Occasionally, students in elementary school are allowed to advance to the next grade even though they have not successfully completed the lower grade. Advocates of “social promotion” think that keeping a child in a grade for longer than a year hurts his or her development and self-esteem. Do you agree or disagree with the idea of social promotion? Use logical arguments and specific examples to support your opinion
Some say that todays life is better than it will be in the future; others disagree and say that in the future life will be better than now. Discuss, and include your own opinion
New parents should attend parent courses to bring up their children well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first tie this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. explain why you think your friend would enjoy a campling holiday describe some possible disadvantages say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages foe young people who decide to do this?
Our local hospital has advertised people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
•explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
• say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
• give details of when you would be available for this work
The television is good for you. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage of watching television. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your experience.
Some people believe that the activities of large multinational corporations mostly benefit the economies of developing countries. Other people take the opposite view and feel that these large multinationals are generally harmful. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In the future nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything thwey want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects should not worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some people believe that nowadays we have too mnay choices.to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
•say how your work could be done while you are away
• ask for his/her help in arranging it
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Take a stand and build up your argument.
In are new in some way. their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products res, and Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
Band 8+: In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. Whats your opinion about it?
The quality of healthcare a person received should not depend on the size of their bank balance. The government is responsible for providing a high level of healthcare for all its citizens. To what extent do you agree?
There are many wild birds and animals living in the cities, and some people believe that these animals should be killed, while others think that they should be saved and protected. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff
In your letter, you should tell:
•what you heard about the inconvenience from the staffs
•how you feel about it
•what suggestion you can give
you are looking for a full-time job. write a letter to an employment agency. in your letter:
Introduce yourself.
Explain what sort of job you would like.
Say what experience and skills you have
you should write at least 150 words you should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people think that children should study in school the subject of science of food and how to prepare it properly. Other think it is a waste of time, because there are more important subjects to study. Discuss both views and give your opinion with reasons and relevant examples."
Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
•say how you felt about the visit
• refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
• invite your friend to visit you
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Most of our information comes from the internet nowadays. Some people say that a large part of the information we get is incorrect. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. However, others believe that schools are the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own thoughts.
People should follow the customs and tradition when people start to live in a new country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some shops are open 24hous a day, 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for the customers, the shop staff and the company as a whole?
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaur, dodo…) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Men do most of the high-level jobs. Should the company encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women? What is your opinion on that? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
A lot of people who wanted to become professional athlete give up this idea because of the fear of failure and parental pressure. Do you think that parents should support support children who want a career in sport?
You work in an office and have recently been experiencing a health problem. You think that the problem started because of the working conditions in the office. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: •describe the health problem •explain why you think it was caused by conditions in the office •suggest what the manager should do to improve the working conditions in the office
Although many people value public parks, some argue that this space could be better used for housing or businesses to support the growing population and economy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
give details of the course you took at the university
explain why you recommend the university
give some advice about how to apply
You are selling your TV and you think your friend might be interested in buying it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you must write:
1.Why are you selling the TV
2.The specifications and price that you are quoting
3.Invite him/her over to your place so they can decide to buy the TV from you.
many people around the world use social media to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
In many countries, parents are deciding to have children later in their lives. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Q: Shopping habits depend more on your age group than anything else. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that the overconsumption of meat has created many problems in the world. What are the reasons that some people eat too much meat? What can be done to solve this problem? Include examples and explanations from your own experiences.
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. - state what problems you had with the food you ordered - complain about the service - describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem
ome people believe that government spends too much money on space research while there are still a lot of problems on the earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think technology development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime. Discussion both views and give your opinion.
Task 1
You are looking for a full-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain what sort of job you would like
say what experience and skills you have
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some students have rented the apartment next to yours. Their parties are upsetting you, your family and other tenants.
Write a letter to the owner of the apartment. In your letter:
describe the problem
explain how the problem is affecting you, your family and other tenants
say what you would like the owner of the apartment to do.
Some people say that the government should increases taxes for unhealthy food. Others, however, hold that it would be more effective to subsidize producers of fruit and vegetables Discuss both sides and give your opinion on the matter.
You are studying mathematics at university and have an assignment next week. You have been sick.
Write a letter to your teacher asking for an extension on your assignment. In the letter,
explain that you are a student in the mathematics class
explain that you have been sick
ask for an extension
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people enjoy change, while others like their lives to stay the same. Compare these two approaches to life and present your opinion.
Nowadays a few people take their family with them abroad whenever they got on a business trip. Is it a positive or negative in your opinion? To what extent do you support this development?
You have invited a friend to come to your house next holiday. He/she has asked you how to get to your house from the airport. However, you are going to the airport to receive him/her.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
explain that you will meet him/her at the airport
say what you have planned for your friend
write some important things that he/she might find useful
some people believe that it is good to share as much informations as possible in scientific research, bussiness and acaemic world. Others believe that some informations is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contributes to job satisfaction? How realistics is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.