Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in public places. Overall this is a very good idea. To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays media should include more good news in their publications. 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 think that hosting an international sport event is good for the country. Other think that it is bad. Dicuss both views and state your opinion
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviours to children?
Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
● Explain why you cannot go anymore
● Say who can go instead of you
● Say why this person is a good person to go with
Most countries allow 18 year old to start driving a car. Some say it is good to allow driving at that age. Others think that the age of start driving should be at least 25 years.
Discuss both views.
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.
What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
To what extend do you agree or disagreewith this opinion?
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some feel government should invest in preserving minority language; while, others feel this is not good use of resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at early stage. Punishment is necessary to help them learn the difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetable to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is a commonly held belief that the death penalty is a good deterrent to prevent heinous crimes. However, others believe that life long sentence is a better deterrent. Discuss both views and give tour opinion
Some peole say that music is a good way of bringing people of diiferent cultures and ages to together.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it is good to have friends who sometimes desagree with them.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it is a good idea to sociallise with work collegues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it is important to keep working life completely seperate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Caring for children is probably the most important job in any society that is specialized for preparing to be good fathers and mothers teach their kids. To what extent you agree or disagree.
Ordinary people try to copy famous people either reading magazines or watching t.v. why do they do this? do you think it is a good idea to copy famous people. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that reading is always a good habit. Others feel it depends on which books a
person is reading.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practice in the community hall. You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall. Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
• Describe what the group does
• Explain why the group is good for the community
• Suggest some alternative days and times for practice
The media is increasing interest in famous people who have ordinary backgrounds. Why do you think people are interested in their lives? Do you think this is a good thing?
Write about the following topic:
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exercise and avoid stresses.
What should people do to stay healthy in your country?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience?
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important.
Discus both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others belive that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people see animals as tools to be used by humans to better their lives. They believe animals should help feed us and keep us healthy by being subjects to experiments that will lead to new medications and medical processes. Others believe that animals should have the same rights to a good life as humans.
Discuss both views and state your own.
Some people think having a university degree is the best way to secure a good job. However, others believe bskills and experience are more important. Discuss bot sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that lessons on becoming a good parent should be included in school curriculums. Others think that it is not essential for students.
Discuss both opinions and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is a good idea to socialize with colleagues after work and during weekends. Others think it's important to keep the work life completely separate from social life
Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The graph below gives information about the quantities of good transported by six different mode of transport in the USA since 1990 with projections until 2024.
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In many families nowadays, both parents work and pay people to look after their children. Some
people believe this is not good for families.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetable to some countries where are such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, some are not. Discuss both view and give your oppinion.
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are good at or that they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic wolrd. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Having more money and less free time is better than earning less money and having more free time.
Some people think that high salary is important when choosing a company to work for, while other think that good working atmosphere is more important, Discuss both views and state your opinion.
You are applying for a job. As well as attaching a CV, you need to write a cover letter explaining your reasons for choosing this particular job at this particular company, and why you would be a good hire. Things to include are:
– Possible qualifications or reasons for you to be hired – Ms in computer science,
– Your energy and enthusiasm for the job
– Your past experience in a similar position
Some people believe that can sports man earn more money than a good business man. Do you agree or disagree . Give specific idea with specific examples.
Some people think that wild animals should not be kept in zoos. Others believe that there are good reasons for having zoos.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Now a days some parents give money to their children if they perform well at school. Do you think this is good or bad friend ?
Some people argue that it is good for children to stay away from their families and go to a boarding school. Other suggest that children live with their families and attend a day school. What is your opinion?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much info as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Other, believe that some information in too important or valuable to be shared freely.
Discuss both views and give opinion
Many people think that the behavior of professional sportsmen off the field is not important as long as they are good players. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
Some people think that professional athletes make good role models for young people, while others believe they don’t.
Discuss both these points of views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people think that it is a good speed forward, while others do not.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are 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.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/ she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why she will not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea
Suggest the typy of job that would be suitable.
With internet improvements, people can share views or opinions on specific goods or services that they have purchased. Is this a good or a bad thing? Discuss both views and give your opinion
Most companies and organizations required their employees to wear uniform to work.
What are the jobs that needs the uniform to make it a good thing?
What are the disadvantages of wearing uniforms.
You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an appartment. You left the department in good condition but the landlord won’t return the deposit.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
-Explain why you are writing
-Ask for the return of your deposit
- Inform the landlord of possible legal action.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetable to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea but some oppose it. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Successfull companies use advertisements to make more sales.what can make an advertisments effective? Do you think advertisement are a bad thing or a good thing for society
The internet has greatly increased our access to information. To what extent do you think this is a good thing?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.