2006 WRITING TASK 2 EXAMS
January 7
Some people believe they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?
January 14
There are social, medical and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of mobile phones?
January 21
Today, the advanced science and technology have made great changes to people’s life, but artists such as musicians, painters and writers are still highly valued. What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?
February 11
In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing.
Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society?
February 18
Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world’s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
February 25
More and more measures to improve the security in large urban areas have been introduced in many countries because of the increased crime. Do the benefits of these measures outweigh the drawbacks?
March 11
In many countries more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters?
March 18
Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
March 25
One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a cars uses in several years’ time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that for the sake of environment we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
April 8
A century ago, when man landed on the moon, many people thought that it was the great step of mankind and a great contribution to man. However, space travel has made little difference on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
April 22
Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. Discuss the two views and give your own opinion.
April 29
Should the national team or individual men and women in sports be financially sponsored by government or non-government body such as business and scholarship?
May 13
The increasing housing problem in big cities has social consequences. Some people say that only government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
May 25
Some businesses observe that people who just finished college have a hard time interacting with colleagues in working as a team. What are your suggestions to address this problem?
May 27
Some people think that animal experimentation is cruel. Others believe that it is essential to research and scientific development? What is your opinion?