Task 2: Question Types

Essay Type Question Prompt

Opinion Essay • Computer games are becoming very popular among children of all ages and nationalities. Parents say they are concerned because these games have little
educational value and many harmful effects. Do you agree or disagree?
• Some people believe that smartphones are destroying social interaction today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Many people think technological devices such as smart phones, tablets and mobile phones bring more disadvantages than advantages. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
• Research into medical treatments are essential to improve health and fight disease. Who do you think should fund this research: individuals, private
companies or governments?
• Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
• Some people believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent robots. What is your opinion?
• In today’s world of advanced science and technology, many still greatly value artists such as musicians, painters and writers. What can the arts tell us
about life that science cannot?

Discussion Essay • The first man to walk on the moon said space exploration was going to change mankind’s life. Some people argue that it made only a little change to our
lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Cause/Solution • In many countries, people do not recycle waste materials, such as paper, glass and cans. What are the reasons for this? What could solve this problem?
• Many people living in cities these days do not get enough physical exercise. What are the causes of this?
• Nowadays people live longer after they retire. How does this affect individuals and society? What can be done about this?

Advantage and • Personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organizations. Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh
the disadvantages?
Disadvantage • Most career choices demand vocational skills or specialist knowledge. However, despite this, most schools still teach academic subjects such as history or
social studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this?
• The development of English has led to it becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to it becoming the only
language spoken in the world. Discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages and Give your opinion.

Positive or Negative • Many people put personal information online for purposes such as signing up for social networks or banking. Is this a positive or negative development?

Multi-Part Question • Social media use is growing each year Why is this so? What effect does it have on the individual and society?
• Nowadays more and more tasks at home and at work are being performed by robots. Why happening? Is it a negative or positive development?
• Many researchers believe that we can now study the behavior of children to see if they will grow up to be criminals, while others disagree. To what
extent do you think crime is determined by genetics? Is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
• People have historically attempted to achieve a perfect society. However, it is difficult to decide what an ideal society would be like. What would be the
most important element of a perfect society? What can normal people do to make society more perfect?
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