560>Ireland-December 2015 (General Training)
Nowadays, more and more people are using consumer goods such as refrigerators and washing machines. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this?
589>Saudi Arabia-November 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people say that distance learning is a quick and effective way to study. Others, however, disagree and say that distance learning programs can never be as good as courses taken in person. Do you agree or disagree?
588>India-November 2015 (General Training)
Nowadays in many families the grandparents are responsible for bringing up children. Is this a good or bad development for grandparents?
587>Australia-November 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people say that parents whose children are reaking the law must be punished in some way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
586>Malaysia-November 2015 (Academic Module)
In many countries an academic degree from a university is preferred to vocational training. Nevertheless, we should educate more people using vocational training. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
585>Canada-November 2015 (General Training)
It is better to teach sports to young people at school as an alternative to playing computer games at home. Why is it important? Give your opinion.
584>Australia and Singapore-November 2015 (Academic Module)
Today we can see an over-consumption of natural resources such as air, fresh water, oil and so on. The increase is increasing at a very dangerous pace and is already reaching critical levels. What are the reasons contributing to this? What can be done to minimise the effects?
583>Malaysia-November 2015 (General Training)
It is a fact that people nowadays are under a lot of pressure and their lives are becoming increasingly stressful. What could be the possible reasons for this? What are some solutions to address this issue?
582>India-November 2015 (General Training)
Some people say that giving a smaller amount of money weekly to children will help them become more capable as they grow older. Do you agree or disagree?
581>Nepal and Bangladesh-November 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people think that economic growth is the only way to stop the world's poverty and hunger, while others say that economic growth is the cause of environmental disasters. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
580>Egypt-November 2015 (Academic Module)
Newspapers affect people's ideas and opinions. Do you agree or disagree? If you agree, is it a positive or a negative development?
579>India-November 2015 (Academic Module)
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? How can these problems be solved?
578>Canada-November 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people think that air travel should be restricted because it causes pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
577>Dubai and India-November 2015 (General Training)
Airline companies in many countries have reduced the cost of tickets. Discuss whether this is a positive or a negative development.
576>Australia-October 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people say that mobile phones should not be allowed in public places, while others argue that people should be free to use their phones wherever they like. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
575>India-October 2015 (General Training)
Some people think that children should receive formal training at school on how to be good parents in the future. Do you agree or disagree?
574>Thailand-October 2015 (Academic Module)
Nowadays students can access information online, so library services are no longer necessary. Do you agree or disagree?
573>India-October 2015 (Academic Module)
Handwriting skills (using a pencil, a pen or a brush) are on the decline. What can be the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
572>Australia-October 2015 (General Training)
Nowadays communication technology is developing rapidly; people communicate in different ways. Is is a positive or negative development?
571>Uzbekistan-October 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people think that computer games are bad for children, while others believe that they are useful. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of computer games and give your opinion.
570>India-October 2015 (General Training)
In many countries airlines are dropping their prices. Is it a positive or a negative development?
569>Brazil-October 2015 (General Training)
Nowadays young people prefer to move to big cities while older people are the opposite and prefer to stay in the countryside. What are the positives and negatives of this trend?
568>Turkey and India-October 2015 (Academic Module)
Some celebrities say that their private lives shouldn't come under media scrutiny. Other people, however, believe that they should accept it as part of their fame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
567>Australia-October 2015 (Academic Module)
In some countries old people are highly valued while in other countries youth is considered to be more valuable. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
566>Ireland-October 2015 (General Training)
Most employers do job interviews before offering a position to a person. Do you think this is the best way to do it, or are there better alternatives? In your opinion, what is the best method of choosing
employees?
565>India-September 2015 (Academic Module)
In some countries, shops manufacture and sell their own products, and some people believe that it is a
positive development while others see this as a negative development. Discuss both views and give yourown opinion.
564>Australia and Tanzania-September 2015 (General Training)
Some people think that man-made zoos should not exist in the 21st century. Do you agree or disagree?
563>India-September 2015 (Academic Module)
There are animal species that are close to extinction. Some say that only animals that are beneficial to
people should be protected. Do you agree or disagree?
562>Macedonia-September 2015 (General Training)
Some people believe that zoos where animals are kept in man-made environment should no longer exist in the 21st century.
Do you agree or disagree?
561>India-September 2015 (Academic Module)
Some people believe that governments should not provide aid to other countries if they have poor and
disadvantaged people within their own country. Do you agree or disagree?
