Schools are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students find a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Since most information about culture and history can be found online, museums and art galleries are no longer needed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world schools should cut art and music out of the curriculum so that children can focus on useful subject such as information technology. To what extend do you agree or disagree
You recently stayed at your friend’s place, to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
* describe what the accident was
* explain when it happened
* suggest how the damage can be fixed.
Some people think that schools are no longer necessary because people can acquire information on the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place
ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work
ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this peoblem?
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?
with the pressures on today's young people to Succeed academically. Some people believe that non-academic subjects at school eg. physical education and cookery should be removed from the syllabus so that chicken can concentrate wholly on acadesoic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some hold the view that ideas and information should be completely open-there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, newspapers, Internet). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that in some circumstances governments should limit the freedom of the media?
Imagine that you are doing a project on the most popular Valentine's Day presents in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject - the results of the opinion polls (see the table below). The most popular Valentine's Day presents Flowers Number of respondents (%) 37 Sweets Perfume Tickets to the cinema or theatre Gift certificates 25 20 10 8 Write 200-250 words. - make an opening statement on the subject of the project; - select and report 2-3 facts; - make 1-2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments; - outline a problem that can arise with choosing a present and suggest a may of solving it; conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the best present for Valentine', Day.
Accidents are common on roads. What are the causes of this problem? Can you speculate the effects of this phenomenon and how could the frequency of accidents be reduced?
mYou lent a bag to your friend and now you need it back Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
ask for the bag back
say why you need it
suggest how you can get it
You have enrolled in an evening course but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the course next term instead.
Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter:
explain the situation and why you cannot continue the course say what you would like to do about your studies ask for advice about what you can do about the situation
In some countries, the number of people visiting art galleries is reducing. What do you think the reasons for this are? How can we solve this problem?
Demands of food is increasing worldwide, what are the causes of this ? what measures can the international community take to make sure the food supply is enough?
Compared to our parent’s generation, life has become much more stressful. As a result, stress-related illnesses are on the increase around the world. Why is stress such a problem in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?
A rise in childhood obesity is a real threat to health with an increasing number of children now classified as overweight. What are the causes of the problem and what measures can be taken to solve them?
Discuss when, if ever, capital punishment can be viewed as a valid punishment for crime. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
In many countries, there is a shortage of qualified teachers, especially in rural areas. What are the causes of this problem, and what can be done to solve it?
**Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems.** **To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?**
Scientist have been warning for many years about the importance of protecting the environment and that we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warning, many people do not do this. What are the reasons for that and how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment?
Consumers are faced with increasing number of advertisements from competing companies.to what extent do you think are consumers influenced by the advertisement? what are the measures can be taken to protect them?
Q1. Nowadays,many people have to work longer hours and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons? What can employers do to make their life easier.
Demand for food is increasing worldwide. What is the cause of this? What measures can the international community take to meet this demand?
Public transportation systems can play a crucial role in a city’s infrastructure. What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in public transportation?
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that cannot learn by watching programmes and films about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
The gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider, the rich richer, the poor even poorer. What problems can the situation cause and give the solutions?
Some people believe that if a police officer carries guns, it can encourage a higher level of violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Achieving a healthy work-life balance is becoming increasingly difficult in today’s fast-paced society. Discuss the reasons behind this trend and suggest possible strategies individuals can adopt to maintain a better balance between work and personal life. Use explainations and examples to support your opinion.
Some researchers believe that teachers can only have a small influence on the children they teach because the family background has much more influence. Which do you consider to be the major influence? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Human activities have negative effects on the plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this question. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is not necessary to go to a place to know about the place because we can see the places from book, TV and internet. Do you agree or disagree?
The Wealth between 1st World Countries and 3rd World countries seems to be increasing. How can reduce this have a дар Do you think that developed countries. duty to assist developing countries in every way
Today, many people do not know their nieghnors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
Many countries are spending a huge amount of money on supporting their competitors to take part in some worldwide sports competitions. Others argue that it would be better if these countries can spend the money on children to take part in sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most of the urgent problems can only be solved with international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
«In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in» What are the reasons for this? How can people research it?
Natural resources such as oil, forests, and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does this cause? How can we solve these problems?
The crime nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advance in technology which can help prevent and solve crime.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people are afraid to leave their home because of their fear of crime. Some people believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crimes but others feel that little can be done. Discuss both view and give your own opinion
In today’s society people tend to buy many things and throw them away even though they can still be used. What are some causes of this behaviour? What are some effects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answe
The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, bit it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with internet and what solutions can you suggest?
Some people believe that everyone can develop artistic skills such as music, painting, or poetry, while others think that art is a talent that only certain people are born with. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people in cities around the world suffer from high levels of air pollution. What are the causes of this problem, and what can be done to solve it?
Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of the fear of crime. Some believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crime. Others feel that little can be done. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Cycling is a healthier and more environmentally friendly means of transport. Nevertheless, cycling is getting less popular. What are the reasons of this trend? What can be done to make cycling more popular?
In some cultures, childeren are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving childeren this message?
Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer games can be beneficial to children. Others believe this has negative effect on a children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.