1.Some people choose a career according to the social status, or salary. Others choose a career according to their interests. So what do you think is the best what to choose a career? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (e.g. working in a charity, improving the relationship of neighborhood or teaching sports to children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many manfuactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products shpuld be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. do you agree or disagree ?
Some people say the government should not put money into building theaters and sports stadiums, they should spend more money on medical care and education. To what extent do you agree or disagree this opinion?
Some people say the best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that prison sentences should not be used to deal with criminals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You want to complain about the service you received in the hotel you stayed in while attending a recent meeting .
Write a letter to the person who organised the meeting . In your letter
•Describe the meeting
•Explain the problems with the service
•Suggest what the meeting organiser should do
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people feel that entertainers (eg film stars, pop muscians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of jobs should be paid highly ?
Many people today are worried about cyber crime such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does cyber crime cause andd what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and business to take?
Some people believe teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit the teenagers and the community as well. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Share personal examples if applicable.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off from your work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
ask for some time off to complete the qualification
suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off
say how the qualification will help your job or company
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays news companies spend a lot of money covering international news. However, local news is more relevant to people’s live and should receive more funding. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
in the future all cars buses and tracks will be driverless . the only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disvantages?
Today, many do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problem does this cause ? What can be done about this ?
Labour-saving devices such as dishwashers and communication tools such as computers are supposed to make our lives easier. However, some people argue that these devices only make them more difficult. Does modern technology reduce or increase stress? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
when asked to choose between a life without workand working most of time , people would always choose not to work . do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that people who do physical work should be paid on par with the people who have high-level degrees Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that students at school and university can learn more from teachers and lessons than from TV and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
. You learned a piece of news from your friend regarding a part-time job at a new international company near your house. Write a letter to that company.
In your letter, you should:
• explain why you need that job
• give the details what you can do for the company
• Suggest the time that you can work.
Write an essay of about 250 words to answer the question: Sports and games create disturbance in students’ life because students cannot fully concentrate on their studies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your teachers.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers and books because they will be able to read everything, they want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or dis agree with this statement?
Sports should be made mandatory for all children as it helps in their physical health. Do you agree or disagree
The food travels thousand of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think it would be better to our environment and economy if people only ate locally produced food. What extent does the advantage outweigh its disadvantage?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the coutryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development.
Rich countries often offer money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that to solve the problem of traffic congestion, the government should provide free and 24/7 public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to reduce crimes is to apply longer prison sentences, other people think that there are better methods of doing so. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that men and wwomen have different qualities, there fore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban areas centres. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs Barrett,
Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programs should aim to educate viewers about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion."
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In many countries, the amount of rubbish produced is increasing, what do you think are the causes of this, and what can be done to solve the problem?
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in the vacant area of cities and towns .while other believe housing facilities should be built instead. Do agree or disagree?
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 many countries, online shopping is becoming more and more popular. Some people think that this is having a negative impact on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In school and universities, girls tend to chose arts while boys like science. What are the reason of this trend and do you think this tendency should be changed?
Nowadays, teamwork is in fashion in the workplace and many people working with a group of people. What are the advantages and disadvantages teamwork brings to people who prefer to do so?
These days, more people are going to university than in the past. They start work later in life and with higher qualifications. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In recent years, more and more people tend to live individually. What are the causes of this trend? Does this have a positive or negative effect on society?
Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as mathematics difficult, it ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option?
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different aultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree of disagree with this opinion?
Drivers should pay a fee in city street when there is a heavy traffic. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
any parents (mostly women) decide to stay home and take care of the family members instead of working. Some people suggest that the government should pay them for doing that. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
It is claimed that one of the ways to reduce traffic jam is to improve the cost of fuel. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people argue that mass media only bring negative effect to society and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?