1) (Opinion)The internet allows us to stay connected with each other no matter where we are.On the other hand, it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialize. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. 2) (Opinion) Children are now less active in their free time than in the past. Therefore, sports lessons must be compulsory in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. 3) (Opinion) Some people say in order to prevent illness and disease, government should focus on reducing environment pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 4) (Opinion) More and more women go out to work. Is it the government's responsibility to subsidise them and provide free staff and facilities to care for their children? To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea? 5) (Opinion) Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 6) (Discussion)  Innovation is often driven by the pursuit of profit and economic growth. However, some argue that it should prioritize addressing social and environmental issues. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.   7) (Discussion) Some people believe that in a city, the best way to travel is by car, while other people argue that bicycles are a better way of travelling in a city. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 8) (Discussion) Some people think the manufacturers and shopping malls should sell fewer packaged products while others argue that people have the responsibility to buy products with less packaging. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.  9) (Discussion) Some people believe that professional athletes serve as positive role models for young people, while others argue that their behavior both on and off the field can have a negative influence. Discuss both sides and give your opinion  10) (Discussion) The increasing availability of low-cost airlines now lets people travel around the world. Some feel this is a positive development, while others think it is negative overall. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. 11) (Adv/disadv) In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to do this. 12) (Adv/disadv.) Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?  13) (Adv/disadv)What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world? Do you think that the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks? 14) (Adv/disadv) Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or oganisation. Why this might be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?  15) (Adv/disadv) At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? 16) (Problem/solution) Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the word is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue? 17) (Problem/solution) Experts say if older people spend their time with other people and exercise daily, their lives will be happier and healthier. However, many elderly are suffering from lack of fitness. Discuss cause and solution. 18) (Problem/solution) In many developing nations, the rush to become industrialized has created major problems with air and water quality. What are the problems that this has brought about and offer some solutions to these problems? 19) (Problem/solution) Many people today are worried about young children using video games. What problems might these games cause for children and society as a whole? How could these problems be reduced? 20) (Problem/solution) With divorce rates and family breakdowns increasing globally, it is accepted that families today are not as close as they used to be. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it. 21) (Double question) Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen or pencil. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? 22) (Double question) Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for, and allow their children to do whatever they want. Is this a good way to raise children? What consequences could this style of parenting have for children as they get older? 23) (Double question) The rise of social media platforms has made it easier for people to vent their frustrations and complaints publicly. What is the consequence of this trend? Is there any benefit to expressing complaints on social media? 24) (Double question) Many small, local shops are closing as they are unable to compete with large supermarkets in the area. How does this affect local communities? How could this situation be improved? 25) (Double question) Many historical sites and museums are mainly visited by tourists, not local people. Why is this the case? What can be done to attract local people to visit these historical sites and museums? 26) (Opinion) Sending criminalss to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree? 27) (Opinion) There have been major advances in technology over recent decades and this have led to a significant improvements in peoples lives. To what extend do you agree or disagree? 28) (Opinion) Many people say that globalization and the growing number of multinational companies have a negative effect on the environment. Do you agree or disagree? 29) (Opinion) Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 30) (Opinion) Everybody should become a vegetarian because eating meat can cause serious health problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 31) (Discussion) Some people believe that mobile phones are distracting and should be banned in school classrooms. Others, however, think that they are valuable learning tools that should be allowed. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 32) (Discussion) Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 33) (Discussion) Some people believe that it is important for children to attend extra classes outside school, while others believe that they should be allowed to play after school.  Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 34) (Discussion) A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 35) (Discussion) Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion. 36) (Adv/disadv) Nowadays, more and more people have more than one job at the same time. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one job? 37) (Adv/disadv) Some people prefer to live with a roommate. Others prefer to live alone. Compare the advantage of each choice.Which of these two options do you prefer? 38) (Adv/disadv) In many countries, people decide to have children at a later age than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? 39) (Adv/disadv) Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? 40) (Adv/disadv) very year large numbers of people migrate from one country to another for different reasons. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of migration for the individual and for society as a whole. 41) (Problem/solution) In many countries, people do not recycle waste materials, such as bottles and newspapers. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to solve this problem? 42) (Problem/solution) Some people say that tourism has many negative effects on the countries that people travel to. How true is this statement? What can tourists do to reduce the harmful effects of tourism on local cultures and environments? 43) (Problem/solution) In many large cities, people have to spend hours driving in heavy traffic every day. What are the effects of this on society and the individual? What can be done about it? 44) (Problem/solution) The movement of people from agricultural areas to big cities has caused many problems at both places. What are the reasons of this problem and how can it be solved? 45) (Problem/solution) The involvement of youth in crime is increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are reasons for this, and what are the solutions to the problem? 46) (Double question) As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual well-being. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? 47) (Double question) Many people go through life doing work that they hate or have no talent for. Why does this happen? What are the consequences of this situation? 48) (Double question) Parents are putting a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development? 49) (Double question) Many old buildings protected by law are part of nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by news ones. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress? 50) (Double question) in some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this?How can people research this ?  

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