EXPECTED WRITING TASK 2

QUESTIONS | OCTOBER TO DECEMBER

1. In most of the countries, people prefer to live in a rented apartment rather than
buying a home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in rented
accommodation?

2. Some people think that only managers should make decisions in the company.
while others think that employees should also be involved in the process of
decision-making . Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

3. Shortage of houses has become a severe problem in the cities today and only
the government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree
with this.

4. Nowadays more and more older people compete with younger people for the
same jobs. What are the reasons for this. What are the solutions to solve this?

5. Some people believe that there are various reasons that can motivate a person
to keep working for the same company whereas others say that money is the
main reason which gives motivation. Do you agree or disagree?

6. Teenagers should never be put in prison with adult prisoners no matter the
serious crime they have committed. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

7. Nowadays people tend to change careers during their life. What are the
reasons for this? Do you think it is good for the society as a whole?

8. Museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not by local people.
Why is this so? What could be done to encourage more local visitors. Please
include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

9. Some people believe that traveling is a memorable experience whereas others

10. Some people believe that bicycles are the best mode of transport in the cities,
while others disagree.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using bicycles.
11. The best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel
for cars and other
vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

12. In some cities, the government has imposed tax on the owners of the vehicles
to reduce the traffic
congestion. Do you think it is a positive or a negative impact?

13. The internet has a lot of information. However, sometimes this information is
wrong. To what extent do
you agree or disagree with this .

14. The Internet contains a lot of information, however, sometimes this

15. There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities and only
the government can
solve these problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree

16. Nowadays online shopping has become more popular than in-store shopping.
Is it a positive or a
negative development

17. Some people consider sport to be their career and role in society. For others
it is most likely a workout
to keep fit. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

18. Some people believe that the use of mobile phones in public should be
banned. Do you agree or
disagree?

19. Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned while others
oppose it. Do you agree or
disagree?

20. Some people feel unsafe staying home or going out. What are the possible
reasons for this. What can
be done to solve this issue?

21. Some people say the most important thing about being rich is that it gives you
the opportunity to give
back. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this .
22. Some people think that they can create as much noise as they want, while
others think that the amount
of noise people make should be strictly controlled. Discuss both the views.

23. In the future it is expected that the proportion of older people will be higher
than that of young people
in many developed countries. What are the positive or negative effects of this
development?

24. Some people say that libraries are the best place for getting knowledge.
Whereas others are opposed to
it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this.

25. Some people say that public libraries should be free; otherwise they are just a
waste of money,
especially because modern technologies and the internet allow easy access to
resources. Discuss and
give your point of view.

26. In the world of the internet, people write product reviews of products and
services. Do you think this is
a positive or negative development?

27. Some people say that with the development of modern technology printed
books, newspapers and
magazines lose their importance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with
this statement?

28. Some people say that having a lot of TV channels is good, while others argue
that it reduces the quality
of programs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

29. At present the media affects people’s lives significantly . What impact does
this have on society? Is it a
negative or a positive development?

30. Advertising industry has a huge influence on society. Do you think the
positives of advertising
outweigh the negatives?

31. Nowadays people are having an unhealthy diet and not doing enough
physical exercises. What do you
think might be the reason? What can be done to encourage people to have a
healthier lifestyle.
32. More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by a
modern lifestyle which cannot
be treated with modern medicines. Some people think that a return to traditional
medicine should be
encouraged. To what extent do you agree?

33. Healthcare should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income.
Do you agree with this
opinion.

34. Governments should focus their spending on public services rather than on
art such as Music and
Painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

35. Nowadays many people aim to create a balance between their work and
other aspects of their life,
however, only a few achieve it. What are the problems in doing this and what
solutions can you
suggest?

36. Demand for food is increasing worldwide. What is the cause of this? What
measures can the
international community take to make sure the supply of food is enough.

37. In modern societies, more and more people choose to live on their own. What
are the reasons people
choose to do this. Is it a positive or negative trend?

38. Nowadays more and more people want to get things done instantly. Why is
it? Do you think it is a
positive or negative development?

39. Some people prefer to buy local products while others buy international
products. To what extent do
you agree or disagree

40. Crime is growing among children and teenagers. Why is it growing and how
should these criminals be
treated?

41. Some people believe that technology has made the lives of workers easier
while other people disagree.
To what extent do you agree or disagree
42. Many people believe that a person’s culture is defined by their country of
origin, while others believe
that it has only minor influence. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

43. Some people say that men are more competitive than women. To what extent
do you agree or
disagree?

44. Many youngsters nowadays prefer to spend their leisure time by playing
computer games. Why is this
happening. Is this a positive development or negative.

45. In many countries the crime rate among youngsters is increasing. What are
the causes of this. suggest
some solutions

46. Nowadays people tend to have children at an older age. Do the advantages
of this outweigh
disadvantages.

47. Obesity among children has become a serious problem .What are the primary
causes of this. Suggest
some possible measures to control this.

48. Nowadays it is more important to plant trees in open spaces in towns and
cities than building
houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

49. Some people say that inventions in technology such as smartphones are
making people less socially
active. Do you agree or disagree.

50. The best way to improve health is doing regular exercises. To what extent do
you agree or disagree.

51. Some people say that the life of cities is becoming more stressful and has no
advantage whereas
others oppose to it. To what extent do you agree or disagree

52. Some people say that salary is the most important consideration while
choosing a job. To what extent
Do you agree or disagree.