In some countries an increasing number of children are overweight as a result of eating too much fast food. It is necessary for governments to ban selling this kind of food in schools. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
“In some countries the government promotes public transport as the primary means of transportation, and discourages private vehicle ownership. Do you think advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?”
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college to concentrate on their education as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solution could you suggest?
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter:
•Describe the problem you had with the tickets,
•Say why you were unhappy with the staff,
•Suggest what action the train company should take,
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Some people believe that zoos are cruel so that they should be closed. However, some people hold the belief that these place are actually in terms of animal protection. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are attending a night course at the school. You are not happy with some parts of the course. Write a letter to the school director about this.
What course you are studying?
What you are not happy about.
What you expect from the school director.
It is universally accepted that eating too much sugar has a negative effects on people’s health. Therefore, some believe that the government should control the amount of sugar people consume. Others think that it is the responsibility of an individual to monitor their sugar intake. Discuss both views and give your opinion.,
Some people say that industrial growth is necessary to solve poverty. But some other people argue that industrial growth is creating environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Due to the severe repercussions of eating fast food on a daily basis, some people think that the only way to prevent this is to ban fast food. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? 59m 10s 13s
Children are now watching more television than they have ever done before. What are some of the negative effects of children watching a lot of television? Do you think young children should be allowed to watch television?
Even after the Covid-19 pandemic is over, some companies are thinking of using a hybrid approach when it comes to working from home and on-site. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working on-site?
Visitors from other countries should imitate local customs and behaviours. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the the two views and give your opinion.
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.
In some countries, secondary schools provide students with an opportunity to learn skills such as cooking, basic repairs, drawing and woodwork. What are the advantages and disadvantages of teaching such non-academic classes in school?
Topic: Some people think that the spread of multinational companies and globalization produces positive outcomes for everyone. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a results, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people say government should give health care the first priorities , some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the taxpayers' money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home you found some important papers are missing. Write a letter to the Manager saying where you left the papers, how important the papers are, waht do you want him/her to do?
Researches has shown that spending much less time in office can reduce the use of energy for example electricity gas . Thus some companies close for days or a week. Do the advantages of this development outweighs the disadvantages.
Working for non profit organizations such as donations and free teaching should be encouraged among high school children. While some people support this idea, some are strongly against it. What are you in favor of
You recently used a taxi and left some important documents there. Write a letter to the taxi manager and say:
– Describe what you left and where it happened.
– Why are these papers important?
– What would you like the manager to do about it?
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, others think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both ways and give your opinion.
Some doctors show it is important for the old people to have regular exercise. However, some old people cannot get enough exercise. Why do you think this happens? How can old people be encouraged to exercise regularly?
Many government think that economic progression 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 opinion.
Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as math and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays business face problems with new employees who have just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?
In some countries increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food.government should improse high tax rate do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, there has been growing interest in relatiosnhip between eqaulity and personel achievements. Some people beileve that individuals can achieve more in egalatarian socties. Others believe that high level of personel achievements are possible only if individuals are free to succeed or fail according to their individual merits Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
The Development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the Advantage and Disadvantage to having one language in the world?
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 , owning a home rather than rentimg one os very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Developing countries require international organization’s help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think practical aid and advice are better. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter:
•Remind your employer what the course was about,
•Explain why the course was useful to you in your work,
•Suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleagues.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
In some country, more people are choosing to live alone. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on them?
All parents want the best opportunities fir their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for a children’s future. Discuss both of sides and give your opinion.
In some place old age is valued, while in other culture youth is consider more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant's manager. In your letter,
explain that you would like to apply for the job
give some details of any relevant experience that you have
specify the days and times that would suit you
n many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it a valuable work experience, which is important for learning and taking responsibility. What is your opinion?
You are about to go on vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
explain where your friend can get the key to the apartment
give your friend some instruction about using your apartment
recommend some places to go
You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. Write a letter to one of your friends. In your letter:
ask them for help finding accommodation
tell them where you would like to live
tell them the type of place you are looking for
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends.
They have just sent you photo of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
-Thank them for the photos and for the holiday
-Explain why you didn’t write earlier
- Invite them to come and stay with you
16.In some countries, there are not enough medical and educational facilities in rural areas. Some people believe newly graduated teachers and doctors should be sent to rural areas to work for some time, while others suggest that people should be free to choose a place to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people, including highly influential people, turn to spirituality at some point (juncture) in life. What do you think are the reasons? How does their inclination to spirituality affect their lives?
Nowadays it is very popular to be technology/internet literate. Some people say that these skills will replace the use of books as main source of information and entertainment. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing, and their health and fitness are suffering. What do you think are the causes of this and what measures could be taken to solve them?
You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time.
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
In some countries, the criminal trials are shown on the TV and the general public can watch them. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future, people may nolonger be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? why do you think some people might not be happy using cash?
You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much. Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and the atmosphere. Also suggest any improvements to make things better. You should You do NOT need to write your own address.
School curriculum is selected by the central education authority rather than by the teachers, parents and students. Some believe that the latter should take part in the choice. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.