Some people say that when children under 18 are committing a crime they should be punished, while others believe they should be educated. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign langugae is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone shsould learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
In numerous nations, there is a growing trend for individuals to frequently discuss financial matters, such as their earnings or expenditures, in everyday conversation. What are the reasons behind this? Is this a positive or negative trend?
Some people feel that punishment should focus more on rehabilitation instead of long prison terms. Others feel prison terms are important for social stability. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowadays, most people try to balance between work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. What are the problems of this? Suggest some solutions to solve the problem?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay (of about 300 words) to state your own opinion
people now have freedom to live and work anyhwhere in the world due to the development in the communication and transport. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with family, whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solution?
Example 6: Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the punishment. Why are this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
Some people say that TV programs and movies on crime are more popular. Why is this increasingly popular? What are the effects on the society?
The percentage of the population living in urban areas has greatly increased in many countries. Discuss some reasons for this change and some of its consequences for urban planning.
The table below shows the percentage of working men and women in different areas of employment in one country in 1986, 1996 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
With the rise of streaming services online, fewer people go to the movie theater to see film. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
In some ocuntries, small town-center shop are out of business because people are driving to large out-of-town stores. As a result people without cars have limited access to shops, and so more and more people buy cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this development outweigh the advantages?
Nowadays people are trying to have a successful career and happy family life at the same time. What problems could this create? How can people overcome them? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your personal knowledge or experience.
In many countries ,teenagers are encouraged to do part time jobs. what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of doing part time jobs ?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crimes drams are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV show are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
More and more people are allowing their children to play on computer and tablets as they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more information about the lives of celebrities is found in newspapers, magazines, and online. Why is this happening? What are the disadvantages for the reading public?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The only way to imporve road safety is to give stricker punishment to driving offences. To what extent do you aree or disagree?
There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently.
Write a letter to the manager of the transport company. In your letter:
Describe the problems
Explain how these problems are affecting the public
Suggest some changes that could be made
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Many people nowadays spend a large part of their free time using a smartphone. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Car owner ship have increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now’big traffic jam’ How true do you think the statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-years-old child.
write a letter to the parents.In your letter
. explain why you would like the job
. give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
. say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
These days the fashions in clothing are constantly changing. Is this affecting individuals and the environment in a positive or a negative way? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.
Many people today find that the cost of attaining a university level education is extremely high for the students and their families. What are the causes for this situation, and how can governments, universities and the students themselves overcome the problem?
Some people think that spending a lot on holding weddings, birthday parties and other celebrations is just a waste of money. Others, however think that these are necessary for individuals and the society. Discuss both views.
There are many ways for people to maintain contact with family and friends when living far away from each other. Some people believe that traditional letters are better than online methods of communication. To what extent do you agree with this point of view.
Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life.
Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter:
– Describe what you did for your last birthday: early mrning visited temple, did dinner at secret kitchenr with my near and dear ones,
– Ask for photos of your sibling’s last holiday: toronto visit on your last summer holidays
– Talk about something you are looking forward to: about your graduation
You recently moved to a new area. Write to your friend and say
- Why did you move there
- Describe the new place
- Invite him/her to visit you
Many species around the world are endangered, and each year we lose more species as the remaining animals in a population die. Discuss the possible causes of species loss, and suggest some ways that we might be able to preserve some of these vanishing species.
The movement of people from the countryside into the cities is happening in many parts of the world, resulting in the problems, especially in cities. What are the causes of this movement, and how can it be reversed Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people are finding it increasingly important to wear fashionable clothes. Is this attitude to wearing clothes a positive or negation development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. Include the following in your letter:
– Explain why you are writing
– Explain why you have decided to leave the company
– Tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment
Some people believe that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others think that this has little effects and other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more task at home and at office are being done by robots. Do you think this is a positive or negative development. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
A number of tertiary courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work at art institution or organisation as part of their programe. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the type of courses requirement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Children are engaged in different kind of paid work. Many of people consider it inappropriate and many of people consider it inappropriate and many think it as a learning experience for taking responsibility? Give your opinions and views on this statement?
Modern children are suffering from the diseases that were once considered to only be meant adult . Obesity is a major disease prevalent among children . What are causes , and what solutions can be taken?
Some people think that success in life comes from hard working and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The unlimited use of car caused many problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce the problems, should we discourage people to use car? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
many students around the world are not choosing scinece subjects at university. Give reasons for that ? what are the impacts on society ?
The bar chart shows expectations for change of european young people in the next 20 years in five different areas.
Your car is hired from a company and while you are driving on holiday, you have a small accident. You will have to write a report to the company to explain it. You need to explain the following: A)When and where you hired it? B)Describe how the accident happened? C)What kind of action did you take after the accident?
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do advantages of this trend outweigh disadvantages?
More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories.some people think that photographs are not reliable source of news while others considered photographs to be in irrefusable double. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opini
Some say that music, art and drama are as important as other school subjects, especially at the primary level. Do you agree or disagree?