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Discussion
the pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive. the table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s.
summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Opinion
Many parents give jobs to their children to do around the house in order to develop their characters and self-sufficiency.
Discuss this idea and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Advantages and Disadvantages
the bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity
Opinion
In many countries, people are concerned about the number of children who are overweight. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Opinion
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs enormous government expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
Individuals should not be allowed to carry guns as it increases crime and violence in society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Advantages and Disadvantages
Some environmentalists have advocated building wildlife sanctuaries to protect endangered species.
Discuss the Advantages and disadvantages of doing this.
Opinion
The best way to reduce youth crimes is to educate their parents with parental skill
To what extent you agree or disagree?
Opinion
Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
Today, most people get married and give birth in their thirties rather than when they are younger. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion?
To what extent do you support this development?
Problem and Solution
Water shortage is a dangerous problem in the world. Discuss the consequences and solutions for this problem? And do the social media or newspapers spread the awareness among people? And examples which are relevant.
Opinion
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans while other argue that humans must employs animals to satisfy their various needs,including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Opinion
Today, worldly corona virus widespread become every nation problem, including education sector and it make many educational officers and experts suggest to spend more budget for free internet access. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
In many countries, the level of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? What can we deal with those causes?
Opinion
Today, most people get married and give birth in their thirties rather than when they are younger. Is it a positive or negative development in your opinion?
To what extent do you support this development?
Opinion
Some people think that arts (such as painting and music) do not directly improve the quality of people’s life, so the government should spend money on other areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Discussion
Some commentators feel that grandparents should live together with their children and
grandchildren, while others say that older people should be encouraged to live independently.
Consider the possible arguments on both sides of this debate, and reach your own conclusion.
Problem and Solution
Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident because we see the same TV shows, advertisements, fashion and follow the same brands. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Advantages and Disadvantages
It is becoming increasingly popular to take a year off between finishing school and going to university.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Advantages and Disadvantages
Write an essay discussing two ways that sport can benefit people.
Advantages and Disadvantages
n the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Advantages and Disadvantages
More and more people are moving to big cities these days.
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of living in a large city.
Opinion
Some believe that dangerous sports should be banned, while others think that people should be free to choose. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Problem and Solution
Many children today are exposed to violent video games and TV programmes. How harmful is this? What can be done to fight this problem?
Opinion
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Problem and Solution
You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider.
In your letter: say what the problem is
describe the accommodation you thought you were getting
ask the provider to solve the problem
Advantages and Disadvantages
Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with ? What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys ?
Problem and Solution
Some older people struggle with the use of modern electronic technology such as smartphones and computers.
Write the causes and propose solutions .
Advantages and Disadvantages
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties.
Opinion
Now- a – days for many people the internet is replacing regular books. What do you think will happen in further and what is your opinion?
Opinion
Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fullness
of time, classroom teachers will be totally substituted for
technology. Do you agree or disagree?
Discussion
For some people, making a lot of money is an important goal. Others think that their free time is more important than wealth. Which is more important to you? Explain, giving specific reasons for your choice
Advantages and Disadvantages
Nowadays, many students have the opportunity to study for part or all of their courses in foreign countries. While studying abroad brings many benefits to individual students, it also has a number of disadvantages.
Opinion
Nowadays many students have the opportunity to study for part or all their courses in foreign countries .While studying abroad brings many benefits to individual students. Do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
The effective way to reduce industrial pollution is to tax the companies that cause them. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
Opinion
Some people think of going to other places by car to feel safe. Others feel that by going by motorbike they are free. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Opinion
Eventually, technology will solve the most important environmental problems the world faces today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
Some people think parents should not encourage to do a part time job to what extend do you agree or disagree with this view.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Nowadays people have many consumer goods in their homes such as refrigerator, washing machines. Is it a positive or negative development?
Opinion
Many countries now face an economic downturn so it is better for each country to focus on its own problems rather than helping other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the world, with serious results for the environment.
What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Opinion
Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, but others think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on TV and the internet. Discuss both opinions
Opinion
In some countries, health care and education are only partially funded by the government. Which do you think is better in terms of quality: free public healthcare and education or privately paid health care and education?
Advantages and Disadvantages
write an essay about the disadvantages and advantages of the outbreak of virus corona within 250 words
Opinion
Some organizations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work above appearance.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Opinion
Living in big cities is bad for people’s health.
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income. The health of a person is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that.
Do you agree with this statement?
Opinion
People who buy friendly vehicles like electric cars should receive a subsidy on tax. This will discourage people from buying polluting cars and thus lower emissions.
Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Opinion
Governments are often blamed for spending too much money on projects to protect wildlife while ignoring other problems. Some people believe that governments must prioritize the needs of their citizens above all else.
To what extent do you agree?
Opinion
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth rather than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people.
To What extent do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
The number of people suffering from health problems caused by a modern lifestyle which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some people believe that alternative medicine can help.
Do you agree that alternative medicines are effective?
Advantages and Disadvantages
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.
Discuss advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Problem and Solution
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer
Discussion
Nowadays companies and other organisations are requiring their employees to wear a uniform. What is your viewpoint on this?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Opinion
In many countries schools have severe problems with students behavior. What do you think are the cause of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Opinion
Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economies around the world. However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures and the environment is often ignored.
To what extent do you agree or disagree
?
Opinion
Nowadays, technology has enable workers to work from home. Some people say it benefits only workers, not employers. Do you agree/disagree?
Problem and Solution
The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or same conditions of work for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is
becoming more and more popular.
Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Problem and Solution
The system used for rubbish collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to local council. In your letter
Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
Suggest what should be done about the problem.
Opinion
. Some people believe that school children should not given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of views and given own opinion
Opinion
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skill such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Opinion
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these
are not taught, many are at risk of dying out.
In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival
of local languages and, if so, how?
Opinion
Success is often measured in terms of how much money somebody has earned. Do you think wealth is a good measure of success? How else could we measure whether somebody is successful or not?
Advantages and Disadvantages
Young peiple are often influenced in theri behaviours and situations by others in the same age this is called peer pressure do the disadvantages outwight the advantages
Opinion
Disruptive school students have a negative influence on others. Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
Problem and Solution
Alcohol abuse is spreading all over the world nowadays. There are many problems and solutions for this habit.
Opinion
In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planet to live, such as Mars.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
Some people think it is more important for the government to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
It is better for the students to live away from home during their university studies rather than staying with their parents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Answer
Problem and Solution
Work is being done on the street where you live. The noise is disturbing you.
Write a letter of complaint to your local council. In your letter,
A) Introduce yourself
B) Explain what the problem is
C) Suggest solutions
Problem and Solution
Growing population is a big problem in developing countries, should the government provide new homes in the cities or countryside?
Opinion
Today , worldly corona virus widespread become every nation problem including education sector and it make many educational officers and experts suggest to spent more budget for free internet access .To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Advantages and Disadvantages
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same age. This is called "peer pressure" Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Advantages and Disadvantages
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same age. This is called “peer pressure”. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Opinion
All big business should give a percentage of their incomes with charities. Do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
All big business should give a percentage of their incomes to charities. Do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
Some people think that study is the best way to get news while others think that hang out is better for this purpose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Opinion
Scientists predict that all people will choose to talk the same global language in the future.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Opinion
Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence on TV, video games and other types of entertainment for children’s leisure. How does this affect children? How do you think the problem can be tackled?
Opinion
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important
professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Opinion
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in the neighbourhood, this should be this should be the residents responsibility, while others think it should be the government's duty. What is your opinion.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Many people work long hours,leaving very little time for leisure activities.Does this situation have more advantageous or more disadvantages.
Opinion
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for a children’s future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Opinion
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult.
What is your opinion about this?
Opinion
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
Fatherhood ought to be emphasized as much as motherhood. The idea the women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Advantages and Disadvantages
Many people believe that having a fixed punishment for all crimes is more efficient.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a fixed punishment?
Opinion
Nowadays more and more people have access to the Internet. But constant availability of any information worsens people's memory and critical thinking skills.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
Nowadays, more and more people have access to the Internet. But constant availability of any information worsens people’s memory and critical thinking skills. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans while other argue that humans must employs animals to satisfy their various needs,including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Opinion
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care.
Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?
Opinion
People often think about creating an ideal society, but most of the times fail in making this happen.
What is your opinion about an ideal society
How can we create an ideal society?
Opinion
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can government do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
Opinion
Some people think that illegal Internet downloads are having a negative effect on the music industry. Others feel that they have little or no impact on artists. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Opinion
How the world will have changed by 2030? Give your opinion.
Opinion
By 2030 many people think the world will have changed disastrously. Do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
In 10 years the world will change dramatically. Do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
In 10 years the world will change dramatically.Do you agree or disagree?
Opinion
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening.
Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?