The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Many educated and successful people, such as doctors, lawyers, and computer scientists, are leaving developing countries where they grew up and moving to developed countries to live permanently. Discuss some problems with this trend and offer some possible solutions.
You recently attended a training workshop organized by a local company. However, there were several issues that made the workshop less effective than expected.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
•Explain the problems you faced during the workshop
•Describe how these problems affected your experience
•Suggest what the company could do to improve future workshops
the most effective way to solve traffic and pollution problems is to encourage people to move from suburbs into the city. To what extent do you agree and disagree.
Scientists agree that many people are eating too much junk food and it is damaging their common health. Some people think that this problems can be solved by educating people to eat less junk food.Otherpeoplebelievethateducationwillnotwork.Discussbothopinionsandgiveyour own opinion
These days, environmental problems are becoming more common. Private citizens and businesses have just as much responsibility in protecting the environment as governments. How much do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?(Bayram)
Some construction work is being done on the street where you live for the last couple of days. The noise from the work is loud and it disturbs you.
Write a letter to your local council complaining about the noise. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain how the noise is causing problems to you
suggest solutions to the problem
In some countries,the gap between rich and poor is widening. What problems does this create? What measures can be taken to address this issue?
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm writing to you regarding my lost identification card
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a
letter to the train company’s head office.
In your letter,
– give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
– explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
You have been living in an apartment for the last three years. A few problems have emerged in your apartment since the last repair.
Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter,
give details of the last repair work
what the problems are now
how you would like the landlord to solve these problems
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ......................,
Some people want government to spend money on searching for life on other planets. However, others think it is a waste of public money when the earth has so many problems. Discuss these two views and give your own opinion.
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern word. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree? Beka
In recent years, online shopping has become increasingly popular. Some people think such a shopping method is beneficial, while others believe it creates more problems than it solves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime’ such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
today, many people do not khnow their neighbours in large cities? What problems does this cause? What can be done about this
In many cities problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move rural areas. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation? Discuss both these points of views and give your own opinion.
You have bought a new camera but when you got it home some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
• Introduce yourself
• Explain the situation
• Say what you would like the company to take
The use of phones, tablets, and other devices when people are walking in public is causing concern among many commentators. What dangers may arise when people focus on such devices when walking in the street? How could these problems be reduced?
When a country gets richer, cities often benefit more than the countryside. What problems can this cause, and how can we solve them?
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with family and friends. Whereas now may suffer loneless and health problems. What are the cause and what are some solution
The movements of people from the villages to the cities for work has caused a lot of problems in both places. What are the serious problems associated with this? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development. M
Your city has approved a weekly market in your area but you are dissatisfied with this decision. Write a Letter to your city council.
In this letter write
Why you are writing
Explain problems caused by this
Suggest a solution/Alternative
Being a celebrity - such as a film star or singer - brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems
Some people believe that modern technology, such as the internet and smartphones, creates more problems than it solves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You read an article in a newspaper about a city/town. Some of the information in that article is wrong. Write a letter to the newspaper editions.
In your letter, you should:
describe how you know the city/town
tell what the problems are
suggest what you want the editor to do.
Some believe that globalization has brought more benefits than problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? > overall opinion (evaluative)
Every year an increasing number of students choose to go to another country for their higher education. Do you think the benefits of this development outweigh the problems associated with it?
Some people say that to host international sports has lot of problems than benefits. To what extend do you agree?
Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Environment problems are too big to managed by individual persons or individual countries.in other words it is an international problem.To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do youagree or disagree with this opinion?
Many people today are worried about young children using video game. What problems might these games cause for children and society as a whole? How could these problems be reduced?
Many people today are worried about "cybercrime" such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does "cybercrime" cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and business to take?
In some contries an increasing number of people are sufferung from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. it is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. to what extent do you agree or dissagree with opinion
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plans and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Tourism is often seen as a major contributor to environmental problems, such as pollution and the destruction of natural habitats. Others argue that tourism is important for economic development and can help fund conservation efforts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In many developing countries, there are major problems with the quality of air and water from both industry and construction. What problems has this created? What solutions could be provided to prevent this?
More and more young people are watching real-life violence due to the growth of online videos on social networks. This could cause societal problems in the future. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people think that famous people can help international aid organizations to draw attention to important problems. Others believe that the celebrities can make the problems seem less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The movement of people from agricultural areas to big cities caused problems in both palces. In your opinion, what is the reason for this problem? How can it be solved?
Some young people are leaving countryside to live in cities or towns, it leaves only old people in countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can be done to solve this problem?
There is a sports stadium near your home where large number of people come to watch games each weekend. This cause you and your neighbours some problems. Write aletter to the local council .
In your letter-
-explain who you are and where you live
-describe the problem
-suggest what the local council should do
Nowadays businesses face problems with new employees who just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?