Most Repeated PTE Essay Questions

1. Preserving buildings from the past

It is important to preserve the beautiful buildings of the past, even if it will be expensive to do so. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it? Please support your opinion with advantages or disadvantages.

2. City or Countryside

Living in the countryside or having a city life, which one do you prefer? Please use examples or your personal experience to support your opinion.

3. Age restrictions

Age restrictions can be seen everywhere. It is believed that people should not do things until they reach the right age, such as marriage, and driving. Select one activity and state the minimum age that you think. Support with your own experiences.

4. Extreme sports

In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of extreme or adventure sports?

5. Dangerous activities

Nowadays, more and more people engage in dangerous activities, such as skydiving and motorcycling. Are you in favor of them? Why? Use examples to support your opinion.

6. Compulsory learning (foreign language)

Some people think learning a foreign language at school should be compulsory. Do you agree with it? Use your experience or examples to support your viewpoint.

7. Studying plays (centuries-old theatre)

There are both problems and benefits for high school students studying plays and works of theatres written centuries ago. Discuss and use your own experience.

8. Restorations of buildings

More and more countries spend large amounts of money on the restoration of buildings instead of on modern housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this analysis? Support your writing with your experience and/or examples.

9. Maximum wage

Should there be a maximum wage for high pay people? Is it good or bad?

10. AI translation

Advanced technology such as artificial intelligence can translate a foreign language easily. Do you think learning a foreign language is still necessary? Support with your own experience.

11. Over‑competitive

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being over‑competitive to individuals and society?

12. Working less time

In the future, people will work less time at their jobs. To what extent do you agree with it? Please support your opinion with your own experience.

13. Celebrities’ privacy

Should celebrities give up the right to privacy?

14. Foreign language (globalization)

In globalization, it is impossible to succeed if you cannot speak at least one foreign language. Do you think everyone must learn at least one foreign language?

15. Life experience or education

Some people argue that experience is the best teacher. Life experiences can teach more effectively than books or formal school education. How far do you agree with this idea? Support your opinion with reasons or your personal experience.

16. Useless library

With the increase of digital media available online, the role of the library has become obsolete. Universities should only procure digital materials rather than constantly updating textbooks. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this position and give your point of view.

17. Build more roads vs public transport

Due to cities' expansion, governments should create better public transport available to everyone rather than build more roads for the vehicle‑owning population. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give the reasons for your opinion.

18. Medical technology

Medical technology is responsible for increasing average life expectancy. Is it a blessing or a curse?

19. Inventions

In our technological world, the number of new inventions has been evolving daily. Please describe a new invention and determine whether it has a beneficial or detrimental impact on society.

20. Effective learning (study vs employment)

Studying effectively requires comfort, peace, and time. So a student can't combine learning and employment at the same time because one distracts the other. Is it realistic to combine them at the same time? Support your opinion with examples.

21. Cashless society

In a cashless society, people use more credit cards. The cashless society seems to be a reality, and how realistic do you think? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenon?

22. Design of buildings

How does the design of a building affect, either positively or negatively, where people work and live?

23. Personal life shortage

The time people devote to jobs leaves very little time for their personal lives. How widespread is the problem? What problem will this shortage of time cause?

24. Experiential learning

Some people point out that experiential learning (i.e., learning by doing) can work well in formal education. However, others think a traditional form of teaching is the best. Do you think experiential learning is beneficial in high school or college?

25. Deduct marks (late submission)

Some universities deduct marks from students' work if given late. What are your views and what action will you recommend taking?

26. Tourism in less developed countries

In a less developed country, do you think the disadvantages of tourism can be as great as the advantages?

27. Formal written assessment

Please discuss the significance of formal written assessments in today's world to evaluate children's performance. Do you agree that an education system that assesses the student's learning by written exam is correct?

28. Mass media influence

Mass media, including TV and newspapers, has a great influence on humans, particularly on the younger generation. It has a pivotal role in shaping people's opinions. Discuss the extent you agree or disagree. Use your own experience or examples.

29. Information revolution

The information revolution brought about by modern mass communication has positive and negative consequences for both individuals and society. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss and give examples and your own experience.

30. Formal writing examination

Whether formal written examinations can be a valid method to assess the learning of students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

31. Greatest inventions

In the past 100 years, there have been many inventions, such as antibiotics, airplanes, and computers. What do you think is the most important of them? Why?

32. Extreme sports (dangerous activities)

Nowadays, more and more people engage in dangerous activities, such as skydiving and motorcycling. Are you in favor of them? Why? Use examples to support your opinion.

33. Travel overseas for study

There is no value in traveling overseas to study, as you can be a good scholar even without leaving your home base. Is it necessary to travel overseas for a better education?

34. No need for newspapers

There is no need for newspapers in the modern world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

35. Governments’ problems

The world's governments and organizations are facing a lot of issues. Which do you think is the most pressing problem for the inhabitants of our planet and give the solution?

36. Getting married before studies/job

It is argued that getting married before finishing your studies or getting established in a good job is foolish. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

37. Law and human behavior

Some people believe the law changes human behavior while others think laws have little effect. What is your opinion?

38. Marketing strategies

Should marketing in companies producing consumer goods like food and clothing place emphasis on the reputation of the company or short‑term strategies like discounts and special offers? Why?

39. Responsible for climate change

Climate change is a concerning global issue. Who should take the responsibility, governments, big companies, or individuals?

40. Parents responsible for children’s acts

Parents should be held legally responsible for their children's acts. What is your opinion? Support it with personal examples.

41. Work–life balance

Nowadays, it is increasingly more difficult to maintain the right balance between work and other aspects of one's life, such as leisure time with family members. How important do you think this balance is? Why do people find it hard to achieve?

42. Large shopping malls vs small shops

In many towns and cities, large shopping malls are replacing small shops. What is your opinion about this? Discuss with appropriate examples.

43. Employees in decision‑making

Today, many employers involve their employees in the decision‑making process of products and services. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

44. Television functions

Television has many functions to play in everyone's life. For some, it's relaxation; for some, it is a companion. To what extent do you think the statement is true? Please provide your argument and supporting evidence from your own experience.

45. Daily inventions

Talk about the pros and cons of this era as it is full of daily inventions. Any recent invention that you think proved beneficial or detrimental to society?

46. Climate change study area

You are given climate change as the field of study. Which area would you prefer? Explain why you pick this particular area of your study and give an example of the area you pick.