C11T1T2
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single.
Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
C11T2T2
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills.
Do you agree or disagree?
C11T3T2
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures.
Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words.
What is your opinion about this?
C11T4T2
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their choice of clothes.
Do you agree or disagree?
C10 TestA Task2
In many countries, the amount of crime is increasing.
What do you think are the main causes of crime?
How can we deal with those causes?
C10 TestB Task2
Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with.
What the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys?
C9 TestA Task2
Being a celebrity – such as a famous film star or sports personality – brings problems as well as benefits.
Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
C9 TestB Task2
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
C8 TestA Task2
Today more people are travelling than ever before.
Why is this the case?
What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller?
C8 TestB Task2
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
C7 TestA Task2
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment.
Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?
C7 TestB Task2
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports starts) are paid too much money.
Do you agree or disagree?
Which other types of job should be highly paid?
C6 TestA Task2
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young personal how to be a good parent.
Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a personal needs to be a good parent.
C6 TestB Task2
Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on young children.
Do you agree or disagree?
C5 TestA Task2
Some people believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work.
How do you think children should spend their free time?
C5 TestB Task2
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish.
Why do you think this is happening?
What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
C4 TestA Task2
In the past, many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repairs to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing.
Why do you think this change is happening?
How far is this situation true in your country?
C4 TestB Task2
Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Others believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible.
What do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age?
OG General Test1 Task2
It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best both for the individual and for society.
Do you agree or disagree?
OG General Test2 Task2
Many people like to wear fashionable clothes.
Why do you think this is the case?
Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
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