1.

Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so medical services should not
be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh
the disadvantages?
a, Private health care services can bring a lot of benefits to the people
- Receive attentive, thoughtful care from the medical staff
- Don't have to wait as long as at a goverment hospital
b, There are some disadvantages
- Private healthcare services charge too much for treatment
- People are unable to pay for healthcare care.
2. Some people say that in the modern world, getting old is entirely bad. Others, however, say
that life for the elderly nowadays is much better than it was in the past. Discuss both these views
and give your own opinion.
a, Some claim that growing older is a terrible thing in the current society.
- Mid-aged adults believe that ageing will bring burdens in terms of health
conditions and earning capacity
- They contend that advanced age is often accompanied by physical decline
b, Some assert that senior citizens' lives now are far better than they were in the past.
- By gaining access to state-of-the-art medical care, older can effectively prevent
age-related ailments, leading to prolonged lifespans
- Substantial improvements in financial security and pension schemes have ensured
a more robust economic foundation for older individuals

3. The best way for a country to prepare for the future is to invest resources in its young
people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
a, Investing in young people can bring many benefits to a country
- Young people have access to modern knowledge and facilities, and they can use
their knowledge to develop the country in various fields.
- They are also highly adaptable and can quickly learn new skills and technologies.
b, Investing in young people can bring numerous benefits, there can also be some
drawbacks
- Young people may sometimes be viewed as lacking credibility or having limited
authority due to their age and perceived lack of experience
- They only care about immediate goals without planning for the long term

4. Violence in the media promotes violence in the society. To what extent do you agree?
 A, People tend to believe that brutality shown in movies is heroic and they imitate
them blindly
- Viewers are influenced when they watch actors perform violent activities on
screen
- These audience turned criminals plot their brutal acts by imitating what they saw
in such movies.
B, Social media have features that allow users to communicate and spread violence
without any censorship
- They mislead public by showing this content and encourage to join hands with
them
- Issues like religious intolerance and racial discrimination often hurt individual
sentiments

5. Many people believe that alcohol causes many problems and there have been frequent
calls for the government to ban it. To what extent do you agree?
A, It is well-known that excessive drinking can lead to various health problems
- Alcohol abuse can also cause mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and
addiction
- Alcohol-related incidents such as drunk driving accidents and domestic violence
are significant concerns for public safety
B, A complete ban on alcohol is likely to pose challenges.
- A prohibition would likely lead to increased illegal production and distribution of
alcohol, thereby risking public health and safety due to the lack of regulation
- Alcohol has been deeply ingrained in societies and cultures for centuries, and
attempting to ban it could face strong opposition
6. Some people argue that we should do research into our family history. Others agree with the
view that we should focus on the present and future generations. Discuss both these views and
give your own opinion.
A, Exploring one's family background holds significant advantages
- It facilitates a deeper understanding of family traditions, culture
- Such exploration offers a sense of fulfillment by acknowledging and preserving
each family history
B, Some argue in favor of concentrating on the present and the future
- They believe that dwelling too much on the past can hinder an individual's
progress in life
- Instead of wasting their resources searching history, they can fully devote that
quality resources to their descendants, who need to study a set of skills and knowledge.
7. Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their
achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this statement?
A, Popularity is a natural attraction for everyone
- Young only admire the professional side and the positive aspects of their traits
 - Celebrities should be famous for the hardships they faced for their achievements
B, Many teenagers live with being negatively influenced by the famous people
- Majority of the teenagers are not mature enough to choose what is right and wrong.
- Many young people today aspire to be like these celebrities and try to emulate their
lavish lifestyles
8. Problems with environmental pollution have become so serious that many countries are trying
to solve these problems. Suggest possible solutions and give your own opinion.
A, Raise people's awareness of the natural environment
- Propaganda about the effects of environmental pollution
- Education about the impact of the environment from a young age
B, Reduce environmental pollution in many ways
- Limit smoke emissions from factories and traffic
- Prevent littering practices
9. Directors of large organizations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. Some
people believe it is necessary, but others think that it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give
your own opinions.
A, People who advocate the view that higher salaries to directors have certain reasons
behind their thinking.
- People occupying executive posts have coveted degrees and invaluable
experience
- They have the skill set required to accomplish the wide range of tasks assigned to
them which might vary from organizing teams to collaborating with stakeholders
to implementing strategies that will raise the company’s profit
B, There are those who believe that employee performing laborious jobs must be given
equivalent salary to directors
- Everyone in a firm works around 9 hours a day, that is the reason everyone should
be paid accordingly
- Without any effort of the workforce on lower positions, seniors can not drive a
company because most of the technical work is done by the juniors and higher-
level employees just deliver that to clients

10. Crime is a problem all over the world and there is nothing that can be done to prevent it. To
what extent do you agree.
A, Some populations believe that breaches cannot be regulated on one side of the argument
- Criminals prevail all over the world, and they try to commit various illegal
activities
- Deeply rooted social and economic disparities make it challenging to completely
eliminate crime.
B, Some crowds argue that infractions can be prevented
 - The law needs to frame strict rules to control violations.
- Investing in education and providing opportunities for the socioeconomically
disadvantaged can address the root causes of criminal behavior.
11. 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.
A, There are many benefits of sentencing offenders longer prison period
- During the time in prison, the offenders will have an opportunity to get them
rehabilitated through many services available inside
- The government has zero tolerance towards criminalities, which will prevent them
from reoffending
B, Others feel that there are more effective alternatives to lower crime.
- Sufficient education and job opportunities keep the masses busy and away from
crimes
- The labour force from these criminals will be a great contribution to the societies
12. More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get news. They
get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
13. Today’s food travels thousands of miles before it reaches customers. Why is this? Is this a
positive or negative trend?
14. In many western countries, there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no
children, what are the advantages and disadvantages of no children couples.
15. some people think that parents should teach their children how to be good members of
society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.
16. Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of
technology.
In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a
positive or negative development?
17. Nowadays many students have the opportunity to study for part or all of their courses in
foreign countries.
While studying abroad brings many benefits to individual students, it also has a number of
disadvantages.
18. The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems. What are the
problems that young people living in cities are facing? Give solutions to this.
19. Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for
communication has a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
20. an increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve
their appearance. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this
is a positive or negative development?