Topic 15: Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
some people argue that because the internet make it so easy for children to access facts, schools should not focus on teaching facts. instead they should focus on developing children's skills and potential, and their relationships with other people. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 the media have the right to publish detail of people’s view, while other thinks it should be controlled. Discuss both views.
Some parents believe that learning mathematics at school is redundant and should not be taught while others believe it should remain a foundational subject whether or not it is used later in life. Discuss both sides.
A group of people believe that smoking in the public should be banned. Other groups of people argue that it should not. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The government spends about 220 million a year supporting museums and galleries in the UK, and a similar amount subsidizing the visual and performing arts. This is a huge sum to spend on minority interests, and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to the people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them. What are your views.
You rent a house through an agency. The heating system has stopped working. You phoned the agency a week ago but it still has not been repaired.
write a letter to agency. Explain the situation and tell them what you want them to do about it.
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.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to child's development as other subjects, so it shoube compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently bought some new furniture for your living room online. You wrer told that it would be delivered within five working days, but it has been been two weeks and it still has not arrived. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter explain that the furniture has not arrived and describe what happened when you phoned the shop
say what you would like the manager to do.
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.
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?
you are a member of an international student club. the club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.write a letter to the event organiser.in your letter, offer to make a popular dish from your country, describe what this dish is, explain why it should be included in the event?
Art is a skill and a talent and so it should not be taught at universities. How much do you agree or disagree with this point of view?
Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while other say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your friend is about to celebrate a landmark birthday and would welcome suggestions as to how it should be celebrated.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say what type of party should be held e.g. themed, fancy dress, black tie event
• suggest a suitable venue
• make recommendations as to entertainment e.g. DJ, jazz band
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every five years. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
Some people think that people should pay more taxes for various services while other think that it should be minimum, according to desires of public. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that government should fund the performing class (drama, music, etc.), but on the other hand the other people say it should be self-funded by the organization or student’s parents. Discuss both view, and give your own opinion
Some people believe that it’s acceptable for the media to publish the details of famous people’s private lives.Others say that it should be stopped.
The table below shows the results of survey in a European country, which were carried in three different years. It shows the percentage of people who said that they were interested in certain sports. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Art classes, such as paintings and drawing, are as important to a child's developments as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today food travel thousand of mile from farmers to consumers. Why is it so? It is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that the government is responsible for looking after the elderly. Others believe that it should be family members. Who do you think should take responsibility?
-Some parents believe that learning mathematics at school is redundant and should not be taught while others believe that it should remain a foundational subject whether or not it is used later in life. Discuss both views.
Some people think university education should prepare students for employment while others think it should help students acquire theoretical knowledge. Discuss both views and give your own 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
The government spends about 220 million pounds a year supporting museums and art galleries in the UK, and a similar amount subsidising the visual and performing arts. This is a huge sum to spend on minority interests, and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them. What are your views ?
Some people believe that sport 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.
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
‘Healthcare should always be funded by governments, and it should always be free for people to use.’ To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
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 feel that cities should allow for spaces for graffiti while others feel it should be banned. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
some people argue that FGM is wrong while other think it should not bother other people. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The given bar charts provide information about various options chosen by the UK students after finishing their graduation and post graduation studies except pursuing full-time employment in the year 2008. 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 think that the government should ensure the healthy lifestyle of people, but others argue that it should be decided by individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that industries growth is necessary to solve poverty, but some other people argue that industrial growth is creating environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion?
Discipline is a growing problem in modem schools. Some people think that parents should discipline their own children, while others think it should be the responsibility of the school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There is no doubt that globalization has benefited the world by bringing together people, business, nation. People who criticize it stand in the way of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Environmental problems are becoming a global issue. Environmental problems are counter-challenging the quality of life people enjoy in modern advanced societies. Do you think that environmental problems will produce better results if it is addressed globally or it should be addressed by individual countries?
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?
Many educators believe that it should be mandatory for all students to wear uniforms. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Media coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Some people say it should be banned from newspapers and TV programmes. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some countries are reconsidering the use of the death penalty for serious crimes. While proponents argue it serves as a deterrent and promotes justice, opponents highlight its potential for human rights violations and wrongful convictions. Do you think the benefits of the death penalty outweigh the drawbacks?
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?
Some people argue that because the Internet makes it so easy for children to access facts, schools should not focus on teaching facts. Instead, they should focus on developing children’s skills and potential, and their relationships with other people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
To begin, getting an occupation that in lines with your passion may be enjoyable. It is because you have a bigger chance to apply your mastery into practice. And there are many people out there who don’t have the same experience as yours in the case. A few people are trying to look for the job, some are waiting to be called for interviewed and others are waiting to get hired.
Also, you may feel lucky since you were getting hired without making a big effort to get selected. You feel that you are a perfect-fit worker that the companies need. And It makes you even happier as you have been dreaming of working in that company for a long.
For the first time, all things seem to run smoothly without defect. And you think it was a good starting point to show your best performance while working. Your expectation about being free to express yourself is becoming a priority to support your position. You believed that always makes you optimistic at the probation time.
But, high expectation about those things has ruined your career. You are getting inferior because you are not able to express your ideas, strategy, and implementation in your way. At the time, you were feeling the boundaries are so bold and holding yourself back from the things you capable of doing. As you are not a strict person who always depends on a formula to do something, sometimes you feel difficult to follow the standard.
I think that as workers, we all need more authority in doing the job. Also, I feel that the workers will have the potential to flourish when they can do things on their version. Some people think this is not the right way to do. Besides, it seems like we are arrogant and don’t need to listen to senior advice. But, that’s not a point I want to emphasize here.
Foremost, autonomy makes your working performance better than when you don’t have it at all. It is because by having such freedom to express the idea, the workers will much confident and optimistic. Furthermore, it hinders stress that may make them feel working under pressure. Moreover, the point here is how making yourself happy while doing your responsibilities.
As a conclusion, nothing will gonna stop your effort to reach the goals as long as you are getting job autonomy in doing whatever you do.
Poor infrastructure hinders under-developed countries from progressing and modernizing. Some people think that it should be the first problem tackled by foreign aid. To what extent you aree with it?
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Some people suggest that the circumstances of a crime and the reason for committing it should be taken into consideration when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.