difficult to study math and philosophy. Some people
think that these subjects should be optional in the study curriculum. Do you
agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples from your own
experience.
33. Some teachers think that international student exchange would be
beneficial for all teenage school students. Do you think its advantages will
outweigh the disadvantages?
34. Some people think that uniform at school is unnecessary and should be
banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
35. Some people believe that university education should focus on skills for
employment in the future. Others say that universities should only focus on
academic study. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

VII. Topic Energy

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1. Some people claim there are different ways of saving energy (electricity
and gas), such as using energy for shorter periods of time in the workplace
and not using electricity/gas one day a week. Do you agree or disagree with
this statement? Give your own opinion.
2. Governments should make more effort to promote alternative sources of
energy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
3. One day, the world's oil and gas reserves will run out. The search for
alternative energy sources like wind power, solar power, burning waste and
water power are causing as much environmental damage as the oil and
nuclear power courses they are intended to replace. How far do you agree
with the latter statement? What possible benefits do the alternative energy
sources bring or what damage do they cause?

VIII. Environment
1. Nowadays there is a trend of rapid increase in already excessive use of
natural resources such as oil, forest and fresh water. What dangers does it
bring? What are the possible solutions to address these issues?
2. Developments in technology have brought various environmental problems.
Some believe that people need to live simpler lives to solve environmental
problems. Others, however, believe technology is the way to solve these
problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
3. Human activity has had negative impacts on plant and animal species
around the world. Some people believe that it is too late to save them, but
some believe that effective action should be taken to improve this situation.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
4. Some people say that instead of finding ways to prevent climate change,
we should find ways to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
5. Many people believe that companies and individuals should pay to clean up
the environment in proportion to the amount of pollution they have produced.
Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion and examples.
6. Modern technology has a great impact on our environment. Some say that
people should adopt a simple lifestyle to solve this problem, while others
argue that the technology itself should provide a solution. Discuss both views
and give your own opinion.
7. All around the globe every year many animal species become extinct.
However, some people feel that governments should be concerned more with
solving the problems of human life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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8. Many people think that too much attention and resources are given to
protection of wild animals and birds. Do you agree or disagree with this
statement?
9. There is a growing demand for fresh water nowadays and this is becoming
a global problem. Discuss the possible causes for it. What measures can be
taken by governments and individuals to overcome this problem?
10. Industrial pollution is increasing all around the world. Some people say
that the most effective way to tackle the problem is to tax companies that are
causing the pollution. Others argue that there are other ways to control the
situation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
11. Some people believe that parents should be teaching their children to use
recycled things and avoid wastage. Others argue that school is the best place
to teach it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
12. Some people are of the opinion that we should protect some wild animals,
while others believe that we should protect all wild animals. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.
13. Environmental problems are too big for individuals or individual countries
to handle. It should be handled at an international level. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
14. Environmental problems, such as pollution and global warming, affect
people these days. Although governments have made some efforts to solve
these issues, only fewer solutions have been found. Why is this? What can be
done to solve this issue?
15. Some people think that "air travel" should be restricted as it causes
serious pollution and use up fuel resources. Do you agree or disagree? Give
reasons to support your answer and add examples from your own experience
or knowledge.
16. There is an argument between scientists regarding wild animals. Some of
them believe in saving wild animals of all kinds, others, however, are
interested in saving only particular species. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.
17. Nowadays environmental problems are too big for individual countries or
people to solve. We have reached stages where we need cooperation on an
international level to protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?

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18. Today we can see an over consumption of natural resources such as air,
fresh water, oil and so on. The usage is increasing at a very dangerous pace
and is already reaching critical levels. What are the reasons contributing to
this? What should be done to minimise the effects?
19. Environmental problems such as pollution and climate change affect all
the people in the world. Although global decisions are made to reduce these
problems, the solutions are not effective. Why are the solutions ineffective?
How can these problems be solved?
20. Some people think that air travel should be restricted because it causes
great pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
21. There are animal species that are close to extinction. Some say that only
animals that are beneficial to people should be protected. Do you agree or
disagree?

IX. Topic Family and Children

1. Nowadays, many families move overseas for job opportunities. Some
people think this is beneficial for the children of these families, while others
think children will find it difficult. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
2. Some people hold the opinion that children should obey certain rules made
by teachers and parents. Others, however, feel that these rules will only limit
children's growth and impact their adult life later. Discuss both opinions and
provide your own view.
3. The older generations have very traditional ideas about the correct ways of
life, thinking and behavior. However, some people think that these ideas are
not helpful for the young generation to prepare for modern life. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
4. In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their
parents' home once they finish school. They start living on their own or
sharing a home with friends. Do you agree or disagree with this approach?
Give your opinion.
5. Some parents think that childcare centers provide the best services for
children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members
such as grandparents will be better careers for their kids. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.

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6. These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while
mothers go out to work. What are the reasons for it? Do you think this is a
positive or a negative development?
7. Some people believe that competition helps children to be better prepared
for their future, while others say that competition can be harmful for children
and should be limited to adults. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
8. Nowadays most parents put a lot of pressure on their children to succeed.
What are the reasons for parents to do this? Does it have a positive or a
negative effect on children in general?
9. Some people are becoming more interested in family history research.
Others, however, argue that one should focus more on the present and future
generations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
10. Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child's
development. However, others argue that other things like television or
friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.
11. Some parents believe that watching TV and playing computer games
should be limited and substituted by reading books. Do you agree or disagree?
Give your opinion.
12. Some people say computer games are bad for children in every way and
some others say it has advantages in development of a child. Discuss both
aspects and give your opinion.
13. In most part of the world, structure and roles in the family have changed.
What changes have occurred? Are the changes positive or negative?
14. The modern family structure and roles of each member have changed in
the recent years. Do you think it has a negative or a positive effect on
families? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
15. Many people agree that children can be physically punished when they do
something wrong, to correct and discipline them. Others disagree with this
approach because it can cause trauma. They believe that parents should
speak with their children and explain why they should not make that mistake
again. Discuss both views and give your personal opinion.
16. In recent years children have been given more freedom than in the past.
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give your opinion
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17. Some children have friends that can influence them. What do you think
parents should do about it? Give your own opinion and examples.
18. Nowadays children are experiencing increasing educational, social and
commercial pressure. What are the reasons for this? What can be a solution to
reduce the pressure?
19. Nowadays in many families the grandparents are responsible for bringing
up children. Is it a good or bad development for grandparents?
20. Some say that parents whose children are breaking the law must be
punished in some way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
statement?
21. Some people say that giving a smaller amount of money weekly to
children will help them become more capable as they grow older. Do you
agree or disagree?

X. Topic Food & Diet

1. Some people think that governments should provide subsidies to farmers to
produce cheap healthy food. Others think that governments should tax
companies producing unhealthy foods. Give your own opinion and examples.
2. In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy a wide variety of
foods transported from all over the world. To what extent do the benefits of
this development outweigh the drawbacks?
3. In many countries traditional food is replaced by international fast food.
This has adverse effects on families, individuals and the society. Do you agree
or disagree? Give your opinion.
4. Some schools agree that fast food restaurants and supermarkets can
promote their products in school and that schools benefit from it. Is it a
positive or a negative development?
5. Some say that shops should sell only the healthy and good food and drinks
to consumers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
6. Some people say that fast food industry has had negative effect on health,
environment, and family eating habits. Do you agree or disagree?
7. More and more media coverage is on popular people who came from
normal background who have gained success in cinema, fashion or sports
industry. Why do you think people are interested in knowing their lives?

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8. Some fast food restaurants and supermarkets give money to schools to
promote their product. Is it positive or negative development for schools and
children? Give your opinion.
9. The fast food industry has negative effects on our health, the environment
and family eating habits. Do you agree or disagree?
10. Many people believe that healthy eating and the importance of healthy
food should be taught in schools. Others say that parents should teach their
kids about healthy food and diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
11. Some say that advertisements of toys and snacks have a huge impact on
children and their parents, and therefore advertising to children should be
banned. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give your own opinion.
12. Many people believe that healthy eating and the importance of healthy
food should be taught in schools. Others say that parents should teach their
kids about healthy food and diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

XI. Topic Goverment

1. Governments should focus their spending on public services rather than on
art such as Music and Painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. People living in big cities face many problems today. What are the
problems? Should the government encourage people to live in regional towns?

3. Some people feel that there is too much emphasis on getting an education,
and that government should spend money on leisure time activities for young
people too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
4. Some people think that governments should invest more in public services
instead of wasting money on arts such as music and paintings. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
5. Some people believe that the government should pay for and offer housing
to people who lost their homes or cannot afford them. To what extent do you
agree or disagree? Give your own opinion. Use specific reasons and examples
to support it.
6. Some people think that the government should fund music, dance and arts
lessons for children. Others think that they should be funded by private
businesses or by children's families. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.

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7. Many people believe that the world's most urgent problems can only be
solved by international collaboration. Do you agree or disagree?
8. Some people say that the government should make public transportation
free for all users. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it? Give your
opinion and examples.
9. There are too many people need help everyday around the world, and it is
impossible for government to reach out to every single one of them.
Therefore, governments should just focus on helping their own people in their
countries. To what extend do you agree or disagree with the statement.
10. Air traffic is leading to more noise, pollution and airport construction. One
reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights. Some people say
that government should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do
you agree or disagree?
11. Some people say that the government is responsible for aged care and
financial support for the elderly; others argue that it's the role of individuals.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
12. Some people think that their governments should focus on their own
people, not the others outside their countries. Do you agree or disagree with
this statement?
13. Because the problems we face today is affecting the whole planet, good
relationship between countries is becoming important. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
14. In many countries, few people earn extremely high salary. Some people
think that this is good for the country. Others think the government should not
allow salaries to be above a certain level. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
15. Some people believe that the government should help the unemployed or
just laid off from work on a weekly basis. Do you agree or disagree with this
statement? Give your own opinion.
16. In some countries shops manufacture and sell their own products. Some
people believe that it is a positive development; others see this as a negative
development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
17. Some people believe that governments shouldn't provide aid to other
countries if they have poor and disadvantaged people within their own
country. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples from your
own experience.

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18. Some people believe that free housing should be provided to the poor by
the government. To what extent do you agree and disagree with the
statement?
19. Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people
think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss
both views and give your opinion.

XII. Topic Health

1. Nowadays there is an increase in people with an unhealthy diet and not
doing enough physical exercises. What do you think might be the reason?
What can be done to encourage people to have a healthier lifestyle?
2. People think that good health is a basic need so it should not be in hands of
profit-oriented companies. Are the advantages of profit-oriented companies
overweight the disadvantages?
3. Public health is a major issue nowadays. Some people say the government
should make laws to restrict fast foods and to change nutrition habits of
people for healthier ones. Others argue that this is a totally personal issue and
everyone should take care of it on their own. Do you agree or disagree?
4. More and more people are suffering from health problems cause by a
modern lifestyle which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some
people think that a return to traditional medicine should be encouraged. To
what extent do you agree?
5. Healthcare should not be provided for free regardless of a person's income.
The health of a person is in his or her own hands and they should, therefore,
be held accountable for that. Do you agree with this opinion?

XIII. Topic Media and Advertising

1. The news media plays an important role in modern societies. Why are they
important? Do they have a positive or negative influence?
2. People prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced ones. Why
do you think this happens? Should the government support local filmmakers
financially?
3. Some people say that having a lot of TV channels is good, while others
argue that it reduces the quality of programs. Discuss both views and give
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4. Some people believe that the radio is the best way to get news, while
others believe that TV is better for this purpose. Discuss both views and give
your opinion.
5. At present the media affects people's lives significantly. What impact does
this have on the society? Is it a negative or a positive development
6. Television is a good thing, because it gives people enjoyment and keeps
them informed as well. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
7. Some believe advertisement is useful and informative. Others think it is
false and only helps to raise prices. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
8. Some people prefer to watch live performances from their home on TV or
online, others prefer to be present at the event and experience it live. Discuss
both ways and give your opinion.
9. Advertising industry has a huge influence on the society. Do you think
positive effects of advertising outweigh negative effects?
10. Some people believe that information available in the Internet will end the
era of newspapers and magazines. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own
opinion and examples.
11. The main aim of advertising is to increase the sales volume, but it drives
people to buy products they don't really need. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? Give your own opinion.
12. Nowadays media is paying a lot of attention to life stories of famous
people in fields such as cinema, sports and modeling. What are the reasons
for this? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
13. Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to broadcast
foreign films and TV shows. Others, however, think it is best to produce local
films and shows. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
14. The Internet has brought many changes into our day-to-day life. Nowadays
we are doing things such as mailing, contacting, banking and communication
much faster. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantage?
15. Nowadays more and more people read news on the Internet.
Nevertheless, newspapers will remain an important source of news and
information for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree with this
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16. Nowadays crime movies, programs and TV series are extremely popular.
What do you think is the reason for this? What effects do these films have on
our society? Give your own opinion and examples.
17. Some people think that TV is a source of information and education.
Others believe that TV is useful for entertainment only. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.
18. Some people say that mobile phones should not be allowed in public
places, others argue that people should be free to use their phones wherever
they like. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
19. Nowadays communication technology is developing rapidly; people
communicate in different ways. Is it a positive or negative development? Give
your opinion and examples from your own experience.
20. Some people think that computer games are bad for children, while others
believe that they are useful. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
computer games and give your own opinion.
21. Some people like to see live performances, shows, concerts and so on.
Others, however, prefer to watch them on TV or a computer screen rather
than attending live shows. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
22. Some celebrities say that their private lives shouldn't come under media
scrutiny. Other people, however, believe that they should accept it as part of
their fame. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
23. Some people believe that watching TV is good and makes life more
enjoyable; others, however, think it is a waste of time. Do you agree or
disagree? Give your own opinion.
24. Nowadays we see more advertisements on the streets and on our TV
screens. What are advantages and disadvantages of it?

XIV. Topic Reading

1. The main purpose of public libraries should be to provide books. Public
libraries should not spend their limited resources on computer software,
videos or DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. Some people say that public libraries should be free; otherwise they are just
a waste of money, especially because modern technologies and the Internet
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3. Some people say that with the development of modern technology printed
books, newspapers and magazines lose their importance. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this statement?
4. More and more media coverage is on popular people who came from
normal background who have gained success in cinema, fashion or sports
industry. Why do you think people are interested in knowing their lives?

XV. Topic Society

1. How important is it for individuals and countries to think about the future,
rather than to focus on the present?
2. In some countries, the population that is younger than 15 years old is
increasing. What are some effects this can have, and how will it affect the
future?
3. Some people feel unsafe either staying at home or going out. What are the
possible reasons for this? What can be done to address this issue?
4. Nowadays in some countries the numbers of children aged 15 and younger
are increasing. What are the current and future effects of ever increasing
population?
5. Some people say the most important thing about being rich is that it gives
you the opportunity to give back. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
6. Sometimes celebrities get invited to international aid events. Do you think
that such events deviate from their main purpose by inviting famous people?
7. A recent study showed that both developed and developing countries
prosper because of the economic growth. People from developing countries
are happier than before while people from developed countries are not as
happy as they were in the past. Why is this happening? How can this situation
be improved? Give your opinion including relevant examples and your own
experience.
8. Most leaders or directors generally belong to an older age group, but some
people believe that young leaders are better. To what extent do you agree or
disagree? Give your own opinion.
9. Some people think that they can make as much noise as they want, while
others think that the amount of noise people make should be strictly
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10. Nowadays more people are living by themselves. What are the reasons for
this? Will this have a negative or a positive impact on the society?
11. Nowadays movies and computer games containing violence are very
popular. Some people believe that they have negative effect on the society
and should be banned, others, however, believe that it is harmless
entertainment. Discuss both vies and give your own opinion.
12. In the near future it is expected that the proportion of older people will be
higher than that of young people in many developed countries. What are the
positive or negative effects of this development?
13. Celebrities are usually famous for glamor and wealth rather than their
achievements. Some say taking them as an example can be dangerous for
young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
14. Most people believe that a society will produce more happy people if there
is little difference between earnings of the poor and rich members of society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
15. The responsibility of preventing and controlling environmental damages
are due to politicians' decisions. Individual actions can't represent a major
change. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
16. As the young people are the main resources to a country. What are the
main problems they are facing what solutions you can suggest to the
government to solve these problems?
17. Today people are encouraged to throw the oldest gadgets and adopt the
latest models and latest fashion. Do the disadvantages on society outweigh
any economic advantages?
18. Some people think that economic growth is important to help the poverty
in the world while others believe that economic growth should be stopped
immediately to stop damaging the environment. Discuss both sides of the
view and give your opinion.
19. Some people say the most important thing about being rich is that it gives
you the opportunity to give back to the society. To what extent do you agree
or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
20. Many people try to look younger than they really are. What are the
reasons for that? Is it a positive or negative development?

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21. Some say that for any country hosting an international sports event such
as the Olympic Games is costly, inefficient and is a waste of money, while
others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
22. Some people think that man-made Zoos should not exist in the 21st
century. Do you agree or disagree?
23. Many historic places and buildings are being destroyed or damaged. What
do you think are the reasons? What can be done about it? Give your opinion
and relevant examples.
24. There is an increasing trend of old people living longer in many countries
around the world. Do you think this has a positive or a negative effect on the
population as a whole?
25. Nowadays leisure industry products and modern gadgets are widely used
by young people. The use of these products reduces the young generation's
creativity. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own
opinion.
26. Some people think that younger generations are becoming less and less
polite. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and
examples.
27. Incidents of anti-social behaviour and lack of respect to each other are
increasing nowadays. What is causing this? What can be the solution? Include
relevant examples in your response.
28. Nowadays, more and more people are using consumer goods such as
refrigerators and washing machines. Are there more advantages or
disadvantages to this? Give your own opinion and examples.
29. It is a fact that people nowadays are under a lot of pressure and their lives
are becoming increasingly stressful. What could be the possible reasons for
this? What are some solutions to address this issue?
30. Some languages spoken by very few people are losing their importance
and may become extinct completely. Is it a good or a bad development? What
are the reasons for this?
31. Nowadays young people prefer to move to big cities; older people,
however, are the opposite and prefer to stay in the countryside. What are the
positives and negatives of this trend?

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32. In some countries old people are highly valued and in other countries
youth is considered to be more valuable. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.
33. Many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family life at
the same time. What problems can this situation create? What are the
possible solutions?
34. Some people think that both travelers and business people must have the
same attitude to local people and the traditions of countries they visit. Do you
agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
35. Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident
because we see the same TV shows, advertisements, fashion and follow the
same brands. To what extent the advantages of this trend outweigh its
disadvantages?
36. Today more and more old cities are being rebuilt and redesigned in order
to be modernized. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Give your opinion and relevant examples.

XVI. Topic Spcace exploration

1. Some people think that money spent on space exploration is a waste and
could be better used to fund other urgent problems in society. To what extent
do you agree?
2. Discuss different views to exploring other planets when there is so much
that needs doing on Earth.
3. Some people think space exploration is a waste of resources while others
think that it is essential for mankind to continue to explore the universe in
which we live. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

XVII. Topic Sport and Exercise

1. Some people consider sports to be their careers in the society. For others, it
is mostly a workout to stay fit. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2. Some people consider sport to be their career and role in the society. For
others it is mostly a workout to keep fit. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
3. Some people believe that the use of mobile phones in public is as annoying
as smoking and should be banned, similarly to smoking. Give your opinion and
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4. Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, while others
disagree. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and include any relevant
examples from your own knowledge and experience.

VIII. Topic Technology

1. Some people think that increasing communication usage of computers and
mobile phones by young people has had a negative effect on their reading
and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2. The Internet contains of lot of information. However, sometimes this
information is inaccurate or wrong. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this statement?
3. Internet contains a lot of information, however, sometimes this information
is inaccurate or wrong. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
4. Some people think that excessive use of mobile phones and computers
badly affects teenagers' writing and reading skills. Do you agree or disagree
with the statement?
5. Some people believe that the use of mobile phones in public is as annoying
as smoking and should be banned, similarly to smoking. Give your opinion and
examples from your own experience.
6. Modern technology allows machines to perform the hard work instead of
humans. Does this have a positive or a negative effect on people? Give your
own opinion and examples.
7. Nowadays online shopping becomes more popular than in-store shopping.
Is it a positive or a negative development?
8. Many people spend a lot of time using communication technology. What are
the reasons for this? What is the impact on the relationships with their families
and other people?
9. Some people believe that cell phones should be for personal use only;
others, however, feel cell phones should be used mostly for work. Discuss
both views and give your opinion
10. Some people think robots can improve humans' life in the future, while
others think robots may affect society in a bad way. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.
11. Museums for many years have been the places of knowledge and cultural
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museums will not be needed in the future. To what extent do you agree with
this statement?
12. Internet shopping has increased recently. How does it make an impact on
the environment? What new types of jobs should be created?
13. The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power
provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far
outweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree?
14. Some people believe that the use of mobile phones in public is as
annoying as smoking and should be banned, similarly to smoking. Give your
opinion and examples from your own experience.

IX. Topic transport

1. Some people believe that bicycles are the best mode of transport in the
cities, while others disagree. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
both views and give your opinion.
2. As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their own cars.
Does the advantage of this for individuals outweigh the disadvantage for the
environment?
3. One of the best ways to solve environmental problems is to increase the
cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
4. Some people think governments should try to solve the traffic congestion
by building train and subway lines. Others think building more and wider roads
is a better way. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5. In some cities, government has tried to tax the owners of the vehicles, for
example to reduce the traffic congestion. Do you think it is a positive or a
negative impact?
6. In spite of technological development in transportation, many people
believe that bicycle is the best way to reach any destination. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of using bicycle nowadays?
7. Many people agree that free public transportation should be available in
most major cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this idea?
8. Some people say that the government should invest in trains and the
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think it should build wider roads. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
9. In spite of the development in transportation, some people still prefer riding
bicycles. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.

X. Topic Tourism
1. Many people believe that international tourism has negative implications on
their countries. What is the reason for it? What can be done to change the
negative attitude towards international tourism?
2. Nowadays scientists and tourists can travel to remote natural environments
such as the South Pole. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of
this development?
3. Museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not by local
people. Why is this so? What could be done to encourage more local visitors?
Please include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
4. Some people believe that traveling is a valuable experience; others say it is
a waste of time and money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5. In the recent years there is a trend of “responsible tourism", which pays
attention to both local culture and environment. However, there are still
people who think that “responsible tourism" is impossible to implement in
reality. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
6. Some people think international travel makes people more prejudice rather
than broad minded. What could be the reasons it may benefit one? Do the
advantages outweigh the disadvantages of international travel?
7. Young people say that traveling to different countries benefits them and the
society. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

XI. Topic Work

1. Some people think that managers alone should make decisions in the
company, while others think that employees should be involved in the
decision-making process too. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2. Nowadays more and more older people compete with younger people for
the same jobs. What can be the reason for this? What would you suggest as a
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3. Nowadays, the older people who needs a job has to compete with younger
people. What are the reasons for this problem? What are some solutions?
4. Some people think that higher salary is important when choosing a
company to work for, while others think that good atmosphere at a workplace
is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion with relevant
examples.
5. In some countries, with the widespread use of the Internet, people are able
to work or study from home, instead of having to travel to work or college. Do
the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Discuss and state your
own opinion.
6. Nowadays people tend to change a few careers during their life. What are
the reasons for this, in your opinion? Do you think it is good for the society as
a whole?
7. Some people think one should stay all their life in the same job, whereas
others advocate changing jobs from time to time. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.
8. Nowadays an increasing number of people change their career and place of
residence several times during their life. Is this a positive or a negative
development?
9. Some say old people should continue to work, if their condition allows them
to do so. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10. Many people complain about stress at work. How can employers reduce
the stress and what can do employees themselves to solve this problem?
11. In many countries, young people are moving from rural areas to cities to
work or study. Why is this happening? What are the advantages or
disadvantages of this trend?
12. These days due to advancement in computers and technology, the trend
of working or studying from home is increasing. Do you think it will become
common and people will stop going to schools and offices in the future?
13. Some people say employers should not give a lot of attention to how their
employees dress up rather they should look for the quality of work. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
14. Many people think interviews are the best way to select a candidate. What
are the other ways to select a candidate? What do you think is the best way to
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15. Some people say hard work and determination are required for success
while others believe that other things are much important than those two
mentioned. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
16. Some people say that working at home is beneficial to the worker and the
family while others believe that this is stressful to both the worker and the
family. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.

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