Some people think that music only benefits individuals and societies. Others, however, think that music can have a negative influence on both. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some employers of er their employees subsidised membership of gyms and sports clubs,believing that this will make their staf healthier and thus more ef ective at work. Other employers see no benefit in doing so. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
What are the benefits of living in big cities,as opposed to rural areas? What are the problems of rural areas, and how can they be solved?
Renewable energy can play a vital role in combating climate change. What do you think are the environmental benefits and challenges of renewable energy? Discuss.
Hosting sporting events such as the Olympics and the World Cup can bring benefits to the host countries. How far do you agree with this statement? Use your own examples to support.
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experienc
In some cities, public parks and open spaces are changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruit and vegetables. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
Some families have opted to teach their children at home. Why do you think this is?
In your opinion, do you think that all children should be taught in a school environment? Say why you think home-schooling would not be a good idea and also point out some benefits for this chosen form of education.
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• say what you have learned in your present job
• suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
• explain why you do not wish to leave the company
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear _______________
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Somepeople 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 of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student should pay the full cost for their own study, because university education benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, education fees for children are partly or fully supported by the government. While this may cause some potential problems, I believe that the benefits are greater.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
-write a letter to the company. In your letter
•Describe the benefits of sponsoring the sport team
•Summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts
•Say how you think the company should spend the money
The youth in many countries are unemployed and unskilled, where at the same time, the military services are in need of people. Compulsory military service is beneficial and necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer, and include any revelent examples from your own knowledge or experience.
•Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favor of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people might benefited from communication technology , but some groups of people have not benefited at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
ome people regard video games as useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
The raise of living standard benefits mostly cities, not the rural areas. What are the causes of this problem? What issues might such differences lead to? How can we prevent these issues?
With advances in technological communication, more and more people are able to work from home. This increase of homeworking has been of real benefit to workers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
some people believe that social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, have a negative impact on young people and their abiliy to form personal relationships. other believe that these sites bring people together in beneficial way. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Somepeop le say an aging population creates problems for governments. Other peopl e think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent d o the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantage s? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduatees get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both indiviuduals and society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Many schools are arranging unpaid work for teenagers to get some work experience in institutions or companies, because it is beneficial for students as well as institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace. Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages? give reasons for your answer nad include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Money spent on space exploration is a complete waste. Governments could better spend this money on other things to benefit the nation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Online edution is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim thet e-learing has so many benefits that it will replace face-to-face edution soon. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays changes need to be made regarding the school curriculum, in order to prepare children for adult life. Discuss which subjects could be introduced and why and they would be beneficial to young adults. Are there any subjects which you feel are now obsolete and why?
Some people believe that watching television is beneficial for learning and relaxation, while others think it has a negative impact on society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Others say there are more health benefits to living in cities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
When there is a rise in the standard of living, people in the cities are more benefited than those in rural areas. Please give your opinion on the problems arising from this discrimination.
Advertisements play a major role on TV in market economics. Despite the benefits of such information, many people criticize the role of TV advertising. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people think that the main benefit of international cooperation is environmental protection, while others think businesses benefit the most. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Most people enjoy holidays and travel and tourism is a billion-dollar industry. All over the world people are traveling either for business or pleasure or both. People who can afford to or have free time go away frequently for short holidays or on weekends. Others who are working or studying try to take a holiday at least once a year, away from home and work or studies. What are the benefits of travel? Give good reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
Many people believe that playing games and watching TV programs is beneficial but for others it does not improve mental ability of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
some people think that all teengares should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. they believe this would benefit both the individual tenager and society as a whole. do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, animal experiments are widely used to develop new dedicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is probably wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of the benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that the cost of space exploration is far too high for the benefits it brings while others argue that space programmes should continue no matter what the cost. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefis of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that technological tools such as body scanners and CCTV have significantly enhanced our safety and security, while others feel that they have resulted in a loss of privacy. Do the benefits of these items outweigh their disadvantages?
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antartic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people are working at home rather than in the workplace. Some people believe this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others suggest it will cause stress in the home. Discuss both side and your opinion.
Students should pay the full cost of their own studies because university education benefits the individual rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
International travel brings benefits to travellers and the countries visited, but it also harms for the environment. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages? #travel #travellers #countries #environment
Most countries want to host international sports events, while other countries think hosting sports events has more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The internet has revolutionized communication and access to information. However, some argue that its negative impacts such as isolation and the spread of misinformation, outweigh its benefits. Discuss both sides of this argument and give your own opinion.
Music is played in every society and culture in the world today. Some people think music only benefits to individual and society . Other however think that music can have a negative influence . Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Many people join distance learning programs ( study materials, post, tv,internet and study at home) but some people think that it cannot bring same benefits as attending colleges or universities. Do you agree or disagree?
International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact 0n local inhabitants and environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvatages of working and living in a foreign country.