TASK 2 Prompts/ Environment

Prompt 1
What do you believe is the most significant environmental issue facing
the world today? Discuss this environmental issue with an emphasis on
the causes and effects of this problem.
Prompt 2
The best solution for the increasing traffic and pollution problems is to
put up the price of petrol.
Do you agree?
Prompt 3
Because of computers and other digital devices, many children spend
most of their time indoors and have little exposure to the natural world.
What are some of the problems associated with a lack of interaction with
the natural environment?
Can you suggest any possible solutions to these problems?
Prompt 4
All nations on the planet have a responsibility to lessen the greenhouse
gasses that they emit. Although this can be very difficult for developing
countries, they also need to make significant reductions.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Prompt 5
What is the most significant environmental problem in Vietnam and what
are the reasons for this dilemma? In your opinion, what are the best
solutions to this problem?
TASK 2 Prompts/ Environment
Prompt 6
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It is generally agreed that the amount of rubbish created by humans

today is a worldwide problem. What do you think are the main causes of
the problem? What measures can be used to tackle the problem?
Prompt 7
Climate change is now an accepted threat to our planet, but there is not
enough action from governments to control excessive consumerism and
pollution.
To what extent do you agree?
TASK 2 Prompts/ Globalization
Prompt 1
The inequality between rich and poor nations is now wider than it has
ever been before. What do you think are the main causes of this
difference and what do you think can be done to reduce the gap?
Prompt 2
In a globalized economy, some workers such as factory workers in
developing countries are paid very little while other employees are paid
too much. Do you think this is a significant problem? What can be done to
ameliorate it?
Prompt 3
Multiculturalism only brings advantages to societies. What is your
opinion?
TASK 2 Prompts/ Education
Prompt 1
In the context of todays competitive global economy, the main purpose
of a countrys education system is to prepare young people for particular
types of work rather than to help them develop into independent thinking
individuals.
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What are your views?

Prompt 2
Many children are forced to stay at school and study subjects that will be
of little value to them in the future. These children may disrupt the
majority and should be allowed to leave school early to find themselves a
job.
What are your views?
Prompt 3
Is there any value in studying academic subjects that are not useful in
terms of generating wealthy for the country?
Prompt 4
Some people believe that older school children should study only a few
subjects, those of most interest to the students, while others believe that
older school children should be forced to study a diverse range of
subjects.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Prompt 5
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good
members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to
learn this.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
TASK 2 Prompts/ Education
Prompt 6
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a
foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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Prompt 7
Every year, several languages die out. Some people think that this is not
important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the
world.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Prompt 8
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the
knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true
function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own
sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer.
What, in your opinion should be the main function of a university?
Prompt 9
Students should pay the full cost of their own university studies rather
than have free higher education provided by the government.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Prompt 10
In many countries, students attend private cram schools for extra
coaching in test taking techniques.
What is your view of this practice?
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Prompt 11
In order to be truly employable, the educated person should be able to
demonstrate not just knowledge but also the ability to work
independently in teams.
How can teamwork best be encouraged and assessed in educational
settings?
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Prompt 12
Success in formal pen and paper examinations is often seen to be a sign
of intelligence.
To what extent do you agree with the view that formal examinations
measure intelligence?
TASK 2 Prompts/ Technology
Prompt 1
Technology has altered the ways that people engage with each other.
How has technology impacted on the kinds of relationships that people
have?
Has technology affected relationships in a positive or negative way?
Prompt 2
Television is the worst invention in modern times.
Do you agree or disagree?
Prompt 3
Social media is really anti-social.
What do you think?
TASK 2 Prompts/ Health
Prompt 1
What are the causes and effects of the health problems facing the world
today?
Prompt 2
Affluent nations and developing countries experience different health
problems.

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Discuss the causes and effects of these health issues and suggest some
possible solutions.
Prompt 3
There has been a noticeable increase in the average weight of people in
some countries. In your opinion, what are the reasons for this weight
increase and what is a good solution for the problem?

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