The world today is a safer place than it was a hundred years ago, and government should stop spending large amount of money on their armed forces . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The local council is planning to create ‘dispersal zones’ in certain areas of the city to try to reduce street fighting.what is your opinion?
Many people believe that cooking is an essential life skill and should be taught to boys and girls in schools. Others disagree and believe it is a waste of school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise 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 doesexplain why the group is good for the communitysuggest alternative days and times for practice
In many countries senior positions have higher salaries compared to those of young workers of the same company. Some people think this is not justified. Do you agree or disagree?
The best way to teach chikdren to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some experts believe that it is better for a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think the best way to improve road safety is to lower the maximum speed limit. Others think that there are better alternative ways to do that. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowadays, when popular consumer products sell well, it is not because of societal requirements but because of advertising's influence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend about your planned party
ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the men
SOME PEOPE THINK THAT SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY ON BIRTHDAYS AND MARRIAGES CELEBRATIONS IS A WASTE OF MONEY BUT OTHERS THINK THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE SOCIETY. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
In some countries, the number of shooting massacres is on the rise because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Success is often measured in term of how much money someone has earned. Do you think wealth is a good measure of success? How else could we measure whether somebody is successful or not?
Some people think it is more important to provide parks and sports facilities than to provide shopping centers in these new town for people to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that there has to be an age limit regarding the users of social media to prevent possible problems they can cause. Do you agree or disagree? Do you think it is logical to design a social media application only for children and teenagers?
Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think that it’s a waste of time. Discuss both sides of question!
In companies, promotions to high positions should be given to employees inside a company and not to someone outside the company or new hiring. What is your opinion on this?
(X) 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?
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish (garbage). Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
Success is often measured in terms of how much money somebody has earned. Do you think wealth is a good meausre of success? How else could we measure whether somebody is successful or not?
In some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed. What is your opinion about this?
The best way to provide road safety is to introduce more serious punishments for drivers. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that there will be decrease in international travel in future. Do you think the less amount of international travel is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that the best way to broaden young people’s understanding of the world is to encourage them to travel to other countries. do you agree or disagree?
These days, we are seeing an increasing amount of violence on television, and this is having a negative impact on children’s behaviour. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, there are a large number of coffee shops and fast-food vendors on high streets and in town centres. Why are there so many of these outlets? What effect is this having on the society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
*Some people believe that all company decisions should be made by managers. Others feel that it is better to include employees when making decisions. Discuss both views and give your opinion*
The internet has become profoundly efficient and popular that people choose it as a paltform to learn. Some believe that is would eventually replace the need for books. Do you agree or disagree?
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Say why a driving license is advantageous.
- Recommend a driving school.
- Give any extra guidelines/tips
many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of university education. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people think that it is government‘ s responsibility to transport children to school, while others think parents should get their children to school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that environmental problems should be solved on global scale while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally. Discuss bth views and give your opinion.
Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in? Give reasons for your answer and invlude any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Science tell us about both activities which are good for health and others which are bad. Millon of people all over the world know this and still do unhealthy activities. Why do you think this is and what can be done to change it ?
It is expected in the near future that there will be a higher proportion of old people compared to younger population in some countries. 🔸Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and examples.
Difference between countries is becoming less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share some fashoins, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweight the disadvantages?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
*say which points in the article you agree with
*explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
*offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
IT IS GENERALLY ACCEPTED THAT EXERCISE IS GOOD FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS. THERFORE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT SHOULD BE COMPULSORY FOR ALL STUDENTS IN ALL SCHOOLS. WHAT DO YOU THINK ?
Some film companies spend millions of dollar on the production of a single movie. Is it necessary to spend a lot of money to make a good movie ? What factors contribute to the success of a movie ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some believe that spoken communication is always more powerful than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that education should only be persude during school and university years while others argue that learning is a long life process. Discuss both views and give your opinion
some people believe that allowing children to make their own decisions on everyday matters is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important to make decisions about matters that affect them discuss both views and give your opinion.
There are more new towns being built nowadays it is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centres for individual to spend their free time to .what extent do you agree or disagree?
The main reason for the high sale of consumer goods in today's society is advertising. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people claim that modern work life is a source of stress. What do you think are the causes of this? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
News media has become more influential in people’s life. Some believe it is a negative development, to what extent do you agree or disagree?
THE DIAGRAM BELOW SHOW THE WATER CYCLE , WHICH IS THE CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT OF WATER ON, ABOVE AND BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH.
Some people think it is better to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe it would be beneficial to have fewer, longer vacations. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Adapted
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. 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 baheviour to children?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinon.