Some people say that all secondary and higher secondary school students should be taught how to manage money as it is an important skill. Do you agree or disagree with this argument?
Universities students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantage ?
In their advertising businesses now adays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way Why is this ? do you think it is a positive or negative development
It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as squares and parks. Do you agree or disagree?
Monetary system causes a lot of stress to people. It is believed that bartering has a lot more advantages than disadvantages. To what extend do you agree?
Country are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The UN has recently celebrated their 70th anniversary, What benefits has it bought during this time? Do you think the UN will last next 70 years?
*Newspapers are less important nowadays because we have up-to-date access to the news on the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change a different course. Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about – what course you are doing now – why you are not satisfied with that course – what course would you like to change to.
Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while other think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
There is a problem in the road outside your house. Write a letter to your local councilor. In your letter, introduce yourself, explain what the problem is, and tell the councilors what you would like to be done.
Mrs Barrett, An English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for some 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
Some people think that in order to learn about history, children must be taken to historical sites rather than just reading books. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been working for a company for more than a few years and have decided to leave the company.
Write a letter to your company manager saying that you want to leave the company. In your letter explain:
what you have learned while working for the company
whether you have enjoyed working for the company
what are your reasons for leaving the company
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
With the pressure on todays young people to succeed academically, some people believe that academic subjects at school should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experiences.
'Your passions should be one of the factors you take into account while picking a career. When a hobby is an interest, why do so many people not even consider them?' Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people think that it is the responsibility of schools to teach students to be good members of the society, not parents. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Men are placed in mist high-level jobs. Government should encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, as a part of education process, students work at a company for a short period of time without pay. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Make a list of advantages and disadvantages. Which is better: living in a large city or a small community?
These days there is a growing trend among people to leave their jobs and return to education. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
In spite of the many advances women have made in education and employment, they continue to be at a disadvantage when it comes to pay and promotion. In your view, what should be done to promote equality of opportunity for men and women in their workplace? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The government money should be invested in teaching science rather than other subjects so as to help the country make progress and develop. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The youth in many countries are unemployed and unskilled, while at he same time, the military service are in need of people. compulsory military service is beneficial and neccessary. To what extent do you agree or disagreeThe youth in many countries are
You were recently disrespected by one of the employees at your local supermarket.
Write a letter to the supermarket manager.
In your letter
• tell why you were speaking with the employee
• describe the employee's rude behavior
• explain what you'd like the manager to do
Should high school students be required to study many different subjects at the same time, or should they study only three or four subjects at a time? Do you agree or disagree?
Many parents today organise extra classes for their children after school and at the weekends. Do you feel that this is a worthwhile thing to do or do you feel children have enough education at school? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries there more young people choosing in enroll in work based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Films and games can be accessed at any time from mobile devices, smart phones, tablets and laptop computers. Do the advantages of such developments outweigh the disadvantages?
Our local hospital has advertised people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
•explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
• say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
• give details of when you would be available for this work
Although family has a great influence on children's life, it is influences from ourside the hom that play a bigger part in their development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
Many museum charge admission fees while others are free. Do the advantages of charging people to visit a museum outweigh the disadvantages?
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your on knowledge or experience
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people preferto keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
Write about following topic: Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
in recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e- books rather than paper books. do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Advances in health and biology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die. There is no better time to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The quality of computer language translation has improved significantly in recent years. Therefore, it is not necessary for children to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Libraries should be shut down as better alternatives are available. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, the amount of crime is increasing.What do you think are the main courses of crime?.How can we deal with those causes?.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge from your own knowledge or experience.
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree! Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or expenence.
Some conversations are easier to have in person, while other conversations are easier on phone or by text messaging. Do you find this to be true? why or why not? In what situations do you prefer one mode of communication over another? Give reasons to support your opinion?
Some people think parents should tell or read stories to children; while, others think parents don't need to do that, as children can read books, watch T.V or movies by themselves. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.Some people think parents should tell or read stories to children; while, others think parents don't need to do that, as children can read books, watch T.V or movies by themselves. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people thinks that government should tax unhealthy food to encourage people to begin to eat more healthy meals. Do you agree or disagree.
Many people believe that eighteen years old is the appropriate age to finish school. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that Ebooks and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazines.tp what extent do you agree or disagree
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
• explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
• say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
• give details of when you would be available for this work
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think it is difficult to focus or pay attention at school nowadays. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?