Some people think that children who spend alot of time reading children's story books are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that money is the best gift to give to young people, while others think other types of gifts are better for young people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Even more people are interested in wearing fashionable clothes nowadays. Do you think it is a positive or a negative trend?
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summarize and report the information.
In their advertisements, business nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The best way to deal with the rising problem of traffic and transportation is by encouraging people to live in cities rather than in suburbs and in the countryside. What are the effects of rapid population growth in the city? How can the quality of life of city dwellers be maintained?
Some people prefer to travel around town by car, while others prefer public transport such as bus, trains, subway. Which one do you prefer? What are the advantages of both choices? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The painting work is over but you are not satisfied with quality of work. Write a letter to the contractor for the same.
In your letter • describe what you are not satisfied with •
say what you want the contractor to do and your action plan •
say what was good a bout the service
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It is often said that governments spend too much money on project to protect wildlife, while there are other problems that are more important? Do you agree or disagree?
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.
The development of telecommunications technology has enabled people to perform many tasks, such as shopping, banking and business transactions, without meeting each other face to face. What are the effects of this trend on individuals and on society as a whole?
Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor? Use specific details and examples in your answer.
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by verysmall numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
One of the consequences of the improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expentancy is increasing. Do yo think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it,
The pie charts below show how dangerous waste products are dealt with in three countries. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some companies have uniforms for their staff which must be wore at all times. What are the advantages for a company having a uniform? Are there any benefit for having any form for the staff?
People should stop using their mobile phones when they are with other people. How much do you agree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel between finishing high school and starting a university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Nowadays, people are spending more time away form their homes, because they spend longer in their work place. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Some people believe that to improve public health more public sports facility should be provided by government. Others believe that this will have little effect and other measures are needed to improve people's health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family life at the same time. What problems can this situation cause? What are the possible solutions? Assel
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tools. others, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of videogames outweigh the benefits?
Some sports are extremely dangerous for those who play them. Why do people participate in such sports? What measures could they take to minimize the risk involved?
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than history. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion
Health services are a basic necessity. However, private companies have made them quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages? Keywords: health Type: Advantages & Disadvantages
You have seen an advertisement in Australian magazines for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child write a letter.
•Explain why you would like this.
•Give detail of why you are a suitable person to employ.
•Say how would you spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plant and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You have moved to another city but your bank has your old address and continues to send all the communication there. Write a letter to your bank branch. In this letter: - Where have you moved to? - What problem are you facing regarding the bank's communication? What you want them to do regarding the old communication already sent to the wrong address?
Today, many people are having small families, with just a few children. Why do you think they do this, and is it a good or a bad idea?
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English-Speaking countries to learn the “international language – English". It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English-speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it.
Do you agree or disagree with the above statement.
There are more new towns nowadays. It is more important to include public parks and sports facilities for individuals to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Now a day the surveillance is happening at almost all public places. Is it good or perceived bad by people? What are advantages and disadvantages?
Researchers shoes that people now day sleepless than they used to in the past what does you think is the reasons behind this? what are the effect on individual and society?
Many people believe cycling has many healthy benefits. However, it is no longer the main form of transport. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the wider population?
Some people believe that life in a big city is difficult while others say that it is more convenient. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in big cities?
Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in major cities in Viet Nam. What are the reasons for this? Suggest some solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Fewer students are studying at school and university, favoring more computer-based subjects. Why do you think it is happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world. However, people are being encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy, solar energy and so on. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Why?
you work for an international company, and would like to spend six month working in its head office in another country.
write a letter to you manager. in your letter
explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six month
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for her/his help in arranging it
The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems to being overweight is increasing. What is the reason for the growth in over-weight people in the society? How can this problem be solved?
In some countries an increasing number 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 digsagree ?
Many people are in financial hardship due to their irresponsible use of credit cards. Therefore, banks and other financial institutes should not issue credit cards unless they are completely sure of an individual’s ability to pay back their debts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some companies sponsor sports as a way to adverties themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages to this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
There is a trend in the 21st century in which people are turning to alternative healing like Ayurveda and homeopathy over allopathic medicine. Discuss the Advantages and disadvantages of this approach.
You are going on a month training programme to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be social event's organiser.Write a letter to the Training Organizer:
-expressing your interest in the role
-requesting more information about it
-explain what experience you have
in many contries around the world , rural peple are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. do you thick this is a positive or negative developmet?