IELTS Writing Podcast

Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?

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In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are so popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?

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In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?

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The diagrams below show the life cycle of the silkworm and the stages in the production of silk cloth.

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Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behavior. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

live within the status quo

stagnant

a shift in direction

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Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living.

What is your opinion about this?

What other time in history would be interesting to live in.

the best time of all

the best of all times

postwar America

the post-World War II era in the U.S

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Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

offenses of the same type

offenses in the same category

a one-size-fits-all justice system

to judge each crime individually

to judge each crime by the circumstances

to disclose

knowingly

workplace confidentiality

misdeeds

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It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

innate/inborn/native ability

conventional wisdom

inherit

torso

attain a body type

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As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing.

What factors contribute to job satisfaction?

How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers?

satisfied/satisfying/fulfilled/fulfillment 

to coincide with

to reskill

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Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?

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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 function of a university?

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Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. 

What might be the reasons for this?

What are the advantages and disadvantages?

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Plastic bags, plastic bottles and plastic packaging are bad for the environment. 

What damage does plastic do to the environment?

What can be done by governments and individuals to solve this problem?

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Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.

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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

online relationships

Internet relationships 

cyber relationships

cyberspace relationships 

give rise to

reside 

constrained by geographical distance

immediate circle 

by looked down on by

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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?

a number of

become extinct 

is lost

the death of a language 

the loss of a language 

the extinction of a language 

isolated tribes

tribal people

from scratch 

to build on something

mainstream languages

uncommon languages

gender terms

gender-neutral words

gender equality

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

similar->similarities

cultural loss 

cultural diversity 

diverse 

clothing such as saris and dhotis

western fashions

longstanding values 

Thai cuisine

authentic

to have a taste of

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Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

facilities ≠ amenities

make much difference

do little to 

a twenty-piece box of Chicken McNuggets

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In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

high-speed rail

high-speed rail projects

high-speed rail networks

bullet trains

public transport systems that already exist

go toward

inject money into

routes

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Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

a basic grasp/command of their language

the rudiments of their language

to hold conversations

something is of interest to someone

be critical of someone or something 

bus stop signs

to bargain with someone

street vendors

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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

trace/research/explore/investigate the history of their homes

out of interest

out of curiosity 

tear down

uncommon treasures 

surviving buildings

concrete residential buildings

look alike

uncover intriguing stories

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Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugar products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

processed foods and drinks

high-sugar products

sugar-packed products

sugar-sweetened foods and beverages

be packed with

to offer/supply free refills on sodas

to implement a 20% tax on

high consumers

a can of strawberry-flavored beverage

to satisfy a craving for

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In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?

self-driving cars

autonomous cars

employment losses

job losses

truckers

delivery couriers

be made redundant

to reskill

to reduce operating expenses

to cut costs 

the logistics company UPS

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In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

promote the idea that…

novel

new features 

newness

to beat their competitors

to stay ahead of their competitors

to stand out from the competition

to grab attention

cross-app tracking

to respond to/meet/satisfy new needs/requirements

to limit screen time

a screenless fitness band

the Amazon Halo

fitness trackers

Fitbit

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Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

to trick someone into believing 

to depict

Gillette

a clean-shaven man

to get more out of life

Gillette razors

targeted advertising

to increase/heighten/intensify the desire to buy

to scroll through their Facebook feeds

to contain themselves

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Some people believe that universities should focus on employment skills for the future. Others think that they should focus on academic study only. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

higher education

tertiary education

skills for future employment

to prepare students for work

bring new ideas to reality

find a cure for AIDS 

a higher return on their investments

take on loans

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In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder? Is it always a good thing to work hard?

put in more effort

inequality 

disparities

equal

perceive 

competent

equivalent skills

climb the corporate ladder

privileged children

academic qualifications

scholarship standards

grown-ups

put career before family

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Some people say that advertising has positive economic effects. Others think that it has negative social effects because it makes people feel dissatisfied with who they are and what they have. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

identities and possessions

adverse

emotionally vulnerable

a poor sense of self-worth

play upon

lingerie manufacturers

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The family has a great influence on children’s development, but influence from outside the home plays a bigger part in children’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

family influence

external influence

to reflect

reflection

to mirror 

to reprimand

choose a path they want to take in life

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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 own opinion.

to reciprocate

bulliers 

to feel overwhelmed by

Children’s behavior mirrors that of their parents.

Children’s behavior is a reflection of their upbringing.

to come naturally to 

to pick up on

preferable

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Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to make vehicle drivers take a test every year. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

annually/annual/yearly

to enforce/implement an annual testing program 

traffic accidents

traffic incidents

driving incidents 

visibility

slippery

speedy delivery

Amazon Flex

fulfill same-day delivery

to impose deadlines on someone

drive recklessly

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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school prorəʊgrammes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?

to volunteer

to give back to their communities

to serve their communities

to work for a local nonprofit

be made mandatory

inferior to

worthy individuals 

to strive for

to distribute food

be compassionate toward

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Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

scientific research, business and the academic world=the scientific, business and academic worlds

to increase transparency 

to make important information freely available 

to share valuable data without any restriction 

the U.S. biotechnology company Moderna

mRNA Covid-19 technology

scenario

to stifle/hinder/discourage/ suppress innovation

copycat

to dream up new products 

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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?

another language

a second language

a new language

to acquire a foreign language 

primary level

primary school-aged children

young pupils

counterparts at secondary school

workloads

compulsory

outperform

put someone at a disadvantage

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Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. Do you agree or disagree?

subways

high-speed rail

tram lines

amount to

opt for

per capita carbon emissions

to drive economies forward

economic driver

strength

to collaborate

hub

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In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?

face hunger

suffer starvation

people are starving

culprit

(food) output

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Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

certain plant and animal species 

extinction 

to become extinct 

to die out 

to cease to exist

environmental issues we confront today 

environmental challenges we face today

rising global temperatures

tear down

causal relationship

an imbalanced ecosystem

to keep the ecosystem in balance

to upset /disrupt the balance of the ecosystem

primary predator

to prey on

giraffes

take the highest priority

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

subjects they have a passion for

subjects they are passionate about 

subjects they are interested in 

disciplines 

scientific and technological subjects

take on loans

tech giants 

pay off their debts

be more likely to

increase the likelihood of

improve their chances of

put in effort

become expert (‘Expert’ is an adjective here )

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Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

admission fees /charges

entrance fees /charges

a paid-admission model 

a free-admission model 

to deter

to overcrowd

to fund the upkeep of their collections

collections/works/exhibits

high-tech methods

to minimize

The Whitney Museum of American Art

flood wall

to keep something in good condition

cultural heritage

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?

distinguish/tell right from wrong

good behavior

bad behavior 

misbehavior 

to misbehave 

to discipline children 

is of great importance 

be equivalent to

amount to 

bully

disadvantaged kids

face/suffer consequences 

mild punishments 

rebellious

scold 

spank

rebel  

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More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programmes to get news. They get their news from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?

consume/read/watch news 

traditional media

a news source

current affairs

like-minded people

Tesla enthusiasts

model

in the comments/in the comments section

be worth doing 

electric cars

to travel/spread/circulate fast 

to repost a news story 

public attention 

to block someone from doing something 

go viral

take a stand against her discriminatory behavior

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Some people think watching TV and films makes children more creative. Others think that it can actually lower their creativity. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

viewing TV and films

TV and film viewing

watching TV shows/programs and films

to overwhelm someone with something

to form a pride

to raise cubs

in the wild

habitats

inform someone about/of something

current affairs

a spaceflight company

moon landing

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Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

successful sports professionals:

top/elite/leading sportspeople

sports stars 

justified:

worth

deserve

create value for/add value to

reusable rockets 

a multi-planetary species

push humanity forward 

work ethic

perseverance

fearlessly

endure/face pressure

competitive swimmer

battle with depression 

bring about=cause

low points of someone’s career

Olympian

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Some people believe that good teamwork is what makes companies successful. Others feel that it is more important to have a good leader. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

improve productivity/be more productive

work cooperatively

different talents

set goals/set targets

envision the bright future of

put effort into

warehouse infrastructure 

delivery network

drive someone forward

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Although there is a lot of software available today that can translate from one language to another, it is still necessary for people to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

translation software 

translation tools

translation applications

acquire a second language

second language acquisition 

discourage someone from doing something/put someone off something 

extend hospitality

raise the odds of success

unbounded

captions

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At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

account for

comparatively

jobless rates

corporate job

make the leap to self-employment

driving force of an economy

drive the economy to grow

play an important role in economic growth

the highly innovative trillion-dollar U.S. tech industry

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Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization.

Why might this be the case?

What could be the disadvantage of being self-employed?

to work for themselves

make the leap to self-employment

the corporate world

corporate jobs

work/life balance

to balance their work and personal life

to keep their work and personal life in balance

thrive

deliver new features

make the leap to self-employment

have control over something

put their heart and soul into something

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Cambridge IELTS 11 Test 2 Writing Task 1 Sample Essay

The charts display the percentages of British students from one English university who were able to speak languages other than English in 2000 and 2010.

Overall, the proportion of students who were able to speak other languages went up in 2010, with Spanish being the most commonly spoken one in both years.

Those who only spoke Spanish accounted for the greatest proportions of students in both 2000 and 2010, at 30 and 35 percent respectively. With an increase to 20 and 15 percent, those who spoke another language and those who spoke two other languages became the second and third largest groups in 2010.

Of those who were able to speak other languages, French-only speakers were the only group whose proportion experienced a decline from 15 to 10 percent, while the proportion of German-only speakers stayed at 10 percent.

*Please don't use "a foreign/second language", because an increasing number of British school pupils have a first language which isn't English and this will eventually work its way through to college and university student level.

Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to know about a country. Other people feel that traveling is unnecessary because you can know anything about a country on the Internet. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

firsthand/in person

the information highway

content creators

in-depth content

Take for example the popular YouTube Channel Vietnamese Cuisine Lovers. It features local cuisine which ranges from street food to fine-dining restaurants, covering a wider range of foods than a person can experience on their own.

get a taste of local food

unreliable/misleading information

portray

scams

propaganda purposes

hospitable

slum

gain a real sense of it

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Some people believe that companies should manufacture products that last for a long time. Others feel that the emphasis should be placed on producing goods that are cheap. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

durable

have a long life/lifespan

inexpensive

boost/lift sales

sell well

the average consumer

That is why a cheap fast-fashion brand like H&M can generate tens of billions of dollars in revenue every year.

environmentally responsible

earth-friendly

do less harm to

wear out

discard

end up in landfill sites

decompose

sent to landfill

shoppers

eco-conscious

win them over

Nowadays a large amount of advertising aimed at children should be banned because of the negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

advertising that targets children

advertising targeted at children

advertisements

commercials

marketing/advertising (something) to children

promoting something to children

prohibited

forbidden

not allowed

to crave something (Sorry, I said 'crave for' in the recording.)

obese

obesity-related health problems

diabetes

cravings

parent-child relationships

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Fewer people today visit museums than in the past. Why is this? What can be done to encourage more people to visit museums in the future?

There are fewer visitors to museums than there were in the past.

an endless stream/a wide choice of entertainment

the pre-Internet era

watching Netflix

attendance

exhibits

the National Gallery 

Vincent van Gogh

resonate with

a piece of art

firsthand

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Some people think that economic development is the only way to end poverty while others believe that it is causing damage to the environment and so should be stopped. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

economic development/growth/advancement/advances

end/eliminate/eradicate poverty

come to a stop/cease

contribute to/increase global warming

to warm the planet

keep ecosystems in balance

environmentally responsible

carbon neutral

skill set

receive tax revenue

donations from wealthy people

temporarily

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Some people think children should be punished if they commit a crime. Other people believe that their parents are the ones that should be punished. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people claim that there should be certain types of punishment for children who break the law, while others feel that it is parents who should receive the punishment. Although punishing children helps them to build good behavior, I believe that the punishment should be given to parents because they do not give enough guidance to their children (because they are absent from their children’s lives).

On the one hand, it can be argued that children can be more disciplined if their criminal behavior is punished. This is because children who are punished will remember their misbehavior, thus not making the same mistake next time. According to a study by the University of Chicago based on 800 American children who were sent to prison because they stole some products at local stores (because of stealing at local stores), 70% of them did not commit the same crime again. However, I disagree with this point of view, for such punishment may make children disobey even harder against those who have punished them (for using punishment to discipline children is very likely to cause them to develop some mental health problems).

On the other hand, children’s criminal acts are a result of their parents’ lack of guidance (a result of parental absence). Parents nowadays are faced with a growing burden of workloads and so unable to allocate enough time for monitoring their children. When their children are alone, they are very likely to copy other people’s bad behavior. For instance, research by Rice University reveals that children whose parents spent less than 22 hours per week with them had a 30% higher crime rate than their counterparts whose parents were always around (there was a 30 percent higher incidence of crime among children whose parents spent less than 22 hours per week with them than among those whose parents were always around). I agree with this view, because only when parents are punished can they try their best to budget some time for their children.

In conclusion, although punishing children leads them to behave better, I believe parents are to blame because they do not guide their children well (because they do not spend enough time with their children).

In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Keywords

railway lines for very fast trains:

high-speed rail

high-speed rail projects

high-speed rail networks

bullet trains

spend money on:

devote money to

allocate money to

budget money for

invest in

investments in

construct:

construction

improve:

improvement

upgrade

upgradation

cities:

urban centers

public transport:

public buses and trains

Topic Specific Words

go sightseeing

the catering and accommodation sectors

greenhouse gas emissions

car exhaust fumes

the sustainable development of mankind

Overpopulation in many urban centers around the world is a major problem. What are the causes of this and how can this problem be solved?

1. overpopulation: overpopulated /excessively large numbers of people /excessive populations

2. urban centers: cities /metropolitan areas /metropolises

3. employment opportunities

4. server

5. multinational corporation

6. rural migration

7. relocate

8. tax deductions or subsidies

9. operations

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Some say that music, art and drama are as important as other school subjects, especially at the primary level. Do you agree or disagree?

1. music, art and drama: artistic subjects /arts subjects /arts-related subjects/disciplines

2. the arts /creative subjects /visual and performing arts /creative arts /arts programs

3. other school subjects: common core disciplines /academic subjects

4. confident /confidence /self-assured /self-assurance 

5. versatile individuals

6. academic studies 

7. the sciences and the humanities 

8. energetic 

9. concentrated 

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Some people think that a sense of competition should be encouraged in children. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

instill a sense of competition in children

workplace tasks

teamwork /to work in teams

fulfill their role

work collaboratively

accomplish a common goal

team player

stay at the top of its game

competitiveness

achieve extraordinary success /accomplish great things /achieve greatness

is a signal of

pioneers

stay ahead of their competitors

push humanity forward

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In many countries, the level of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?

the rising/increasing cost of college

is to blame for

higher/tertiary education

entry-level jobs

packing boxes in an Amazon warehouse

physically demanding

low paid

opt to

illegal means

affordable/affordability

impose higher income taxes on

subsidies

tuition and fees

For example, European countries where public universities are free for all citizens, such as Norway and Finland, have much lower crime rates than the United States where higher education is out of reach for most low-income families.

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Today, it is common to see famous sportspeople advertising sports products. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

sports celebrities

sports personalities

famous sports stars/players 

well-known athletes

promote

sports gear/equipment

compulsive buying behavior

product endorsements from sports personalities

sports fans/lovers/enthusiasts

get into debt

boost/increase sales

spokespeople

at the top of their game

raving fans

athletic ability

swimming enthusiasts

TYR suits 

nationwide

worldwide

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Some people like to spend their leisure time with their colleagues while others prefer to keep their private life separate from their work life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

keep their personal lives private

modern communication technologies

stop living for the weekend

to bond with

to form bonds with

collaboration

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Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, while others think people should be free to choose. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

risky sports

high-risk sports

adventure sports

extreme sports

personal growth

participants

elevate abilities

cause great grief to

deadly

fatal

cliff climber

avalanche

big-mountain skier

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