In some countries, people who are unemployed receive a weekly payment from the government. Some people think that this payment should be stopped and that people should be made to work for their money. Do you agree or disagree?
Professional sports persons are often idolized by the youth. Some people think that they, therefore, have a responsibility to be role models at all times for children. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries students pay their own college or university fees while in other , the government pays for the people. Do you think the advantages that government pays the money outweigh the disadvantages.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation? Give reason for your answer and includes any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some hold the view that ideas and information should be completely open, and there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, newspaper, Internet). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that in some circumstances governments should limit the freedom of the media?
MENU Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy. Which opinion do you agree with? Discuss both options and give examples
you have bought some clothing onllne and are not s atisfied with
your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In
your email
Some people think that rest and sleep are the best methods to relax while others think that it can be done by involving in some activities like sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
News / Media has an influence on our life and some people think it can have a negative effect. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
In some countries, university students live at home with their families while they study in the same city, whereas, in other countries they live away from home while they study in another city. Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
in many countrie, a small numer of people earn extermly high salaries. some people believe that this good for the country, but other think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. discuss but these views and give your opinion.
In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy products made in other countries. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the problems?
Some people think that criminal behaviour can have genetic reasons, while others believe that only circumstances can lead some people to crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to your friend who lives in a different country about your plan to work overseas. In your letter explain:
What jobs do you plan to do?
Why do you want to work overseas?
Ask for some information related to jobs, such as salary, working hours and so on
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
•thank your friend for the stay
• describe where you left the envelope
• ask him/her to return it to you by post
Completing university education is thought by some to be th ebest way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developng soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The chart below gives information about Someland's main exports in 2005, 2015, and future projections for 2025.
Many people who care for the elderly do not have enough time to took after them. What is the problem related to this? What are some possie solution?
There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently.
Write a letter to the manager of the transport company. In your letter:
Describe the problems
Explain how these problems are affecting the public
Suggest some changes that could be made
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive ır negative development?
The maps below show the changes that took place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 2000 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. The maps illustrate how the Templeton resort experienced some developments from 2000 to 2013.
The diagram below shows the process of producing olive oil in some main steps.
In some countries,owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Aliya. Why might this be a case? Do you think this is positive or negative situation?
Most leaders or directors generally belong to an older age group, but some people believe that young leaders are better. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
The government have announced that it plans to build a new university. some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community
Many adults do very little exercise. Some people believe that showing sporting events like Olympics and world cup will encourage adults to exercise more. Others think there are better ways to encourage adults do exercise. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowadays it's very common now to see youngsters making the decision of taking away their own lives and not even thinking about the consequences their families are going to face for the remaining of days. In this essay, I am going to discuss the factors causing this and also suggest some solutions.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself
• Say why you are interested in this club
• Ask some questions about the club ,facilities, members, costs.
more and more people claim that modern work pattern are a source of stress.ehat do you think are the causes of this? can you suggest some possible solutions?
million of dollars are spent on space research every year. some pp argue that the money sjould be spent on improving living standards on earth. do you agree or disagree?
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
• explain your situation
• describe your problems
• tell him/her when you think you can start.
You should
You do NOT need to write your own address.
recently travelled by train on a business trip. When you got off, you left some luggage on the train by mistake. Write a letter to the manager of the lost property office at the train company. In your letter give details of your journey describe the luggage and its contents say what you want him/her to do.
In some countries the average of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the cause of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
The company you work for is planning to provide special training for staff. Your duty is to find out if the local conference centre has suitable facilities in order to hold the training.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter
• Give some details about the training course
• Describe what kind of equipment you will need for the course
• Ask some questions about the facilities at the conference centre
In recent years, some countries have experienced very rapid economic development. This has resulted in higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the countryside. What problems could this cause? How could these be reduced?
In some countries, health care is free, paid for by the sate. In other countries, payment is divided between the state and people themselves. Discuss both systems and say which one is better. Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
At present time the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of old people.Do the advantages of this situation outwiegh the disadvantages?
Million of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for peopleWhy might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Your company has recently introduced a new uniform for the staff. But you have learned that the staff members are not happy about it.
Write a letter to your manager about it. In your letter,
* explain why you think the staffs are not happy with the new uniform
* what you want the new uniform to be like
* and give some suggestions to handle the situation
You have just read an article in an international travel website which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the website In your letter
correct the information in the article
explain why it is important for the website to give correct information
suggest what the website should do about this situation
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinio
Many animals species in the world are becoming extinct nowadays. Some people say that countries and individuals should protect these animals from dying out, while others say we should concentrate more on problems of human beings. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
TOPIC 4: It is thought by some that it’s better to live in a city while others believe that life is better in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people view the conflict between teenagers and parents as a necessary part of growing up, while others view it as something negative which should be avoided. discuss both views and give your own opinion. five reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your knowloedge or experience.
In recent years many countries have restricted where smoking is allowed. For example, smoking is often banned in restaurants. Some people believe that smoking should be allowed everywhere. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 mesures cause?
In some high schools part of the curriculum requires students to participate in community work such as helping the elderly or disabled. In what way do children get benefits from this? Do you think it should be part of the curriculum?
The old generation often hold traditional ideas about the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for young people to prepare for modern life. To what extent do agree or disagree?