You have a pen friend living in another country in he or she is curious to know about the nature news item in your country. Briefly describe one news story that has been on TV on the radio on the newspaper in your country and explain why people are interested in it.
Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead they get news about the world from the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters ( such as food, clothe and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individual s who only think about their own wishes. other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
There is no doubt that globalisation has benefited the world by bringing together people, business and nations. People who criticise it stand in the way of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
It is important for children to learn differences between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disywith this option? What sort of punishment should paryand teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
28.Some people argue that the development of technology is making our lives too complex, and the solution is for everyone to accept a simpler way of life without using that technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Newspapers have an enormous influence on people’s opinions and ideas. Do you think it is a positive or negative situation?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a univer¬sity should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own know¬ledge or experience.
▪️You work for a company where the manager is soon going to retire. Write a letter to the assistant manager. In your letter:
▪️ Propose how the retirement party for the manager can be organised.
▪️Explain how the manager has influenced you at work.
▪️Suggest a suitable retirement gift for the manager.
Write at least 150 words.
Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to change or character train. To what extent do you agree?
Living abroad is better than staing in your hometown? Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say schools should be responsible to teach young adults to look after their health, others think this is not responsibility of schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Traffic congestion is a continuous and growing problem in major cities. Some people recommend enforcing peak-hour tolls to cut back on the amount of cars using major commuting roads during rush hours. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this proposed solution?
Many people believe that cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport.However, it is still unpopular in many countries. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of the bicycle among wider population?
It is important for people to take risks both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do u think the advantage of taking risk outweighs the disadvantages.
Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, and the protection is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 own opinion.
Governments spend millions of dollars each year on their space programmes. Most recently, Mars is the focus of scientists attention. Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with problems closer to home. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own Knowledge or experience.
Many people believe that every individual is responsible for his/her own healthy lifestyle. Others believe that government should take care of it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the purpose of education is to prepare individuals to be useful to society. Others say that the purpose of education is to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is more important for schoolchildren tp learn about local history than world history. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people it is waste of time when plan for future it is more important to focus on present .do you agree or disagree .
a friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. he has asked for your advice.
write a letter to your friend. In this letter
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday.
- decribe some possible disadvantages .
- say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer.
Nowadays, young people communicate with friends and family through mostly social network sites, rather than other ways of communication like talking on the phone or face to face. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give some reason for your answer.
In their advertising businesses, nowadays, usually emphasis that their products are new in some way. Why is this? What effects have? Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the responsibility is with the government to control the rise in obesity in children, others think the parents are the cause. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
These days 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your own knowledge or experience.
Why do you think teachers give homework to students? How important is it for students to have homework? Are there any other ways of revising school lessons? Perhaps homework should be abolished. Give your opinion about this.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/ She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
Describe some possible disadvantages
Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Academic achievements a school or university is the only true methods of a person's intelligence. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing vedio games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your hoetown that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your leter
．correct the information in the article
．explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
．suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Nowadays, students sleep less than they used to in the past . what do you think is the reason behinf this? what are effects on individuals
Read the question below. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words.
There are many ways for an organization to find employees. Which do you think is the best way to find suitable employees?
▪ Advertising in professional journals
▪ Using personal recommendations
▪ Recruiting at job fairs
Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
A friend wants find a part time job to earn some money while studying.
You have heard about a suitable job for your friend.
Write a letter to this friend,in your letter,
- describe the job
- Explain why you think it is suitable for your friend.
- Say what your friend should do to get this job.
some people say that advertising is extremely successfull at persuading us to buy things. other peoplr think advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it discuss both views and give your opinion
In some countries, online shopping is replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the healthcare system as it deals with associated health issues. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
News media is important in our society. Why is it so important? Do you think its influence is generally positive or negative?
People will buy a product if it has quality or fulfil their needs. There is no need for advertisement and considered as a form of entertainment. Do you agree or disagree with it.
The scientist believes that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is a positive while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both points and give your own opinion
Many families move to different countries. Some people think children can benefit from this, while others consider it is hard for children if families move to a foreign country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today more and more full-time university students focus on other activities rather thein spend a lot of time studying. Some people think it is essential for university students to be involved in other activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Getting promotion is one of the biggest drivers for people to apply themselves and work hard in the modern work place. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion? What other factors influence people to work hard?
Since traffic is such a problem in modern cities, private cars should not be allowed in city centres. Discuss the arguments for and against this statement. What do you think we should do about the problem of traffic in city centres?
The diagram below shows how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.
Holding international games like the Olympics games is an exciting events. Some people thinks it has positive effects while others think it a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is considered that individuals should make there own career choices in higher institutions while others think they should only be made to take courses that are useful . Discuss both sides of the essay and give your opinion
Many developing countries place a lot of importance on tourism. Why is this? Do you think that this is a positive or negative development?
In many countries, the number of people choosing to live by themselves is increasing rapidly in the 21st century. This is particularly true in major cities. What are the causes of this trend and what can be done to solve this?