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.
Scientists predict that humans will speak the same language in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development ?
With the development of tourism, more and more cheap and discount flights are made available to holidaymakers. Some environmental groups claim that governments should tax air traffic more because its growth has tremendous impact on the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The availability of entertainment such as playing electronic games on portable devices will be harmful to individuals in the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe studying in a college or university is the best way to prepare for a successful career.Other people prefer to get a job as soon as they leave scool and to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many newspapers and magazines feature stories about the private lives of famous people. We know what they eat, where they buy their clothes and who they love. We also often see pictures of them in private situations. Is it appropriate for a magazine or newspaper to give this kind of private information about people? Give reasons for your answer.
The grown of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in town and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Every year several langugaes die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier i there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disgaree with this opinion?
Some parents spend little free time with their children today. Why is this? Who do you think this affects more, parents or children?
Many people judge success solely by money and material possessions. However, success can be achieved or measured in other way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
•say what has happened and how you feel
•ask them to explain why there has been a delay
•ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
Some people believe that social skills are as important as good qualifications for job success. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
many people believe that countries should produce food to all people of the country and ipmort as little as can. do you agree or disagree.
It is impossible to help all people around the world in need so governments should focus on people from their own country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People in senior management positions should have a higher salary than other workers in a company or an organisation. Do you agree or disagree?
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fee. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone.What extend do you agree or disagree.
Some children spend hour every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
People today are surrounded by all kinds af advertising. this both affects what they think is important and is a negative influence on their lives. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
In many countries women and men are working full time. It is therefore logical for women and men to share household work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the modern technology is having a negative effect on social relationships. To what extent doyou agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal wage for driving a car or motorbike.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that schools are not doing enough to educate young adults about health. Do you agree or disagree?
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some peoplesay this is good but other believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this topic. In many countries, paying for the things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasing common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples
In many countries today, major cities have become too big and overcrowded. Why is this? What measures could be taken to reduce this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it ia good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people are concerned that children spend too much time on computers – playing games, chatting and watching videos. But all this time is actually good preparation for children, who will have to spend many hours working on computers throughout their education ad their working lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Science can now offer people a life expectancy of close to one hundred years or even more. Some people view it in a positive light, but others believe it creates some problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing.
Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the manager what action he will take over this matter.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
“Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
In many parts of the world, shopping is no longer a way that people buy things that they need, and it has been developed into a form of entertainment. What are the reasons for this development? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is important for children to learn the differences between right and wrong at an early age.Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
qaqas) . The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People buy a product if it fulfils their needs; there is no need for advertisement. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
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.
When it comes to workplaces, we normally think we have to go there to work. A lot of us commute to work every day. However, there are some people who work remotely at their homes or away from their offices. What do you think is the reason why some companies permit their employees to work this way?
The most important thing of science is to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people consider price as the most important thing to think about when buying products ( such as cell phone ) or services ( e.g: medical treatment ). Do you agree or disagree
*Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. *Why might this be the case? *What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Some people believe that children should be taught how to become good parents at school. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some children spend a long time each day on their smartphones. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that goverment should only focus their spending on public service and they claim that spending on arts is a waste of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People should focus more on solving problems related to the future, and should not spend time thinking about the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that governments should spend money for the development of public trasportation systems in order to help solve this problem. Others think it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause less pollution. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlegde and experience.
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Some people consider prices as most important thing to think about when buying product (such as cell phone) or service (eg. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, “responsible tourists” have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a “responsible tourist”. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT COUNTRIES SHOULD PRODUCE THE FOOD TO FIELD THEIR POPULATION THEMSELVES AND IMPORT AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Rich countries should not employ skilled labour from poor countries, as poor countries need the worker more. To what extent do you agree or disagree.