Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing(for eg. 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?
Being a celebrity - such as a famous film or sport personality - brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are bet or that they find the most interesting. Discuss both these views and give your own opinio
the mani aim of advertising is increasing sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the main factors influencing a child’s development these days are things such as television, friends and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. Thy say that the only way
to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extend do you think
laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Task 1.3
You have recently flown to another country on a business trip. You were satisfied with the flight, but didn’t like services at the airport.
Write a letter to the airport manager and say
Give your flight details
Why were you disappointed?
Suggest some improvements to the airport services
Write at least 150 words.
An increasing number of people do not know their neighbors, and there is no longer a sense of community. What do you think are the causes of this situation? What are the solutions to solve the problem?
Some schools now offer their courses on the internet so that people can study online. Do you think this is a positive or negative development
More and more people are becoming serious overweight. Some people think that a solution can be to increase the price of fattening food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In today's world, technology plays a significant role in education. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using technology in classrooms.
ou live in a room in college which you share with another student.
However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it
very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
The diagram below shows the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Trillions of dollars is spent on space exploration globally! Some people opine that it should be stopped and the money should be spent for the well-being of people. To what extent do you agree? (Do you agree or disagree?)
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. - state what problems you had with the food you ordered - complain about the service - describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem
Some commentator feel that grandparents should live together with their children and grandparnts, while others say that elderly people should be encouraged to live independently. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.
The diagram below explains how cotton is processed for personal and industrial use.
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 disgree. discuss both these views and give your openion.
some people claim that not enough of the waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for goverments to make it a legal requirements ? To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
At the peresent time , the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outhweigh the disadvantages?
‘It is important for foreigners to know something about the history and culture of the country they live in.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that teacher should assign a lot of homework for student whereas others believe that they should focus on completing academic work during the school day. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Road transport is taking over rail services.Discuss the positive and negative effects of this development.Is this situation true for your country?
In the past, lectures were used as a way of teaching large number of students, but now with the development of technology for education, many people think there is no justification for attending lectures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some country owning a home rather than renting one is very important fo people. Why this might be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
“Public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their limited resources on expensive high-tech media such as software, videos or DVDs. Do you agree or disagree?”
Some parents want their children to read educational books instead of entertainment books because those are the waste of time. Do you agree or disagree with this statements
The maps below show the development of a city in HCM in 1995 and now.
Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little. To what extent pdo you agree or disagree?
Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership & use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
you're people should be treated like adults if they commit a crime. in what extent do I agree or disagree
Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 wrods.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on public transportation. Others think that building more roads is a better solution to traffic problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Playing video games is one of the cheapest sources of entertainment for children. Some people say playing video games is good for children, while others believe that it can be harmful to them. Write an essay to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of playing video games for children.
Some people think museums and art galleries should show works of art and history from their own country rather than from different parts of the world. Do you agree or disagree ?
In large towns and cities, people often know very few of their neighbors. What problems can this cause? What can be done about these problems?
Many of today’s most urgent problems can only be solved through international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The current trend in education is to move away from traditional exams and instead have continuous assignments over the school year. What do you think of this trend?
some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sport stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? which other types of jop should be highly paid?
In amny countries, people now wear western sttyle dress such as jeans rather than traditional clothing. Is this a positive or negative trend?
It is true that the question of whether to divide opinions regarding the budget allocation of the educational sector or allocate a high proportion of the budget to purchasing laptops and tablets remains a source of controversy in the field. I would argue that both of these aspects are crucial for enhancing education, so equal funding should be given. I will outline the reasons for this in this essay
Even though Globalization affects the world’s economics in a very positive way, its negative sides should not be forgotten. Discuss.
Some people believe that the death penalty can reduce crimes. Do you agree or disagree?
Planting trees is very good for the environment. Some people think that trees should be planted in vacant areas in towns and cities, while others say homes should be built instead. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Today, children spend a lot of time watching TV. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this practice? Give examples and reasons to support your idea.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about matters that affect them. 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.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
Give details of the course you took at the university comp science
explain why you recommend the university best faculty and placement
give some advice about how to apply online portal
Your friend invited you to his/her party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•explain why you cannot come
•give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
•suggest another time to meet
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____________,
learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local language 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?
There is an increasing evidence that global warming in caused by human actions. Many people want to immediately start reducing pollution from cars and factories. This could be done through taxing polluting industries. To what extent do you agree with this statement?