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1. Recent Essay Questions
2026-01-31: EssayNo. 1
Some parents give their children everything that their children ask for or allow them to do whatever they want to do. Is this good for children? What could be the consequences for these children when they grow up?
Keywords: child; parents
Type: Direct Question
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2026-01-31 2026-01-24: EssayNo. 2
The government should protect culture. Therefore, some people believe that new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: building
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2026-01-24 2026-01-10: EssayNo. 3
Nowadays, some consumers are less influenced by advertising than in the past. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Keywords: ad; cognition
Type: Direct Question
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2026-01-10
2023-01-07 2025-12-20: EssayNo. 4
To be successful in sport, some people believe it is essential to have a good coach. Others say that an athlete's natural ability is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: sport
Type: Discussion
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2025-12-20 2025-12-13: EssayNo. 5
Today, more and more people are traveling to untouched, unexplored natural places. What are the advantages and disadvantages for individuals and the country?
Keywords: travel
Type: Opinion
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2025-12-13 2025-12-06: EssayNo. 6
Companies regularly introduce new products and encourage consumers to replace their old models with these new ones. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Keywords: new product
Type: Opinion
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2025-12-06 2025-11-22: EssayNo. 7
Some people think that it is more effective for students to study in a group, while others believe that they should study alone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: study
Type: Discussion
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2025-11-22 2025-11-15: EssayNo. 8
Some people think that the ability to compete with others for a successful career is more important. Others believe that the ability to work as part of a team is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: career; success
Type: Discussion
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2025-11-15 2025-11-01: EssayNo. 9
Some people think that using scientific techniques is better for growing food, while others believe it is better for food to grow naturally. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: food; technique
Type: Discussion
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2025-11-01 2025-10-25: EssayNo. 10
Some people believe that only the most outstanding students should be rewarded. Others, however, think that it is more important to reward students who show improvements. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: students
Type: Discussion
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2025-10-25 2025-10-18: EssayNo. 11
Certain laws have little effect now because it is difficult for the police to enforce them. Why is that? How can this problem be solved?
Keywords: law
Type: Cause
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2025-10-18 2025-10-11: EssayNo. 12
Some people believe that governments should fund public art, while others think it should be financed from other sources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: government; art
Type: Discussion
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2025-10-11 2025-09-27: EssayNo. 13
Some people think governments should spend money looking for life on other planets, while others believe that there are many unsolved problems on Earth. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: government; money
Type: Discussion
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2025-09-27 2025-09-13: EssayNo. 14
Although modern technology has made international communication very easy, many businesspeople still travel long distances for business meetings. Do the benefits of face-to-face meetings outweigh the disadvantages?
Keywords: technology
Type: Advantages & Disadvantages
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2025-09-13 2025-08-30: EssayNo. 15
Many people think that the best way to learn a culture is to learn its language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: language; culture
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2025-08-30
2021-05-20 2025-08-16: EssayNo. 16
Nowadays, people spend a great deal of time sitting, leading to health problems. Why does this happen? What are the best ways to encourage people to sit less?
Keywords: health
Type: Direct Question
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2025-08-16 2025-08-09: EssayNo. 17
There are more and more older workers working in companies. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages for a company?
Keywords: older workers
Type: Advantages & Disadvantages
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2025-08-09 2025-08-02: EssayNo. 18
The government should spend money on children taking part in sports and art activities in schools, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events for the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: government; school
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2025-08-02 2025-07-26: EssayNo. 19
In many places, people's lifestyles are changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Keywords: lifestyle
Type: Discussion
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2025-07-26 2025-07-19: EssayNo. 20
Some people argue that too much attention and too many resources have been given to the protection of wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: ecosystem
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2025-07-19
2020-07-01 2025-06-28: EssayNo. 21
An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist industry. Why do you think this is the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Keywords: travel; economy
Type: Cause
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2025-06-28
2021-08-14 2025-06-21: EssayNo. 22
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old houses in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build homes in their style. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Keywords: house
Type: Discussion
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2025-06-21 2025-06-14: EssayNo. 23
In many countries, the number of visitors to art galleries has been declining steadily. What are the possible reasons? How can we solve this problem?
Keywords: art
Type: Direct Question
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2025-06-14 2025-05-31: EssayNo. 24
The leaders or directors of organizations are often older people. But some people say that young people can also be leaders. Do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: young people; leadership
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2025-05-31
2023-12-09 2025-05-24: EssayNo. 25
Some people think that violent films and video games have negative effects on people and should be banned. Others think that they are just relaxation sources. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Keywords: film; game
Type: Discussion
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2025-05-24 2025-05-17: EssayNo. 26
The media should include more stories that report good news. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: media
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2025-05-17 2025-05-10: EssayNo. 27
Some people think everyone should be a vegetarian, because we do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: healthy
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2025-05-10 2025-04-26: EssayNo. 28
Some people believe that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to distinguish right from wrong and to behave ethically. Others argue that teachers should focus solely on teaching students academic subjects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: school subject; academic success
Type: Discussion
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2025-04-26 2025-04-19: EssayNo. 29
Some people believe that children have the freedom to make mistakes, while others argue that adults should prevent them from doing so. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: child
Type: Discussion
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2025-04-19
2021-08-07 2025-04-12: EssayNo. 30
If you want to be successful at work, you should have high-level computer skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: success; computer
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2025-04-12 2025-04-05: EssayNo. 31
Some people think that Mathematics is the most important subject for school children to study, while some disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: math
Type: Discussion
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2025-04-05 2025-03-29: EssayNo. 32
Some people think that certain old buildings that are historically important in cities or the countryside should be preserved. Do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: old building
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2025-03-29 2025-03-22: EssayNo. 33
Many schoolchildren dislike learning maths. What are the reasons, and what are the best ways to make them enjoy maths?
Keywords: maths
Type: Direct Question
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2025-03-22 2025-03-15: EssayNo. 34
Many young people's choice of future jobs is based on salary. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Keywords: job; salary
Type: Advantages & Disadvantages
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2025-03-15 2025-03-08: EssayNo. 35
In more and more countries, people give money on special occasions rather than personally giving gifts. Why might this be the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
Keywords: gift
Type: Opinion
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2025-03-08
2022-08-11 2025-02-22: EssayNo. 36
Some people think that modern communication technology is having a negative effect on social relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: communication technology
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2025-02-22 2025-02-15: EssayNo. 37
The best way to protect the environment is to use local resources, such as food or building materials, rather than transporting resources from other places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: environment
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2025-02-15 2025-02-08: EssayNo. 38
Some people think rapid population growth in cities benefits people who live there, while others believe that it has negative impacts. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Keywords: population
Type: Discussion
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2025-02-08 2025-01-18: EssayNo. 39
Some people think society could benefit more if more people study business than history. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Keywords: business; society
Type: Agree & Disagree
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2025-01-18
2022-12-17 2025-01-11: EssayNo. 40
Some people say the fashion industry is bad for the environment, as it encourages consumers to buy new clothes all the time. Do you agree or disagree?
Keywords: fashion; environment
Type: Agree & Disagree
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