Some people believe that it is a waste of time to read read newspapers and watch news on televison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that manufacturers should be responsible for reducing the large amounts of packaging they use. Others say consumers should avoid buying heavily packaged items. Discuss both views and state your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.
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.
Some say that students should not be exposed to teachers' opinions on social and political issues in the classroom. Others, however, think that it is helpful for students to hear various perspectives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Computers are been used more and more in education.Some people say that this is a positive trend,While others argue it is leading negative consequences. Discuss both sides f the argument and then give your own opinion
Nowadays many students have the oppurtunity to study for part or all of their course in foreign countries.While studying abroad brings many benefits to individual students, it also brings a number of disadvantages.
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
In many countries, it is common for families to own and run their own businesses. some people think this is the best way to run a business, while others consider this a potential source of problems. What is your opinion?
It is generally believe that some people are born with certain talent, for instance for sport or music and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be thought to become a god sport person or musician. Discus both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is more imprtant to spend money on roads and motorwawys than on public transport system such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Growing up in the city is better for children's development, and it helps them have a good life later on compared to living in the village. Do you agree or disagree???
Some people think watching television is bad for children in every way other belive it is good for devolping children as they grow up discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills are required in the workplace. other thinks that, the true function of a universities 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.
People find it very difficult to speak in public or to give a presentation before an audience. Do you think public speaking skill is really very important? Give reasons. Some people say that public speaking should be taught at school. Do you agree or disagree?
First some people think that it is responsibilities of governments to take care of the environment while other believe that it is responsibility of the citizens discuss both views and give your opinion
Task 1
You have seen an advertisement for part-time job at a restaurant and want to apply for it.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
-describe your experience
-tell him why you are interested in the job
-say why you think you would be suitable for the job
The advent of the Internet has made it possible for people to work from home. Do you feel this working arrangement has more advantages or dis- advantages? Share personal examples in your essay.
Housing and accommodation have become a major problem in many countries around the world. What are the causes of this issue, and what solutions can governments implement to address it?
Topic:Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour Mr.Jackson moved in who has loud parties several times a week. You have spoken to Mr.Jackson but are not very close friends
Write a letter to Mr.Jackson. In your letter:
• Explain the situation
• Describe why it bothers you
• Suggest a solution
Some people say that art subjects such as music, drama, and creative writing are an essential part of education, and every school should include them in its syllabus. Do you agree or disagree with your statement? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
• thank your friend for the stay
• describe where you left the envelope
• ask him/her to return it to you by post
Some people belive that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.
In many countries, a financial crime involving identity theft is increasing. What are the causes of this trend, and what effects does it identity theft has on the victims involved?
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your own opnion.
Some people say that industrial growlh is necessory to solve poverty, bul some other people argue that industrial growth is creating environmentol problems ond it should be stopped. Discuss both views ond give your opinion.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try an improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that machine translation is highly developed in today's society. Therefore, it is not necessary for students to learn a foreign language. What's your opinion?
Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters(such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in asociety of individuals 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.
Society is based on rules and laws. If individuals were free to do whatever they want to do, it could not function. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
In many countries around the world, it is common for families to run their own business. Some people think that keeping the business within the family is the best approach while other believe this could lead to problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
When new towns are planned, it is essential to build more public parks or sports facilities than shopping complexes. Do you agree or disagree with statement?
You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company.
In your letter:
describe the item
explain where and when you left it
say what action you would like the company to take
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 word
Advertising is all around us, it is an unavoidable part of everyone’s life. Some people say that advertising is a positive part of our lives while others say it is a negative one. Discuss both views and include your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You own an old item that you think is valuableand would like to sell. write a letter to the owner of an antique shop. in your letter
explain how you found the shop
describe the item that you would like to sell
say how much you would like to sell the item for
Some people think that children should not watch television because it has negative effects while others believe that TV helps children. What is your opinion.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outwiegh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illnesses, rather than funding the treatment for people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You missed a friend’s party.
Write a letter to your friend apologizing for not attending their party. In your letter:
- Explain why you missed it.
- Describe what you did instead.
- Offer to make it up to them.
Even after the Covid-19 pandemic is over, some companies are thinking of using a hybrid approach when it comes to working from home and on-site. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working on-site?
A local college wants people with a job to come and talk to students about what it is like to work. You would like to come forward and talk to the students about your job.
Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter,
•explain what you would like to talk about
• say why students would be interested in your job
• suggest a possible date and time for the talk
Some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a job, others believe that it would be better to gain experience first. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. RITI u sho rite a It is the give no Nr Norbiton industrial area now Farmland Town = Factory Planned future development ) Farmland River Playground Town Shops School Medical centre
The table below gives information about population of over 69-year-olds in six regions in 2000 and the predicted numbers of population over 60 in 2050. It also shows the world population over 60 in 2000 and 2050. Summarise the information in the following three table and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that competitive sports are important for a child education, others think that it has negative effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that secondary or high secondary students should be taught how to use money management as it important life skills. Do you agree or disagree??