Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to make people recycle more is to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
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?
Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent whould you say that television has positively or negatively affected the cultural development of your society
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she 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
Some universities are offering online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Biotechnology companies all over the world are developing different types of genetically modified (GM) crops. However, not enough is known about these crops on our health and the environment. Interfering with nature in this way should be prohibited. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree that in the near future the role of teachers will be taken by the technology?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for qualifications. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To waht extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It is responsiblitity of individuals to save and provide for their own retirement. Governments have no obligation to provide this benefit. To what extend do you agree or disagree with these statements ?
Write a letter to a city planning manager about demolition of a historical building in your area and say
– Explain why it shouldn’t be demolished.
– Suggest a future use for this building.
– Recommend a way to raise money for repairs.
Nowadays, people tend to change their jobs more often than in the past. Why is this the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people prefer to work on fixed working hours but others prefer to have flexible working time. Discuss both these views and mention your own opinion.
With a fast pace of modern life, more and more people are turning towards fast food for their main meals. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
population has been growing sharply. Is it better to build new structures in cities or build new towns in countryside. Give reasons for your choice and mention examples from your own experience
What is globalization? Name some global companies and discuss the positive and negative impact they have had on society. How has technology advanced globalization? What kind of Impact has globalization had on your personality?
You recently won a photography competition and your photo is going to be shown in an exhibition. Invite your friend for the exhibition. Please describe - competition snd prize - About the photograph - Invite your friend
ou missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
•Describe what happened that caused you to miss the flight •Explain how missing your flight affected you
•Make it clear what you would like the airline to do
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education in adult populations who cannot read and write.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
check table chart and give opinion this table Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that social networking sites have a hug negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
You would like to be work in a different city to be closer to your family. Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office. In the letter:
- Explain why you would like to move
- Request that your employer place you in a specific city
- Request that it be completed by a certain date
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples flom your own knowledge or experience.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
&Describe the complaints that have been made.
&Say why the reception area is important.
&Say why the reception area could be improved.
Describe a time that something changed your life in a good way. You should say: when and where it happened what happened how you felt about it explain how it changed your life in good ways
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that the media should not openly share the private lives of celebrities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to use public transportation while others say that personal cars are the best mode of transportation. Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities and that’s why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of using public transport.
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might be this case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
You were recently disrespected by one of the employees at your local supermarket,
Write a letter to the supermarket manager. In your letter
●tell him/her why you were speaking with the employee
●describe the employee's rude behaviour
●explain what you'd like the manager to do
You have an appointment with your bank manager, but you cannot attend the meeting. You are writing to him to make another appointment. In your letter
• Apologize for any inconvenience
• Explain why you cannot attend this meeting
• Make an appointment for another meeting
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Some people think today is the best time to make children's life easy, while others believe in the past children's life was easy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. To what extent do you agree or diasgree?
Many students today may stay abroad for a part or for all of their course. Although studying abroads has many benefits for the individual student, it also has a number of disadvantages To what experience do you agree or disagree whis this
Some people believe that schools should focus on academic subjects only, while others think that schools should also provide classes on life skills, such as communication and teamwork. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns ad cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
in the future all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. the only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. do you think the advantages of the driverless car outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, many mothers take care of the family and don’t go out to work. Some believe they should be given salaries by government. Do you agree or disagree?
Some believe governments should spend more money on improving roads and highways, while some think money should be spent improving public transportation, such as buses, trains, and subways. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Some people think that the goverment should provide free education at every level. However, some say individuals should pay for their university education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Some people believe it is best to accept a bad situation such as unsatisfactory jobs or shortage of money.others arige that it is better to try to improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Your employer has recently allowed some employees to work remotely from home. You would also like to work from home.
Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months. In your letter,
mention why you are writing
explain why you would like to work from home
say how this can benefit you and the company
Some people tend to take temparay jobs (they only work for few months of years )for they have time to do other things. Do you the advantage outweigh disadvantages.
Some people say that art subjects such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Universities should accept equal numbers of malle and femal in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent robots. What is your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and inclde any relevant examples form your knowledge or experience.
Success is often measured in term of how much money someone has earned. Do you think wealth is a good measure of success? How else could we measure whether somebody is successful or not?
Nowadays, students sleep less than they used to in the past. What do you think is the reason behind this? What are the effects on individuals?
The prevention of health problems is more important than treatment and medicine. Government funding should reflect this. To what extent do you agree?