Topic: Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employees. Why is it the case? Is it a positive or negative development
Topic- Children today spend more time watching television than they did in the past. Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages for Children. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your knowledge.
Some people think museums and art galleries should show works of art and history from their own country rather than from diff erent parts of the world. Do you agree or disagree ?
Learning at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?
Somepe people say that it is better to work for a large company than a small one. Do you agree or disagree?
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and imagination than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer
A big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree? GIve reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words
Today, people's life expectancy is much higher than before. Some believe that older people should continue to work. What extent do you agree or disagree?
These days, world leaders of all kinds are younger than in the past, What are the reasons? ls this a negative or a positive trend?
Some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems people should be encouraged to live in cities rather than in suburbs or in the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
In recent years, life has become more stressful than it has ever been. As a consequence, more and more people are suffering from stress-related problems. What factors are contributing to this increase and what do you think can be done to overcome the current problem.
Some people think improving the lives of human beings is more important than protecting the birds and animals. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people wear more Western-style clothes (e.g. jeans and T-shirts) than their traditional clothes. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
Goverments should spend money on railways rather than roads. to what extened do you agree or disagree with this statement
*In many places,shopping is seen as a form of enjoyment rather than a thing of need?* *Why is this happening?* *Is this a positive or negative development?*
Some people says that, history is one of the most important school subject. other people think, in todays world, subject like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both of the views and give your opinion
An increasing number of larger shopping areas, malls and department stores are leading to the decline of smaller corner shops.What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in larger shopping center rather than smaller, more traditional shops? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Museum and art galleries should concentrate on local works rather than show the cultures or artworks or other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Governments around the world allocate funds to the development of technology or social development far more than arts and culture.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Older people often choose to spend their money on themselves (e.g., on holiday) rather than save money for their children after retirement. Is this a positive or negative development?
"Prevention is better than cure". Researching and treating diseases is too costly. So it would be better to invest in preventive measure To what extent do you agree?
Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government should spend money on railway rather than roads. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment
“Prevention is better than cure”. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it better to invest in preventative measures” To what extent do you agree
Some people believe that human needs for farmland, housing and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. While others believe that animals also have right on land. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed. Given reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge on experience.
Some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to secure a good job. Others believe that employers value work experience more than a university degree. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people choose private health care centers rather than public service centers what is your opinion?
Scientists and technologist experts seems to be more valued by modern society than musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree?
Multicultural societies, which are a mixture of different ethnic groups, bring more benefits than drawbacks for a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this conclusion?
.” Prevention is better than cure”. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measures.
To what extent do you agree.
In order to learn the way other people in the world lives, it is better to look at film and video records than written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that self employment is better than a job in a company or an institution. Discuss both modes of work and give your own opinion.
In some countries, the differences in ages between parents and children are greater than in the past. Do you think the advantages of the development outweigh the disadvantages?
As science and technology contribute most to the development of society, science students should get more financial support from the government than students in other fields (e.g. business, language). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teacher were more appreciated and valued by society in the past than they were nowadays. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Nowadays, many people have to work for longer hours, asd they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons? What can the employers do to make their lives easier?
Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
You should spend about 20 minutes on this
task.
Your friend is celebrating her Birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to
attend an important meeting that day.
Write a letter to your friend and
• thank her for the invitation;
explain why you cannot come;
• propose to meet on other day;
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mary,
Successful sport players can earn a great deal more money than people in other professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some experts believe that school it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primaryrather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Today's children are living under more pressure from the society than children in the past . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The chart below shows the number of houses sold in 8 cities in the world for more than 5 Million US dollars in 2009 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowdays many people choose to be self employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international toursim creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
“Higher salaries are better than other incentives for motivating workers.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we shoud tru to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Scientists and technology experts seem to be more values by modern society than musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree?
Countries are becoming mor and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? It is true that the globalization has made the world a global village and the countries are lot more similar than ever before.