This is where you showcase your ability to analyze, speculate, and justify opinions on global issues. These topics are abstract—moving away from your personal life to the world in general.
The O.R.E.O. Strategy for Band 7.5+
In Part 3, short answers are your enemy. To hit a high band, use this structure for every question:
OOpinion (Direct Answer)
RReason (Why do you think that?)
EExample (Real world or local)
OOpposite (The alternative view)
Example: "Do you think adverts have a big impact?" -> "Absolutely (O), because they use psychology to create needs (R). For example, in Kenya, betting ads have changed how youth view sports (E). However, some people are immune to these tactics (O)."
Advertising
Do you think adverts have a big impact on what people buy?
Are adverts useful for people?
What kinds of adverts are most common in your country?
Which are more effective: adverts on TV or social media?
Do you think some types of adverts should be banned?
Business
What are popular small businesses in your country?
Why do some people like to run their own business?
Do you think family businesses are problematic?
What does it take for a business to be successful?
Has globalisation affected small businesses in your country?
Celebrities
How does someone become a celebrity?
Are all celebrities good role models?
What do you think about celebrities who behave badly in public?
Do you think famous people have the right to privacy?
How do celebrities have a positive impact on the world?
Education
What makes a good student?
Do you think computers will one day replace teachers?
How has teaching changed in your country in the last few decades?
What is the difference between the way children and adults learn?
Environment
What are the biggest environmental problems in your country?
What should individuals be doing to protect the environment?
How could the government help prevent pollution?
Do you think zoos are important?
Internet
Do you think all information on the internet is true?
How can people find reliable information online?
How has the internet changed the way we work?
Is the internet safe for children to use unsupervised?
Society
What social problems are there in your country?
What can be done to alleviate poverty?
Why do so many people move to live in cities?
What problems does overpopulation cause?
Transportation
How do most people travel around cities in your country?
How could the public transportation be improved?
Do you think trains are better than buses?
Do you think people should walk more rather than use cars?
The Only Way to Pass Part 3...
You cannot master a Discussion by reading alone. You need to talk to a human who can challenge your arguments, just like the real examiner will.