Learning about the past has no valve for those of us living in the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
1.Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. "Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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 comparisions where relevant.
Capital punishment is unjustifiable and barbaric. In this modern age, it should not be allowed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many small businesses should avoid recruiting younger women who do not have their own families in order to avoid paying maternity leave later on. Do you agree or disagree?
you recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. you think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest rypes of job that would be suitable for him/her
These charts not only give the information about the proportion of the population in three different ages in 1990 but also provide a prospection of that in 2005
Many people believe that Art is a subject which is not necessary and should be removed from the school. The belief is that the money should be spent on creating more I.T. courses and buying computers. To what extent do you agree?
People nowadays prefer to interact online e g do shopping chat with friends rather than talking to other people face to face What are the reasons for this. Is this a positive or negative development?
One of the great debates about organic food is whether or not it is actually healthier than nonorganic products. Give your opinion on this topic, making sure to clearly show your view as well as counterclaims to your point of view.
You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly.You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter:
•introduce yourself
•explain the problem
•and state what action you would like from the company
You were going to start a job next month, but you will not be able to. Write a letter to your future employer. In your letter
explain the situation
describe your problem(s)
tell him/her when you can start work
It is irrefutable that there are many methods to control children's behaviour in today's modern world, some people choose physical punishment. Some parents believe that punishing children is the most effective way to manage kid's relationships. This essay will argue that spanking is not the best method for children's behaviour.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now "one big traffic jam" How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage p
Teenagers nowadays spend too much time on playing video games. Describe the effects on teenagers, families, and society. Report the measures to solve the problem.
Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income. The health of citizens is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fees. Not all student can afford them so somr think that university education should be free. Do you agree or disagree?
Right now, private companies like SpaceX or Blue Origin can freely fly into space whenever they want. Governments should regulate and restrict space tourism to ensure safety and sustainability. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luggage was lost. You did not receive your luggage until the last day of your holiday.
Write to the airline:
-Complaining about this situation -
Saying why it caused you problems
-Seeking suitable compensation
Some believe the value of travel is overrated. Some talented people know things across the world without travel. People argue whether travel is or not a necessary part of education. To what extent do you agree with it?
Providing a national system in a country where the unemployed receive a regular payment only encourages people not to seek work and puts an unreasonable strain on a country’s financial resources. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
Every country should have a free health service even if this means the latest medical treatment may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree
It is often argued that reading non-fiction books is better than reading fiction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently moved into a new apartment. Your neighbour regularly plays loud music late at night, which disturbs your sleep.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself.
•Explain how the noise is affecting you.
•Suggest what could be done to solve the problem.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports or musician. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
You have recently applied for a course at a college and have been accepted. However, you cannot join the course due to some reasons.
Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter:
which course you have been applied for
why you cannot join the course
ask about the possibility of the course in the future
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
In the past, students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this developments?
Being Being able to speak a foreign language can be helpful in many situations in life. Some people believe that children should begin studying a foreign language in primary school while others believe children should not start until secondary school. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You have just missed a friend’s party.
Write a letter to apologise. In your letter:
apologise to your friend
explain why you did not attend the party
say what you plan to do to make up for missing the party.
Giving lectures in halls to large numbers of people is an outdated method of teaching. With the technology available today, there is no justification for it and everything should be done online. To what extent do you agree or disagree? E→ affordability S → Interaction P → not all courses are theoretical, some need practical experiment
Professionals like doctors, teachers and lawyers contribute equally to society with non-professionals including entertainers and sportspeople. Thus, they should receive equal pay. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position
You are employed full-time and also doing a part-time evening course. You are not able to continue the course.
Write a letter to the course lecturer.
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?
Smoking not only harms the smoker but also those who are nearby, there fore smoking should be banned in public places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some countries have legal ages at which people can drink. Other countries believe not having strict laws is a better policy. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Many people have a close relationship with their pets. These people treat their birds, cats, or other animals as members of their family. In your opinion, are such relationships good? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population, which is causing problems not only for poor, undeveloped countries, but also for industrialized and developed nations. Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least one possible solution.
the diagrams below show the public liberary now and 20 yeras ago.
Nowadays, marketers have left no stone unturned to entice customers. Certain fast food companies and restaurants now tie up with schools to endorse their products. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some believe that more young people hold the important positions in government, while others believe that the young people should not. Discuss both views and provide your own opinion with relevant examples.
In some areas of the US, a «curfew» is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
The system used for rubbish/garbage area collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
Suggest what should be done about the problem
Some people think this is due to problems such as the growing number of fast food outlets. Others believe that parents are to blame for not looking after their children’s health. To what extent do you agree with these views?
People spend an increasing amount of time online. This means that some people are not comfortable in social situations in which they are face to face with others. What are the effects of this phenomenon? What are some possible solutions to this problem?
Whether or not someone achieves their aim is mostly by a question of luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
the maps belwo show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton,and planned future development of the site.
Some people think a job not only provides income but also a social life. Others think it is better to develope a social life with people you do not working with. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Overpopulation in most developing countries in Asia and Africa is a problem. If these countries do not try to control the population immediately, they will face serious problems. What are your suggestions to control the population? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some say that sprots play an important role in society. Others, however, think that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both view, and give your opinion.
Interviews form the basic selecting criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that the interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ. To what extent do you agree or disagree?