WRITING TASK 2

1. Despite better access to education, many adults today still can not read or write.
In what ways are they disadvantaged? What can governments do to help them?

2. Some people think watching television is bad for children in every way. Others believe it is
good for developing children as they grow up.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

3. Students in university education should develop specialists in one subject area rather than
create a broader range of subjects.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4. Some people think history has little to tell us, but others think studying past history can help
us better understand the present.
Discuss both views and give your opinion, citing examples from your experience.

5. Employers should give their staff at least four weeks holiday a year to make employees better
at their work.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

6. Students in university education should develop specialists in one subject area rather than
create a broader range of subjects.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

7. Some people think history has little to tell us, but others think studying past history can help
us better understand the present.
Discuss both views and give your opinion, citing examples from your experience.

8. Employers should give their staff at least four weeks holiday a year to make employees better
at their work.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9. Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but others
believe it is not the government’s responsibility.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

10. Large companies should pay CEOs and executives higher salaries than other workers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

11. Some people think they have the right to use as much fresh water as they want, but others
believe government should control the use of freshwater as it is a limited resource.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

12. Organized tours to remote places and communities are increasingly popular. Is it a positive
or negative development for local people and the environment?

13. Some ex-prisoners commit crimes after being released from prison.
What do you think is the cause? How can it be solved?

14. In many countries, wear western dress (suits, jeans) more than traditional types of clothing,
why and is it a positive or negative development?

15. Nowadays, some consumers are less influenced by advertising than in the past. What are
the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?

16. Some people suggest that a country should try to produce all the food for its population and
import as little food as possible.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

17. What is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world? How can
people work towards achieving an ideal society?

18. Some people think there could be more benefits to society if more people study business
than history. To what extent do you agree or disagree？

19. Museums and art galleries should concentrate on local works rather than showing the
cultures or artworks from other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

20. Some people think that products should be made to last as long as possible, while others
believe making the products cheap is more important. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.

21. Some think secondary and high school students should be allowed to choose academic
courses leading to university or practical courses leading to careers such as carpenters. To what
extent do you agree or disagree？

22. Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore, some specific
jobs are suitable for men, and some for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

23. Some people think young people should be required to have full-time education until they
are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

24. The noise level around us is constantly increasing and affecting the quality of our lives. What
causes the noise? What should be done about it?
25. Some think that too much money has been spent looking after and repairing old buildings,
so we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?

26. Some people think that robots are very important to human's future development, while
others believe they are dangerous and negatively affect society. Discuss both views and give
your opinion.

27. In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend
to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-
of-town stores, which may increase the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this
change outweigh its advantages?

28. Many first-year university students discover that their chosen subjects do not suit them.
Why does this happen? What can be done to ensure that students can choose a suitable
subject?

29. Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned. Others, however, believe that
people should be free to choose sports activities. Discuss both these views and give your own
opinion.

30. Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for
communication has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. Do you agree
or disagree?