Improvements in ealth, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?
Many students have to study subjects which they do not like. Some people think this is a complete waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think the housing shortage in big cities is caused by relevant policies so this problem can be solved by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
More and more fathers are taking a break from their careers, so that they can stay home and take care of their children while their wives work. This is better for the family than having both paretns work full time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that parents should devote more time to helping their children with schoolwork. Others think that they should allocate more time to playing sports with their kids. Discuss both views and give your own opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that unpaid community services should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity ,improving the neighborhood or teaching sport to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their family. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.
In your letter
- introduce yourself
- say why you are interested in this sports club
- ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Begin as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Crime is a growing problem on a global scale. Some think that crime prevention rather than punishment is the key to solve the problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Some people think it is not necessary for adults to receive education in class. Self-study is a good way for them to study more effectively. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some parts of world , it’s becoming increasingly popular to try to find out the history of their own family, why do you think people do this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world’s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government should support sports and the arts at school to encourage children to take part in sports, more than supporting professional sports and artistic performances for general public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government investments in art ,music and theatre is a waste of money . Government should invest these funds in public services instead . What extent do you agree or disagree .
School children and student of all ages now use technology a great deal in their studies. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is important to spend a lot of money on family celebrations. While others think it is a waste of money. Discuss both views. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
Nowadays the importance of teachers is diminishing due to increased availability of alternative resources to students. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as sahara desert or the antartica. What are the benifits and the disadvantages for tourist who visit such places
Many countries spend a large amount of money on various researches.Some people believe that it is a waste Of money because there are many poor people who do not get enough money to buy their meals . To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop children's life skills than time spent reading. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people are afraid to go out for fear of being robbed on the street.Still there are robberies are happen that inside houses.What do you think Is the best things a person can do to ensure his or her security?Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
When talking about success, we often think of people who are rich or famous. In your opinion, what are the qualities that characterise a successful person? Why do you think these should be the criteria? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Due the advancement in computer technology the trend of working from home will bring a dramatic change to people’s lives. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and examples.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative developnment?
Today people do less exercise. Some people believe that conducting sporting events such as the Olympics or World Cup encourage people to live healthy while others indicate that there are various other methods to remain healthy. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many olderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of trhis trend?
Some people think that some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy are too difficult for children to learn at school. They think that these subjects should be made optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number…) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purposes. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students should be required to study art and music in secondary school. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
Many people believe that playing video games is a waste of time and can even have a negative effect on the health of players. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Worker often have to retire at the age of 60 or 65. However, some people say that they should be allowed to continue working for as long as they want. What is your opinion about this?
Space travel to the moon is considered as “a step of mankind.” But some people think that space travel has made little difference to people’s lives today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people join distance-learning program and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more today people want to get things done instantly (services, information, goods and tasks) without having to wait. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people . Why might this be the case? Do you thinke this is a positive or negative?
More and more people want to buy clothes, cars and other items with famous brands. What are the reasons? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue with this habit. They will have to spend more money than others. Do you agree or disagree to what extent
The ability to maintain friendships with a small number of people over a long period of time is more important for happiness than the ability to make many new friends easily. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
To solve the problem of traffic congestion govt should provide free public transport 24*7. To what extent do you agree or disagree. more disagree as there could be so many other ways to sort it out. It helps companies to change the working hours
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and thier personal lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with that statement
Researches show that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertisements of food products should be banned in the same way as the cigarettes advertising is banned in many countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The family has a great influence on children development but the influence from outside the home play bigger part in children's likes. do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that school should no longer be necessary because children can obtain all the information that they need form the internet. They can learn and be educated at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
All the people in a company should be treated equally and provided with the same number of vacations in a year. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and martial arts, should be banned from TV as well as from international sport competitions. Do you agree or disagree?
Students should pay the full cost of university studies,rather than have free higher education provided by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
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you recently bought a new magazine. the editor of the magazine asked the readers to give their opinions about it.
write a letter to the editor.in your letter
-explain why you chose to buy this magazine
- say what you particularly like and dislike about it
-suggest what improvements you would like the editor to make
write at least 150 words
do not write any address
Begin with
Dear Sir or Madam
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.