25th February, 2023 Evening
Today foods travel thousands of miles from the farm to the consumers.
Why is this?
Is it a positive or negative trend?
25th February, 2023 Morning
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?
11th February, 2023 Evening
Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do little.
To What extent do you agree or disagree?
4th February, 2023 Evening
There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel.
Some people think the most important invention is the internet.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
4th February, 2023 Morning
Some people claim that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefit of human beings,
while others argue that it is wrong.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
28th January, 2023 Evening
Some believe that people will purchase a product based on their needs and advertising is not needed.
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
28th January, 2023 Morning
Some believe technology has made our lives too complex and the solution is to lead a simpler life without technology.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
21 January, 2023 Morning
The increase in production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment.
What are the causes?
What can be done to solve this problem?
21 January, 2023 Evening
Some people believe that shining money on children every week will make them have money problems when they become adults.
Do you agree or disagree?
21 January, 2023 Evening
Students in school shouls learn academic subjects and pass exams.
Other skills such as cooker, dressmaking and woodwork can be learnt well from family and friends.
Do you agree or disagree?
19th January, 2023 Evening
In the last century when a human astronaut arrived on the moon,
He said, “it is a big step for mankind”.
But some people say it makes little or no difference to our daily life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
19th January, 2023 Morning
It is better to learn the way people lived in the past through films and video records than written documents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
14th January, 2023 Morning
Some people believe that childhood is the best stage of happiness.
While others believe that a person can enjoy more happiness in other stages of life.
Discusss both views and give your opinion?
14th January, 2023 Evening
Most employers do job interview before offering a positin to a person.
Do you think this is the best way to do it?
What is the best method of choosing employees in your opinion?
7th January, 2023 Evening
Some people say that protecting the environment is the government’s responsibility.
Other believe that every individual should be responsible for it.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
7th January, 2023 Morning
Some people believe that climate has the greatest effect on people’s way of life.
Others believe that the economy of the region has the greatest effect.
Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
25th June, 2022 Morning
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as cooperative skills.
What are the causes and suggest possible solution.
25th June, 2022 Evening
Not all drivers obey the laws while driving on roads.
What are the reasons for this?
What can be done to fix this problem?
18th June, 2022 Morning
In many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meeting.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantage.
18th June, 2022 Evening
Some people think that fittest and strongest individuals and the team can achieve success in sports, while others believe that success depends on mental attitude.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
16th June, 2022 Morning
Some people think that economic progress is the only way to measure a country’s success, while others think there are other factors which can be used to measure a country’s success.
What are these factors?
Which, of all factors, do you think are most important?
16th June, 2022 evening
Some people say that young people should follow traditions of society while other think that they should be free to behave as individuals.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
16th June, 2022 GT
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is the countryside.
Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there.
What is your opinion about this?
11th June, 2022 Morning
Some people think that companies and private individuals should pay to clean up the pollution that they produce, not the government.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11th June, Evening
Full-time university students spend a lot of time studying.
Some say that they should do other activities too.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11th June, General Training
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to do their shopping.
Is this a positive or a negative development?
4th June 2022 Morning
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world.
Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe that actions can be taken to bring about the change.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
4th June, 2022 Evening
People are spending more hours at workplace in some countries.
What are the positive and negative impacts of this trend?
28th May, 2022 Morning
Nowadays museums and historical sites are visited mainly by foreign tourists rather than by locals.
Why is this happening?
What can be done to get locals to visit museums and historical sites more often?
28th May, 2022 Evening
Many students take a gap year before starting university, to trave or gain work experience.
Do you think this is a good idea or waste of time?
21st May 2022 Morning
Online shopping is significantly increasing.
What effects does this have on the environment and the types of jobs required?
21st May, 2022 Evening
Government should spend funding on elementary school other people say that is should be spent on high school.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
12th May, 2022 Morning
So many people are migrating to other countries each year in recent years.
Immigration has major impact on society.
What are the main reasons for immigration?
What consequences can it lead?
12th May, 2022 Evening
Some people think that outdoor activities are more beneficial for children’s development than playing computer games.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
12th May, 2022 General Training
The culture of many countries around the world become more similar than they used to be.
What are the reasons for this trend?
Is it positive or negative?
14th May, 2022 Morning
Some people believe that universities should only offer places to young students who receive high marks at school.
Others think that universities should offer a place to anyone of any age.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
14th May 2022, Evening
Many people believe that countries should produce food for the whole population and import as little as possible.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7th May, 2022 Morning
Housing shortage in big cities can cause severe social consequences.
Some people think only government action can solve this problem.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
7th May, 2022 Evening
Animals are in danger of extinction.
Some people say that we should protect only those animals, which are useful to humans.
Do you agree or disagree?
30th April, 2022
Morning:
Some people think the money spent on developing technology for space exploration is not justified.
There are more beneficial ways to spend money.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
General Training:
In future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Evening:
The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
23rd April, 2022
Morning:
Some education systems make students focus on certain subjects at the age of 15, while others require students to study a wide range of subjects until they leave school.
What are the benefits of each system?
Which do you think is a better educational system?
Evening:
Some tratiditions or customs must be stopped or given up.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
21st April, 2022
Evening:
In today’s world, private companies rather than government pay for and conduct most scientific research.
Do you think the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Today, the life expectancy of people is much higher than before.
Older people should continue to be involved in the workforce.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
16th April, 2022
Evening:
Some people say that if old people spend time and get along with others and exercise everyday they will become fit.
However, nowadays old people are usually alone and do not talk to others which make them unhappy and unfit.
Causes and solutions?
morning:
Some people think the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motor bike.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
13th April, 2022 CD IELTS
Many countries aim to improve their living standards by economic development but some important social values are lost as a result.
Do you think advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
9th April, 2022
Evening:
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?
Morning:
Traffic and housing problems could be solved by moving large companies, factories and their to the countryside.
Do you agree or disagree?
26th March, 2022
GT:
Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative effect on the environment, eating habits and families.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
evening:
Some people think that childhood is the best stage while others believe that other stages are the best.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Morning:
The education of young people is the main priority in countries around the world.
Some people believe that educating adults who cannot read or write is essential for the society and more funding should be made available for it.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
19th March, 2022
Morning:
Some people believe that to reduce the time people spend commuting (travelling to work), parks and gardens close to city centers should be replaced by apartment buildings for commuters to live in.
However, others disagree with this.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Evening:
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures of other people.
We can learn just as much from books, films, and the internet.
Do you agree or disagree?
12th March, 2022
Morning Slot:
When new towns are planned, it is important to build more public parks or sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Evening slot:
Some people think that children should start school sooner while others believe they should not start it before the age of seven.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
3rd March, 2022
Morning:
Public transport should be funded by the government so that it can be free for people who use it.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Evening:
Students should be completely free to choose whether to study or play games.
They should be allowed to manage their own time.
Do you agree or disagree?
26th February 2022
Morning:
People nowadays tend to have children at older ages.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Evening:
Nowadays it is not only large companies that can make films.
Digital technology enables anyone to produce films.
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
17th February, 2022
Morning:
Young people do not spend their holiday and weekend doing outdoor activities like hiking and climbing in natural environment.
Why?
And how to encourage them to go out?
Evening:
The key to solving the environmental problems is for the present generation to sacrifice their convenient lifestyle for the sake of future generations.
Do you agree or disagree?
12th February, 2022
GT paper:
More and more media attention is being paid to famous people who are successful in sports and movies.
Why do you think this is happening?
Is this a good thing?
Morning:
In many parts of the world, people search for family history.
Some people think that finding for the previous generations is a good thing to do,
but others think that it is better to focus on present and future generations.
Discuss both views and show your opinion.
Evening:
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of the individuals to take care their own health.
Others believe that government should make sure that their citizen are healthy.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
5th February, 2022
Morning:
Individual greed and selfishness have been the basis of the modern society. Some people think that we must return to the older and more traditional values of respect for the family and the local community in order to create a better world we live in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Evening:
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.
29th January, 2022
Morning:
Some people believe if a police officer carries guns, it can encourage a higher level of violence.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Evening:
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life.
What do you think are the reasons for this?
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
20th January, 2022
Morning:
Music has been and will continue to be the universal language of mankind.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Evening:
Whether or not someone achieves their aim is mostly by a question of luck.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
15th January, 2022
Morning:
Fresh water has always been limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem.
What are the causes of the increased demand and what measures could governments and individuals take to respond to this problem?
Evening:
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing.
What problem will this cause for individuals and society?
Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of agin populations.
8th January, 2022
Morning Slot:
Parents should encourage children to spend less time on studying and more time on doing physical activities. To what extent do you agree?
Evening Slot:
In most of the societies, the role of mother and father differs.
What are the causes of this difference?
What will be the parental roles in future?
30th December, 2021
Evening Slot:
It is important for all cities and towns to have large outdoor public spaces, such as parks or squares.
Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Morning slot:
Some people think that it is necessary to use animal for testing medicines intended for human use while others argue that it is cruel to do that.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
18th December, 2021
Some employers are giving increased importance to employing people with good social skills in addition to good qualifications.
Do you agree or disagree that social skills are as important as good qualification for success in a job?
An American film actor once said, “Tomorrow is important and precious”. Some people think individuals and society should pay more attention to the future than the present.
Do you agree or disagree?
11th December, 2021
People nowadays sleep less than they used to in the past.
What do you think is the reason behind this?
What are the effects on individuals and people around them?
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?
Can these problems be solved?
4th December, 2021
Some companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
International travel has becom cheaper. More and more countries have opened their doors and more tourists go abroad for travelling.
Do the advantages of increased tourism outweigh the disadvantages?
2nd December, 2021
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe that actions can be taken to bring about the change.
Discuss both views and give your opinoin.
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children, while mothers go out to work.
What could be the reasons for this?
Is it a positive or negative development?
20th November, 2021
World would be a better place, if women own leadership.
Do you agree or disagree?
Employers should focus on personal qualities over qualifications and experience when choosing someone for a job.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
17th November, 2021
Some people think that government should subsidize fruits and vegetables to make healthy food cheaper. Others argue that tax should be set on unhealthy food.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
13th November, 2021
In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicant for their age.
Is this a positive or a negative development?
11th November, 2021
Some people think planning future is a waste of time and people should focus on the present.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The tendency of human beings to copy one another is shown in popularity of fashion in clothes and other consumer goods.
Do you agree or disagree?
6th November, 2021
Many people believe that university students should pay tuition fees in full themselves, becaurs they gain education for their own benefit and not for the society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
23rd October, 2021
In some cities of the world, cars are replacing bicycles. However in some other cities, bicycles are replacing cars.
What are the reasons for these two developments?
In your opinion, which one is better?
Today people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and has a negative impact on people’s lives.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
9th October, 2021
It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should only focus on people in their own countries.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Directors of large organizations earn much higher salaries than ordinary empolyees do. Some people think it is necessary but others hold that it is unfair.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
30th September, 2021
Many people try to balance work and other part of their life. However, this is very difficult to do.
What are the problems associated with this?
What is the best way to achieve a better balance?
Today many children spend a lot of time playing computer games and little time on sports.
Why is it?
Is it a positive or negative development?
18th September, 2021
People aim to achieve balance between their work and lives. But few people achieve it.
What are the causes of the problems?
How to overcome it?
Childcare is important. Both parents should attend childcare courses.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that advertisment is useful and informative. Others think it is false and only helps to raise prices.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
19th June, 2021
Some people believe that newspaper is the best way to learn about news. While others believe that more effective ways is through other media.
Discuss both views and give your own opinon.
Some people think that printed books are no longer necessary in this digital era as all writing can be stored electronically. Others think that printed books still play important roles.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
