Individual greed and selfishness have been the basis of modern society. Some people think that we must return to older, more traditional values, such as respect for the local community, in order to create a better world to live in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
At the present time, the population of some countries include relatively a large number of young adult, compared with the number of older person.
Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adult, compared with the number of older people.
Do the advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantage?
At a present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large amount of young adults ,compare with the number of older people .do The advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and heath care costs.
Why do you think so many children are overweight?
What could be done to solve this problem?
At the present moment, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people
Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Directors and leaders of organizations are often older people. Some people say that it is better to have young people as leaders.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe older employees are more useful to a company. Others believe that younger employees are more useful in modern world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, more and more older people who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same job. What problemes does this came? What are some possibles solutions?
It is expected that there will be a higher proportion of older people than young people in many countries in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? the younger has nothing to teach the older. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.
Do the advantages of these situations outweigh the disadvantages?
Leaders and directors in an organisation are normally older people. Some people think younger leader would be better. Do you agree or disagree? (Agree or Disagree)
The increasing use of technology in the workplace has made it easier for young people to find jobs and harder for older people to do so. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that teenagers should always follow the example of the older people. Others believe that teenagers should question what older people say. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People with 10 or more years' experience are far more knowledgeable than people still in their twenties. It is therefore logical that employees should always choose older people over young people for work. What are your opinions on this?
Younger employees have more skills, knowledge and more motivated than older employees. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your argument with your own experience.
Expert say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with their family and friends, whereas, now many suffer loneliness and health problems.
What are the causes of this and what are some solutions?
Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but others believe that they should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
At the present time, the popuation of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.
Do the advantage of this situation outweight the disadvantages?
Some people believe that younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting older family members when they become physically, mentally and financially unable to take care of themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that giving a smaller amount of money weekly to children will help them become more capable as they grow older. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today insufficent respect is shown to older people. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What problems might this cause in society?
Today, the media portrays young people as lazy and disrespectful. Do you think this is true? Are young people today worse than their parents, or does every new generation get criticized by older people?
These days, older people who have retired often choose to spend money on themselves rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
In many countries, the increase in life expectancy means that people have to work until they are older to help pay for their retirement. An alternative is for people to start work at a younger age.
Do you think this alternative would be a positive or negative development?
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses. Others believe that the local council should allow people to choose different designs for their houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
TASK 2: Older generations often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of life, thought and behaviour. Most people argue that these are not helpful for younger generations to prepare for modern life.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems whey they grow older both in term of their health and health care costs
What do you think so many children are overweight?
What could be done to solve this problem?
At the present, the population of some countires includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Mobile phones and the Internet are used by millions of people every day, but old people use these forms of technology the least. In what ways can mobile phones and the Internet be helpful for older people? What measures can be taken to encourage older people to use them more
Some people believe that it is a good idea that older people continue to work if it is possible for them to do.
Do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and health care costs.
Why do you think so many children are overweight?
What could be done to solve this problem?
The number of older people is increasing. Some people think this is causing problems in their countries while others feel that older people play an important role in society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays, some people choose to have their first child at an older age.
Do the advantages of having children at an older age outweigh the disadvantages?
Doctors recommend that older people exercise regularly. However, many of them do not get enough exercise. What are the reasons? What can be done to encourage them to exercise more?
Some people believe that having a pet such as a cat or a dog helps older people live a more enjoyable life and try to stay healthier. How do you think older people benefit from having a pet? Do you think there is a problem with older people having pets? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do you think that the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that older employees contribute most to the success of a
company. Others think that younger people play a more vital role.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion
At the present time, the populatio nof some countries includes a relatively largge number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.
Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
At the present time, populations of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.
Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages whats your opinion?
Doctors recommend that older people should excersice regularly.However many of them do not exercise enough.
What are the causes?
What can be done to encourage them to exercise?
Write about the following topic.
In some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Nowadays there is more and more competition between older and younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this create? How can they be solved?
At the present time ,the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults ,compared with no of older peoples .do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes relatively large amount numbers of young adults compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situatuion outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that in this today's world, getting old is entirely bad. However,
other people believe that the lives of older people are much better now than they were in
the past. Discuss both points of view and express your own opinion?
In many countries today insufficient respect is shown to older people.
What do you think may be the reasons for this?
What problems might this cause in society?
In some cultures, older people are valued most highly. In other cultures, youth is valued more than experience.
Discuss both views and give your opinion as to which age should be most valued.