Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The map describes the development of a college campus in 2005 and 2015.
Some people think that individuals should be responsible for reducing pollution, while others say it is the government’s duty. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below gives information about the average annual spending of university students in 3 different countries.
Technology has developed very fast over the past 100 years. However, some people think that technological progress has brought negative effects on the humanity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Directors of organzations receive much higher salaries than ordinary workers. Some think it is necessary, while ther think it is unfair. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
under bristish and australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case Do you agree or disagree.
Topic – Some people believe that educational success depends on good teachers, while others believe that students’ attitude are important. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, and the protection is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while your are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this fiend. In your letter:
-give details of your study plans
-explain why you want to get a part-time job
-suggest how your friend could help you find a job
Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.
Mrs Barrett, 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
the chart below shows the percentage of men and women who did various free time activites in England.
It is important for people to take riks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvanges
Some experts believe that when a country is rich, any additional increase in the economic wealth does not satisfy its citizen anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference
Write a letter to a former teacher. In yur letter
Give details of the job
Explain why it is impportant to you
Suggest what infomrmation your teacher could put in the reference.
In many countries women no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn their own income and therefore do nor require the financial security that marriage can bring. To waht extent do you agree or disagree?
In today’s competitive world many families find it necessary for both parents go out to work while some say that children in these families benefit from additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents absence ?Do you agree or disagree?
Many monuments, which are a part of our cultural diversity are protected and reconstructed by law. A few people think these structures should be destroyed and something new should be constructed. How important is it to put more effort into monument maintenance? Do you think that through their maintenance, history is coming in the way of progress?
The pie charts below show the most common advantages and disadvantages of Bowen Island, according to a survey of visitors. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
It has become easier and more affordable for people to travel to other coutries. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development? Give your opinion and relevant examples from your experience
the internet has dramatically altered our lives the past few decades. although some of these changes hava been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been posetive. what are your opinion on this?
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In this letter:
Give details about the concert.
Describe how you won the tickets.
Explain why you have chosen your friend to go with you.
A road near your home is damaged. Write a letter to the council of your town/city to complain about it. In your letter
– Tell them who are you and where you live
– Explain the nature of your complaint
– Say what you would like them to do about it
Some people believe that everyone has the right to receive university education, so the government should make it free to all people regardless of their faincial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that no one should be allowed to continue working after the age of 65. However others say that there should be no limitation on age and anyone should be allowed to work regardless of their age. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
more and more people tend to procrastinate in tasks these days. Some people think procrastination is the prime reason for the failure in life. Do you agree or disagree?
Littering in cities is an increasing problem which needs to be dealt with. Some people think that steeper fines is the best way to deal with the problem. To what extent do you agree?
ou recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter,
– explain that you would like to apply for the job
– give some details of any relevant experience that you have
– specify the days and times that would suit you
The nuclear family is well adapted to move geographically due to its size. Do you think children benefit in any way from moving? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Recently, you saw an article in the newspaper/journal about a city or town. you know andsome of the information in the article was incorrect. write a letter to the editor regarding this:
How you know about this city/town
What information was incorrect
what the editor should do about this.
Some people think hospitals should spend money on buying the latest equipment. Others think it is better to spend money on employing more doctors and nurses. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In most of the socities,the role of mother and father differs.what are the causes of this differences? What will be the parental role in future?
Some people believe that children should learn science in school. Others think that it is not necessary to include science in general education. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have noticed that the street where you live has become dirty and that garbage is not being cleaned regularly. Write a letter to your council.
In your letter, you should say:
*Explain the problem and how it is affecting your area.
*Describe your concerns about the impact of the issue.
* Suggest what the council should do to improve the situation.
Today, people's life expectancy is much higher than before. Some believe that older people should continue to work. What extent do you agree or disagree?
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performace, Continual assessment such as coursework and projects is not satisfactory way to do this. Do you agree or disagree?
Your friend wants to send her/his children to your house for the weekend. Write a letter to him/her and say
*Agree to this arrangement.
*Say what time is suitable for you.
*Describe what you are planning to do.
Some people say that the government should pay money for large pieces of art, like sculptures for public display in outdoor places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to buy high-tech electronic devices like cell phones and computers instantly when they are introduced for the first time, while others believe it is better to buy these products after a while when they are in the stores. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses for communities in poorer countries. Why young people choose to do so? Who will benefit more: young people or the communities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is ? What measures can goverenments take to discourage people from using their cars?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and othersare not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. 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.
Some oeple think that because some children find some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult ought to be optional instead of compulsary. To what extend to you agree?
Students in some countries leave school without good understanding of how to manage their money. What do you think are the reasons? What are the solutions to this problem？
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early stage. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
Illiteracy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in the modern word, and what effects does it have on the people concerned and on society as a whole?
A lot of money is spent nowadays searching for oil. As the world's oil resources will eventually run out, it would be more logical to spend some of this money on developing new sources of power, such as wind and solar. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
“Many university students live with families while others live away from home bcause their universities are in different places.” What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
Some think that it is better to live in city while others prefer countryside life. Discuss the both viewpoints and give your opinion?