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Writing Task 2 – General Training (Australia & Asia) - 2009 год
January
2009.01.10
A different range of technology available increases the gap between the rich and poor people. Do you agree or disagree?
2009.01.15
Students at school and university learn far more from lessons with their teachers than other sources (for example: internet and television). Do you agree?
2009.01.17
Nowadays, people can choose any place in any country to live and work because of the improved technology in communication and transport. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages of this?
February
2009.02.07
Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve the poverty, so rich countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than the financial aid.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009.02.12
Development in technology leads to environmental problems, and some people think that the solution to these problems is for everyone to lead a simpler way of life, while others say that technology can solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2009.02.21
Some people believe that environmental problems are too big for individuals to deal with, while others think that individuals should take some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2009.02.28
Some people believe that government should increase the number of sports facilities to improve public health, while others believe this has little effect and we need other measures to improve it. Discuss and give your own opinion.
March
2009.03.05
Newspapers have a big influence on people's ideas or opinions. Why? Is it positive or negative?
2009.03.07
Some people think music plays an important role in society, while others believe music is simply a form of entertainment for individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion
2009.03.14
More and more students are choosing to study in another country for higher education. Do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?
2009.03.21
Some people think it is more important for government to spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
April
2009.04.04
Nowadays, people live in a society where consumer goods are cheaper to buy. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
2009.04.18
If a product is good or it meets people’s needs, people will buy it. Advertising is unnecessary and no more than a form of entertainment. To what extent do you agree?
2009.04.25
Some people think computer and the Internet are important in children's study ,but others think students can learn more effectively in schools with teachers. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
2009.04.30
Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Other think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
May
2009.05.09
Some people think that teenagers should focus on all school subjects while others believe they should just concentrate on the subjects that they are better at or they find the most interesting. What is your opinion?
2009.05.16
Reading is more important for developing imaginations and language skills than television. Do you agree or disagree?
2009.05.21
A hundred years ago, people thought that the human race was steadily improving in every area of life. Now it seems this is not certain in that situation.
In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays?
In which areas do you think we still need to make progress?
2009.05.30
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main sources in many countries, but in some countries the use of alternative sources of energy (wind energy and solar energy) is encouraged.
To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
June
2009.06.11
Nowadays, food is transported thousand of miles from farms to consumers. Some people think that it would be better to our environment and economy if people only eat local.produced food. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
2009.06.13
Research suggests that the majority of criminals who were sent to prison would continue to commit crimes when set free. Why do you think this is the case? What can be done to solve this problem?
2009.06.20
Some people think that all school students should learn a foreign language. Others think that a student should not be required to learn a foreign language if he or she does not have talent for it.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
2009.06.27
Developing countries require international organization’s help. Some people think financial aids are better while others believe practical aid and advice make more sense. Discuss and give your opinion.
July
2009.07.04
Money for postgraduate research is limited. Therefore some people claim that financial support from governments should be only provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
2009.07.11
Some people argue that companies and private individuals, not governments, should pay the bill of pollution clean.up. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009.07.23
Many people are optimistic about the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with their optimism?
What changes would you like to see in the new century?
2009.07.25
Sending children to boarding schools has become more and more popular, where children live and study from home（either aboard or in their own countries）in some countries. What may be the reasons？Is it a positive development？
August
2009.08.08
The development of technology changes the way people interact with each other. In which way does it change the types of relationship between people? Is this a positive or negative development?
2009.08.13
Nowadays, subjects and lesson contents are decided by the authorities or central government. Many people suggest that teachers should decide those contents themselves. To what extend do u agree or disagree?
2009.08.22
News media is more influential nowadays and some people think it is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009.08.29
In the past, people used to travel around to see the differences from their home country. Nowadays, however, the tourist places around the world are becoming increasingly similar.
What is the cause of this similarity?
Do you think that the advantages of this similarity outweigh the disadvantages?
September
2009.09.05
Some people think a larger proportion of people should be encouraged to go to university while others hold they should go to work as car mechanics or builders. What is your opinion?
2009.09.12
Some people think all parents should take childcare training courses. Do you agree or disagree?
2009.09.17
Some people think lawbreakers should be sent to prisons while others claim they should be made to work in communities. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
2009.09.26
Some school leavers tend to go traveling or work for a period of time before going to university directly. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages and what is your own opinion?
October
2009.10.08
Parents have a definite influence on the development of their children but other influences outside the family play a more important role in children’s development. Do you agree or disagree?
2009.10.10
An increase in the production of consumer goods results in the damage to the natural environment. Why is this the case? What can we do to solve this problem?
2009.10.24
Some people think university should prepare students for employment, while others disagree and believe that it has other functions. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
2009.10.31
The environmental problem facing today's world is so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. Government and large companies should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extend do you agree or disagree
November
2009.11.07
Recent figures of crimes committed by young people are increasing in major cities throughout the world. Discuss the possible reasons and how to solve it?
2009.11.14
Some people say that professional workers, such as doctors, nurses and teachers, make greater contribution and therefore should be paid more than those sports and entertainment stars.
To what extent do you agree?
2009.11.19
Some people think that government should introduce new technologies to improve people’s living standards while others hold that free education should be provided by government. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2009.11.21
Individuals and countries can not help everyone who needs help in the world, so we should only be concerned about our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree?
December
2009.12.03
Nowadays, some people tend to take contemporary jobs, for they have the time to do other things. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
2009.12.05
Nowadays, people always throw the old things away when they buy new things, but some people claim that the broken things should be repaired and used again. What factors cause this phenomenon? What effects does this phenomenon have?
2009.12.12
Recently some people can work from home using modern technology. Some think this only benefits the workers, but not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
2009.12.19
Crime is a problem all over the world and there is nothing that can be done to prevent it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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