1. Write a 250-word essay on the following topic (vocabulary is on the page 8): Some people think that the most practical way to become a professional is to gain practical experience in this field. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe school children should be given multiple short vacations, while others believe they should get one long vacations. Give the advantages of both and express your own point of view
In many large cities, people wa ste hours of their time every day because of traffic congestion on the roads. discuss causes and solutions?
Some people think that scientific work on plants and food is good. Others think it is dangerous. Discuss both views.
Some people think that residents should be responsible for keeping their areas clean and tidy, while others say it is a government responsibility. Discuss and state your own opinion.
Some people believe that the internet is increasing the gap between the rich and poo, while others argue that it help to reduce the gap. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Research shows that increasing number of people are now living in mega-cities of more than 20 million inhabitants. Is it this a positive or negative development ?
: People generally know that the environment is important. However, most individuals still don't take responsibility to protect the environment. Why is this? What should be done to encourage people to protect the environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that schools are responsible for teaching children moral values. Others believe that this is the responsibility of parents. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In modern society, more and more people live longer. Do you think the benefits of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Due to so many young people dropping out of schools, the rate of unemploymentis increasing, and it affects our society in different ways. In your opinion, how can this situation be improved?
Today, people can work and live in anywhere they want, because of the improvement of communication technology and transport. Do advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that schools should focus only on academic subjects such as math and science. They argue that subjects like music and physical education are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in some countries, a few earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self- employed?
Some people believe that unpaid community activity service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood, or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that foreign visitors should be charged more than locals when they visit culture and tourist attractions in a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that success is the best measure for intelligence, while others think that intellegence can be measured in other way. What’s your opinion?
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a county's police force or military force, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the Internet makes a person more sociable, while others think it makes a person less sociable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
films and computer games which contain violance are popular.Some people believe that they have a negative effect on soceity and so should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sporfs to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Popular hobbies and interest change over time and are a reflection of fashion and trends, not indicators of what people actually want to do in their free time. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that businesses should support local communities as it offers a chance for marketing and promotion. Others consider that communities should be supported by the government, not by businesses.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that parents should set strict rules for their children if they want them to succeed in life. Others think that strict rules are not necessary for children to obtain success. Which do you think is better?
Some people are happy to spend their whole lives in the same area. Other people prefer to live in many different areas. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Fast food is a part of life in many places. Some people think this has bad effects in lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that cultural traditions will be lost if they are used as money-making attractions for tourists. Others believe this is the only way to preserve these traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graphs' below show basic information about employment among people with and without disabilities in a certain country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main information and making comparisons.
Some people think museums and art galleries should show works of art and history from their own country rather than from different parts of the world. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some people believe that the money spend on space exploration technology is not justifiable. The money can be spent on other beneficial things. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
It It has become very common for people to borrow money. Most people have a credit card, a mortgage and öften they will buy a car on credit as well. Is this a good idea or is it too riske? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal?
Emoplyers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, 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 own opinion.
Some people think that the young children benefit from going to the nursery school before starting primary school. Others think it is better for the young children to stay all day with the families. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe in the era of e-technology, printing newspapers and magazines will cease to occur in the near future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome people believe that professional workers such as doctors and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion？
Nowadays, some people are changing their way of look through hair colour, cosmetics and even plastic surgerie. What are the reasons? Is it a good thing?
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they traveled abroad and why they traveled for the period 1994-98.
We can get knowledge from news. But some people even think we should not trust the journalists. What do you think? And what do you think are the important qulities that a journalist should have?
Workers often retire at the age of 60 or 65. However, some people say that they should be allowed to continue working as long as they want. What is your opinion on this?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are tought to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss the both these attitudes and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Rich people are getting richer, and poor people are getting poorer. The gap between rich and poor people is widening. What problems can the situation cause? What can be done to reduce this gap?
some people beilive that it is best to accept a bad situation, suchas an unsatisfactory job or shoratge of money, Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many young people do not know how to mnage their finances after graduating school. what are the reasonn and what can be done to solve this problem
Some people support the development of factory farming and the scientific creation of fruits and vegetables in agriculture, but others oppose these developments. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
in the future all cars buses and tracks will be driverless . the only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disvantages?
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？Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.