Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many business in the world today are run by family members. Do the advantage of family-run business outweight the disadvantages?
In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?
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 government to impose a heavy tax on this kind of food. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option?
Large businesses have big budget for marketing and promotion and the result people grave gravitate towards buying the products. What problem does this course? What could be done to encourage people to buy local product?
TEST X: Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does it cause? What are the solutions?
‘The best way to educate children is by using the Internet in every lesson.’ To what extent do you
share this opinion? What other ways are there of making lessons effective for children?
WT2 Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree?
Some claim that children are more aware of environmental issues than older adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that music is a good way to bringing people of different culture and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Having babieslater can have more negative than positive effects on young adults? What is pros and cons about having babies later and how do you think?
Question: Traffic congestion in many cities in the world makes it difficult for people to get in and out of cities, and to move around inside them. Why do you think this is happening? What could be done to solve these problems?
The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed due to technological advances. Do the advantagesof this trend outweigh the disadvantage?
too much emphasis is placed on education. more government money should be spent on providing free-time activities.To what extend do you agree or disagree?
As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do the advantages for individuals outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?
You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•apologize for being late
•explain the reason why you were late
•suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time
Some people think that housing facilities should be built in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while others believe that parks should be set instead. Planting trees is very important for the environment. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Animal testing has always been controversial issue. Some people believe that governments should ban these practices completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some children spend hour every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that being able to communicate with others online is breaking down geographical barriers and enabling people, who would normally never have the chance to meet, to communicate. What are the advantages of international online? Are there any disadvantages to this?
You recently had something delivered to your home. You now realise the person who delivered it damaged something in your home while they were delivering the item.
Write a letter to the manager of the delivery company. In your letter:
•Give details of the delivery
•Describe what was damaged
•Say what you would like the manager to do
Many people believe that primary education should also teach arts and music, not only science and mathematics. Do you agree or disagree?
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think as important and has a negative impact on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons f
The spread of multinational companies and globalization is increasing with time. Some people say that it will bring positive effects for everyone. Do you agree or disagree?
Some employers want to be able to contacts their staff at a all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
Many people think that the most important things in our life cannot be bought. Do you agree or disagree? Give your answers with examples from your knowledge and experience.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-Describe the training course you want to do
-Explain what the company could do to help you
-Say how the course will be useful for your job
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legat requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Nowadays schools should not use textbooks because children get bored with books. Using games, computers and TV is a better way to give them new information and knowledge. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
some people say that music is a good way of bringing poeple of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
- correct the information in the article
- explain whey it is important for the magazine to give correct information
- suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
The Government should allocate more funding to teaching science than to other subjects so that the country can develop. Do you agree or disagree?
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed a lot to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper."
In your letter:
- Suggest someone who deserves the reward
- Mention what they have done to help the community
- Say what reward you would like to give this person
Begin your letter as follows:
"Dear …,"
You travelled to another city on business last week, and there was a problem with
your hotel room.
Write to the hotel manager. In your letter…
- Tell the manager about the problems you had
- Explain to them how you feel about what happened
- Let them know what actions you would like them to take.
Write no less than 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Start your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Doctors, other health workers and teachers make great contribution to the society and so should be paid more than entertainment and sports celebraties. Do you agree or disagree?
Lifestyles and culture around the world are becoming more and more similar Why do you think this is happening? It's this a positive or a negative development?
Childood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia as many as two thirds of children are now obese. Schools have a responsilbility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extend do you agree to this statement?
Today, wordly corona virus widespread becpome every nation problem, including education sector and it make many educational officrs and experts suggest the government to spent more budget for free internet access. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some peopl believe that after a child enters school their teachers will have more influence than their parents. To what extend do you agree or disagree It
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other peole and get news event. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvanages?
The best way to solve traffic congestions is to provide free public transport 7/24.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IT IS BETTER FOR CHILDREN TO STUDY FROM HOME RATHER THAN GOING TO SCHOOL. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT ?
The tourist industry has grown enormously over the last fifty years and there are few places which are unaffected by it. However, tourism rarely benefits the countries which tourists visit. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
To improve the job prospects, some people want the secondery schools to spend more time teaching commu nication and business skills and spend less time teaching history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Whys might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The line graphs illustrate the changes in having electrical devices and the time wasted doing housework in households in a country from 1920 to 2019.
Crime is becoming a serious concern. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime. While others feel that little action can be done to stop crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...........,