Art classes, such as painting and drawing are as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in highschools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People believe the over-use of smartphones are causing many problems in our lives, and it should be regulated. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
ome people believe that education should be focused on preparing students for the workforce, while others believe that it should focus on providing students with a well-rounded education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The length of working week does not reflect modern lifestyle needs. It should be substantially reduced to give people more leisure time and time with their families. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
many television news programmes show pictures of events in the news which people find upsetting. While television has a duty to report important news, it should not bring disturbing images into people’s homes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People think it is better to choose friends who hve same opinions as them. Other believe it s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them Discuss both vies and give your opinion
It is inevitable that as technology advances, traditional cultures will be lost. It seems that we cannothave these two things together. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree ? ( In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on other planets to live on, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? )
Some people think that formal education should start for children as early as possible, while others think that it should not start until 7 years of age. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose and can even damag. Do you agree or disagree?
Most people believe that we only need academics to excel in our lives while others are of the opinion that it should be extracurricular activities that play a major role in overall excellence. Discuss both views.
Some children have a natural ability to grasp foreign languages and for that reason it should not be a mandatory subject in the academic curriculum. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a chil's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that government should not spend money on sports stadium and building theatres. Instead it should spend more money on education. Do you agree or disagree
The street plans below show a residential area with a park and playground in 2016 and the proposed changes for 2025 to make it safer for families and children. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ome people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of people's private life while other's think it should be controlled? Discuss both views
Schools should teach children good behaviour and introduce ideas of "right" and "wrong". It should not only be left to parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the results of a survey of first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course 'very good'. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
Art classes such as painting or drawing are important for children s development so it should be compulsory in high school.Do you agree or disagree
You bought a computer, and it is not connecting the Internet.
Write a letter to an IT specialist to ask for help.
- explain the details of the computer
- tell the problem
- ask for help
Some people say that racism nowadays is just a joke overall, but others think that it should be still eliminated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 menu
A discussion on the content of museums and art galleries has always been permeative and immanent among intellectuals. While this type of foundation is showing works of foreign countries, others think that it should be showing local history and culture instead. I am in complete accord in exhibiting history however, I also believe that displaying foreign work is also important. In the forthcoming paragraphs, we shall discuss both perspectives and I shall see forth my point of view.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It si therefore necessary for the government to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You bought a new HD television last week. At first it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared across the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you decide to write to them.
Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter
• give them the background information
• describe the problem
• ask them to resolve the issue
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
•say what the importance of this historic building is
•mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
•suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighbourhood this should be resident's responsibility's while others think it should be governments's duty. What is your opinion?
Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and disavantages of doing this?
You will have a speech about your country on the international college event. Write a letter to the event’s planners about the following:
- Ask about the date of the event
- What speech you prepared/why it should be interesting
-What equipment you will need for your speech
In many countries, old or traditional languages are dying out or being forgotten, especially by younger people. Is this an acceptable development which occurs inevitably, or is it something which we should try to prevent?
the table below shows the results of a survey of firs year stuedents taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspacts of their course 'very good'.
Some people think that parents should teach their children about the importance of recycling, while others think it should be taught in school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In an increasingly globalized world, communicating in English is becoming an essential skill. Some people argue that it should become an official language in Vietnam. This means English would be used in government, legal documents, education, and other official communications. The government of Vietnam should make English an official language. Do you agree or disagree? Write a persuasive essay in around 400 words.
The table illustrates the available income from each family and how it spends on food and outfits, while the pie charts represent the proportion of spending on those categories in 2010 and 2013.
Some people believe that university education should be free for everyone, regardless of income. Others think it should be paid for by students. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the result of a survey of patients who stayed in three different wards of a hospital. It shows what percentage of the patients replied ‘very good’ about various aspects of their hospital experience.
Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as it is a limited resource, while others it should not be regulated. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that learning a foreign language should be optional for students, while others argue that it should be mandatory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a city planning manager about demolition of a historical building in your area and say
– Explain why it shouldn’t be demolished.
– Suggest a future use for this building.
– Recommend a way to raise money for repairs.
Many people believe that in order to have cleand and tidy streets in their neighborhood, this should be residents responsibility, while others think that it should be the governments duty. Give your opinion.
You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last time you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do
Some people believe that sports is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion.
some people believe that there should be fixed punishment for each type of crime ,others however argue that the circumstances of an individual crime and the motivation to commiting it should always taken into accountwhen deciding punishment . Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some think that formal education should start for children as early as possible. While others think that it should not start until 7 years of age. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen (e.g., a washing machine or a fridge), but it stopped working after only two days. You called the shop, but they refused to help you.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
Describe the item you bought and when you bought it.
Explain what the problem is.
Tell the manager what you want them to do about the situation.
You bought a computer, and it is not connecting the Internet.
Write a letter to an IT specialist to ask for help.
-explain th details of the computer
-tell the problem
-ask for help
Schools have a limited amount if money to spend. Some people suggest that it should be spend on good teachers,while others say it should be spent for computers.discuss both the views and give your opinion.
These days, it seems that an increasing number of people are leaving rural areas to live in the city. Discuss some of the effects of rural depopulation (migration from the country to the city ) and suggest some ways on which this trend could be reversed.
Using computers for a long time may have a lot of negative effects on children so it should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.