1. In many countries, people follow the latest fashions for clothes and hair very closely.

Why is
this? Is this a positive or negative development?
2. Many people imitate famous people that they read about or see on TV. Why is this done? Is this
a good idea?
3. Celebrities sometimes give their opinions on public matters. Why is this? Is this a positive or
negative development?
4. Nowadays the amount of garbage on the street is a real concern. Why is this happening? What
can be done to resolve it?
5. Shopping has become a common pastime for many young people. Why is this the case? Should
young people be encouraged to have other hobbies?
6. Medical science has greatly lengthened the average lifespan for most people. Some think this is
a positive development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
7. Some believe that allowing people to work after the age of 60 causes problems for both them
and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
8. Some think that competitive sports should be mandatory subjects in school while others think
this has a negative effect on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
9. Nowadays, internet and television have given ordinary people the opportunity to become
famous.Is this a positive or a negative development?
10. With recent improvements online, it is increasingly possible for people to leave reviews for
goods and services they have purchased. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
11. Some parents think it is a good idea to let their children have mobile phones while others
disagree. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
12. Nowadays a lot of people make friends through social networks and internet chat groups. Some
think this is good while others feel face to face interaction is important. Discuss both views and
give your own opinion.
13. Some people think that a high salary is the most important factor when choosing a company to
work for, while others think that a good working atmosphere is more important. Discuss both
views and give your opinion.
14. Parents should take courses in parenting in order to improve the lives of their children. To what
extent do you agree?
15. More and more people prefer to buy readymade food from restaurants or convenience stores
instead of cooking for themselves. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
16. Some people think that the best way to get the news is through newspapers while others think
it is through online media. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
17. Employers should focus on personal qualities instead of qualifications and experience when
choosing someone for a job. To what extent do you agree?
18. Some parents claim that advertisements are misleading for children while others allege that
they provide useful information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
19. Public celebrations (such as national days, festivals, etc.) are held in most countries. These are
often quite expensive and some people say that governments should spend money on more
useful things. Do you agree or disagree?
20. Some people say that young people should be encouraged to leave home when they become
adults while others claim it would be better to remain with their family. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the popularity of well-known Instagram accounts in 2011 and 2021.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
The bar chart below shows transport preferences among young people in four countries in a single
year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant