Real Exam Essays
Real Exam Essays
APRIL 1 EXAM
TASK 2: Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for
work.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
APRIL 15 EXAM
TASK 2: In the past, knowledge was stored in books. Today, people stored
knowledge on the internet.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
APRIL 20 EXAM
TASK 2: Art classes, such as painting and drawing, as important to a child's
development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
APRIL 29 EXAM
TASK 2: In many countries, some students live with their families while studying,
but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities.
Do the advantages of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
MAY 6 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people think that children should start school at a very early age,
but others believe that children should NOT go to school until they are older.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
MAY 11 EXAM
TASK 2: Today more people putting their private information (address, telephone
and plastic card numbers) online to do their daily activities (banking, shopping,
socializing).
Is it a positive or negative development?
MAY 20 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children
into good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individuals.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
MAY 27 EXAM
TASK 2: When asked to choose between a life without work and working most of
the time, people would always choose not to work.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
JUNE 3 EXAM
TASK 2: The values that we learn from our parents and family have greater
influence on our future success than knowledge and skills we learn at school.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
JUNE 10 EXAM
TASK 2: Many people believe that the best way to produce a happier society is to
ensure that there are only small differences in earning between the richest and
the poorest members.
To what extent do you agree or diagree?
JUNE 15 EXAM
TASK 2: Nowadays eating habits of people around the world are changing,
causing them many health problems including obesity.
Why do people tend to eat so badly?
What can be done to improve their eating habits?
JUNE 17 EXAM
TASK 2: People increasingly talk about money.
Why is this?
Is it a positive or negative development?
JUNE 24 EXAM
TASK 2: it is a good idea for people to continue working in their old age, if it is
possible for them to do so.
Do you agree or disagree?
JULY 1 EXAM
TASK 2: Many people say that providing access to clean water should be the main
focus for international aid organisations.Others say that there are more important
uses for international aid
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
JULY 6 EXAM
TASK 2: Space exploration is too expensive and money should be spent on more
important things.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
JULY 15 EXAM
TASK 2: Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is
damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by
educating people, while others believe that education will not work.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
JULY 22 EXAM
TASK 2: In some cities public parks and open spaces are being changed into
gardens where local residents can grow their own fruit and vegatables.
Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
JULY 29 EXAM
TASK 2: In many countries, more and more people choose to buy imported food
rather than food produced locally.
Why people buy imported food?
What could be done to encourage people to buy local food?
AUGUST 5 EXAM
TASK 2: Full-time students should spend a lot of time on studies,but they should
be involved in other activities too.
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
AUGUST 10 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people think that the modern communication technology is having
a negative effect on a social relationships.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
AUGUST 19 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people say that a lot of scientific research done today is a waste of
time and money.
To what extent do you agree disagree?
AUGUST 26 EXAM
TASK 2: The only way to improve safety in our roads is to give stricter punishment
for driving offenses.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
AUGUST 31 EXAM
TASK 2: Parents are putting a lot pressure on their children to succeed.
What are the reasons for this?
Is it a positive or negative development?
SEPTEMBER 2 EXAM
TASK 2: More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by
robots.
Is this a positive or negative development?
SEPTEMBER 9 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people think that we should invent a new language for
international communication.
Will the benefits of this outweigh the problems associated with it?
SEPTEMBER 14 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people believe that it is important for parents to tell or read stories
for their children. Others think that parents don't have to do this because there
are many sources for children to read like books, TV and movies.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
SEPTEMBER 23 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people think that it will be one of the best ways to solve the
environment problems to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
OCTOBER 7 EXAM
TASK 2: Group or team activities can teach more important skills for life than
those activities which are done alone.
Do you agree or disagree?
OCTOBER 12 EXAM
TASK 2: Population in cities is growing rapidly.
What are the effects of it?
What solutions can you give to maintain a good quality of life in urban areas?
OCTOBER 21 EXAM
TASK 2: With growing number of population in cities Many people are living in
small homes that don't have outdoor spaces.
Is this a positive or negative development?
OCTOBER 28 EXAM
TASK 2: In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining.
Why do you think this is happening?
How can this issue be solved?
NOVEMBER 4 EXAM
TASK 2: The tendency that news reposts in media focus on problems and
emergencies rather than on positive developments is harmful for individual s and
the society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
NOVEMBER 9 EXAM
TASK 2: Too much emphasis is given for education of the young. More
government money should be spent to free time activity of young people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
NOVEMBER 18 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people say that what individuals do to protect can not make
difference, others say that individuals can protect environment
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
NOVEMBER 25 EXAM
Task 2 : Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are
given to protect wild animals and birds.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
DECEMBER 2 EXAM
TASK 2: In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for
their age.
Is this a positive or negative development ?
DECEMBER 7 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best
route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job
straight after school.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
DECEMBER 9 EXAM
TASK 2: Nowadays, more and more people from different cities are spending
more time away from their families.
What are the possible reasons and the effects on the people themselves and
their families?
DECEMBER 16 EXAM
TASK 2: In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences
from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming
more and more similar.
What are the reasons?Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
JANUARY 6 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people believe that the increasing use of computers and mobile
phones forcommunications has had a negative affect on young people's reading
and writing skills.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
JANUARY 13 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people think that dangerous sport should be banned while others
believe people should have the freedom to choose activities
Discuss both views and give your opinion
JANUARY 18 EXAM
TASK 2: The global demand for oil and gas is increasing. Some believe that we
should therefore encourage the exploitation of remote areas.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
JANUARY 27 EXAM
TASK 2: It is better for people to be unemployed than people to be employed but
they do not enjoy.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
FEBRUARY 3 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people say that the governments should pay for health care and
education but others think that this is not the government's responsibility.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
FEBRUARY 8 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people say that all people should stay in full-time education until
they are at least 18 years old.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
FEBRUARY 17 EXAM
TASK 2: Some countries invest in specialized sports facilities for top athletes but
not for the average people.
Is this a positive or negative development?
FEBRUARY 24 EXAM
TASK 2: Whether or not someone achieves their aims is mostly by a question of
luck.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
MARCH 7 EXAM
TASK 2: Most employers nowadays put increasing emphasis on social skills. Some
people believe that social skills are important in addition to good qualification for
job success.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
MARCH 9 EXAM
TASK 2: Some people say that the main aim of advertising is to improve the sales
of products that people do not really need.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
MARCH 16 EXAM
TASK 2: Consumeras are faced with an increasing number of advertising by
competing companies
To what extent do you think consumers are affected ?
What measurements can be taken to tackle the problem?
MARCH 23 EXAM
TASK 2: Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the
countryside. Others believe that there are health benefits of living in cities.
Discuss both views and give your opinions.
APRIL 6 EXAM
TASK 2: Many young people do not spend their holidays and weekends doing
outdoor activities like hiking and climbing in natural environments.
Why is this the case?
How can they be encouraged to go out?