When someone achieves greatness thanks to an innovation or other breakthrough, it is usually agreed that the individual has a high level of intelligence. Do you think that inborn thinking skills play the main role in the successful life of people? What role does ‘nurtured’ intelligence play in achievements of a successful person?
We are now living in a "throwaway" culture, using things for a short time and then throwing them away instead of fixing them. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
Your child is attending a school that does not provide adequate sports facilities.
Write a letter to the school principal requesting improvements in the sports facilities for the students. In the letter:
Introduce yourself and your child
Describe the lack of sports facilities at the school
Explain the importance of sports for the students and request improvements
Many people today are worried about `cybercrime’ such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does `cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take?
More and more people in developing countries are purchasing cars for the first time. What problems does this case? What do you think possible solutions?
Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What does this cause? What are the effects ?
Some people say that those who are selfish and does not care about others are more likely to success at work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Graduates who cannot find work in their chosen field should be advice to do a second degree, rather than taking a job that does not interest them. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Social media is becoming increasingly popular amongst all age groups. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have a risk. Do you think that advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
An increasing number of students are choosing to study abroad. To what extend does this trend benefit the students themselves and the countries involved. What are the drawbacks
Many people join distance-learning programmes (study material, post, TV, Internet) and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does.Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holiday. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages ?
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure avtivites. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Children spend a lot of time watching TV and playing computer games; however, it does not help in improving their mental abilities. Do you agree or disagree.
Some parents are worried bout the increasing level if violence on TV, video games and other types of entertainment for children’s leisure. How does this affect children? How do you think problem can be tackled?
Today people live longer after retiring from work. What problems does this cause for individuals and society? What can be done?
The natural resources such as oil, fresh water, and forests are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it cause and how can we solve these problems?
Some people believe that it's appropriate for children to learn foreign languages in primary school. Does the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and includes relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have had a problem with your neighbor for the past few months. You have not been able to meet with your neighbor to discuss the problem.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
· Explain the problem
· Suggest a solution
· Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Granger,
Many people join distance-learning programs (study material, post, TV, Internet) and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. Do you agree or disagree?
One of your friend has asked you for a reference letter for the job as Sports instructor. Write a reference letter to Manager of the Sporting facility reccomending your friend. In your letter include
What is your name and how do you know him/her
What skills does your friend have
Why he/she is suitable candidate for the position
Nowadays, older people whoo need employment have to compete with younger people. What problem does this cause, and what are the solution?
these days parent encourage kids to spent more time in screnns and tablets to improve their technological skills. does this development advantges outweigh disadvantages
Many things that used to be done in the home by hands are now being done by machines. Does this develomeng bring more advantages or disadvantages.
In many countries, the widespread use of internet has given people more freedom to work or study at home instead of traveling to work or college. Does the advantage outweigh the disadvantage.
Some employee wants to able to contact their employee all the time. Does this development have advantages or disadvantages?
International travel is becoming cheaper and more and more countries are opening door for it . Does the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries. What problem does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation?
Many people these days travel far for work or spend more hours working. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages? What do you think about work-life balance?
5 June 2025, Many things that used to be done in the home by hands are now being done my machines. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages?
In some countries, people prefer to rent a house for accommodation, while in other countries people prefer to buy their own property. Does renting a house have more advantages or disadvantages than buying a house?
Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part time job.
Describe a job you have found for him/her including:
- What are the duties?
- Why do you think it is a good job for him/her?
- What does he/she have to do to get i
Personal hygiene in the young seems to be neglected more so than ever before. What problems does this cause for the young? How can it be solved?
we live in the world in which we are constantly xposed to advertising. To what extend does advertising influence our choices as constumers and what effect does it have on our lifes? Discuss the issue and give your opinion
It is becoming increasingly popular for people to tourist destinations during public holidays. What problems does this causes? What solutions are these to this problems.
Many major cities around the world have become too expensive for lower-income people to reside in. What problems does this cause, and how can they be solved? Z M
Nowadays, more people move away from their families and friends for work. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
In some countries, younger people are neglecting their right to vote. What problems does this cause and what are some of the possible solutions?
More and more women are now going out to work and some women are now the major salary earner in the family. What are the causes of this, and what effects does this have on families and society?
In many parts of the world, plastic waste has become a major environmental issue. What problems does plastic pollution cause? What measures can be taken to reduce its impact on the environment?
Some people prefer to rent accommodation while others buy their own homes. Does renting a house or a flat have more advantages than buying one?
2.Many economically developed countries give economic support to poorer regions, although there may be benefits, some critics say that this policy does more harm than good. Discuss both side of arguments.
Scientists say that junk food is harmful to people’s health. Some say the way to ask people to eat less fast food is to educate them, while others say education does not work. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
TOPIC: More and more people in developing countries are purchasing cars for the first time. What problems does this cause? What do you think is a possible solution?
Many small businesses are being forced to close because they are unable compete with multinational corporation? what problem does this cause and how can problem be solved?
We live in a world in which we are constantly exposed to advertising. To what extent does advertising influence our choices as consumers, and what effect does it have on our lifestyles? Discuss this issue and give your opinion.
An increasing number of professionals such as doctor and teacher are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problem does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation?
As communication technology develops people are interacting with each other in different ways does this train have more advantages or disadvantages
Rich contries often give money to poorer contries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?