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OpinionIn some countries, many

the past. Do you think thi

In recent years it has beco

large cities in the develop

and negative consequenc

The rise in one-person h

broader economic reason

may become more inde

members. A young adult

clean, pay bills and mana

increase in the number

development. From an e

result in greater demand f

estate agents and a whol

their products or services.

However, the personal an

the opposite angle. Firstly,

people who live alone ma

miss out on the emotional

provide, and they must b

this sense, perhaps the tr

the financial point of view

ssaysore people are choosing to live alon

is a positive or negative development

me far more normal for people to live

d world. In my opinion, this trend coul

s in equal measure.

useholds can be seen as positive for

s. On an individual level, people who

endent and self-reliant than those w

who lives alone, for example, will ne

e his or her budget, all of which are v

of such individuals can certainly be

conomic perspective, the trend towar

r housing. This is likely to benefit the c

host of other companies that rely on

economic arguments given above can

rather than the positive feeling of incre

experience feelings of loneliness, isola

support and daily conversation that fa

ar the weight of all household bills an

nd towards living alone is a negative

, a rise in demand for housing is likely

nowadays than in

lone, particularly in

have both positive

both personal and

hoose to live alone

ho live with family

d to learn to cook,

aluable life skills; an

seen as a positive

ds living alone will

nstruction industry,

omeowners to buy

be considered from

ased independence,

ion and worry. They

ily or flatmates can

d responsibilities; in

ne. Secondly, from

o push up property


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prices and rents. While t

including those who live al

In conclusion, the increas

detrimental effects on indi

(306 words-band 9)

is may benefit some businesses, the

one, will be faced with rising living cost

e in one-person households will have

viduals and on the economy.

general population,

.

both beneficial and


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Some people who have

argued that these are th

committing

To what extent do you ag

It is true that ex-prisone

completely agree with the

their experiences is the be

In my opinion, teenagersspeak from experience. R

became involved in crime,

really like. They can also

leading glamorous lives.

by older people, I imagin

stories of an ex-offender.

likely to have a powerful i

The alternatives to using r

be much less effective. On

to young people. This coul

to lawbreakers when the

advice from figures of au

speak to their students ab

credible sources of infor

informative, but there wo

questions.

In conclusion, I fully supp

after serving a prison sent

een in prison become good citizens l

e best people to talk to teenagers ab

a

ee or disagree?

s can become normal, productive m

idea that allowing such people to spea

t way to discourage them from breakin

are more likely to accept advice fromformed offenders can tell young peo

the dangers of a criminal lifestyle, and

dispel any ideas that teenagers may h

hile adolescents are often indifferent to

that most of them would be extrem

The vivid and perhaps shocking natur

pact.

eformed criminals to educate teenager

e option would be for police officers to

d be useful in terms of informing teens

are caught, but young people are oft

thority. A second option would be fo

out crime, but I doubt that students w

ation about this topic. Finally, educati

ld be no opportunity for young peopl

rt the view that people who have turn

nce could help to deter teenagers from

ter, and it is often

out the dangers of

crime.

mbers of society. I

to teenagers about

the law.

someone who canle about how they

what life in prison is

ave about criminals

the guidance given

ly keen to hear the

e of these stories is

about crime would

isit schools and talk

bout what happens

n reluctant to take

school teachers to

uld see teachers as

onal films might be

to interact and ask

d their lives around

committing crimes.


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The older generations te

live, think and behave.

helpful in prepari


It is true that many old

incompatible with the ne

ideas are outdated, I belie

On the one hand, many oless relevant for younger

learn a profession and find

variety and diversity fro

relationships are being er

and when to marry. But p

be seen in their attitude

women, as breadwinners

appropriate by most youn

On the other hand, some

modern world. For exam

hard, doing one’s best, an

benefit young people

characteristics that are pe

In our globalised world, y

from a huge variety of bac

with respect. Finally, I beli

more ‘old-fashioned’ sens

d to have very traditional ideas about

owever, some people believe that t

g younger generations for

ee or disagree with this view?

er people believe in traditional valu

ds of younger people. While I agree t

e that others are still useful and should

the ideas that elderly people have abopeople. In the past, for example, peo

a secure job for life, but today’s worker

m their careers. At the same time,

oded as young adults make their own

erhaps the greatest disparity between

towards gender roles. The traditiona

and housewives, are no longer accep

er people.

traditional views and values are certai

le, older generations attach great im

taking pride in one’s work, and these b

s they enter today’s competitive

haps seen as traditional are politeness

oung adults can expect to come into

kgrounds, and it is more important than

ve that young people would lead happi

of community and neighbourliness.

how people should

hese ideas are not

modern life.

s that often seem

at some traditional

ot be forgotten.

ut life are becomingle were advised to

expect much more

the ‘rules’ around

choices about who

he generations can

l roles of men and

ed as necessary or

ly applicable to the

ortance to working

ehaviours can surely

ob market. Other

and good manners.

ontact with people

ever to treat others

er lives if they had a


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In conclusion, although th

today’s world, we should n

(299 words, band 9)

e views of older people may sometime

ot dismiss all traditional ideas as irrelev

s seem unhelpful in

nt.


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Wild animals have no pl

resources. To what extent

Some people argue that

animals because we hum

point of view.

In my opinion, it is absu

century. I do not believe t

there is nothing special ahave the right to allow or

is no compelling reason w

or destroy every last squ

world’s population. There

animals, and this should b

I also disagree with the ide

the protection of natural

scientists agree that thes

rainforests produce oxyge

we destroyed these areas,

would far outweigh the c

habitats, we maintain the

In conclusion, we have n

and I believe that we shoul

(269 words, band 9)

ce in the 21st century, so protecting

do you agree or disagree?

it is pointless to spend money on th

ns have no need for them. I completel

rd to argue that wild animals have n

hat planet Earth exists only for the ben

bout this particular century that meanncourage the extinction of any species

hy we should let animals die out. We d

are metre of land in order to feed o

is plenty of room for us to exist sid

our aim.

a that protecting animals is a waste of r

abitats that ensures the survival of wil

habitats are also crucial for human su

n, absorb carbon dioxide and stabilise t

the costs of managing the resulting ch

osts of conservation. By protecting wil

atural balance of all life on Earth.

right to decide whether or not wild a

d do everything we can to protect them

them is a waste of

protection of wild

y disagree with this

place in the 21st

efit of humans, and

s that we suddenly. Furthermore, there

not need to exploit

accommodate the

by side with wild

sources. It is usually

animals, and most

rvival. For example,

he Earth’s climate. If

anges to our planet

d animals and their

nimals should exist,

.


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Families who send their

taxes that su


Some people believe that

need to contribute to sta

with this view.

For a variety of reasons, i

private education. Firstly,reduction for these famili

process. Secondly, we all

not use. For example, mos

or fire brigade at any time

this. Finally, if wealthy fa

private schools, we might

the rich.

In my opinion, we should

public schools. It is ben

education system with eq

well-educated workforce,

Parents of children in priv

lives. For example, a comp

a well-funded education s

In conclusion, I do not b

people who choose privat

(269 words, band 9)

hildren to private schools should not

port the state educ

ee or disagree with this statement?

parents of children who attend private

e schools through taxes. Personally, I

would be wrong to reduce taxes for f

it would be difficult to calculate the coes, and staff would be required to m

ay a certain amount of tax for public s

t people are fortunate enough not to h

in their lives, but they would not expec

ilies were given a tax discount for send

have a situation where poorer people p

all be happy to pay our share of the

ficial for all members of society to

ual opportunities for all young people.

and in turn a more productive and

te schools may also see the advantage

any owner will need well qualified and

stem can provide such employees.

elieve that any financial concessions s

education.

be required to pay

ation system.

schools should not

ompletely disagree

amilies who pay for

rrect amount of taxnage this complex

ervices that we may

ve to call the police

t a tax reduction for

ing their children to

ay higher taxes than

oney that supports

ave a high quality

This will result in a

prosperous nation.

of this in their own

ompetent staff, and

hould be made for


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Nowadays celebrities are

achievements, and t


It is true that some celebri

the work they do. While I

believe that other famous

On the one hand, many

may have inherited monemay have appeared in g

example would be Paris

spends her time attendin

idea that appearance, gla

and good character. The

easily, and that school wor

On the other hand, there

make them excellent role

become famous idols be

develop real skills and a

ambition, which is requir

chosen field. An example i

world famous through yea

can inspire children to dev

(Add your own conclusion)

more famous for their glamour and w

is sets a bad example to


ties are known for their glamorous lifes

gree that these celebrities set a bad ex

people act as positive role models.

eople do achieve fame without really

from parents, married a famous or weossip magazines or on a reality TV p

ilton, who is rich and famous for the

parties and nightclubs, and her beha

our and media profile are more impor

essage to young people is that succ

k is not necessary.

are at least as many celebrities who

odels for young people. Actors, musici

ause they have worked hard and ap

ilities. They demonstrate great effort,

d for someone who wants to be trul

s the actor and martial artist Jackie Ch

rs of practice and hard work. This kind o

elop their talents through application a

ealth than for their

young people.

tyles rather than for

ample for children, I

working for it. They

lthy person, or theyrogramme. A good

wrong reasons. She

viour promotes the

tant than hard work

ss can be achieved

e accomplishments

ans and sports stars

lied themselves to

determination and

successful in their

n, who has become

self-made celebrity

d perseverance.


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When choosing a job, the

do you agree or disagree?

Many people choose thei

disagree with the idea tha

because I believe that oth

On the one hand, I agree

basic needs. For example,

care, and education. Mosallows them to cover thes

their jobs based on enj

difficult to support them

choosing a career path th

enough money to live co

Nevertheless, I believe tha

in our jobs. Firstly, perso

extremely important wh

colleagues, for example, c

and general quality of life

from their professional ac

rather than the money th

want to help others and c

In conclusion, while salari

believe that money outwei

(275 words, band 9)

alary is the most important considera

jobs based on the size of the salary

money is the key consideration when

r factors are equally important.

that money is necessary in order for p

we all need money to pay for housin

people consider it a priority to at leaneeds and have a reasonable quality o

yment or other non-financial factors,

elves. Artists and musicians, for insta

at they love, but that does not always

fortably and raise a family.

other considerations are just as import

nal relationships and the atmosphere

n choosing a job. Having a good

an make a huge difference to workers’

. Secondly, many people’s feelings of j

ievements, the skills they learn, and the

y earn. Finally, some people choose a

ntribute something positive to society.

es certainly affect people’s choice of

ghs all other motivators.

ion. To what extent

ffered. Personally, I

eciding on a career,

eople to meet their

, food, bills, health

t earn a salary thatlife. If people chose

they might find it

nce, are known for

provide them with

ant as what we earn

in a workplace are

anager or friendly

levels of happiness

b satisfaction come

position they reach,

career because they

rofession, I do not


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Foreign visitors should

attractions. To what exte

It is sometimes argued th

residents to visit importan

The argument in favour o

historical attractions ofte

means that the resident p

system. However, I beliecontribute to the econom

range of goods and servi

The governments and in

important tourist sites and

If travellers realised that t

attractions in a particular

on holiday. To take the UK

rely on visitors coming to

Cathedral. These two site

helps to promote the nati

due to higher prices, there

of these important buildin

In conclusion, I believe t

overseas, and it would b

residents.

(269 words, band 9)

ay more than local visitors for cult

t do you agree or disagree with this op

t tourists from overseas should be char

sites and monuments. I completely dis

higher prices for foreign tourists woul

depend on state subsidies to keep

pulation already pays money to these

e this to be a very shortsighted viof the host country with the money t

es, including food, souvenirs, accom

abitants of every country should be

encourage people from the rest of the

ey would have to pay more to visit hi

ation, they would perhaps decide not t

as an example, the tourism industry an

the country to see places like Windsor

charge the same price regardless of

on’s cultural heritage. If overseas touri

would be a risk of insufficient funding

s.

at every effort should be made to a

e counterproductive to make them p

ural and historical

inion?

ged more than local

gree with this idea.

be that cultural or

them going, which

ites through the tax

w. Foreign touristsey spend on a wide

odation and travel.

happy to subsidise

orld to visit them.

storical and cultural

o go to that country

d many related jobs

astle or Saint Paul’s

ationality, and this

sts stopped coming

or the maintenance

ttract tourists from

ay more than local


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Some people think that a

free time to help the loc

individual teenage

Do you agree or disagree

Many young people work

the individual and societ

therefore force all teenage

Most young people are abeing given the added re

demanding as a full-time j

exam revision on top of

some free time, we should

doing sports and other lei

when they finish their stud

At the same time, I do n

young people to do unpai

of a free and fair society t

Doing this can only lead t

they were being used, an

children. Currently, nobod

In conclusion, teenagers

opinion we should not ma

(250 words, band 9)

l teenagers should be required to do

al community. They believe this wou

r and society as

n a volunteer basis, and this can only b

y as a whole. However, I do not ag

rs to do unpaid work.

lready under enough pressure with thponsibility of working in their spare ti

b, and teachers expect their students t

ttending lessons every day. When you

encourage them to enjoy it with their f

ure activities. They have many years of

ies.

t believe that society has anything to

d work. In fact, I would argue that it go

force a group of people to do somethi

o resentment amongst young people,

parents, who would not want to be to

is forced to volunteer, and this is surel

may choose to work for free and hel

e this compulsory.

npaid work in their

d benefit both the

a whole.

e beneficial for both

ee that we should

eir studies, withoute. School is just as

o do homework and

ng people do have

riends or to spend it

ork ahead of them

gain from obliging

s against the values

g against their will.

ho would feel that

ld how to raise their

the best system.

others, but in my


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Some people believe


Some hobbies are relativel

I believe that both types

statement that hobbies ne

On the one hand, many p

easy for most people is s

simple to learn, and it iswimming pool when I w

experience. Another hob

anyone can take intere

technicalities of operating

satisfying activity.

On the other hand, difficu

more challenging, we mig

do it successfully. For exa

knowledge and expertise.

competent at this activity,

believe that many hobbi

performance because the

In conclusion, simple hob

equally pleasurable for dif

(266 words)

hat hobbies need to be difficult

ee or disagree?

y easy, while others present more of a c

of hobby can be fun, and I therefor

ed to be difficult in order to be enjoyabl

ople enjoy easy hobbies. One example

wimming. This hobby requires very li

inexpensive. I remember learning ts a child, and it never felt like a deman

y that I find easy and fun is photogra

sting pictures without knowing too

a camera. Despite being straightforwar

lt hobbies can sometimes be more exci

ht feel a greater sense of satisfaction

mple, film editing is a hobby that req

In my case, it took me around two ye

but now I enjoy it much more than I

s give us more pleasure when we rea

esults are better and the feeling of achi

bies can be fun and relaxing, but diffi

erent reasons.

to be enjoyable.

allenge. Personally,

disagree with the

e.

of an activity that is

tle equipment, it is

swim at my localding or challenging

phy. In my opinion,

much about the

d, taking photos is a

ting. If an activity is

hen we manage to

ires a high level of

rs before I became

id when I started. I

ch a higher level of

vement is greater.

ult hobbies can be


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Many people decide on a

argue, leads to a more sa

view? What other things c

It is true that some peopl

and they are happy to sp

accept that this may suit

seeking job satisfaction in

On the one hand, havinworking life. Many people

and it gives them a gre

gradually achieve them. F

to realise this ambition th

years of training. In my e

choose to change career b

have invested so much ti

On the other hand, peop

Firstly, not everyone drea

to try a variety of professi

reinvigorating experience.

earning money, and they

enjoy life outside work.

conditions, rather than th

enthusiastic colleagues, a

satisfying, regardless of th

In conclusion, it can certai

of one’s life, but this is by

career path early in their lives and k

isfying working life. To what extent do

an people do in order to have a satisfyi

know from an early age what career t

end the rest of their lives in the same

any people, I believe that others enjoy

different ways.

a defined career path can certainlydecide as young children what they

t sense of satisfaction to work towa

r example, many children dream of be

ey need to gain the relevant qualifica

perience, very few people who have

ecause they find their work so rewardin

e and effort to reach their goal.

le find happiness in their working liv

s of doing a particular job, and it can b

ns; starting out on a completely new

Secondly, some people see their jobs a

are happy if their salary is high enou

Finally, job satisfaction is often the

career itself. For example, a positive

d an inspirational boss can make wor

profession.

nly be satisfying to pursue a particular

o means the only route to fulfilment.

ep to it. This, they

you agree with this

g working life?

hey want to pursue,

profession. While I

changing careers or

lead to a satisfyingant to do as adults,

ds their goals and

oming doctors, but

ions and undertake

qualified as doctors

g, and because they

s in different ways.

e equally rewarding

areer path can be a

s simply a means of

h to allow them to

result of working

orking atmosphere,

ing life much more

areer for the whole


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We cannot help everyo

concerned with


Some people believe tha

there are problems in our

we should try to help as m

On the one hand, I acce

citizens. In most comdisadvantaged in some

even the wealthiest of cit

there are usually opportu

people. In the UK, peopl

serving free food in a soup

obvious ways to help, I ca

local charity.

At the same time, I believ

our national borders. In so

serious than those in our

example, when children

governments and individ

vaccines that already exis

much greater impact than

In conclusion, it is true t

boundaries should not sto

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e in the world that needs help, so

our own communities


we should not help people in other

own society. I disagree with this view b

any people as possible.

t that it is important to help our nei

unities there are people who aray. It is possible to find homeless peo

ies, and for those who are concerned

nities to volunteer time or give mon

can help in a variety of ways, from d

kitchen. As the problems are on our do

understand why some people feel that

that we have an obligation to help th

me countries the problems that people

own communities, and it is often eve

are dying from curable diseases in

als in richer countries can save lives s

. A small donation to an international

helping in our local area.

at we cannot help everyone, but in

p us from helping those who are in need

we should only be

and countries.

ountries as long as

cause I believe that

ghbours and fellow

impoverished orple, for example, in

bout this problem,

y to support these

onating clothing to

rstep, and there are

we should prioritise

se who live beyond

face are much more

easier to help. For

African countries,

imply by paying for

harity might have a

y opinion national

.


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In recent years, there has

and personal achieveme

in egalitarian societies. O

possible only if individua

merits.

What is your view of the r

In my opinion, an egalitari

the same opportunities. I

of society.

Education is an important

all children should have

either free or affordable f

society without free sch

young adults from weal

opportunities, and they w

kind of inequality would e

I would argue that equal

freedom to succeed or fai

their motivation to succe

believe that most people

potential if they thought t

same effort would know

other hand, would be m

that the odds of success w

In conclusion, it seems to

personal success.

een growing interest in the relationsh

t. Some people believe that individua

thers believe that high levels of perso

ls are free to succeed or fail accordin

lationship between equality and pers

an society is one in which everyone has

ompletely agree that people can achie

factor with regard to personal success

ccess to free schooling, and higher e

r all those who chose to pursue a un

oling or affordable higher education,

thier families would have access to

ould therefore be better prepared for

sure the success of some but harm the

rights and opportunities are not in c

l. In other words, equality does not m

d, or that they are not allowed to fail

would feel more motivated to work h

hat they lived in a fair society. Those w

hat they had wasted their opportunit

re likely to demotivate people becaus

re stacked in favour of those from privil

e that there is a positive relationship b

p between equality

s can achieve more

al achievement are

to their individual

nal success?

the same rights and

ve more in this kind

in life. I believe that

ducation should be

iversity degree. In a

only children and

the best learning

he job market. This

prospects of others.

nflict with people’s

an that people lose

. On the contrary, I

ard and reach their

o did not make the

. Inequality, on the

e they would know

eged backgrounds.

tween equality and


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Universities should acce

subject. To what extent d

In my opinion, men and

However, I do not agree

in every university subject.

Having the same numb

unrealistic. Student num

institution receives. If a unand females, it would nee

are more popular with on

for equal proportions. F

applicants, and it would b

needed to go to males.

Apart from the practical

unfair to base admission t

to select the best candida

way, both men and wom

they will be successful if t

student is the best candid

favour of a male student w

In conclusion, the selecti

would be both impractic

gender.

(265 words, band 9)

t equal numbers of male and femal

you agree or disagree?

women should have the same educat

ith the idea of accepting equal proport

r of men and women on all degre

ers on any course depend on the a

iversity decided to fill courses with equenough applicants of each gender. In r

gender than the other, and it would n

r example, nursing courses tend to

e difficult to fill these courses if fifty p

oncerns expressed above, I also belie

university courses on gender. Universi

tes for each course according to their

n have the same opportunities, and a

ey work hard to achieve good grades

te for a place on a course, it is surely w

ith lower grades or fewer qualifications.

n of university students should be ba

l and unfair to change to a selection

students in every

ional opportunities.

ions of each gender

courses is simply

plications that the

l numbers of maleseality, many courses

t be practical to aim

ttract more female

r cent of the places

e that it would be

ies should continue

ualifications. In this

plicants know that

t school. If a female

rong to reject her in

ed on merit, and it

rocedure based on


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DiscussiSome people think that

Others believe that they s

in the future, such as thos

Discuss both these views

People have different vieto what they can study a

students to be forced into

able to study the course of

There are various reason

subjects that will be usefu

medicine, engineering anthan certain art degrees.

courses provide more jo

therefore an improved qu

by forcing people to cho

that any knowledge and

technology in higher edu

greater future prosperity.

In spite of these argument

their preferred areas of st

are passionate about wha

areas of knowledge will

employers begin to value

nall university students should study

hould only be allowed to study subjec

related to science and technology.

nd give your own opinion.

s about how much choice students shouniversity. While some argue that it

certain key subject areas, I believe that

their choice.

s why people believe that universitie

l in the future. They may assert that u

d information technology are more likFrom a personal perspective, it can b

b opportunities, career progression,

lity of life for students who take them.

se particular university subjects, gove

skill gaps in the economy are covered

ation could lead to new inventions, ec

s, I believe that university students shou

dy. In my opinion, society will benefit

they are learning. Besides, nobody can

e most useful to society in the future,

creative thinking skills above practical

hatever they like.

s that will be useful

ld have with regardould be better for

everyone should be

s should only offer

iversity courses like

ely to be beneficialargued that these

etter salaries, and

n the societal level,

nments can ensure

. Finally, a focus on

nomic growth, and

ld be free to choose

ore if our students

really predict which

and it may be that

or technical skills. If


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this were the case, perh

philosophy than of scienc

In conclusion, although it

most useful subjects, I per

right to study whatever th

(297 words, band 9)

aps we would need more students

or technology.

might seem sensible for universities t

sonally prefer the current system in wh

y like.

of art, history and

focus only on the

ich people have the


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Some people think that

reducing traffic accident

more effective in improvi

opinion.

People have differing vie

safer. In my view, both

together to promote bette

On the one hand, strict pmore safely. Penalties for

people avoid repeating th

such as small fines, licen

sentences. The aim of th

actions have negative con

more disciplined and alert,

On the other hand, I beli

ways that do not punish

properly before they start

an extended or more diffi

safe road design. For exa

road bends can be added

from driving too quickly.

accidents by investing in b

would need to travel by ca

In conclusion, while punis

road safety measures shou

(269 words, band 9)

strict punishments for driving offen

. Others, however, believe that other

g road safety. Discuss both these view

s with regard to the question of how

unishments and a range of other me

r driving habits.

nishments can certainly help to encoudangerous drivers can act as a dete

e same offence. There are various type

e suspension, driver awareness cours

ese punishments is to show dangero

sequences. As a result, we would hope

and that they follow the rules more car

ve that safe driving can be promoted

drivers. Firstly, it is vitally important

o drive, and this could be done in scho

ult driving test. Secondly, more attenti

ple, signs can be used to warn peopl

to calm traffic, and speed cameras can

Finally, governments or local councils

etter public transport, which would me

r.

ments can help to prevent bad driving

ld also be introduced.

ces are the key to

easures would be

and give your own

to make our roads

asures can be used

age people to driverent, meaning that

s of driving penalty,

s, and even prison

s drivers that their

hat drivers become

fully.

in several different

to educate people

ls or even as part of

on could be paid to

, speed bumps and

elp to deter people

could reduce road

n that fewer people

, I believe that other


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Some people think that i

while others think that pe

and give your own opinio

People have different vie

nowadays. In my view, m

were in the past.

There are two main reaso

each other now. Firstly, lifof living has increased so

parents for help when b

without help it would b

mortgage. Secondly, peo

better quality of life for t

work full-time, and they

child care.

However, I would agree

these days. In most coun

which means that people

have more freedom to tr

many students choose to

this experience makes th

factor in this growing inde

from any part of the world.

In conclusion, while there

each other more, my own

(279 words)

the modern world we are more depen

ople have become more independent.

.

s about whether we are more or less d

odern life forces us to be more indep

s why it could be argued that we are

is more complex and difficult, especiaramatically. For example, young adults

ying a house. Property prices are hi

e impossible for many people to pa

le seem to be more ambitious nowada

eir families. This means that both par

epend on support from grandparents

ith those who believe that people are

tries, families are becoming smaller a

cannot count on relatives as much as t

vel and live far away from our home

study abroad instead of going to their

m more independent as they learn to

pendence is technology, which allows

are some reasons to believe that peo

iew is that we are more independent th

dent on each other,

Discuss both views

ependent on others

ndent than people

ore dependent on

lly because the costtend to rely on their

her than ever, and

y a deposit and a

ys, and they want a

nts usually need to

and babysitters for

more independent

nd more dispersed,

ey used to. We also

owns. For example,

local university, and

live alone. Another

s to work alone and

le now depend on

an ever.


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artists such as painters a

funded by alternative sou


disagree with the idea of

projects should come fro

Some art projects definit

works of art in public spacexample, there are severa

which has been redevelo

history. They serve to edu

points for visitors and to

artists to produce this kin

much less interesting and

On the other hand, I can

art. The main reason for th

For example, state budge

and security, among oth

function properly, where

luxury. Another reason

professional, and they sho

In conclusion, there are g

financial support, but in m

(263 words)

governments should give financial

d musicians. Others believe that creati

rces. Discuss both views and give your

s about the funding of creative artists.

overnment support for artists, I believ

both governments and other sources.

ly require help from the state. In the

es, such as streets or squares in city cenl new statues and sculptures in the do

ed recently. These artworks represent c

cate people about the city, and act as l

rists. Governments and local councils

of art, because without their funding

ttractive.

nderstand the arguments against gov

is view is that governments have more

s need to be spent on education, healt

r areas. These public services are vit

s the work of creative artists, even in

or this opinion is that artists do a

ld therefore earn their own money by s

od reasons why artists should rely on a

opinion government help is sometime

upport to creative

ve artists should be

wn opinion.

While some people

that money for art

UK, there are many

res. In Liverpool, forcks area of the city,

ulture, heritage and

andmarks or talking

should pay creative

our cities would be

rnment funding for

important concerns.

hcare, infrastructure

al for a country to

public places, is a

job like any other

elling their work.

lternative sources of

s necessary.


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Nowadays animal experi

test the safety of other pr

be banned because it is m

favour of them

Discuss both views and gi

It is true that medicines

they are cleared for huma

is morally wrong, I would

for the development of m

On the one hand, there a

To use a common exampl

that the effectiveness of

argue that humans have

the lives of all creatures sh

do not justify the sufferin

of research.

On the other hand, reliabl

available. Supporters of t

amount of suffering on t

saved. They argue that op

of their own families need

the use of animal experi

testing for non-medical pr

drugs and medical proced

In conclusion, it seems to

medical research until equ

ents are widely used to develop ne

oducts. Some people argue that these

orally wrong to cause animals to suffer

because of their benefits

e your own opinion.

nd other products are routinely teste

use. While I tend towards the viewpoin

ave to support a limited amount of ani

dicines.

e clear ethical arguments against ani

of this practice, laboratory mice may b

new drug can be measured. Oppone

o right to subject animals to this kind

ould be respected. They believe that th

caused, and that scientists should use

alternatives to animal experimentatio

e use of animals in medical research b

e part of mice or rats can be justifie

ponents of such research might feel dif

ed a medical treatment that had been

entation. Personally, I agree with the

oducts, but I feel that it may be a neces

res are concerned.

e that it would be wrong to ban testin

ally effective alternatives have been dev

medicines and to

xperiments should

, while others are in

to humanity.

on animals before

t that animal testing

al experimentation

al experimentation.

e given an illness so

ts of such research

of trauma, and that

benefits to humans

alternative methods

may not always be

elieve that a certain

if human lives are

erently if a member

developed through

banning of animal

sary evil where new

on animals for vital

eloped.


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Some people regard vide

tool. Others, however, b

the people who play th

outweigh the benefits?

Many people, and children

that these games can som

are more likely to have a h

On the one hand, videogamers, are transported

engaging than real-life

encourage imagination a

problem solving, all of

Furthermore, it has been

motor skills and help to pr

However, I would argue th

can be highly addictive b

frequent rewards to keep

trying to progress throug

friends. This type of addict

at school, when homewo

console. The rise in obesit

lifestyle and lack of exercis

In conclusion, it seems t

significant than the possib

(258 words, band 9)

games as harmless fun, or even as a

lieve that videos games are having a

m. In your opinion, do the drawbac

in particular, enjoy playing computer g

etimes have a positive effect on the use

rmful impact.

ames can be both entertaining and einto virtual worlds which are often

astimes. From an educational persp

d creativity, as well as concentration, l

which are useful skills outside th

hown that computer simulation game

pare them for real-world tasks, such as

at these benefits are outweighed by the

ecause users are constantly given scor

them playing. Many children now sp

h the levels of a game or to get a hig

ion can have effects ranging from lack

rk is sacrificed for a few more hours

in recent years has also been linked in

e that often accompany gaming addicti

me that the potential dangers of vid

le benefits.

useful educational

adverse effect on

ks of video games

ames. While I accept

r, I believe that they

ucational. Users, ormore exciting and

ctive, these games

ogical thinking and

gaming context.

can improve users’

lying a plane.

drawbacks. Gaming

es, new targets and

nd hours each day

er score than their

f sleep to problems

n the computer or

art to the sedentary

n.

o games are more


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while others believe



museums can and should

On the one hand, it can

Museums are tourist attra

objects that many peopleor she has to read or liste

more of an emphasis on

designed to be visually sp

as part of its exhibitions.

On the other hand, some

aim of any exhibition s

previously know. Usually

needs to be explained, an

professional guides to talk

visitors can listen to detail

can play an important role

other aspects of life.

In conclusion, it seems t

interesting, enjoyable and

learn something at the sa

(253 words, band 9)

useums should be enjoyable places t

that the purpose of museums

e you own opinion.

s about the role and function of muse

e both entertaining and educational.

e argued that the main role of a mus

tions, and their aim is to exhibit a coll

ill want to see. The average visitor mayto too much educational content, so

enjoyment rather than learning. This

ctacular, and may have interactive acti

eople argue that museums should foc

ould be to teach visitors something

his means that the history behind th

this can be done in various ways. So

to their visitors, while other museums o

ed commentary about the exhibition. In

in teaching people about history, cultur

o me that a good museum should

educational experience so that peopl

e time.

o entertain people,

is to educate.

ums. In my opinion,

eum is to entertain.

ction of interesting

become bored if hemuseums often put

type of museum is

ities or even games

s on education. The

that they did not

museum’s exhibits

e museums employ

ffer headsets so that

this way, museums

e, science and many

e able to offer an

e can have fun and


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Some people believe tha

successful career, while

school.


When they finish school,

continue their education.

school, I would argue that

The option to start workyoung people want to sta

become independent, and

In terms of their career, y

their studies, may progr

experience and learn prac

to promotions and a succe

On the other hand, I beli

studies. Firstly, academic q

it is impossible to becom

degree. As a result, uni

opportunities, and they

qualifications. Secondly, t

sometimes there are hun

people who do not have

compete.

For the reasons mentione

successful in their careers i

(271 words, band 9)

t studying at university or college is

thers believe that it is better to get

e your opinion.

teenagers face the dilemma of whet

hile there are some benefits to gettin

it is better to go to college or university.

traight after school is attractive for sert earning money as soon as possible. I

they will be able to afford their own ho

ung people who decide to find work, r

ss more quickly. They will have the

tical skills related to their chosen profe

ssful career.

ve that it is more beneficial for studen

ualifications are required in many profe

e a doctor, teacher or lawyer without

ersity graduates have access to m

tend to earn higher salaries than

he job market is becoming increasing

reds of applicants for one position in

ualifications from a university or colleg

above, it seems to me that students

f they continue their studies beyond sch

the best route to a

job straight after

er to get a job or

a job straight after

eral reasons. Manyn this way, they can

use or start a family.

ather than continue

hance to gain real

ssion. This may lead

ts to continue their

ssions. For example,

having the relevant

re and better job

those with fewer

ly competitive, and

a company. Young

e will not be able to

re more likely to be

ool level.


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Several languages are in

numbers of people. Some

on saving these languag

Discuss both these views

It is true that some minori

can be argued that gove

believe that these languag

There are several reasonsmoney. Firstly, if a langua

education programmes wi

state will have to pay fo

better spent on other pub

efficient for countries to h

costs related to communic

Despite the above argu

languages that are less wi

of communication; it has

who speak it. If a languag

we will lose the rich cul

spending money to pro

traditions, customs and be

In conclusion, it may save

disappear, but in the long

cultural heritage.

(258 words)

anger of extinction because they are s

people say that governments should

s, while others believe that would be

nd give your opinion.

ty languages may disappear in the nea

rnments could save money by allowin

es should be protected and preserved.

hy saving minority languages could bge is only spoken by a small number

ll be needed to make sure that more pe

facilities, teachers and marketing. Th

lic services. Secondly, it would be muc

ave just one language. Governments c

ating with each minority group.

ents, I believe that governments sho

ely spoken. A language is much more t

a vital connection with the cultural id

disappears, a whole way of life will di

tural diversity that makes societies

ect minority languages, governments

haviours that are part of a country’s hist

money in the short term if we allow m

term this would have an extremely neg

oken by very small

pend public money

a waste of money.

r future. Although it

g this to happen, I

e seen as a waste off people, expensive

ple learn it, and the

is money might be

cheaper and more

ould cut all kinds of

uld try to preserve

han simply a means

ntity of the people

sappear with it, and

ore interesting. By

can also preserve

ry.

inority languages to

ative impact on our


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Causes aMany people prefer to w

could

Should governments give

It is true that foreign fil

produced films. There cougovernments should pro

There are various reasons

films produced in their o

countries have huge bu

spectacular locations. Holl

examples of such product

why these big-budget fil

actors and actresses, and

directors. The poor quali

comparison.

In my view, government

country, there may be tal

opportunity to prove th

overseas, these people ne

costs related to producing

they would see an increas

and perhaps even a rise i

d Effects/Sol tch foreign films rather than locally p

this

more financial support to local film in

s are more popular in many countrie

ld be several reasons why this is the casote local film-making by subsidising the

hy many people find foreign films mor

n countries. Firstly, the established film

gets for action, special effects and

wood blockbusters like ‘Avatar’ or the J

ions, and their global appeal is undenia

s are so successful is that they often s

they are made by the most accompli

ty, low-budget filmmaking in many

should support local film industries

nted amateur film-makers who just n

mselves. To compete with big-budge

ed money to pay for film crews, actors

high-quality films. If governments did h

in employment in the film industry, inc

tourist numbers. New Zealand, for e

utionsroduced films. Why

be?

ustries?

s than domestically

e, and I believe thatindustry.

enjoyable than the

industries in certain

o shoot scenes in

ames Bond films are

ble. Another reason

ar the most famous

hed producers and

ountries suffers in

financially. In every

ed to be given the

t productions from

and a host of other

elp with these costs,

ome from film sales,

ample, has seen an


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increase in tourism related

government subsidies.

In conclusion, I believe th

of locally made films and

currently dominate the ma

(294 words, band 9)

to the 'Lord of the Rings' films, which w

t increased financial support could hel

allow them to compete with the forei

rket.

ere partly funded by

to raise the quality

n productions that


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These days more fathers

go out to work. What cou

negative development?

It is true that men are inc

more women than ever ar

reasons for this, and I cons

In recent years, parents h

rights movements have mgain qualifications and pu

to stay at home and look a

has meant that both marr

starting a family. Therefor

and who stays at home

based on which partner ea

In my view, the changes

happy to live in a society i

which women are not pu

only fair that men shoul

responsibilities if this is w

own decisions about wh

particular circumstances a

In conclusion, the changin

changes in society, and I b

(274 words, band 9)

tay at home and take care of their chil

d be the reasons for this? Do you thin

reasingly likely to take on the role of h

e the breadwinners in their families. Th

ider it to be a very positive trend.

ve had to adapt to various changes in

de great progress, and it has become nsue a career. It has also become socially

fter their children. At the same time, th

iage partners usually need to work and

, when couples have children, they ma

epending on the personal preference

rns the most money.

escribed above should be seen as pro

n which men and women have equal

under pressure to sacrifice their caree

be free to leave their jobs in order

hat they wish to do. Couples should b

ich parental role each partner takes,

d needs.

g roles of men and women in the family

lieve that these developments are desi

dren while mothers

it is a positive or a

ousehusband, while

re could be several

our societies. Equal

ormal for women toacceptable for men

rising cost of living

save money before

y decide who works

of each partner, or

ress. We should be

pportunities, and in

rs. Equally, it seems

o assume childcare

e left to make their

according to their

are a result of wider

able.


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In the developed world,

this cause for individuals

to reduce the impact of a

It is true that people in i

before. Although there

trend, societies can take st

As people live longer and

related problems can bemore people of retirem

proportion of younger, w

receive less money in taxe

ageing population will

pressures will include a ri

will increasingly have to lo

There are several action

described above. Firstly, a

working adults, perhaps

healthy enough to contin

governments to encourag

adults who pay taxes. Fina

other areas and spent on

the rising numbers of olde

In conclusion, various mea

arise as the populations of

(265 words, band 9)

verage life expectancy is increasing.

and society? Suggest some measures

eing populations.

ndustrialised nations can expect to li

ill undoubtedly be some negative c

ps to mitigate these potential problem

the populations of developed countrie

anticipated. The main issue is that thent age who will be eligible to rece

rking adults will be smaller, and govern

s in relation to the size of the populatio

ean a greater tax burden for work

e in the demand for healthcare, and t

ok after their elderly relatives.

s that governments could take to s

simple solution would be to increase th

rom 65 to 70. Nowadays, people of t

e a productive working life. A second m

e immigration in order to increase the

lly, money from national budgets will n

vital healthcare, accommodation and tr

r citizens.

sures can be taken to tackle the proble

countries grow older.

What problems will

hat could be taken

e longer than ever

nsequences of this

.

grow older, several

re will obviously beive a pension. The

ments will therefore

. In other words, an

ing adults. Further

e fact young adults

olve the problems

e retirement age for

his age tend to be

easure would be for

number of working

ed to be taken from

ansport facilities for

s that are certain to


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Direct-qHappiness is considered v

Why is it difficult to defin

What factors are importa

It is no doubt true that th

While the personal naturebe some common needs

happiness.

Happiness is difficult to

individual person. Nobo

feelings, and we all have

Some people, for exampl

achieving success, wherea

the same time, a range o

associated with the idea o

in a variety of different wa

Although it seems almost

people would agree that t

hard for a person to be

enough food to eat. Our b

pleasant life. Secondly, th

with family and friends,

complete isolation. Other

purpose in life.

estionery important in life.

?

t in achieving happiness?

e majority of people would like to be

of happiness makes it difficult to descrihat we all share with regard to experi

define because it means somethin

y can fully understand or experienc

our own particular passions from whic

e, derive a sense of satisfaction from

s for others, health and family are much

f other feelings, from excitement to p

f happiness, and the same person may

s.

impossible to give a precise definition

ere are some basic preconditions to ac

appy if he or she does not have a sa

asic survival needs must surely be met

greatest joy in life is usually found in

nd it is rare to find a person who i

key factors could be individual freed

happy in their lives.

e, there do seem toencing or achieving

different to each

e another person’s

h we take pleasure.

earning money or

more important. At

acefulness, may be

herefore feel happy

of happiness, most

ieving it. Firstly, it is

e place to live and

efore we can lead a

shared experiences

content to live in

om and a sense of


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In conclusion, happiness is

but I believe that our basi

before we can experience i

(292 words, band 9)

There are many different

Is the traditional music o

that is heard everywhere

It is true that a rich variety

vital part of all human

traditional music is more i

Music is something that a

are taught songs by our

simply as a form of enjoy

appear that the act of sinregardless of their age. L

come to see our favourite

arouses emotions in a wa

life without it.

In my opinion, traditional

has become so popular. Iessentially a commercial

Traditional music, by cont

Traditional styles, such as

cultural identity. It would

these national styles disap

difficult to define because it is particul

c needs for shelter, food and company

t.

types of music in the world today. Wh

f a country more important than the

owadays?

of musical styles can be found around

ultures for a range of reasons, and I

portant than modern, international m

ccompanies all of us throughout our li

arents and teachers as a means of le

ent. Children delight in singing with

ing in a group creates a connection bter in life, people’s musical preferenc

songs as part of our life stories. Music

that words alone cannot. In short, it is

music should be valued over the inte

nternational pop music is often catchproduct that is marketed and sold

ast, expresses the culture, customs and

...(example)..., connect us to the past a

be a real pity if pop music became s

eared.

r to each individual,

need to be fulfilled

do we need music?

nternational music

he world. Music is a

would argue that

sic.

ves. As children, we

arning language, or

thers, and it would

tween participants,s develop, and we

both expresses and

difficult to imagine

national music that

y and fun, but it isy business people.

history of a country.

nd form part of our

predominant that


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In conclusion, music is a

traditional music should b

(261 words, band 9)

necessary part of human existence,

given more importance than internati

and I believe that

nal music.


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Nowadays the way many

technology.

In what ways has tech

make? Has this been a po

It is true that new techno

people. Technology has

there are both positive an

Technology has had an ilife. Firstly, telephones and

interact without ever me

possibilities for relationshi

can now take video lesso

people use social network

share common interests, a

face.

On the one hand, thes

between people in differe

was limited to written lett

video are almost as good

interactions, either in wor

new communication tech

discouraging real interac

friends online rather than

relationships are a poor su

In conclusion, technolog

people, but not all of the o

people interact with each other has

ology affected the types of relatio

itive or negative development?

logies have had an influence on com

ffected relationships in various ways,

negative effects.

mpact on relationships in business, ethe Internet allow business people in d

ting each other. Secondly, services lik

ps between students and teachers. For

s with a teacher in a different city or c

s, like Facebook, to make new friends a

nd they interact through their compute

developments can be extremely p

nt countries was much more difficult w

rs or telegrams. Nowadays, interaction

s face-to-face meetings, and many of u

k or social contexts. On the other han

nologies can also have the result of i

ion. For example, many young peop

mixing with their peers in the real worl

bstitute for real friendships.

y has certainly revolutionised com

utcomes of this revolution have been p

hanged because of

ships that people

unication between

and in my opinion

ucation and socialifferent countries to

Skype create new

example, a student

untry. Finally, many

nd find people who

s rather than face to

sitive. Cooperation

en communication

by email, phone or

s benefit from these

, the availability of

olating people and

le choose to make

, and these ‘virtual’

unication between

sitive.


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Explain some of the way

can governments do to a

Humans are responsible f

steps to reduce the dama

environmental problems a

to address these problems

Two of the biggest thre

emissions from factorieswhich may have a devas

population increases, we

contaminates the earth an

Governments could certai

introduce laws to limit

renewable energy from s

taxes’ on drivers and airli

use public transport and t

Individuals should also

environment. They can tak

less packaging, and recy

reusable bags for shoppe

their car parks. By reusing

In conclusion, both natio

looking after the environ

in which humans are damaging the

dress these problems? What can indivi

r a variety of environmental problems,

e that we are causing to the planet. T

nd the measures that governments and

.

ts to the environment are air polluti

nd exhaust fumes from vehicles leadtating effect on the planet in the fu

re also producing ever greater quanti

d pollutes rivers and oceans.

nly make more effort to reduce air p

emissions from factories or to force

lar, wind or water power. They could

e companies. In this way, people woul

take fewer flights abroad, therefore red

take responsibility for the impact

e public transport rather than driving, c

le as much as possible. Most superm

s as well as ‘banks’ for recycling glass,

nd recycling, we can help to reduce wa

nal governments and individuals mus

ent.

environment. What

ual people do?

ut we can also take

is essay will discuss

individuals can take

on and waste. Gas

to global warming,ure. As the human

ies of waste, which

llution. They could

companies to use

also impose ‘green

d be encouraged to

ucing emissions.

hey have on the

oose products with

arkets now provide

plastic and paper in

te.

t play their part in


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