In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this isa positive or a negative development
Alternative energy sources that use the natural power of the wind, waves and sun are too expensive and complicated to replace the coal, oil and gass that we use to power our cities and transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Small, independent shops will have no place in the future. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Do you agree or disagree? Note down a few points which support your opinion.
IN SOME COUNTRIES, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE BECOMING INTERESTEDIN FINDING OUT ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE OR BUILDING THEY LIVE IN. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THIS ? HOW CAN PEOPLE RESEARCH THIS ?
ost people don’t care enough about environmental issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The cost of air travel has fallen in recent years. Do you believe this is a positive or negative development? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some ppl think the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more PE lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many today feel that attention spans are becoming shorter due to the prevalence of social media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Part 3. Essay writing. (10pts) Write an essay of 250 words on the following topic Plastic shopping bags are used widely and cause many environmental problems. Therefore, it is said that they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health. 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 should write at least 254 words.
Government should invest in teaching science subjects rather than other subjects for country development and progress. To what extent do you agree or not agree?
International sporting events could contribute greatly to peace and stability in the world. Do you agree or disagree? Support your opinion with relevant examples
In the past photographs were real on people and places. Nowadays with modern technologies, you can not trust the pictures. Do you think is it a positive or negative development?
some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. others argue that it is better to try and improve such situation. discuss both these view and givve your own opinion.
As housing is a basic need for people, governments should provide free housing for everyone who can’t afford it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people these days believe that technology can be helpful in education. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and comes to a logical conclusion at the end.
Boxing is a bloody sports which often results in physics injuries. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in the modern age. Do you agree or disagree?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exampes from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people think that countries should import less food and produce more for their population. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more companies are allowig employees to work from home/ allowing students to study at home. Do you think this is a positive or negavtive development?
Some employers think that academic qualifications are more important than life experiences and personal qualities. Why is this the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
The government should allocate more funds to public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music, painting and so on. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
Bullying is a big problem in many schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
High school should allow the students to study the courses that the students wanted to study.” Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. if these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. in your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? should we ensure the survival of local languages and, if so how? give reason for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
children can learn effectively by watching television. Therefore they shoud be encouraged to watch television regularly at home and at aschool. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
being slim is associated with fashion. do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
most employers do job interviews before offering a position to a person. do you think this is the best wsy to do it, or are there better alternatives? what is the best method of choosing employees in your opinion?
The chart below shows the percentage of people of different age groups who went to cinema once a month or more in one European country from 2000 to 2011
Since it is so easy to reach a large audience on the internet, people have to be exceptionally talented to become famous these days. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that tourism can help to bridge cultural gaps between peoples of different nationalities and cultures. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that enjoying the present is more important than planning for the future for both countries and individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome people believe that government spends too much money on space research while there are still a lot of problems on the earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some countries have implemented mandatory community service programs for young people. In these programs, children aged 16 to 18 do charity works, help old people or work with animals. What are some advantages and disadvantages of this for young people?
Nowadays people get married and have kids in their thirties rather than when they are younger. Do you agree or disagree that this trend will benefit society?
Some people think that using mobile phones and computers has a negative effect on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think I school graduate should travel or work for a period of time. Instead of going directly to the study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of birth of Bro. Just give reason for your answer in include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Computer and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraging as it is good for both empoyers and workers. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
Written books are not needed because we can read almost everything on the Internet”. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Sports encourage rather than co-oparation. Therefore, sports should not be encouraged at schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In many countries it is now illegal to smoke in public places. It is only fair that people who wish to smoke should have to leave the building. Do you agree or disagree? nb
It is believed that children from countries with a high-level of unemployment should be offered just with primary education and not with a secondary education as they in any case you not get a job in the future. do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that spoken communication is always more powerfull than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, both men and women work full time. It is therefore logical for them to share household tasks. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A number of tertiary courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work at art institution or organization as part of their programme. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Men are placed in the most high-level jobs. some people say that the government should encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women do you agree or disagree?
Many students now work while they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their education as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solution could you suggest?
In some centuries, the government pays unemployed people on the weekly basis. How this would impact people as well as government? Do you agree or disagree with that
In many countries people of all ages do sports and exercises a lot. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvanatges? Give reason for your answer and include examples from your own experience and knowledge.