In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Nowadays people make new friends through social network and internet chat groups. Some people think this is good. Others think that a face to face interaction is essential. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The food travels thousand of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think that it would be better to our environment and economy if people only ate local produced food. What extent do the advantages outweigh disadvantages ?
In some countries an increasing number of people r of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Director and mangers are mostly older people. Some people believe young people will become better leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some scientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligence than human beings. While some see this as a positive development others worry about the negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You rent an apartment. you want to tell your landlord that you are happy with the apartment in general, but there are some small repairs that need to be carried out. write a letter to your landlord. In your letter say what you like about the apartment , describe the repairs that need to be made and explain how the repairs will improve your quality of life.
Topic: employers sometimes ask people applying for personal information such as theirs hobbies and interests and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both this views and give your own opinion.
You recently bought some new furniture for your living room online. You wrer told that it would be delivered within five working days, but it has been been two weeks and it still has not arrived. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter explain that the furniture has not arrived and describe what happened when you phoned the shop
say what you would like the manager to do.
Some people have the opinion that big shopping malls are expensive places as they offer high costs for the products which can be bought at much cheaper prices from local shops. On the other hand, some people think that such malls are absolutely the best places to visit for shopping. Discuss both the opinions and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your ans
These days, internet-based courses have become a popular alternative to university-based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others, however, argue that it is important to stay at university. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
It is thought by some that is school teachers role is to motivate and inspire student. However other people believe that teachers primary role is to pass on knowledge What do you think is the role of children
Q:Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes in some countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, the cost of living is rapidly increasing. what do you think may be the reason for this? what effects might this have on society?
(an essay) 250 words. Some people believe that local news is more important than international news, while others argue that news from around the world has more significance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You play sports (e.g. football) for a local team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in a hospital.
Write a letter to your teammate. In your letter
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say how you feel about the news ask about the treatment in the hospital suggest some ways of cheering him/her up
•In the future, it seems more difficult to live on Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching another planet to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Topic: Some people think that the most important function of music is to help people reduce stress.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in many countries, people are now living longer than ever befor. some people say an ageing population creats problems for governments. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extent do the advantages of having an ageing populaion outweigh thr disadvantages?
more and more young people are commiting crimes what do you think are the reasons ? can you offer some solutions?
These days, people in some countries are living in a throw-away society which means people use things in a short time then throw them away. What are the causes and what are the problems?
In some countries, parents expect children to spend a long time studying in and after school and have less free time. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on children?
In some sectors, employees can work up to the age of 60 and in other sectors, like education, an employee can go on to work till the age of 70. On the other hand, some political leaders continue till 80. Obviously there is some disparity in deciding the correct age for retirement. In your opinion, until what age should people continue work in salary jobs?
The increase in food production is mostly due to fertilizers and better machinery .Yet, some think that it harms human health and communities.To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Nowadays fashion is becoming more and more important to young people. Some people think this has negative impacts on young people and on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of screen. Some people consider it is a good idea, some are not. Discuss both views and your opinion
The internet has become profoundly efficient and popular that people choose it as a platform to learn. Some believe that it would eventually replace the need for books. Do you agree or disagree?The internet has become profoundly efficient and popular that people choose it as a platform to learn. Some believe that it would eventually replace the need for books. Do you agree or disagree?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this idea?
Topic: Some people say it’s a waste of time to plan for future. It’s more important to focus on present. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries people are now living longer than ever before. SOme prople say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantades
Mixed Schools with Boys and Girls Some feel that schools should be mixed with both girls and boys attending while others feel the genders ought to be separated. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
As children become adults their social behavior changes in some ways. What are the main differences between young children’s social behavior and that of adults? To what extent are the changes that take place good?
You have arranged to rent a new apartment, but will not be able to move in immediately due to some personal difficulties.
Write a letter to the apartment owner. In your letter
• describe the situation
• explain why you won't be able to move in right now
• say that you would like to move in at a later date
While some feel that GMOs are harmless and are essential to providing the world with an ample supply of food, others argue that GMOs are not safe because they pose serious health risks. Discuss.
Many countries aim to improve their living standards by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
In some large cities, people have to pay a fee when they drive their cars into the city center, in a policy to reduce the number of cars in the city. Give reasons in support of and opposing this policy, and give your own idea.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel between finishing high school and starting a university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday fort he first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your. In your letter
•explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
•describe some possible disadvantages
•say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Write at least 150 words.
women works as well as men nowadays, so some people say that men and women have to do household works equally. To what extent do you agree?
Employees sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe what children watch on TV influences their behavior. Some say it is the amount of time watching television that influences their behavior. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasises that the products are new in some way. why is this ? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The map below shows the plan of a museum in 1998 and after some changes were made in it in 2008.
In some cultures, children are often toldthat they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of given children this message?
in some countries , owing 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 negetive situation
Topic: Millions 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, they prefer renting a house than buying one.What is the reason ? is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays famous people are photographed by professional photographers everywhere they go. Some people Say this IS a good thing because thé public are interested in their lives. Others people think that photographers are wrong to follow famous people. Discuss both thèse views and give your own opinion
In some countries, young people have little leisure time and are under a lot of pressure to work hard on their studies. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.