Many people believe that, the construction of new public buildings like museum, art galleries is better than renovate the old ones. To what extent do you agree ?
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Interviews form the basic selection criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
nowdays, older people who need employment have to compete with younger people. what problems does this cuase, and what are the solutions?
Some people think that uniform in schools are unnecessary and should be banned.To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own experience.
Some think that instead of preventing climate change, we must learn to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays, celebrities increasingly have the status of role models, in particular for younger people. Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on boht individual and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people say free time activities for children should be organized by parents. others say that children should be free to choose what they do in free time. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
In the modern world, people are no longer necessary to use food from animals or product from animals such as medicine and clothing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
MANY PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD USE SOCIAL MEDIA EVERYDAY TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH PEOPLE AND GET NEWS. DO YOU THINK THE ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES?
Conventional medication has failed to find lasting remedies for human disease and suffering. So, we have turned to alternative therapies, yoga and the like. What do you think are the reasons for this change?Are these alternative therapies really benefiting people?
In future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside this will be passengers. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
Children should do organized activities in their free time while others believe children should be free to do what they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Because many children are not able to learn foreign language, schools should not force to learn foreign language. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
More and more parents are allowing their children to play games on computers and tablets as they think that children will learn technology skill. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
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.
Popular events like the football world cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you argree or disagree with this opinion?
the most common solutions for criminal behaviour is prison but many believe education is better option. to what extent do you agree or disagree_
Some people think that there are things individuals can do to help prevent global climate change, others believe that action by individuals is useless and irrelevant and that it is only governments and large business can make a difference. Discuss both views and opinions.
You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager.
In your letter
• introduce yourself.
• describe the problem.
• say what you would like the manager to do.
Write about 150 words in an appropriate format and style. You can use this page for any rough work.
Some people think that the government should invest more in public health and less in other areas such as education and infrastructure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As a consequence of improved medical care, people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Test 2: In many countries around the world rural people are moving to cities so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people like to do their everyday shopping at large supermarkets. Others want to go to several small stores or local markets to buy what they need. Which style of shopping do you prefer and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer….. A
In the past decade, we have developed new advances in medical services and it is believed by some that in another decade or so computers might take over a vast majority of the traditional medical doctor’s work. Discuss the pros and cons of this advancement and give your opinion about it.
Some people think that the arts (such as painting and music) do not directly improve quality of people's life, so government should spend money on other areas. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say now there is less communication between the family members than in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
many people use distance-learning programs to study at home, but some think that it cannot bring the same benefits of attending school, college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It is now possible to order almost any item over the internet and have it delivered to one's home. As a result people are no longer patient or careful in their shopping habits. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A large emphasis is given to the education in young generation.Government covers all of the free educational activities. to what extent do you agree or disagree
The line chart illustrates the amount of money in US dollars paid on cars in China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia from the years 1995 until 2005.
Many people think that university education is essential for a successful career, while others believe that experience and skills are more important. Do you agree or disagree?
some people think that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars and motor bike. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is recommended by some lawmakers to punish the parents in place of their children who have commited less serious crimes like disorderly conducts or theft. They say that this will force parents to become more responsible in taking care of their children. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
You are Dimitar Borisov/Elena Borisova. You do not feel your school is doing enough to give the students access to and knowledge of computers. Write a formal letter to your head teacher, Mr Page, suggesting ways to improve access to IT resources in your school. In your letter:
• suggest the formation of a lunchtime and/or after-school computer club;
• propose ways to improve the facilities available (e.g. replacing old and outdated equipment, etc.);
• outline the potential benefits of these changes.
Start and finish the letter in an appropriate way.
Some people think that the traditional skill of letter writing will completely disappear due to the increasing use of mobile phones and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion？
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own addresses
A lot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parents' pressure. Do you think that parents should support their children who want to do a career in sports? Support your point of view with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Most employers do job interviews before offering position to a person. Do you think it is the best way to do it or are there other alternatives . What is the best way to choosing a employee in your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
• explain why you want to take time off work
• give details of how long you will be away
• suggest how you will make up for the lost time
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……………………,
In many countries, people are choosing to have fewer children than in the past. What are the reasons for this trend, and what effects does it have on society?
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive fees. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you argree?
Universities should take the same number of men and women in each major. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
today the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extend do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any revelant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweight the disadvantages?
Some people feel that life was better in the past when we had less modern technology because things were simpler and less complicated. 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 children spend hours every day on thier smartphones. Why is this case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
People should be encouraged to do leisure activities such as mountain climbing or sailing alone round the world, even though these activities may be dangerous, because this will help to develop their courage and confidence. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that planting trees in open spaces in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?