BT – Practice Opening paragraph:

1. Some people believe that all children should learn a foreign language from the time they start school,
while others believe it is better to wait until a child is at secondary school. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.
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2. Global warming is one of the most serious issues facing the world today. What are some of the causes
of global warming? What can governments and individuals do to solve the problem?
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3. The gap between the rich and poor is growing. What difficulties does this cause? How can these
problems be overcome?
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4. International sporting events promote peace between countries. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
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5. Advances in technology mean that many people today work from home. What has led to this change? Is
it a positive or negative development?
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6. Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
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