The internet provides us with info about life and cultures of different countries and some say it is not necessary to visit them to learn about them. Do you agree or disagree?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the healthcare system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to solve this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and development soft skill in more important Discus both views and give your opinion’
Air travel is cheap these days, allowing ordinary people to travel further. Some people say that air fare should be increased because this leads to environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, very few young people are willing to do unpaid community services (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sport to younger children). What problems might this cause? What do you think is the best way to solved these problems?
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary unpaid work.
In your letter
•Explain why you want to do voluntary unpaid work at the museum
•Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
•Give details of when you would be available for work
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain telents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sport person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries more and more people are becoming interested in finding about histiry of the house or buikding they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
You recently attended a workshop, but you were disappointed with some aspects of it.
Write a letter to the organizer. In your letter:
•Explain which workshop you attended and when
•Describe what disappointed you about it
•Say what you would like the organizer to do
You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilites for shoppers could be improved.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:say in general what you like about shopping in your area
, say what is wrong with the facilities,
suggest how they can be improved
References from previous employers are important for some employers when making hiring decisions. Why do you think that references are important to employers? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
Task 1
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain:
what are the changes
what are the problems you are facing
what part of the service would you like to change
Write at least 150 words. You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Human activities have led negative effects on plant and animals all over the world. Some people think it is too late to do something about it. Others think there is still some time to take actions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types pf progress are equally important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos.
Write a letter to your friend . In your letter:
a. Thank them for the holiday and the photos.
b. Explain why you didn't write earlier.
c. invite them to come and stay with you
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academy world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely . discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Today, people can buy food products from all over the world. Some believe this is a positive development, while others feel that only local food should be available. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or exercise class. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
It is sometimes argued that too many students go to university, while others claim that a university education should be a universal right. Discuss both sides of the argument and give your own opinion.
Procrastination, or the act of delaying a task, has been cited in some research articles as one of the factors for poor academic performance by some university students. What are some of the reasons behind students procrastinating, and what measures can be taken to address the problem?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their childern themselves at home istead of sending them school. Do the advantage of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that the only reason for learning 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 these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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.
Whether or not someone achieves their aims is mostly by a question of luck. To what extent do you agree or not agree?
Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting. In your letter, you should:
give some details about the job
mention how you came across the job opportunity
explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend
Many people joint distance-learning program (study material, post, TV, Internet) and study at home, some people think it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays people moving to other countries for work. Some people say that it is difficult for children lives, others think that it is better for them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries young people are encourage finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to do this.
In some countries, shopping online is replacing shopping at store. Discuss both the pros and cons of this trend.
Money offered for post graduate research is limited; as a consequence, some people argue that financial support from the government should only be provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. Is this a positive or negative development?
In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sport on television. Some people believe this discourage the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
Although some people value their public parks, this space could be better used for other purposes such as residential areas for the growing population or to develop business and develop the economy of the city. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to an airline manager to find out about something you forgot on the plane during your travel. in your letter
1. Give details about the flight
2. Describe the item you forgot
3. explain why it is important that you get it back
There is a significant gap between rich and poor countries. Some people think that richer countries should be responsible for supporting poorer countries while others think it is the responsibility of the poorer countries. What is your opinion?
Research has shown that the transportation of products and people are the main source of pollution. Some people believe government should be in charge of this, while others believe it is the fault of individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.
Fashion trends are difficult to follow these days and it’s widely believed that they primarily exist just to sell clothes. Some people believe that we shouldn’t follow them and that we should dress in what we like and feel comfortable in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some developed countries, people become fat because they eat too much junk food and processed food. Discuss some problems related to it and suggest some ways that governments and food companies can encourage people to stay fit and eat a healthy diet.
Fossil fuel is the man source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people are afraid to leave their homes because of the fear of crime. Some believe that more actions should be taken to prevent crime. Others feel that little can be done. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exercise and avoids stress. What should people do to stay healthy in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today’s food travel thousands of miles before it reaches the customer. Some people say that it would be better for the economy and environment if people ate food produced from local farmers. Would the advantages of this idea outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays many women are joining the police and military forces. However, some people believe that these jobs are not suitable for women. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
In some countires, many young people choose to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting universitiy studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
People after retirement often require financial assistance. Some think the government should be responsible for this, while others believe individuals should make provisions for themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The most vital skill in everyone's life is time management. Everyone has the same amount of time; some succeed through effective time management, while others struggle without it.' Discuss the significance of time management and what we should do to use our time effectively.
Topic: some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play\ with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the children of having a large number of toys?
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. Summarise the infomation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compasions where relevant. Wirte at least 150 words.
Q- Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.