In the past most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantage and disadvantage of living in a small community?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this massage?
Many people say that companies should give importance to their employees, whereas others say that they should give importance to customers. discus both view and give your opinion.
Companies pay salespeople according to how much they sell to customers. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages both to salespeople and customers?
In today ‘s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents ‘ absence.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your
answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
As parents, they should be required to attend parenting courses every year to bring up their children well and give them a better environment for growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IT IS OFTEN SAID, “WHEN IN ROME, DO AS THE ROMANS DO”. DO YOU THINK PEOPLE SHOULD ADAPT THE CULTURE OF THE COUNTRY THEY ARE VISITING? DO YOU THINK IT IS POSSIBLE TO LEARN A CULTURE WITHOUT LEARNING THE LANGUAGES?
Nowadays, many people travel to foreign countries for holidays. Why is it the case? Is this a positive or negative development for the countries they travel to?
According to most doctors, adults need thirty minutes of physical activity at least five days a week to be healthy. However, most adults do not get this recommended amount of exercise. What can be done to help people get the exercise they need? Give examples to support your answer
Some people think having more TV channels is good because they will have more choices. While other people think too many TV channels only lead to a lot of poor-quality TV programs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from hokes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter
explain your accommodation requirements
explain what your food needs are
ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
he table provides information about underground railway systems in six major cities, including the year they were opened,
Many stores sell organic fruits and vegetables (produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides). Even though they often cost more than conventional fruits and vegetables, some people buy them. Why do some people prefer to eat organic food? Do you think organic food is worth the extra cost?
While some believe that the best way to learn about current events is through newspapers, others think that they can learn news better through other forms of media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information. Such as their hobbies and interests, and whether theyq are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Due to poorer countries experiencing a ‘brain drain’, they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers, leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this situation?
Many people no longer read newspapers or watch TV news programmes. Instead, they get news about the world from the Internet. Why is it so? Is this a positive or negative development?
3. Some people think that having a set retiremnt age (e.g 65 years) for everyone, regardless off occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at earlier age.
Do you agree or disagree?
Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retiremnent? –
Some people say that children should start learning a foreign language when they are 7 years old, but other believe that they should start when they are 18 years old. discuss both views and write your own opinion.
You are going on vacation and would like a colleague to look after your work while you are away.
Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter:
•Explain why you will be away
•Describe what you need them to do
•Offer to help when they are on holiday
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for childern development while other think that it is crucial for childern if they go to the school. Discuss both the view and give your opinion.
Some people say that children should learn a foreign language when they are at kindergarten, but others feel that it is better for children to do this when they are teenagers. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
The top priority of business is making moneyb , and they do not need to have social responsibilities . To what extent do you agree or disagree
Task for today. (an essay) Submit before 12midnight Some people think that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. They believe this would benefit teenagers and the society. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Plastic shopping bags contributie to the pollution of land and sea. Some people think they should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
in many countries today, if people want to find works, they have to move away from their friends and families. do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In recent years some countries have experienced vary rapid economic development. This has resulted in much higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the country sides. This situation may bring some problems for the country as a whole. What are the problems? How might they be reduced?
Modern lifestyle mena that manu parents have little time for their children. Many children suffer because they do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. Do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statemeny?
Some argue that all young children should be required to stay with full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows information about the challenges people face when they go to live in other countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that universities should focus on preparing students for specific careers, while others think they should provide general education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some country, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out the history of the house and building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Some people say that what children watch on TV influences their behavior while others say the amount of time they spend watching TV influences their behavior . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
SOME PEOPLE THINK YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO HAVE FULL TIME EDUCATION UNTIL THEY ARE ATLEAST 18 YEARS OLD .TO WHAT EXTEND DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE
Nowadays many poeple complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lck of sleep?
Some people prefer to travel in their own country when they have some time off. Others think that it is better to take a trip to a foreign country. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your choice.
Some peo ple think that professional athletes make good role models for young people, while other people believe they don't. Discuss both these points of views and give your own opinion
Some people think governments should act to change the way people live so that they live a healthy life. Others, however, feel people should be free to live as they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People’s behaviour varies from country to country. When traveling to a different country, people should copy the behaviour and habits of the inhabitants of the country they visit. Do you agree or disagree?
In the past , when students did a university degree they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantah5 and disadvantages of this development
Some believe that people should not continue to work once they reach the age of retirement. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe thay should be free to work in other countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
"Old people are an essential part of society, so they should be respected.” How much do you agree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer
Write a letter to your friend who is an amateur musician. In your letter
o● ask your friend to perform at the wedding
o● describe why he/she would be suitable for this event
o ● explain how your friend will be compensated if they agree.
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are bet or that they find the most interesting. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Congratulate them on being accepted
- Ask if they would like to be your roommate
- Discuss possible activities you could do together
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in word, picture, music or films) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Adult youths are often called up for working development of communities. Some people say that they should be paid other say that they should not be pair. Discuss both views and give your opinion