Agree or disagree (opinion) questions

Look for “agree or disagree”, “to what extent”, or “what is your opinion”.

First move: Pick one side. Then name the other view in one clause.

If you get stuck: While some believe… → I believe… because… → It is widely observed that… → If we ignore this… → That’s why I agree.

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Practice questions in the style of the real exam · updated October 2026

28 questions

OpinionEducation
Some people believe university education should be free for all students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionEnvironment
Some people believe individuals can do little to protect the environment and that only governments and large organisations can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionTechnology
Some people believe social media does more harm than good for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionEducation
Some people think schools should teach practical skills such as cooking, managing money and repairing things, rather than only academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionEducation
Online courses will soon replace traditional universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionEducation
Teachers should be paid more than other professionals because their work shapes the future of society. Do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionTechnology
Mobile phones should be banned in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionTechnology
Modern technology has made people more isolated from each other. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionEnvironment
The best way to reduce environmental damage is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionEnvironment
Governments should ban all single-use plastic products. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionHealth
Governments should tax sugary drinks and unhealthy food to improve public health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionHealth
Healthcare should be free for everyone and paid for by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionHealth
Good communication skills are more important for a doctor than deep medical knowledge. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionWork
A four-day working week would benefit both employees and employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionWork
People should be required to keep working until they are seventy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionCrime and law
Prisons should focus on educating and training prisoners rather than punishing them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionCrime and law
Police officers should always carry guns. Do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionCrime and law
People who commit minor crimes should do community service instead of going to prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionGovernment and society
Governments should spend money on public services such as hospitals and schools rather than on the arts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionGovernment and society
Voting in elections should be compulsory for all adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionMedia and advertising
Advertising aimed at children should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionMedia and advertising
Printed newspapers will soon disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionCities and transport
Private cars should be banned from city centres. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionCities and transport
City governments should use land for parks and green spaces rather than for new housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionFamily and children
Parents are the best teachers for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionFamily and children
Children should be given household chores from an early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionCulture and tourism
Museums and art galleries should be free for everyone to visit. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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OpinionCulture and tourism
Learning about a country's history is a waste of time for students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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