Review 1
TASK 2 (opinion essay)
Practice A
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large
companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Practice B
Some people think that pollution and damage of environment are resulting from a country’s
developing and becoming richer, this is hard to be avoided. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
Practice C
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports
facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do
agree or disagree?
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Review 2
Task 2 (opinion essay)
Practice A
Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a
healthy diet. Do agree or disagree?
Practice B
The government and individuals are spending too much money on national celebrations like
new year or festivals. Do you agree or disagree?
Practice C
A few major languages are increasingly spoken in different countries, while the usage of
others is rapidly declining. Is this a positive or negative development?
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Review 3
Task 2 (Discussion essay)
Practice A
Some people think studying from the past offers no benefits to today’s life, while others
believe that history is a source of information for us. Discuss both views and give your own
opinion.
Practice B
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams,
like football, while other people think that taking part in individual sports, like tennis or
swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Practice C
Some people think that zoos are all cruel and should be closed down. Others however
believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both opinions and give
your own opinion.
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Review 4
Task 2 (cause –effect/ problem – solution)
Practice A
In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What are the
changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative?
Practice B
In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather
than in large family groups. What are the cause of this trends? Is this a positive or negative
trend?
Practice C
The cost of living is higher in many countries. What is the effects of higher prices to
individuals and society? What is the best way for people to deal with this problem?
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Review 5
Task 2 (cause –effect/ problem – solution)
Practice A
Cycling is healthier and environmentally friendly form of transport. Nevertheless, cycling is
getting less popular. What are the reasons of this trend? What can be done to make cycling
more popular?
Practice B
Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people. Why
is this the case and what can be done to attract more local people to visit these places?
Practice C
The world natural resources are consumed at an ever-increased rate. What are the dangers
of this situation? What should we do?
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Review 6
Practice A
Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the
Internet rather than teachers in classroom. Do you think the advantages outweigh
disadvantages?
Practice B
Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food is more
environmentally and economically. Do you think the advantages outweigh its
disadvantages?
Practice C
Space exploration costs tax payers’ an exorbitant amount of money each year. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of spending money on space exploration?