In many countries, there is a debate about whether teachers should receive higher salaries compared to other professions. Some people believe that teachers should be paid more because their work is crucial for the development of society. Others argue that teaching is less demanding than other jobs, so teachers should not receive higher pay. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Band 7 University should accept equal number of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries,small number of people earn extremely high salaries.Some people believe that this is good for the country.but others think that governments should not allow salaries above certain levels Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Museums and art galleries should primarily display artworks from their own country rather than international pieces. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some Industry leaders belive that children should learn computer programming in primary school.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to
live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
• explain why you wouid like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
• say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
some people think that goverment should spend public money on saving minority languages.Others,however,believe that would be a waste of public money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people think that education in university should be free for all students, no matter what their financial background is. Do you agree or disagree?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter.
-Correct the information in the article
-Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
-Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and martial arts, should be banned from TV as well as from international sporting competitions. To what extent do you agree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugar, which causes many healthy problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. do you agree or disagree
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others, however say that cooperation and team working skills are more important. Discuss both side.
Students should pay their full university fees as they benefit from having university studies and not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
“Prison is the only truly effective form of punishment, because it separates criminals from society.” To what extent do you support this view? You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people say that computer skills should be added to primary subjects in elementary school such as reading, writing and math. Hor far do you agree or disagree?
A government has a responsbility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some poeple think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree ?
Practice 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address.
Nowadays, more people are migrating to other countries than ever before. In order to become integrated into society in their adopted countries, immigrants should abandon their old ways and adapt to local customs and codes of behaviour. Do you agree or disagree?
With a growing population, many people believe that we should focus on producing more genetically modifies food. what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
Some people argue that arts, such as paintings and music are a waste of money and the government should spend this money on other public services. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
Some people think that secondary/high school students should study literature (e.g. novels, plays, poetry) only from their own country. Others say it is more important for students to study literature from all over the world. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend 20 minutes on this task. The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are a member of an organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe what went wrong with the meal and service
suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant
You do NOT need to write any addresses
The government should control the amount of violence in films and on television in order to decrease the violent crimes in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people say that children should go to school as young as possible, while others believe that children should not start primary school until they are six or seven-years-old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that countries should produce food to feed their populations themselves and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20.People who damage public property, such as buildings or status should be required to do community service (such as cleaning parks) as a punishment rather than other forms of punishment (such as paying a fine or going to prison). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Doctors, nurses and teacher make a great contribution to society and should be payed more than entertainment and sport celebrities. Do you agree or disagree?
Many small businesses should avoid recruiting younger women who do not have their own families in order to avoid paying maternity leave later on. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that government should encourage industries and businesses to move from large cities to countryside. Do you think that advantages outweighs the disadvantages?
Some think that governments should support retired people financially while others believe theyshould take care of themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people think that schools should focus on academic subjects like algebra, history, and physics, but others think that schools should spent time focusing on practical skills like time management and banking. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Most writers of fiction do not earn enough money to live from their writing. Do you think the government should give them financial assistance to help encourage good literature?
Some people believe that unpaid community activity service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children.) To what extent do you agree or degree?
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force, while others t.hink women are suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Some people believe that the government should take care of old people and provide financial support after they retire. Others says individuals should save during their working years to fund their own retirement. What is your opinion? Is it a positive or negative development.
Some people are of the opinion that women should play an equal role in police or military forces like the army. While others think that women are not suitable for these kind of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people tend to believe adventurous sport should ban .while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity..discuss both and give option.
Nowadays, young children and teenagers are eating more unhealthy food and not exercising. Some people think parents are responsible for their children’s unhealthy habits, while others think governments should play a larger role in encouraging children and teenagers to be healthier. Who do you think has more of an influence on children & teenagers: parents or governments? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
One of the most presenting problems facing the world today is overpopulation. What policies do you think government should adopt to address the causes and effects of this problem?
Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write post. 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. You should write at least 254 words.
some people say government should provide transportation for children who go to school, but some say that it is the responsibilities of parents? discuss both views and give your own views.
Schools should stop using books for teaching children as they find them boring, and use films, TV and Computers instead. To what extent do you agree with this?
some people believe that children should not be given homework everyday, while others believe that they must get home work everyday in order to be successful at school. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
In the future it may be necessary for us to live on another planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now researching planets that could be a possible home, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old house style in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own styles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co- operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
All university undergraduate courses should include a period of time spent studying abroad or doing a work placement. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that the education system should only focus on preparing students for employment, while others believe it has other important functions. Discuss both sides and then give your own opinion. Practice with essays, charts, and letters.