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 Some people think it is good to raise children in a city. Others argue that it is
better for children to grow up in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your
opinion.

2. Some people prefer the lifestyle and activities offered when living in a


cold environment. Others prefer a hot environment. Discuss both views and give
your opinion.

3. Some people believe academic success depends mostly on having a


good teacher. Others argue that it is the attitude of the student that matters most.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

4. Some people prefer doing physical activities in their free time. Others think it


is better to choose mental activities (such as crosswords and chess). Discuss both
views and give your opinion.

5. Some people believe that it is best to do the same type of work throughout
your life. Others feel that it is beneficial to change jobs often. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.

6. Some people believe that the government should be responsible for taking


care of disadvantaged members of society like unemployed and homeless
people. Do you agree or disagree?

7. The age at which people have children has risen. Some people believe that


this may cause problems for both these families and the societies they live in. What
is your opinion about this? 

8. Some people believe that only employees who have worked at a company for


a long time deserve to be promoted to a higher position. What is your opinion
about this?

9. Some people believe that all students should be made to have an unpaid job
in their free time. Do you agree or disagree? 

10. Many people think that the most important things in life are free (i.e. they
cannot be bought). Do you agree or disagree?

11. Every year more and more waste and pollution are created. How
are common people affected by this trend? What can individuals do to address the
situation?
12. The youth crime rate is rising rapidly in many countries. What are
the reasons for this trend? What can parents and teachers do to solve it?

13. In some countries, people prefer to rent a house than buy one. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of renting a property?

14. In many countries traditional customs are being lost. Why do you think this
is? What can parents and schools do to keep traditional customs alive? 

15. Nowadays people are less fit and healthy than they were in the past, which


could affect their long term health. Why do you think this is? What can be done
to solve this problem? 

16. Young people today are often less polite and show less respect than
previous generations. Why do you think this is? What can be done to solve this
problem? 

17. Some people today struggle to use modern electronic technology such as


smartphones and computers. Why do you think this is? What can be done to solve
this problem? 

18. Many university students have part-time jobs while they study. Is this a good


or a bad thing?

19. In many countries it is common for parents to give their children pocket
money. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this practice? 

20. Some people decide to move to another country when they retire. What are
the advantages and disadvantages of this practice? 

21. In the past, people wore clothes that were unique to their own culture.
Today, people all over the world wear the same types of clothes. Is this trend a
positive or negative development?

22. The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on having
the same job or the same working conditions for life. What are the possible
causes of this rapid change? How can people prepare for work in the future?

23. Many people are choosing to move to cities. Why is this happening? Do the


advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
24. Some sports are extremely dangerous for those who play them. Why do
people participate in such sports? What measures could they take to minimise the
risks involved?

25. Most companies use interviews to hire new employees. What other ways


could be used? What do you think is the best way?

This month there are far fewer opinion questions (Discuss Both Sides and


Agree / Disagree) and far more problem / solution essays. In terms of topics,
most are the same ones that appear every month, but I have never seen
a question about raising children in cities / the countryside (which I think is a
good question) or  hot / cold environments. 

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