Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others believe that adult life brings more happiness despite greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger. Why this could be the case? What do you think are the current and future effects of this trend for those countries?
In some countries, nowadays more and more people are choosing to live alone than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
There have been many advances in technology over the past fifty years. These have revolutionized the way we communicate with people who are far away. Compare and contrast methods of communication used today with those which were used in the past.
Some people think that one should plan in detail activities for their leisure time, while others disagree with this view. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have approximately 40 minutes to complete this task. You need to write an essay addressing the topic below Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Your essay should comprise a minimum of 250 words.
Some people think that enjoying the present is more important than planning for the future for both countries and individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?