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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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Published 11/08/21
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Published 11/01/21
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
...
Published 10/26/21
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Published 10/20/21
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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Published 10/16/21
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Published 10/10/21
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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Published 10/04/21
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Published 09/29/21
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
Published 09/23/21
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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Published 09/16/21
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Published 09/10/21
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Published 09/01/21
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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Published 08/25/21
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...
Published 08/18/21
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Published 08/09/21
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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Published 08/03/21
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
...
Published 07/27/21
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Published 07/22/21
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Published 07/18/21
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Published 07/14/21
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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Published 07/11/21
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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Published 07/05/21
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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Published 06/30/21
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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Published 06/24/21
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
Published 06/18/21