In some part of the world it is becoming popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development? In recent times, the number of people who decide to trace their family history is on the increase. In my opinion, there are […]

Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Many people might remember that when they were in their teenage years, they felt very constrained and that […]

In some countries, people are forced to retire when they reach a certain age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Having reached the age of retirement, people have to leave their work in some countries. This phenomenon […]

Do you believe that experimentation on animals for scientific purposes is justified? Are there any alternatives to animal experimentation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. There is no doubt that animals are vital in the scientific research on the ground that they are used in […]

In some countries, students pay their college or university fees, while in some others, government pays for them. Do you think the advantages that government pays the money outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons and examples. In many countries, whether students or the government should pay for college or university fees has triggered a heated debate […]

A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? These days, people seem to judge an individual’s value depending on social position and possessions, instead of […]

Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country. Some people think other factors are also important. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anyone is more important than the others? It is true that economic growth is normally considered a strong indicator of a nation’s success. […]

Some say you should always marry for love; others say that in an uncertain world it’s wiser to marry for money. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion. People have different views about whether we should make a decision to get married either for love or for money. Some people argue that […]

Some people say that competition is good for children’s development while others believe it is bad. Discuss both views and give your opinion. One of the highly controversial debates today relates to whether the competition among young people is beneficial or not. In this essay, I am going to delve into the question from both […]

As child obesity becomes a serious health issue in today’s society, some people feel that TV commercials advertising junk food aimed at kids should not be shown before 9pm. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view? Child obesity has become a growing concern in the modern world, owing in part to […]