“It is argued that mobile phones and other electronic devices have no place in the classroom” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience,
In some countries levels of health and fitness are decreasing and average weighs are increasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what are some possible solutions.
There is a trend of increasing amounts of consumer goods, which leads to environmental problems. What are the reasons for this trend? Give your own opinion and solutions.
Many people find it difficult to speak in front of and to present to an audience. It is believed that this skill should be taught in school. Why is this important? To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
Prevention is better than cure – researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures.
To what extent do you agree?
In order to learn a language well, we should learn about the country as well as the clutrues and lifestyles of the people who speak it. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You are going to spend three months doing work experience in an organization.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you are going to do work experience. In your letter:
•Thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience,
•Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience,
•Ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do,
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Overpopulaiton in many major urban centers around the world is a major problem. what are the causes of this? How can this problem be solved?
It is a fact that a lot of Vietnamese students go abroad to study every year. However, studying in a foreign country has both advantages and disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The mass media, including TV, radio and newspapers, have great influence in shaping people’s ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
As languages such as English, Spanish and Mandarin become more widely spoken, there is a concern that many minority languages may disappear. Some countries have taken steps to protect minority languages. What is your view of this practice? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
you have seen an advertisment from a couple, who live in australia, for someone to teach their two children your leguage for a year.
write a letter to the couple. in your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasone for wanting the job
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. Topic: information/ business/ choices To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that schools are no longer necessary because children can learn everything they need online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many coutries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and tv shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
Many museum across the world charge an entry fee from all visitors. Some people agree that entry to the museum should be free. To what extent do you agree or disagree???
The media has become too influential in people’s lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Last week, you lost your luggage while traveling on holiday. Luckily, you have travel insurance. Write a letterto the manager of your insurance company. In your letter: Describe the characteristics of what you lost
Explain how you lost it.
Tell the insurance company what you need from them
When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration for many. Others, however, prefer different other aspects of a job over the salary they earn. In your opinion what are the most important aspects of a job? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You need to take some time off of work to go on holiday. Write a letter to your direct manager. In your letter:
Ask for time off and explain why
Provide the dates and times for which you will be unavailable to
work
Describe what you will do to prepare or make up for your
absence
Some people think the government should increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles in order to solve environment problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The development of tourism cintributed to english becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to english becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advanvtage and disadvantages to hvaing one language in the world.
In some countries an increasing number of people r 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?
As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a things of the part. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have recently bought some furniture. It was broken when you received it. Write a complaint letter to the store manager and say
– What and when did you buy?
– Why was it broken?
– Suggest how the problem could be solved
Punishment is a good way to address the behavioural problem in children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work and a developing country.
Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter,
-Explain why you want to do voluntary work
-State what your skills and experience are
-Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and polution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Nowadays, there are many TV shows that allow ordinary people to go on television and become celebrities, even though really, they have no talent. People should not be allowed to go on TV shows unless they can demonstrate some skill or talent that is entertaining. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
societies in the world, the population is ageing rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. A nation's population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
1.Nowadays, many families have both parents working. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation for the family and the children?
The world natural resources are consumed at an ever-increased rate. What are the causes of this situation? What are the solutions?
In many countries, the proportion of older population is steadily increasing what problems with this cause were the individuals in society. Suggest some majors that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing population.
Many people say that we have developed into a ―throw-away‖ culture, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?
Topic 1: In today's job market it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applicants may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, the rate of crimes committed by teenager is increasing. What are the reasons and what can be done to relieve the problem?
Some educationist think that the international exchange visit to different countries for a teenager from school has benefits. To what extend do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
in some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. what are the advantages and disadvanteges of giving children this massege?
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their studies as well as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solutions could you suggest?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara desert and Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages of visiting this area?
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opi
Research shows that overeating is as harmful to people's health as smoking. Therefore, the advertisements of certain food products should be banned, as the ads of cigarettes are banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many proceeded foods and ready-made meals contain preservative and chemicals. What are the advantages to this. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that school children should be mainly taught about the literature (eg. fiction and poetry) of their own country because it is more important than that of other countries. To what extend do you agree?
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets a lot of exercise and avoids stress. What do people do to stay healthy in your country?
The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Countries with long average working hours are economically more successful than those countries which do not work long hours. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, the government is encouraging business and industries to move outside city center and relocate to regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
One of the best solutions to the growing environmental pollution is to increase the fuel prices. To what extent do you agree or disagree?