Task 2 — Essay
Discussion — Both Views + Your Opinion
Two views reported fairly, one opinion stated unmistakably.
- 1Work
Some people believe that working from home benefits both employees and companies, while others think it damages teamwork and productivity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Practise this question - 2Environment
Some argue that the best way to protect the environment is through new technology; others believe it requires changes to how people live. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Practise this question - 3Education
Some people think university education should focus on employable skills, while others believe it should develop knowledge for its own sake. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Practise this question - 4Culture
Some people believe that international tourism preserves local cultures, while others argue it destroys them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Practise this question - 5Technology
Some people think that artificial intelligence will create more jobs than it removes, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Practise this question - 6Society
Some believe that the elderly should be cared for by their families, while others argue this is the responsibility of the state. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Practise this question - 7Media
Some people think that celebrities are good role models for young people, while others believe they set a harmful example. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Practise this question - 8Urban life
Some argue that cities should build upwards to house growing populations, while others believe they should expand outwards. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Practise this question - 9Society & Government
Some people believe that advertising aimed at children should be banned. Others argue that it is a normal part of a market economy. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Practise this question - 10Environment
Some people think that city authorities should spend money creating parks and green spaces, while others believe that money is better spent on housing and roads. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Practise this question - 11Technology
Students can now use artificial intelligence to write essays and complete assignments. Some people think schools and universities should ban this technology, while others believe they should teach students to use it well. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Practise this question - 12Crime & Law
Some people think that the main purpose of prison should be to punish offenders, while others believe it should be to rehabilitate them so they can return to society. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Practise this question - 13Environment
Millions of people still have no reliable supply of clean drinking water. Some argue this is a problem for individual governments to solve, while others believe it requires international action. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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