Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to team how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
STUDENTS SHOULD CHOOSE A UNIVERSITY MAJOR THAT PREPARES THEM FOR HIGH PAYING CAREER. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT
Some people believe that children should be allowed to watch whatever TV programs they like, while others believe that parents should control what their children watch. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that people who are over 60 years old should not work and should be made to retire. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
•ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
•ask what activities are available
•ask what the joining procedure is
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Topic 15: Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them to learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowedt o use to teach good behavior to children?
Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labor. Therefore, working hours should be reduced. Do you think that working hours should be reduced?
Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students’ skills that assist them to find employment, but some people believe that the main function of university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion?
Some people think that environmental problems should be solved on global scale while others believe it is better to deal with them nationally. Discuss bth views and give your opinion.
Some suggest than young people should take a job for a few years between school and university. Discuss what the advantages and disadvantages might be fo people who do this.
Travel from and to work is becoming more difficult. One solution is that employers should allow employees to work at home. Do you agree that the advantages are more than disadvantages?
Part 2 Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that mobile phone conversations should be banned in crowded and social places. Others disagree. Discuss both views and giveyour own opinion.
some children find some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy too difficult to learn. so some people argue that those subjects should be optional rathan than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people believe that universities should only offer places to students with high marks, while others believe that people of all ages should be allowed even if they don’t do well in school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child’s development as other subjects, so they should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Providing Internet access is just as important as other services, such as building roads, so governments should offer Internet access to all of their citizens at no cost.
In most countries, people are allowed to start driving at the age of 18. Some say that the legal driving age should be increased to 21. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The first car appeared on British road 1888. By the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that schools should invest in hiring good teachers. Some others think that they should purchase better equipment for students. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is argued that parents of children who break the law should be punished as they are responsible for their children’s actions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that Internet users should be able to express any kind of opinion online. Other people feel that governments or the companies that own websites should put limits on what people can say online. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Topic: Some people think that children should be taught at school how to become good parents or school. Do you agree or disagree?
Write an essay on the following topic. Over time, as children grow older, the relationship they have with their parents changes. In your opinion, what role should parents have in their adult children’s lives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
f children behave badly should their parents take responsibility and also be punished? State your answer and give your reasons. OR If a five year old commits a crime, should his/her parents accept responsibility and how should they be punished. What is the age of a child when parents no longer have the responsibility of a child’s behavior?
Some people say that the government should not spend money building theaters and sport stadium. They should spend more on medical care and education instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artist should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The use of technology in our daily lives is increasing, and some people believe it is making our lives more complicated. They think that we should reject these advancements and return to a simpler way of life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
•give the date and time of the party
• suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write an email to the mall manager in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things:• Describe the problem you are having with the mall's parking * Explain what you and your family have to do in order to visit the shopping mall now. * Provide some suggestions for how the mall manager can solve this problem.
Your car insurance company has told you that they are going to increase the amount you have to pay in insurance for your car each month. You are not happy about this. Write a letter to your insurance company. In your letter explain Why you are writing to them Why you think the insurance should not be increased What you want them to do
The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portion of fruit and vegetables per day. The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006.
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT UNPAID COMMUNITY SERVICE SHOULD BE A COMPULSORY PART OF HIGHSCHOOL PROGRAMS. to what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe they should only be allowed to study subject which are useful in future like science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that schools should prioritize teaching students’ practical skills for the workplace, while others believe that schools should focus on academic subjects such as science and math. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Planting trees if very important, some people say that trees should be planted in the vacant areas of the cities and town, while others say that housing facilities should be build instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Recently there has been an increase in the number of families where both the husband and wife work. However, women should work less than men in order to take care of their children and do housework. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern technology has a big impact on our environment. Some say that people should adopt a simple life-style to solve this problem, while others argue that technology itself should provide a solution. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
schools should offer some type of physical education program to their students. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, plastic shopping bags are the main source of rubbish. They cause and lanwater d pollution, and so they should be banned. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
It is the duty of governments to protect children's health by fighting obesity. The government should implement laws against sugary drinks and fast food restaurants and take other measures as well. Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Because many children are not able to learn foreign languages, school should not force them to learn foreign languages. To what extend to you agree and disagree?
MEAT PRODUCTION REQUIRES RELATIVELY MORE LAND THAN CROP PRODUCTION.SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT AS LAND IS BECOMING SCARCE, THE WORLD’S MEAT CONSUMPTION SHOULD BE REDUCED. WHAT MEASURES COULD BE TAKEN TO REDUCE THE WORLD’S MEAT CONSUMPTION? WHAT KINDS OF PROBLEM MIGHT SUCH MEASURES CAUSE? GIVE REASON FOR YOUR ANSWER, AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVANT EXAMPLES FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE.
Some people think that drug addicts should be treated like criminals and sent to jail, while others believe that they should be treated like patients and snet ot hospital. Discuss both these biews and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the animals should be treated as pets; others think at animals are sources of food and clothing. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Many people say that companies, factory owners and private tour operators should pay the bills for cleaning up pollution, instead of the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with that?
You have heard that your company is organising a language training abroad for a limited number of participants. Write a letter of interest
state your position in the company
explain why they should include you in the training
Explain how training could benefit you and your company.
Some suggest that young people should take a job between school and the university. Discuss what advantages and disadvantages might be for people who do this.
some people say that the only reason for learninng a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. discuss both views and give your own opinion.