Songs with violent lyrics make people more violent and should be banned. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this ban.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Some people believe that teachers should give homework to children and some thinks they should dont give. Discuss both views
some people say that economic growth is the only way to end world poverty and hunger. Others say that economic growth is damaging the environment and should stop. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
High school students should choose a university major that prepares them for high-paying careers. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
There should be laws to control the amount and type of violence shown on television programs. To what extent do u agree/ disgree with this statement.
Many people believe that the overconsumption of refined sugar is a major problem in the world and should be regulated the same as alcohol and tobacco. To what extent do you agree or disagr
ee?
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects and boys tend to choose science subject. Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
‘Nowadays, news companies spend a lot of money covering international news. However, local news is more relevant to people’s lives and should receive more funding.’ 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.
e people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
It is widely agreed that a high salary should be a priority when deciding on a job, while some people also agree that enjoying the job itself is important. In the following paragraph, we will discuss both perspectives before concluding it.
some people believe that professionals such as doctors and engineers. should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. discuss both these views ang give your own opinion.
Some people think that schools should focus more on practical skills rather than theoretical subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
You are a customer at a restaurant and recently had a very
disappointing experience. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Explain what happened.
Describe why you were not satisfied.
Suggest what the restaurant should do to improve.
Question: many people believe that zoos should be closed because it is cruel to keep animals locked up. Moreover, zoos do not have positive roles to play in society. Discuss
The issue of gay marriage remains controversial. Some people think that this trend has adverse effects on the society while others believe that it is seen as a natural trend and right for people to choose this type of marriage. Should gay marriage be legal? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries people pay an admission fee to enter museums. Some people believe that it is reasonable for museums to charge admission fees to visitors. Others believe that museums should be completely free of charge and that visitors should not have to pay to enter. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
it is observed that most governments pay a lot of money for the art projects. For instance, there are more and more paintings and sculptures seen in public places. Some people say that it is wrong and governments should spend more money on other important things of public interest. Do you agree or disagree?
Full time university students spend most of the time studying. They should be doing other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?’
Recent research has shown that within the European Union the largest difference between the earnings of men and women exists in the UK. Many equal rights campaigners believe that immediate action should be taken to close the gender pay gap. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
More and more parents allow their children to play on computers or tablets (like iPads) because they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Some people think that formal education should start for children as early as possible, while others think that it should not start until 7 years of age. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Topic 2: foreign visitors should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attractions. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems, Sugar products should be made more expensive to encourgae people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that electronic calculators should not be allowed in school until after the pupils have mastered mental arithmetic. Others believe that calculators save pupils time, especially with complicated calculations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The Chart below shows the results of a survey of andult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study . The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared.
You are planning for a vacation and want your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
tell him/her why you want to take a vacation
describe your plan
invite him/her to go with you.
Your friend asked you to find a par-time job for him/her to earn some money while studying. You found a job that might be suitable. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• Give him/her the job description
• Explain why he/she should take the job
• Say what he/she should do to get the job
Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Can experimentation on animals be justified ? Are there any alternatives ? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some feel that governments should prioritize healthcare instead of other important areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge fo its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Some people say that children who find subject as mathematics and philosophy difficult don't have study them at school. These subjects should optional, not compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this case. Who do you think should pay for this case, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is indisputable that doing sports plays a significant role in healthcare and for this reason some people claim to multiply the number of sport facilities. I completely agree that in order to improve public health latter approach is meager and additional measures should be taken
3. Apologizing to a friend
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to to him / her. In your letter:
apologize for the mistake
find out how important the book is to him / her
say what you will do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _____
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
Unhealthy eating has a negative effect on both individuals and the society in which they live. Some people think that the government should tax unhealthy foods while others believe that a ‘fat tax’ is unfair and unnecessary. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Education is not a luxury but a basic human right & as such should be free for everyone irrespective of personal wealth. Do you agree or disagree?’
With the advancement in healthcare and technology, people now have a longer lifespan. Some argue that the retirement age which is normally 60 to 65 years of age should be adjusted to 70 years or even higher. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Give reasons and example to state your stance
Caring for children is probably the most important thing of the society. lt is suggested that allomothers and fathers should be required to take the childcare training courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement
It is said that the amount of violence on the TV programmes has negative effect on our social development and therefore should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some seople think that schools should not test and grade students. others think that grades are important. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
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?
With the pressure of today's people to succeed academically, some people believe that non academic subjects at school(like physical education and cookery) should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
Some people believe that children are given too much freedom. They feel that their time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time?
Some people think that nations and individuals should focus on their problems because it is unable to help everyone in the world since there are so many in needs.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome people believe that children should study practical skills as managing a bank account, car maintenance, as well as traditional academic courses. Do you agree or disagree?