13 Opinion Task 2 questions
To what extent do you agree or disagree? — You take one clear position and defend it. The trap: presenting both sides and never saying what you think.
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Opinion
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1
Some people believe that schools should spend less time on academic subjects such as history, and more time teaching practical skills like cooking and managing money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Education
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2
Some people say that protecting the environment is the job of governments and large companies, and that ordinary people can do very little on their own. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Environment
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3
In some countries, advertisements for fast food and sugary drinks appear during television programmes made for children. Some people think these advertisements should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
Media
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4
Some people think that private cars should be banned from city centres during working hours, leaving the streets to buses, bicycles and pedestrians. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Transport
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5
Some people believe that those who commit minor crimes, such as small thefts, should do unpaid work for the community instead of going to prison. Do you agree or disagree?
Crime & law
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6
Some people think that every school should make students do sport or physical exercise every day, in the same way that subjects like mathematics are compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Sport
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7
Scientists spend large amounts of money searching for signs of life on distant planets. Some people say this money brings no benefit to ordinary people and should be spent differently. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Science & space
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8
Many modern products, such as phones and washing machines, stop working after a few years and are thrown away rather than repaired. Some people think manufacturers should be required by law to make products that last much longer. Do you agree or disagree?
Money & spending
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9
Some parents give their children money every week regardless of behaviour, while others believe children should earn their pocket money by doing jobs around the house. Do you agree or disagree that children should have to earn their pocket money?
Family
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10
In many cities, rents have risen so fast that ordinary workers can no longer afford to live near their jobs. Some people think governments should set a legal limit on how much landlords can charge. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Housing & cities
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11
Some people believe that children at primary school should not be given any homework, and that all learning at this age should happen during school hours. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Education
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12
Some people think that social media companies should not allow anyone under the age of sixteen to open an account, because these sites can harm younger teenagers. Do you agree or disagree?
Technology
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13
Air travel is a major source of pollution, yet flights remain cheap in many parts of the world. Some people believe governments should place a heavy tax on flying to protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Environment
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