Environment
05.08.06
Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture, because we are filling up
our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do
you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?
05.12.03
Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware
of this problem for a long time. Why do people do so little about it? Give your suggestions on how to
solve this problem.
06.06.17
The best way to solve the world’s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel. To what
extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
07.06.28
The natural resources such as oil, forests and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What
problems does it cause? How can we solve these problems?
07.08.16
The consumption of the resources on the earth is increasing at an alarming rate and above a dangerous
level. What are the causes of this? What can be done to reduce it?
07.09.08
The unlimited use of cars may cause many problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce the
problems, should we discourage people to use cars?
08.04.05 = 06.03.25
One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years' time, but they cause the
same amount of pollution. So some people think that 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 with this
view?
08.06.14
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel
further. However, others think this leads to environmental problem, so air travel should be
more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss the both sides and give your own
opinion.
08.09.13
Many people think it is very important to protect environment but they make no effort to do it themselves.
Why does it happen? How to solve this problem?
09.02.21
Some people believe that environmental problems are too big for individuals to deal with, while others
think that individuals should take some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
09.05.30
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, natural gas, are used in many countries. But in some countries, the use
of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, are encouraged. Is this trend a positive
or a negative development?
09.06.11
The food travels thousands of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think that it would be better to
our environment and economic if people only ate local produced food. To what extents the disadvantage
outweigh the advantage?
09.07.11 ≈07.02.03, 04.02.08
Some people think that companies and individuals, rather than the government, should pay for cleaning
pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
09.10.10
An increase in production of consumer goods results in damage of the natural environment. What are the
causes and possible solutions?
09.10.31
The environment problems facing today's world are so great that there is little ordinary people can do
to improve the situation. Government and large companies should be responsible for reducing the amount of
damage being done to the environment. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
10.10.23
Pollution and other environmental problems are resulting from a country's developing and becoming
richer. Some think this cannot be avoided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
11.04.02 = 08.06.14
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel
further. However, others think this leads to environmental problem, so air travel should be
more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss the both sides and give your own
opinion.
11.04.16 = 08.09.13
Many people think it is very important to protect the environment but they make no effort to do it themselves. Why do you think it is the case? What actions can be done to suggest individuals protect the environment?
11.05.07 = 04.02.28, 04.05.15
Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual persons to address. In other
words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international
level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
12.04.28
In modern life, it is no longer necessary to use animals as food and in other products like clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?