Many people today spend most of their free time watching TV series or movies instead of going out. Do you think this is right or wrong?
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your friend is about to celebrate a landmark birthday and would welcome suggestions as to how it should be celebrated.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say what type of party should be held e.g. themed, fancy dress, black tie event
• suggest a suitable venue
• make recommendations as to entertainment e.g. DJ, jazz band
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
Some people think that teachers should be able to ask disruptive children to leave the class. Do you think it is the best way to deal with distruptive children in the classroom? What other solutions are there?
People are using a lot of online language translation apps. Do the benefits of this outweigh the disadvantages?
traffic and housing problems in major cities should be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the counryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some areas of the USA, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion aboout this?
The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to individuals and society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and hurts people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Money for postgraduate research is limited. Some people, therefore, think that financial support from thegovernment should be only provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?
International sporting events like the Olympics and football World Cup place huge financial burdens on host national that cannot be justified. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The table below compares the use of water by four different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. White at least 150 words Percentage of total water use by sector Country Domestic use industry Agriculture Egypt 8 10 62 Saudi Arabia 6 30 84 New Zealand 10 48 44 Canada 20 70 10
Some people say that big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree? Provide relevant examples if necessary.
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
In many countries, governments spend a lot of money celebrating national holidays and festivals. However, some people think that spending money on these celebrations is a waste. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
People nowadays prefer to interact online (e.g. do shopping, chat with friends) rather than talking to other people face-to-face. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the proble
You recently bought a jacket, but when you got home, you discovered it was damaged. When you took it back to the store, you were told that the merchandize cannot be returned.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem with the jacket
Explain what happened what happened when you tried to return it.
Say what you would like the manager to do.
There are now detailed reports about crimes on TV and newspapers. Some people say that crime details should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvangtages?
Instructions Read the question below and write an essay dealing with problems and solutions. Remember to write down a clear thesis statement followed by your essay plan. Only then attempt to write this essay. Loneliness is an increasing problem in many societies, especially among the elderly. Why is this? How might it be remedied?
Scientists predict that all people will choose to talk the same global language in the future. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Space travel has been possible for some time and some people believe that space tourism could be developed in the future. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Many jobs used to be done by hand, but nowadays an increasing number of them are done using machines instead. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development.
What do you believe is the most important problem facing the world today? Why is it the most important? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Does renting a house have more advantanes or disadvantage?
Most employees do job interview before offering a position to a person. Do you think this is the best way to do it? What is the best method of choosing employees in your opinion?
Rich people are getting richer, and poor people are getting poorer. What are the causes? What can be done to reduce this gap?
ou have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family.
Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter:
Apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner
Explain why you have been so busy
Arrange a time to visit
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Grandmother,
It is sometimes said that ‘travel broadens the mind’. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is common practice for some students to take a gap year between high school and university in order to do charitable work abroad in underdeveloped countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages for young people of doing volunteer work?
Everybody should be allowed admission to university study programs regardless of their level of academic ability. 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.
It is more important for students to study art and literature than it is to study math and science. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
programmes are of no real value for children. How far do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
An increasing number of professional, such as teachers and doctors are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What are the reasons for this trend? What effect does it have on the countries professionals are leaving?
Tourism is becoming increasingly important as a source of revenue to many countries, but its disadvantages should not be overlooked. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some psychologist think that the best way to overcome the stress of everyday life is to spend a portion of the day doing absolutely nothing. To what extend 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?
Some say that parents whose children are breaking the law must be punished in some way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Advice for Medical Problems Some people today prefer to get advice for medical problems and do not want to visit a doctor. Why is this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that parents should limit their hours of watching TV and playing computer games for children, but instead encourage to read books. Do you agree or disagree?
Many feel today that attention spans are becoming shorter due to prevalence of social media. Upto what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people like to buy new phones, new desktop or other latest devices. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The new media have too much influence on people’s lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar charts illustrate the average house expenses in England and its capital city – London, and to present the comparison regarding the average house prices between distinct areas of England within the year 2013
Some children find some subjects such as Maths and philosophy too difficult to learn, so some people argue that these subjects should be optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree? agree = concentrate in interesting, creative disagree = general knowledge, find interesting
Inventors are not as important to society as doctors. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to child's development as other subject, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some schools are very strict about what the students wear and have school uniforms, while other schools have a relaxed dress code and do not have school uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children wearing school uniforms.
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.
the best way to make roads safer is to make vehicle drivers pass exam each year. to what cextent do ypu agree or disagree?