Traditional medicine, such as acupuncture and herbal remedies, is very popular in some countries. Those who practise traditional medicine claim it is better than modern medicine in maintaining and improving health. Do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?
Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think crime is determined by human nature? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspaper will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Because of the busy pace of modern life, many children spend most of their time indoors and have little exposure to the natural world. Discuss the effects lack of experience with and understanding of nature can have on children as they grow up. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries people increasingly talk about money (how much they earn or how much they pay for things in their daily conversations). Why? Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people believe that teachers can influence the intellectual and social development of children, more than parents do. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Whys might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
As we are facing more and more problems, which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Both men and woman care more about their appearance today than they did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think students should be encouraged to work or travel after finishing secondary education and before starting university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Share your own experience and examples.
(2016) It is not necessary for people to travel abroad to learn about other countries. We can learn it from bokks, films and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents want their children to read educational books instead of entertainment books because those are the waste of time. Do you agree or disagree with this statements
Crime appears to be rising in most countries in the world, especially among young people. What are the possible causes of this trend, and what solutions would be effective reducing crime. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that dancing is an important subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time.What are positive and negative sides of art at school?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience or knowledge. Write about 180-220 words.
Studies show that crime rates are lower among those with educational degree. Therefore, the best way to reduce crime is to educate criminals while they are in prison. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Families who do not send their children to government financed schools should not be required to pay taxes that supports universal education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Support your answers with specific reasons and examples.
As we are facing more and more problems, which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or diasgree?
Nowadays environmental problems are too big to be managed by individual persons or individual countries. In other words, it is an international problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Tourism is one of thw fastest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economies around the world. However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures and the environment is often ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Over reliance on moder modern technology means that people are failing to learn or are forgetting many basic skills .to what extent is it true our people becoming so reliant and modern technology that they are no longer able to do some things without it?
Some people say its lot to tell about a person’s culture and character from their clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say modern children's games do not develop a wide range of skills， while traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences
Some people believe that if a police officer carries a gun it can encourage a higher level of violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. 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 think that employers should give staff at least four weeks of holiday per year to improve their job performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Every country should produce enough everything that the country needs so it should not rely on imports. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people believe that the extinction of animal species is a natural process and humans should not intervene. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people belive that investing in art and culture is a waste of money and that governments should instead spend more on essential areas such as education and healthcare. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
One of the major problems that faces today’s governments is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment. Discuss this statement and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is bestto accept a bad situation,such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by gorvernments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many large cities, people have to spend hours driving in heavy traffic every day. What are the effects of this on society and the individual? What can be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In modern life, it is no longer acceptable to use animals as food or in other products, like clothing and medicine. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Junk food advertising has a harmful effect on society and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job
Write a letter to the shop or comapany which supplied the quipment
in your letter
1. Describe the problem with the equipment
2. explain how this problem is affecting you work
3. say what you want the shop or company to do
The influence of AI is growing rapidly. Some people are excited about the possibilities while others are terrified. What is your opinion about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
**These days, many people have their own computer and telephone, so it is quite easy for them to do their job at home. Does working at home have more advantages or more disadvantages?**
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss tge advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent would you say that television has positively or negatively affected the cultural development of your society?Use your own knowledge and experience and support your
Technology is very much a part of modern life. Many people see technology as a force that has escaped from human control. Others feel that technology has improved the quality of life. Do you think that the contribution technology has made to modern life has been positive or negative? State your position on this issue and support it with appropriate examples.
Some people suggest that sport champions should be banned from television, meanwhile the others say it is allowed. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
With the recent improvement to the internet, people can leave views or opinions on certain goods or services that they have purchased. Is it a good or bad thing. Discuss both views.
019-12-14: Many can’t speak or present well in public. Some people think that it is important to speak well in public, so the training should be from school. Do you agree or disagree.
information such as hobbies and interest and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Write an essay of about 250 words to answer the question: Sports and games create disturbance in students’ life because students cannot fully concentrate on their studies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is the government’s responsibility to save people from themselves, for example by banning smoking or enforcing helmet use for motorcyclists. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is neccessary to help them learn this distinction To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?