Many people think that museums and art galleries should only show work from local artists rather than work from other countries.
To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Essay 382 – Governments should support retired people financially
Some people think that governments should support retired people financially while others believe that they should take care of themselves.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Essay 381 – Some think that criminal behaviour has genetic causes
Some people think that criminal behaviour has genetic causes. Others believe that it is circumstances that lead people to commit a crime.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Essay 380 – Some people think that it is important to use our leisure time
Some people think that it is important to use our leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people, however, feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time.
Which of these two viewpoints do you agree with?
Essay 379 – Children spend hours every day on their smartphones
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones.
Why is this the case?
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Essay 378 – People are moving away from an agricultural background
All over the world, more and more people are moving away from an agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for other types of work.
What are the reasons for this trend?
What are the possible consequences of this?
Essay 377 – Undiscovered areas should be opened up to access more resources
With the increased global demand for oil and gas, undiscovered areas of the world should be opened up to access more resources.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Essay 376 – Some people think the government is wasting money on the arts
Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be better spent elsewhere.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Cue Card # 216: When you moved into a new home
Describe a time when you moved into a new home.
You should say:
– when it was
– why you moved into a new home
– what was the new home like
and explain how you felt about it.
Cue Card # 215: When you had to change your opinion
Describe a time when you had to change your opinion.
You should say:
– when it was
– what was your original opinion
– why you changed the opinion
and explain how you felt about it.