Many people use social media every day to get in touch with other people and news events. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Nowadays parents put a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people believe that employers should not be concerned about the way their employees dress, but they should be concerned about the quality at work. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think financial aid from international organizations is important for developing countries. Others believe that practical aid and advice are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

People who damage public property, such as buildings or statues should be required to do community service (such as cleaning parks) as a punishment rather than other forms of punishment (such as paying a fine or going to prison). To what extent do you agree to disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think it is more beneficial for people to take part in team sports like football, while others think individual sports like swimming and tennis is better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some experts suppose that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In some countries, university students live at home, while in other countries, university students go to other cities rather than live with their family. Do you think the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The natural resources such as oil, forests and freshwater are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does this cause? How can we solve these problems? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

It is better for society and individuals if driverless cars are widely used. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some school leavers travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Are there more advantages or disadvantages for their studies? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Many developing countries are currently expanding their tourist industries. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Nowadays, people spend less time at home. Why is this happening？ What effects will it have on the people themselves and their families? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people believe that adults should give children freedom to make mistakes. Others think that adults should prevent children from making mistakes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Today's food travels thousands of miles from farms before it reaches consumers in urban areas. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each other, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

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In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder than others? Is it always a good thing to work hard? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

More and more people are becoming overweight. Some people suggest that increasing the price of fattening food is a solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people believe that university education should focus on the skills of employment for the future. Others think it should focus on academic study only. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Although family has a great influence on children’s life, it is the influence of outside the home that plays a bigger part in their development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people say that advertising has positive economic effects. Others think it has negative social effects because it will make people feel dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Many people think that the best way to learn a culture is to learn the language of it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

People should look after their health as a duty to the society where they live, rather than for their own benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to get drivers tested each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that in order to improve the quality of education, students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others, however, believe that this would result in a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

During holidays and weekends, young people spend less time on outdoor activities in natural environment, such as hiking and mountain climbing. Why is this the case? What can be done to encourage them to go out? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Many people believe that bicycle is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport. However, it is no longer the main form of transport. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the wider population? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programmes to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Health experts claim that walking is known to be beneficial to health. However, people are walking less on a daily basis. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to encourage people to walk more again? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words

Some people believe that if the police force carries guns, it would encourage a higher level of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree？ Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Music has always been and continues to be the universal language of mankind. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In some countries around the world, men and women tend to have their children later in life. Why is this happening? What are the effects on family life and society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Many animals are endangered. Some people argue that we should only protect animals that are useful to human beings. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Freshwater has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand? What measures could governments and individuals take to respond to this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people believe educational qualifications always bring success. Others think that educational qualifications do not necessarily bring success. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Parents should encourage children to spend less time in studying and more time in doing physical activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Nowadays, it is easier and more affordable for people to visit other countries. Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

More and more plastic waste is polluting the world’s city, countryside and ocean. What problems will it cause? What measures should be taken to solve these problems？ Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

When people learn from a foreign language, the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are equally important. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

A lot of young people do not know how to manage their money when graduating from high school. What do you think are the reasons? What can be done to teach them this important skill? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The spread of multinational companies and the resulting increase in globalization will have positive effects on everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Directors of organizations receive higher salaries than the ordinary worker, some people think it is necessary while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In many countries, people wear more western-style clothes (suits and jeans) than their traditional clothes. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Nowadays, young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Nowadays, there are many celebrities who are famous for their glamour and wealth rather than achievements. This is a bad example for young people. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

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Extreme sports, such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think all young people should be required to have full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The responsibility for protecting and reducing global environmental damage lies with politicians as there is very little that individuals can do about this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Competitiveness is considered to be an important quality for people in many societies. How do you think it affects individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Whether or not someone achieves his or her goal in life is mostly a question of luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that the detailed description of crimes on newspapers and TV has bad consequences, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that it is good for a country's cultures to show imported foreign films and TV programs. Other people think that a country should develop their own films and TV programs instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Many scientists believe that intelligent life forms may exist on other planets and messages should be sent into space to contact these life forms. Other scientists think this is a bad idea because these life forms could be dangerous. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Today, more and more people use robots to do tasks at home and at work. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Anybody can use a mobile phone to answer work and personal calls at any time, 7 days a week. Does this development have more positive or negative effects on both individuals and society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

How important is it for individuals and countries to think about the future, rather than to focus on the present? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Today, advanced science and technology have made great changes to people’s life, but artists are still valued high such as musicians, painters and writers. What can the arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Many people believe that today there is a general increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect for others. What might have caused this situation? How to improve it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think it is more beneficial to play sports that are played in teams, e.g. football. And some people think individual sports, e.g. tennis and swimming, is better. Discuss about both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The key to solving environmental problems is simple: present generations must have a less comfortable life for the sake of future generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of a three-year old child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think crime is determined by human nature? And how can we prevent children from growing up to be criminals? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Rich countries provide financial aid to poor countries but this aid has little effect; therefore rich countries should provide other types of help. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think the government should not spend on international aid because there are disadvantaged people in their own country, such as the unemployed and homeless. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think increasing the cost of fuel is one of the best ways to solve environmental problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that sport is very important for society. Others, however, argue that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that children nowadays have too much freedom. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

With the urban population growing, more and more people live in a home with small or no outdoor areas. Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that climate change has a negative impact on business, while others think that it provides more business opportunities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In some countries, some criminal trials in law courts are shown on television so that the general public can watch them. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Today, many people spend less and less time in their homes. What are the reasons and what are the effects on individuals and society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

We are living in a throw-away society where things are used in a shorter time and thrown away. What are the causes of this phenomenon and what problems might it cause? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Young people in the workforce are changing their jobs or career every a few years. What do you think are the reasons? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Nowadays, some older people choose to live in retirement communities with other people rather than living with their adult children. Is that a positive a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food or use animal products, for instance, clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people say that in our modern age it is unnecessary to teach children handwriting skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Although family has a great influence on children’s life, it is the influence of outside the home that plays a bigger part in their development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In some cultures, the old age is more valued, while in others, the youth is more valued. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The world of work is changing so fast that employees cannot depend on the same job or same working condition for life. What are the possible causes of the rapid change, and give ways of preparing people for work in the future? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that companies and individuals, rather than the government, should pay for cleaning up pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The international community must act immediately to ensure that all countries reduce the consumption of fossil fuels (e.g. gas and oil). To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that printed books are no longer needed in a digital era because all writing can be stored electronically. Others think that printed books will still play an important role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The only way to solve the increasing crime rate of young offenders is to teach parents better parenting skills. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

It is a natural process of animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos etc.). There is no reason why people should try to stop this from happening. Do you agree or disagree？ Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a wide range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which system do you think is appropriate in todays' world? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end world poverty and hunger. Others say that economic growth is causing damage to the environment, and should be stopped now. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Research into new types of medicines and treatments is essential for improving health and dealing with diseases. Who do you think should fund these kinds of research: private companies, individuals or governments? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

More and more parents today allow their children to play on computers or tables (e.g. iPad) because parents think children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people say that drug companies have a responsibility to spend money researching medicines that will help people in poor countries. Others say that the main responsibility of drug companies is to make money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think it is important for all children to learn history in school. Others believe that other subjects are more relevant to children’s life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some parents give their children everything that their children ask for or they want to. Is this good for children? What could be the consequences for these children when they grow up? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Many people aim to achieve a balance between work and other parts of lives, but few people achieve it. What are the problems in trying to achieve this goal and how these problems can be overcome? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous governments' expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Research shows that more and more business training and business meeting increasingly take place online. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people claim that many things that children are taught at school have wasted their time. Other people argue that everything children study at school is useful at some time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals outweigh its disadvantages for the environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In many parts of the world, a high proportion of criminal acts are committed by teenagers. Why has this happened? What can be done to deal with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Employers should give their staff at least four weeks’ holiday a year to make employees better at their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Most of the world’s problems are caused by over-population. To what extent do you agree or disagree？ Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

As technology is used more in the workplace, some people tend to believe that young people can find jobs more easily than older people. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think certain old buildings are worth preserving more than the other ones. Which types of old buildings should be preserved？ Do you think the advantages of preserving old buildings outweigh the disadvantages？ Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people believe that famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws the attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that the best way to reduce the time spent traveling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city centre with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Once children start school, teachers have more influence on their intellectual and social development than parents do. To what extend do you agree or disagree？ Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Newspapers have an enormous influence on people’s ideas and opinions. Why is the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

As part of education, students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn a different language and culture. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Employers should give their staff at least four week's holiday a year to make employees better at their jobs. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals and that money could be better spent on human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement？ Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Nowadays, children spend a lot of time watching TV and playing computer games. Some people believe that this has negative effects on children’s mental abilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages？ Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Some people think that women should play an equal role as men in military force or the police force. Others say women are not suitable for such kind of work. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

More and more people read news from the Internet, but newspapers will continue to be read by the majority of people. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In some countries, people waste a lot of food which is bought in shops and restaurants. What do you think are the reasons? What can be done to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centres for people to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The chart below shows the percentages of waste dealt with in different methods in four European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.