Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (practice test 1-blue version)
For most people, when they get their first job they have little idea whether or not they will remain in the same organization throughouttheir working life. If they decide to change, they need to consider how this will impact on their career overall.
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing.
Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? (practice test 2-blue version)
Over the past 50 years, people have become used to the idea that they will probablylive longer than their grandparents did. However, a longer life is only desirable if you can look after yourself and be independent, otherwise there can be disadvantages for everyone.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now “one big traffic jam”.
How true do you think this statement is?
What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars? (practice test 3-blue version)
Most people would agree that car ownership has increased in recent years and is causing a range of problems, particularly in built-up areas. I think there are a number of ways that governments can aim to deal with this.
In some countriesan increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (practice test 4-blue version)