These days, mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages.
Online communication is becoming more and more popular than face-to-face communication in many organisations. Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvatages?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledgs
The main reason for going to the shopping mall will be for entertaiment not to shop. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes ( for example working for a charity, improving the neighbour or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and Include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Government alone cannot be expected to solve environmental problems. It is also the responsibility of businesses and individuals to help. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that progress is always good. Others believe in preserving tradition. Which do you think is more important and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The tendency of human beings to copy one another is shown in popularity of fashion in clothes and other consumer goods. Some people think that this has bring lots of waste in money and energy. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-Describe the training course you want to do
-Explain what the company could do to help you
-Say how the course will be useful for your job
Economic growth is one way to measure a country’s success, but what else should we look at? Which do you think is the most important?
Some people believe that watching TV is good and makes life more enjoyable. Others, however, feel that it is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
Due to the development of the internet, public libraries are no longer necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
•Some people think that a person improves intellectual skills better when doing group activities. To what extent do you agree? Use specific details and examples to explain your view.
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Somw people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Cooking at home is waste of time and energy because there are so many convenient outside food options that make life less stressful. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that a person’s success is as a direct result of the way they were brought up by their parents. Do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world girls and boys are educated together in co- education or mixed schools. Some people think that girls and boys benefit from being educated separately in single-sex schools. To what extent do you agree with this view ?
Nowadays some professionals such as doctor, lawyers and engineers are paid much higher than ordinary workers. What do you think of this trend? Are there any jobs which you think should offer higher salaries?
The local supermarket you shop at has recently done some renovations to improve the appearance of the store; however, the layout of the store is completely different now, and it is hard to find the products you are looking for. Write an email to the store manager and do the following things: • Congratulate him/her on the store’s new appearance. • Complain about the new layout of the store. • Offer a suggestion on how the store could be improved.
Some people say that private schools should not be allowed to exist. Why do people believe this? What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time.
Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Digital communication technology, such as email, instant messaging and social media, has improved communication and connection between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answers and include examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think all lawbreakers should be sent to prison, while others think there are better alternatives for those whose crimes are minor, such as making them do work for the local community. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers.
More companies have open working areas without walls or barriers in their desks. Do the disadvantages of open-plan offices outweigh the advantages ?
Enviromental problems are becoming a global issues.Environment problems are counter challenging the quality of the people enjoy in modern advanced societies. Do you think that enviromental problems will produce a better results if it is addressed globally or should be addressed buly individilual countries?
Recent developments in technology have made the T.V screen so live that people not need to go for any live performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that the government should help the unemployed on a weekly basis. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion.
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their degree. Do the advantages of this trend outweighs the disadvantages.
some people believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop childrens' life skills than spent reading.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in many countries, plactic containers have become more common than ever and are used by food and drink companies. do you think advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
Some childeren spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think is a positive or a negative development?
Due to low revenue over the past 6 months, your company is going to change its policy, specifically the deduction of the lunch allowance, which makes you unhappy. Write an email to the Human Resources Department: Saying you do not agree with this change Explaining why the employees deserve to receive the former policy Stating your suggestions on how to help your company overcome the financial difficulties Try to write a minimum of 50 words.
Government needs to spend money to encourage the deevelopment of sports and arts for school students, rather than to support professional sports and art events. Do you agree or disagree?
In many places, students must arrive very early in the morning to attend school. Some people believe that starting the school day early is the best approach to support learning, but others believe that starting the school day at a later time in the morning would be better for students. Which view do you agree with and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The youth in many countries are unemployed and unskilled, while at he same time, the military service are in need of people. compulsory military service is beneficial and neccessary. To what extent do you agree or disagreeThe youth in many countries are
Many people use social media on 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?
Nowadays people prefer to shop in large supermarkets rather than nearly local shops. Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative trend?
Some people believe that people will purchase a product based on their needs and advertising is not needed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some children spend hourse everyday on their smartphones.why is this case? Do you think is a positive or negative ?
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and cities than to build more houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike, leading to a phenomenon known as globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Multi-cultural societies, which are a mixture of different ethnicity people, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. Do you agree or disagree?
Art has become one of the widely discussed topics these days. Do you think art is important for society? Do you think the government should spend money on art?
Sport is one of the most draws on television today. Some people argue that the practice of showing sport on television is to blame for the poor health of the young generation by encouraging them to watch rather than partake in physical activity. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Students in a school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skills such as cookery, dressmaking, and woodwork can be learned from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
It is imporatnt 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 extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?What sort of punishment should parents and teahcers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
In many countries schools have severe problems with students behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
Correct the information in the article
Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation