The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. Schools should cut subjects such as arts and music out of the curriculum so that children can focus on subject such as information technology. To what extent do you agree?
The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communicatio outweigh the disadvantage?
In some countries, small town-centre shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
In many counties, plastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by Food and Drink companies. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetable to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Topic 7: Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people regard video games as useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
There has been an increase in usage of social networking website in the last decades or so. Do the advantage of this outweigh disadvantage.
Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the individual and the family thant eating out in restaurants or canteens. do you agree or disagree?
2.You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter,
o Say how you found out about the plans
o Explain what problems your neighbourhood will face
o Suggest some possible solutions to those problems.
A Mobile phone plays a significant role; it affects all medical and social aspects of our daily life from both negative and positive sides. Do its disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Buying things on the internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
The world should have only one government rather than a national govenment for each country. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvatages?
with growing population in cites more and more people live with in asmall or no outdoor spaces.Is it is a positive or a negative development?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?”
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same age. This is called “peer pressure”. Do the advantages of peer pressure outweigh the disadvantages?
Many large supermarkets are being built today, while the number of small shop is decreasing. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The map shows the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015
You are shifting out of your accommodation. You think your current place of residence is suitable for your English speaking colleague who is arriving next month. Write a letter to your colleague.
Explain why you are shifting out
Describe your accommodation
Explain why it is suitable for your friend
In some countries, more and more adults are living with their parents after graduating from college , University or even after finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
The rise of social media has affected personal knowledge and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the drawbacks
The bar chart below describes some changes in the percentage of people who were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural, and towns between 1995 and 2010.
Today friendly robots are developed to help people at work and home. Do you think the positive development outweigh the negative?
Some schools put the most advanced students in separate classes from their peers so they can study more challenging materials. Do the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
Differents between countries are becoming less evidence as nations are displaying the same kind of style on the television. To what extent do the advantages outweighs the drawback.
With a fast pace of modern life , more and more people are turning towards fast food for theirs main meals . Do you hinh the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
Online films streaming has become the latest entertainment option for people, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic that happened two years earlier. What is the cause for this phenomenon? Will online films streaming outweigh the popularity of going directly to a cinema?
With the widespread use of the Internet, more people choose to work or study from home. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Demand for gas or oil is increasing and so finding new resources in remote and untouched area is a necessity. Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
In some areas of the U.S., a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be outdoors after a particular time at night unless they are with an adult. What is your opinion about this? Agree? Disagree?
Some experts believe that it is better for childeren to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondry school. do the advantages of this out weigh the dis advatages.
Opinions vary on whether students should have a gap year before going into higher education. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of taking a year out. Do you believe that taking a gap year is good idea.?
Scientists and tourists can travel to remote natural environment such as the South Pole. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
The world should have only one government rather than a national government for each country. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think developing countries should invite large foreign companies to open offices and factories to grow their economies. Others think developing countries should keep the large companies out and develop local companies instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Difference between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
People these days watches tv films and other programms alone rather than others .Do hte advantages of this developments outweigh disasvantages.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages? You should write at least 250 words.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not able to pay their debt back. In your opinion, do the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantages?
The rise of convenience foods has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern life. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Topic: In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
In the future, all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think te advantages of driverless vechicles outweigh the disadvantages.?
We live in a world of technology these days. While the internet brings with it clear advantage, the problems in terms of control and security of information outweighs the advantages. To what extend do you agree?
n many countries people tend to move overseas or move to a different part of their country after their retirement. Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
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 situations outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many large supermarkets are being built today while the number of small shops is decreasing. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You rent a flat with your friend who is moving out. It is too expensive for you to pay the rent alone.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
1. Explain the situation.
2. Describe why you would like to stay in this flat.
3. Ask the landlord if you can find another flatmate.
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows: Dear_______,
Machines and robots are increasingly replacing workers in a number of industries . Do the aadvantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages ?