Nowadays parents put too much of pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is this a negative or positive development? Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience. Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task.
More and more plastic waste is polluting cities, countrysides and oceans on the world. What problems does it cause? What are the solutions?
In some counties younger people are increasingly losing interest in teaching. Why is this happening? What can be done to improve the situation? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
Reserarch show that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that millions of people engage in unhealthy activities. what is the causes of this ? what can be done ?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both point of view and give your own opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that in many cities aroud the world there are constant traffic jams. How true do you think the statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars?
Some people believe that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private healthcare centers outweigh its disadvantages?
Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects, other universities require students to specialized in one subject. Wich is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that money is the most important factor for achiveing happiness. However, others believe that happiness has nothing to do with money. Discuss both views abd give your opinion.
The word is experiencing a dramatic increase in population, thus is causing problem not only for poor, undeveloped countries, but also fir industrialised and developing nations. describe some of the problem that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least on possible solution.
Some people believe that students should be allowed to evaluate and criticize their teachers to improve the quality of education. Others think this is disrespectful to teachers. Discuss both views, give your opinion and include relevant examples.
Many people like to go on holiday abroad, while others believe it is better to visit places within their own country. Discuss boh views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it is better to live in the city while others say the countryside is better. Discuss both attitudes and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think it is good idea to socialise with co-workers but some think it is important to keep personal and professional life separate. discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Vaccination of children against preventable diseases is not only unnecessary but also dangerous. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is important for people to embrace digital technology, both in their educational pursuits and their workplace activities. Do you think the advantages of integrating digital technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many goverments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however think that other tpes of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The desire for higher status or greater wealth than others is what motivates most people to succeed in this world. To what extent do you agree with the statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You are a member of an international students club.The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.
Write a letter to event organiser ,Luis.In your lette;
Offer to make a popular dish from your country
Describe what this dish is
Explain why it should be include in the event
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that in today ‘s world subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Online communication is becoming more and more popular than face-to-face communication in many organisations. Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvatages?
in their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in somw way. why is this? do you think is it a positive or negative developement?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customer travel to large shoping malls to do their shoping. is this a positive or negative development.
Some people think that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym or a health club, while oothers think doung everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is sufficient. Discuss both view and give yoour oopinion.
The pie chart highlights the repartition of dance classes in percentage between numerous types of institutions, while the bar graph illustrates the style of dance courses two groups of youngsters follow. Overall, private studios represent the main amenity for dance classes and most of youth under the age of 11 practice ballet whilst the teenagers from 11 to 16 years old prefer modern dance. Looking in closer detail at the chart, we can notice that private studios head the locations of dance classes accounting for 48%. In addition, school halls come in the second position, representing 24%. Community halls and other schools follow with a rate of 18%. Finally, a small percentage of 10% is attributed to college-based studios. The bar graph brings more pieces of information concerning the style of dancing practiced regarding the age. In fact, the majority of ballet dancers belongs to the under 11 group, accounting for more than 600 students. Modern style of dancing is, in contrary, practiced by approximately 500 students from the age of 11 to 16 years old. Furthermore, the tap dance courses are almost equally followed by the two groups.
Transporting large amount of food to richer nations from developing countries is having an impact on air pollution and climate change. Some people say such imports should therefore be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With the development of technology, children are now living in a world that is different to what it was 50 years ago. What problems does this situation cause for society and family ?
Some people believe that it would be beneficial if employees worked there or four days per week rather than five or six week days. Why is this? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that consumerism is positive due to its impact on economic growth. While others think it is negative because it brings environmental and social issues. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually empahsise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
some universities now offer their courses in the internet so that people can study online , Is that a positive or negative point ?
An increasing number of people are choosing to change careers during their working ives and some even do so more than once. what reasons might people have to change careers? Do you think this is a positive or negative development for society?
In many countries, the age of criminals is getting lower. Give reasons and solutions to the problem. Support your position with relevant examples.
Some people prefer to be nocturnal during exam days and go through the entire syllabus in the last few days, whereas others have regular habits, studying a little every day. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both studying patterns and choose which one is a better way of action according to you.
More and more prisons are being built to house the world’s criminals and many people believe long-term imprisonment is the answer to solving the crime problem. However, others feel that medical and psychological assistance is what is required. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is best to accept bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss bot these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, it is illegal for employers to reject applying for a job because of his/her age. Discuss positive and negative. Give your opinion.
Some people think that all students should study a foreign language in school, while others believe it is not necessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The provided pictures compare the layout of student rooms for one individual and two individuals at an Australian university. It is noticeable that the room for two people is more expensive and bigger in size than the one-person room. Also, there are more amenities in room for two occupants compared to the single person room. It costs $350 per week to rent the student room for two people while the rate for single person room is much lower, at $200 weekly. Though both rooms share the same length of 6 meters, the one for two people has a width of 4 meters, which is 1.5 meters wider than the other. Both of the rooms offer basic facilities, such as study desk, television, bed and kitchen appliances. However, with more space, the room for two occupants has additional pieces of furniture, namely, two bookshelves, two cupboards, table and chairs. One extra bed and study desk are provided to better accommodate the students in the larger room.
Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social relationship. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people are concerned that children spend too much time on computers – playing games, chatting and watching videos. But all this time is actually good preparation for children, who will have to spend many hours working on computers throughout their education ad their working lives. 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 and experience.
Some people think that the biggest problem facing cities today is high level of traffic. Other people think that cities face other problems which are more serious. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that space exploration is a waste of resources, while others think that it is essential for mankind to continue to explore the universe in which we live. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
One of your colleagues is leaving for a new job, and your manager has asked you to arrange a farewell party for him/her. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter, •suggest a suitable date and time for the party • recommend a place • discuss the food and entertainment options that should be available
Some say that television is useful for education, while others say it is useful only for entertainment. Discuss both views and give own opinion.
Today, many people use the internet and smartphones to transfer money to friends, family, and businesses. Is this a positive or negative development?
Having police officers patrolling the streets is often considered an essential way to to reduce crime. How effective do you think police street patrolling are?. What other ways to reduce crime can you purpose?
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organistions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Dogs are the most popular pets in the world, yet many would say it is inappropriate to have them in built-up inner city areas. Do you agree or disagree ?
Crime rates, in most countries, is often higher in urban areas than in rural areas. Why do you think that is? What can be done to reduce the crime rate? (Ulvi)