Many things which were done in the home by hand in the past are now done by machines. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some shops are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for customers, the shop staff and the economy as a whole?
Work is being done on the street where you live. The noise is disturbing you. Write a letter of complaint to your local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what the problems is
• Suggest solutions to the problem
You do not need to write any addresses
You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there.
Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter,
say how you have learned about the plan
explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area where you live
say what you think the city council should do about it
Write a letter to a person to have them build a website for your business. In your letter Describe your business Tell them what do you want on the website Specify that you want the use of images on the website
Some people hold that children do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many people believe that cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport. However, it is still unpopular in many countries. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among wider population?
Some people think that employers should not pay attention to the way their employees dress, because the quality of their work is more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much. Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and the atmosphere. Also suggest any improvements to make things better. You should You do NOT need to write your own address.
As smoking is banned at public places , some people say that this rule should also be imposed on mobile phones. What extent do you agree or disagree.
In many developing countries, there is an increasing movement of workers from rural areas into cities. Why do you think this happen? What problems can this cause.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
You recently had a problem with a product you purchased. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem with the product
Explain what happened when you tried to return it
Say what you would like the manager to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people believe that people behave differently when they wear different clothes, while others do not believe that clothes influence the way people behave. Which opinion do you agree with and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some people say that some urgent problems in modern society can only be solved with international cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree
It is shown that many criminals have a low level of education. Some people argue that the best way to reduce crime is to educate criminals in prison to help them find jobs when they leave prison. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. what you enjoyed about the course say
how much cooking you've done since the course
Suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
You are planning a week-long vocation and you need someone to talk take care of your house while you are away. Write a letter to your neighbor and tell them that you are going away.
In this letter you should:
Explain why you will be away
Ask them to take care of your house
Explain what tasks you would like your neighbor to do
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fees. Not all students can afforde them so some people think that univeristy education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree?
With the advancement in technology, the use of computers has increased more than ever before in education, there will be soon no role for teachers in the classroom. To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays there is a trend that media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think this is harmful to individuals and societies. 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
There have been many technological developments in the 20th century, for example in transport, telecommunications and health. What technological development do you think has been the most important? How has it changed people's lives? Have all the changes been positive?
Learning to play team sports is an important part o f a child’s education. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that students should be required to do unpaid community service as a part of their school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some educationalists think that a programme of international exchange visits is beneficial to all teenage school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Precautions is better than cure. researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measure. To what extent do you agree?
The graph gives information about goods exports as a percentage of GDP* in three countries from 1994 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant. * GDP is the abbreviation for Gross Domestic Product – the total value of things produced by a country in one year.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you bought for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company to which supplied the equipment. In your letter
-describe the problem with the equipment
-explain how this problem is affecting your work
-say what to want the shop or the company to do
Fast food is a part of life in many places and as a result, this leads to bad effects in lifestyle and diet. To what extent do you agree?
Both men and women these days work full -time, so its logical for them to share household chores equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people use social media on a regular basis in order to keep in touch with the news and with other people. Do you think that the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
‘The best way to educate children is by using the Internet in every lesson.’ To what extent do you share this opinion? What other ways are there of making lessons effective for children?
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions per person in the United Kingdom , Sweden, Italy, and Portugal between 1967 and 2007
Nowadays, a growing number of people with problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a nagative development ?
Rise of convince foods has helped people keep up with the speed of modern life style. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people who live in urban areas are suffering increasingly from stress. what do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to reduce it ?
Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses. Nevertheless, they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is accepting of those with physical than psychological illnesses or disabilities; the latter is regarded as a “taboo” subject sometimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Successful people try new things and takes new risks rather than only doing what they know how do well. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what etent do you agree or disagree? what measures do you think might be effective?
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Vu Huyen)
When a country becomes richer, the natural environment will suffer. It is not possible for a country to both develop its economy and protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Internet technology means people do not need to travel to foreign countries to understand how others live. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Keeping livestock, such as cows, has a significant impact on the environment. This has led some people to argue that eating meat should be illegal. To what extent do you agree or disagree that eating meat should be illegal?
Teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their communities. This is good foe the individuals concerned and society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree with htis view? Discuss, based on your own knowledge and experience.
Nowadays, children spend too much time watching TV and playing computer games. Some people believe this has negative effects on children's mental abilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Some people believe that non academic subjects should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate only on academics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some societies, obesity is regarded as a major problem. Some people believe that junk food advertising is largely to blame for this problem and should be banned. However, others feel that junk food advertising does not contribute to the problem of obesity and should not be banned. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. You should use your own ideas, knowledge, and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
the family has a greate influence on children development but the influence from outside the home play bigger part in children's life. do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving a car or motorbike. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many professionals and doctors are leaving their poor countries to work in developed nations. What problems does it cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with situation?