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IELTS Writing Task 1


Pie Chart 1
The two pie charts show the average spending households in a country at two different
points in its economic development.

Pie Chart 2
The charts show the proportion of expenditure by students, an average, at one
university, in 2000 and 2010.

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Pie Chart 3
The first chart shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The
second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.

Pie Chart 4
The pie charts show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in New Zealand in
2003 and 2013.

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Pie Chart 5
The charts show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients,
all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.

Pie Chart 6
The three charts show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in
1981, 1992, and 2001.

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Pie Chart 7
The charts give information on the ages of the population of Yemen and Italy in 2000
and projection for 2050.

Pie Chart 8
The charts show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the
world.

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Table 1
The table gives information on consumers spending on different items in five different
countries in 2002

Table 2
The table gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities.

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Table 3
The table gives information about changes in models of travel in England between
1985 and 2000.

Table 4
The tables give information about sales of Fairtrade (*)-labelled coffee and bananas in
1999 and 2004 in five European countries.

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Table 5
The table shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in
Australia in 1999.

Table 6
The first chart shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000
people asking if they travelled abroad and why they travelled for the period 1994-98.
The second chart shows their destinations over the same period.

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Bar Chart 1
The chart shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK,
divided into three categories, from 1995 - 2002.

Bar Chart 2
The chart shows the annual number of rentals and sales (in various formats) of films
from a particular store between 2002 and 2011.

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Bar Chart 3
The chart shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in
England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.

Bar Chart 4
The chart shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and
drinking habits in five Australian cities.

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Bar Chart 5
The bar chart shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age
groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.

Bar Chart 6
The chart shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants
between 2003 and 2013.

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Bar Chart 7
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their
weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.

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Line Graph 1
The graph gives information from a 2008 report about the consumption of energy in
the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030.

Line Graph 2
The graph shows the average carbon dioxide emissions per person in the United
Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.

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Line Graph 3
The graph shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and
2002 by four different modes of transport.

Line Graph 4
The chart shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in
Newport city centre from 2003-2012.

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Line Graph 5
The graph shows the proposition of the population aged 65 and over between 1940
and 2040 in three different countries.

Line Graph 6
The graph shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a
European country between 2979 and 2004.

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Line Graph 7
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops
that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.

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Mixed 1
The chart shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing
their undergraduate degree courses. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists
in work after five years.

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Mixed 2
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018
in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts
show how it was distributed.

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Mixed 3
The graph shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter
and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an average English home.

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Mixed 4
The charts give information about travel to and from the UK, and about the most
popular countries for UK residents to visit.

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Mixed 5
The graph and table show the average monthly temperatures and the average number
of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities.

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Mixed 6
The charts show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and the amount of
time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.

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Mixed 7
The bar chart shows the amount spent on different types of advertising in the USA in
2003 and 2004. The table shows the six sectors which spent most on advertising in the
USA in 2003 and 2004.

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Process 1
The diagram shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station.

Process 2
The diagram shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity.

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Process 3
The diagrams show the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process and
how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.

Process 4
The illustrations show how chocolate is produced. Summarise the information by
selecting and reporting the main features.

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Process 5
The diagram shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane.

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Process 6
The diagram shows the process for recycling plastic bottles.

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Process 7
The diagram shows how honey is made in small-scale commercial production.

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Maps 1
The plans show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today.

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Maps 2
The maps show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010.

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Maps 3
The plans show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment
next year.

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Maps 4
The two maps show an island before and after the construction of some tourist
facilities.

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Maps 5
The maps show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and in 2010.

Maps 6
The diagrams show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School
since its construction in 1950.

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Maps 7
The maps show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its
development.

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Maps 8
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future
development of the site.

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IELTS Writing Task 2


Group 1. Governments & Macro-issues
Test date 25/4/2020
Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals, as
individuals can do too little.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 15/8/2020


Some people think the money spent on developing technology for space exploration is
not justified. However, there are more beneficial ways to spend this money.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 5/10/2019


Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money.
Governments must invest this money in public services instead.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Test date 10/11/2018


Some people think that governments should use the money to provide faster means of
public transport, while others are concerned that there are many more important
priorities than public transport.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 7/6/2018


Traffic and housing problems could be solved by moving large companies, factories,
and their employees to the countryside.
Do you agree or disagree?

Test date 6/5/2017


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 advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?

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Test date 2/8/2014


In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes.
Why is this happening?
How should they be punished?

Test date 21/5/2020


The government should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens'
health rather than on protecting the environment.
Do you agree or disagree?

Test date 4/6/2020


Medical research is essential to improve health and deal with diseases.
Who do you think should fund these researches: private companies, individuals, or the
government?

Test date 9/5/2019


In today's world, private companies rather than the government pay for and conduct
most scientific research.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Test date 2/11/2019


Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but most of
the time fail to make this happen.
What is your opinion about an ideal society? How can we create an ideal

Test date 5/10/2019


Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money.
Governments must invest this money in public services instead.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Test date 19/12/2020


In some countries, only a few young people go to classical music concerts or play
classical music.
Why is this the case?
Should young people be encouraged to attend those concerts and learn more about
classical music?

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Test date 19/7/2018


Education for young people is important in many countries. However, others think the
government should spend more money on education for the adult population who
cannot read and write.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 26/4/2018


It is more important to spend public money on promoting a 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?

Test date 8/8/2020


Some people say that the government should spend more money taking care of elderly
people while others think that government spending should be spent more on the
education of young people.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 07/4/2018


Some people think government funding should not be used for supporting art and
culture. Others think supporting cultural activities may be beneficial for the
population and the culture.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Test date 1/2/2018


Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather
than private companies.
Do you agree or disagree?

Test date 26/8/2017


In many countries, overweight and unhealthy children pose a problem. Some people
say it's the government's responsibility to solve this.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Test date 13/1/2017


People living in large cities today face many problems in their everyday life.
What are these problems?
Should governments encourage people to move to smaller regional towns?

Test date 18/3/2017


Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think
people should have the freedom to do any sports or activity.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Test date 18/2/2006


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?

Test date 8/4/2006


Space travel to the moon is considered as "a step of mankind." But some people think
that space travel has made little difference in people's lives today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 13/5/2006


The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences, and only
government action can solve the problem.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 20/5/2006


Do the problems brought about by international travel outweigh the advantages?

Test date 27/5/2006


Some people believe that the use of animals for experimentation purposes is cruel.
However, others think it is necessary for the development of science.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Group 2. Education
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Test date 16/2/2021


Some people think that children at school should study the science of food and how to
prepare it. Others think that school time should be spent on learning important
subjects.
Discuss both views and give your opinion

Test date 3/12/2020


Some people think that children should aim to do their best at what they are doing
while others believe it is not necessary for them.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Test date 31/10/2020


People say that it is a waste of time for high school students to learn literature at
school.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Test date 15/10/2020


It is suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep
animals.
Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?

Test date 27/6/2020


The qualities that help people reach success in modern life cannot be learned in
university or other academic institutions.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Test date 23/7/2020


Some people think that schools should choose students according to their academic
abilities, while others think it is better to have students of different abilities studying
together.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Test date 14/12/2019


Some people think that formal education should start for children as early as possible,
while others think that it should not start until seven years of age.
Discuss both views and give your opinions.

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Test date 14/12/2017


Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others
believe that they should not go to school until they are older.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Test date 27/7/2019


Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills
such as cooking or dressing should not be taught.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 12/1/2019


The best way to improve children's life is for fathers and mothers to attend courses for
parenting and child development.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 1/12/2018


Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in groups while others
believe that it is better for them to study alone.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion?

Test date 29/09/2018


Some teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all
teenage school students.
Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages?

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Group 3. Technology
Test date 5/12/2020
Some people say that modern technology has made shopping today easier, while
others believe it does not help shoppers much.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 7/11/2020


Some people say that outdoor activities benefit children's development rather than
computer games.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Test date 12/9/2020


Online communication is becoming more popular than face-to-face communication in
many companies.
Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?

Test date 19/5/2018


Some people believe that the range of technology available to individuals is increasing
the gap between rich people and poor people. Others think this has an opposite effect.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Test date 18/1/2018


Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since there is computer technology.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 3/11/2018


There are more workers to work from home and more students to study from home.
This is because computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper.
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Test date 24/6/2017


Scientists predict, in the near future, cars will be driven by computers, not people.
Why?
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

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Test date 9/5/2015


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.

Test date 22/11/2014


In some countries, online shopping is now replacing shopping in stores.
Do you think it is a negative or positive development?

Test date 28/03/2015


Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones in
communication has negative effects on young people's reading and writing skills.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 24/10/2015


Students today can easily access information online, so libraries are no longer
necessary.
Do you agree or disagree?

Test date 23/01/2016


Nowadays, more and more people read news on the internet. However, newspapers
have most of the important information sources of news.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Test date 27/8/2016


With the rapid advancement of communication technology: smart phones, tablets, and
other mobile devices, some people believe that the disadvantages outweigh the
advantages.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Group 4. Work
Test date 9/7/2020
People nowadays put more emphasis on social skills. Some people believe that social
skills are more important in addition to good qualifications for job success.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 11/7/2020


In some countries, people are spending long hours at the workplace.
Why does this happen?
Is it a positive or negative development?

Test date 29/8/2020


A person spends most of his or her time at the workplace, and life becomes
meaningless when there is no job satisfaction.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Test date 7/7/2019


The world of work is rapidly changing, and employees cannot depend on having the
same work or the same work conditions for life.
Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare for people to work in the
future.

Test date 26/6/2019


An increased number of people today change their career and living places in their
lives. Is it a positive or negative development?

Test date 11/5/2019


Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as
cooperative skills.
What are the causes and suggest possible solutions?

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Test date 9/2/2019


In most successful organisations, some people believe that communications between
managers and workers are important, other people say that other factors are more
important?
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Test date 8/12/2018


Nowadays, most people try to balance between work and other parts of their lives.
Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance.
What are the problems with this?
Suggest some solutions to solve the problem.

Test date 21/9/2017


The increase in people's life expectancy means that they have to work until an older
age to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger
age.
Is this alternative a positive or negative development?

Test date 22/4/2017


Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it are more
likely to get a satisfying career life than those who frequently change jobs.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 21/4/2016


Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the
younger people for the same jobs.
What problems does this cause? What are the solutions?

Test date 10/1/2013


Some people think that work is the most important thing in people's life. Without the
success of a career, life will become meaningless.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Test date 14/2/2013


Some people think young people should be free to choose their job, but other people
think they should be realistic and think more about their future.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Test date 5/3/2020


Some people argue that job satisfaction is more important than job security, while
others believe that they cannot always expect job satisfaction, and a permanent job is
more important.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Test date 25/10/2014


Some people think that job satisfaction is more important while other people think that
a stable job is more important.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 11/04/2015


Old people need employment, so they have to compete with young people (for the
same job), what problems will it cause?
What are the solutions?

Test date 10/1/2015


The leaders or directors of organizations are often older people. But some people say
that young people can also be a leader.
What do you think?

Test date 23/3/2019


It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than that of young
people in many countries in the future.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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Group 5. Crime
Test date 05/12/2015
There is a general increase in anti-social behaviours and a lack of respect for others.
What are the causes and solutions?

Test date 30/09/2017


The best way to reduce youth crimes is to educate their parents with parental skills.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 7/11/2019


In many countries, imprisonment is the most common solution to crimes. However,
some people believe that better education will be a more effective solution.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 29/6/2019


Some people think sending criminals to prison is not an effective way to deal with
them. Education and training are better.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 17/1/2019


Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the
minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 11/08/2018


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.

Test date 3/2/2018


The only way to improve the safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments
for driving offenses.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Test date 30/01/2016


Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime. However,
a more effective solution is to provide people a better education.
Do you agree or disagree?

Test date 25/04/2015


Young people who commit crimes should be treated the same as adults who commit
crimes.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 15/12/2016


To what extent crime is the product of human nature.
Is it possible to stop it?

Test date 22/1/2005


Crimes committed by young people are increasing in major cities throughout the
world.
Discuss the causes and how to solve this problem?

Test date 13/8/2005


Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of a three-year-old child
to see whether they will grow up to be criminals.
To what extent do you think human nature produces crimes?
And how can we prevent children from growing up to be criminals?

Test date 13/6/2009


After criminals are set free, some of them continue to commit crimes.
Why do you think this is the case?
What are solutions?

Test date 19/5/2021


The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in
order to decrease the violent crimes in society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Group 6. Health
Test date 4/11/2017
It is difficult for people in the cities to get enough physical exercise.
What are the causes and solutions?

Test date 1/2/2020


People are having more and more sugar-based drinks.
What are the reasons?
What are the solutions to make people drink less?

Test date 7/6/2019


More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think a
solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 13/05/2017


People should look after their health as a duty for the society that they live in, rather
than personal benefit.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 31/10/2015


Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food.
Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think
education will not work.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 19/9/2015


Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a
healthy diet.
Do you agree or disagree?

Test date 01/03/2014


Living in big cities is bad for people's health.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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Test date 13/12/2014


Some people think that shops should not be allowed to sell food or drinks that are
scientifically proven to be bad for people's health.
Do you agree or disagree?

Test date 13/5/2017


People should look after their health for personal benefits, rather than a duty for
society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 25/2/2021


Many people say that cooking and eating healthily is better for individuals' health than
consuming ready meals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Test date 5/2/2005


Modern technology, such as fertilizers and machinery, can provide us with cheap food.
However, it also has negative effects on people's health.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 11/12/2010


Scientists say that junk food is harmful to people's health. Some say the way to ask
people to eat less fast food is to educate them, while others say education does not
work.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Test date 21/12/2013


Scientists tell us that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite
knowing that, millions of people still continue doing unhealthy activities.
What are the causes, and what are the solutions for this?

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Group 7. Energy & Environment


Test date 14/11/2015
The consumption of the world's resources (oil, and water, etc.) is increasing at a
dangerous rate.
What are the causes and solutions?

Test date 28/9/2019


Fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) are the main sources in many countries.
However, in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy (wind and solar
energy) is encouraged.
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

Test date 28/6/2014


With the increasing demand for energy sources such as oil and gas, should people be
looking for sources of oil and gas in remote and untouched places?
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages of damaging such areas?

Test date 7/9/2013


Some people think that nuclear energy is better than other sources of power for
meeting ever-increasing global needs.
To what extent do you agree?

Test date 24/9/2016


Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative
sources of energy is encouraged.
To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative development?

Test date 17/9/2020


In many countries, plastic containers have become more popular than ever. They are
used in many businesses, such as the food and drink industry.
Do you think the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?

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Test date 7/9/2019


The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural
environment.
What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?

Test date 07/09/2013


Some people think that nuclear energy is better than other sources of power for
meeting ever-increasing global needs.
To what extent do you agree?

Test date 25/3/2006


Long-distance flight uses more fuel than cars and brings pollution to the environment. We
should discourage non-essential flights rather than limit the use of cars.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 25/01/2014


The international community must act immediately to ensure all nations reduce their
consumption of fossil fuels,e.g.g, gas and oil.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 29/01/2015


It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments,
such as the South Pole.
Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Test date 09/05/2015


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

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Group 8. Family
Test date 25/4/2019
In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units,
rather than in large family groups.
Is this a positive or negative trend?

Test date 20/10/2018


In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What are the
changes occurring?
Do you think these changes are positive or negative?

Test date 23/6/2018


In many places, people are changing their lifestyles very rapidly, thus affecting family
relationships.
Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages of this trend?

Test date 10/02/2018


The tradition that families get together to eat meals is disappearing.
What are the reasons?
What are the impacts?

Test date 11/11/2017


People in many countries are spending less time with their families. What are the
reasons and effects of this?

Test date 05/3/2016


In recent years, the structure of a family and the role of its members are gradually
changing.
What kinds of changes can occur?
Do you think these changes are positive and negative?

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Test date 21/5/2015


In some countries around the world, men and women have children late in life.
What are the reasons for this development?
What are the effects on society and family life?

Test date 11/02/2017


It is better for college students to live in schools than live at home with their parents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 25/5/2017


Parents often give children everything they ask for and do what they like. Is it good
for children?
What are the consequences when they grow up?

Test date 25/08/2018


For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social
development than their parents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 12/1/2019


New parents should attend parenting courses to ensure the growth of their children.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 16/05/2020


Today parents spend little free time with their children.
Why is it the case?
Who is more affected: parents or children?

Test date 06/02/2021


In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even
after they have completed their education and found jobs.
Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?

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Group 9. Television
Test date 21/3/2020
Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more
enjoyable than watching the same event on television.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Test date 29/4/2017


Some people say that what children watch on TV influences their behaviour, while
others say the amount of time children spend watching TV influences their behaviour.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 12/3/2016


Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and
TV programmes. Others think that it is better to produce these locally.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 24/04/2014


An increasing number of advertisements on TV aim at children.
What are the effects of television advertising?
Should television advertising be controlled?

Test date 2/2/2013


Some people think watching TV is bad for children, while others think that watching
TV has more beneficial effects on children.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Test date 23/11/2020


Some people think that all entertainment TV programmes should educate people about
the importance of social issues.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Test date 9/3/2019


Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. Others say films
should have educational value.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 25/11/2006

Exposure to international media, such as TV, film, and magazine, has a significant impact on
the local culture.
What do you think the impact has been? Do you agree that the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages?

Test date 15/12/2007

More images of disasters and violence are shown on TV news programs.


Discuss the reasons and what are the effects on the individual and the society?

Test date 10/1/2008

Some people think it is good for children to spend time on TV, video, and computer games.
Others believe that TV, video, and computer games have negative effects on children's
development.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 16/5/2009

People who read books have developed more imagination and language skills than those who
watch TV.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 27/3/2010

Studies suggest that children spend more and more time watching TV than they did in the
past and spend less time doing active or creative things.
Why do you think this is the case?
What measures can be used to solve the problem?

Test date 4/8/2012


In many countries, there are 24 -hour TV programs.
Is it a positive or negative development?
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

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Group 10. Media


Test date 16/2/2020
Films were produced by big companies in the past, but today people are able to make
a film.
Do you think this trend is positive or negative?

Test date 20/7/19


Nowadays, there is a trend that reports in the media focus on problems and
emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think it is harmful to
individuals and to society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 19/1/2019


Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, others
believe that they can learn news better through other media.
Discuss both views and give your opinion?

Test date 24/5/2018


The media should include more stories which report good news.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 25/11/2017


The news media have become too much influence in people's lives today, and this is a
negative development.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 28/5/2016


Nowadays young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they do not
often set a good example.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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Group 11. Shopping


Test date 22/2/2020
Online shopping is increasing dramatically.
How could this trend affect our environment and the kinks of jobs required?

Test date 10/10/2019


Shops in the countryside are fewer and fewer, so people tend to go to stores in the
towns and cities, which leads to an inconvenient life. Car use also causes pollution.
Is this phenomenon more harmful than the end?

Test date 14/03/2019


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, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars.
Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?

Test date 30/6/2018


Today large shopping centers and supermarkets are more common than small local
shops.
Is this a negative or positive development?

Test date 21/01/2017


Many young people spend much of their free time in shopping malls. Some people
fear that this could have a negative effect on both young people and the people around
them.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 22/11/2014


In some countries, shopping online is replacing shopping at the store.
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

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Group 12. Sports


Test date 18/1/2020
In order to be successful in sport, some people think you have to be physically strong.
Others say that mental strength is more important.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 28/5/2020


Some people say that sports play an important role in society. Others, however, think
that it is nothing more than a leisure activity.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Test date 13/12/2018


Some say that sports play an important role in society. Others, however, think that it is
nothing more than a leisure activity.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Test date 22/8/2020


Some companies sponsor sport as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it
is good for the world of sports, while others think there are disadvantages.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 27/10/2018


Sport is becoming a business with high income for professionals, and more companies
have become involved in financial investment and in other ways.
Do you think it is a positive or negative development for sports?

Test date 6/1/2018


Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in
teams, like football. In contrast, other people think that taking part in individual sports
is better, like tennis or swimming.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Group 13. Construction


Test date 24/8/2019
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports
facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 23/5/2019


In many cities, there is little control over the design and construction of new houses.
Some people think that people can choose to build houses in their own styles instead
of building them with the same as the old house style in local areas.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Test date 2/8/2018


Some cities have few controls over the design and construction of housing and office
buildings. People think that they are free to choose the design they like.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Test date 10/3/2018


When designing a building, the most important factor is the intended use of the
building rather than its outward appearance.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 3/3/2018


Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of the old houses in
the local areas. Others think that people should have the freedom to build houses of
their own style.
Discuss and give opinions.

Test date 5/10/2017


More and more people in the city live in small spaces or without outdoor space.
Do you think it is a negative or positive development?

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Test date 6/12/2014


Some people think that it is best to live in a horizontal city, while others think of a
vertical city.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 14/03/2013


Some people believe that when designing a building, the most important thing to be
considered is the function rather than the outward appearance.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 06/12/2014


Some people think that it is best to live in a vertical city (meaning that people work
and live in high buildings,) while others think a horizontal city is better.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Test date 20/06/2020


Some cities create housing areas by providing taller buildings. Others create housing
by building houses on a wider area of land.
Which solution is better?

Test date 23/5/2019


In many cities, there is little control over the design and construction of new houses.
Some people think that people can choose to build houses in their own styles instead
of building them the same as the old house style in local areas.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Test date 22/05/2021


Restoration of old buildings in main cities involves enormous government
expenditure. It would be more beneficial to spend this money to build new houses and
roads.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Group 14. Transport


Test date 13/6/2020
Cyclists and car drivers today share the same road causing some problems.
What are the problems? What can be done to reduce these problems?

Test date 3/8/2017


Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than
on public transport systems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Test date 20/8/2016


In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding
bikes are replacing cars.
Why is this the case?
Which development do you think is better?

Test date 13/8/2016


Not so many people use a bicycle although it has many benefits.
Why?
How to encourage people to use bicycles as a main transport?

Test date 18/6/2016


Cycling is more environmentally friendly than other forms of transport.
Why is it not popular in many places?
And how to increase its popularity?

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Group 15. Genders


Test date 18/6/2020
In some countries, men and women have children late in life.
What are the reasons for this development?
Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?

Test date 4/1/2020


Today, TV channels provide more men's sports than women's sport shows.
Why?
Should TV channels give equal time for women's sport and men's sport?

Test date 10/5/2014


Nowadays, as women and men have to work full time, household duties should be
equally divided.
Do you agree or disagree?

Test date 8/10/2016


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

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Group 16. Languages


Test date 4/7/2020
As a part of education, students should spend a period of time living in another
country to learn its language and culture.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test date 12/12/2019


A few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the usage of
others is rapidly declining.
Is this a positive or negative development?

Test date 20/04/2017


Scientists say that in the future, humanity will speak the same language.
Do you think this is a positive or negative social development?

Test date 16/11/2013


Few languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the usage of
others is rapidly declining.
Is this a positive or negative development?

Test date 3/11/2016


Some children do not have the ability to learn languages. Therefore, schools should
not make children do that.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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