Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?”
Some people believe that nowadays we havee too many choices. To what extent do you agree or dissagree with this statement?
many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to cosume less sugar. do you agree or disagree?
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. Write a letter to the town council. In your letter, do the following:
say how you heard about the plan
explain how you feel about it
ask for more information about it.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that goverment should only focus their spending on public service and they claim that spending on arts is a waste of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe travel is overrated. People argue whether travel is or is not a component of a quality education. To what extent do you agree with it?
“It is argued that mobile phones and other electronic devices have no place in the classroom” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience,
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of politicians, rather than individuals, to reduce the world's environmental damage. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
-Describe where you stayed and what you can do there
-Provide one negative aspect about the destination
-Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
In some countries an increasing number of peope are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for goverments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. to what extent do you agree or disgree with this opinion?
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to ·all shops in towns and
cities closing.
Do you agree or disagree?
Artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity. Some people think that artists should have total freedom to express any thought and ideas. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is acceptable for parents to use physical force to discipline their children. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the future, the reason for going to the shopping mall will be for entertainment, not to shop. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
We can get knowledge from news, but some people think we can't trut the journalist. Discuss, what do you think are the important qualities that a journalist should have ?
Some people think high-end technology can prevent and cut-down the rate of committing crimes. Do you agree or disagree?
Many young people move out of their homes to live alone or to live with their friends. Some people think this is a good idea. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Research shows that business meetings, discussions and training are increasingly taking place online nowadays. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Students should pay their full university fees as they benefit from having university studies and not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some experts believe that it it better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advaantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays many young people spend their free time in shopping centers. This has a negative effect on youths and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend and recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited before. You should say:
where you went
where you stayed and
what you can do there.
These days more and more people are choosing to improve their appearance with cosmetic surgery.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh any disadvantages?
Full-time university students spend a lot of time studying. Some say they should do other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
It is often said "when is Rome, do as the Romans do". Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they are visit? do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
Technology is becoming progressively universal in the fullness of time,ckassrochers will be totally substituted for technogy.Do you agree or disagree?
The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses. To what extent do you agree with this idea?(Bayram)
It’s sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best both for the individual and society. Do you agree or disagree?
some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sport stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? which other types of jop should be highly paid?
Some think that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retired from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree?
In the 20th century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed apidly through air travel and telecommunications. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
It is often said that exams are a poor way of evaluating students’ ability, and that they cause a great deal of unnecessary stress. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
The best way to plan a holiday is by not planning at all. 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.
Some say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our life. Discuss both view and state your opinion.
Write a letter of complaint to a store where you purchased a faulty new refrigerator. In your letter explain the following:
where and when you purchased the refrigerator
what is wrong with it
what action you would like the store to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..........,
Some people think that things learned at school are not as useful as before, and there are important skills to learn outside school. Do you agree or disagree?
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosphy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximize the chances of employment. To what extent do you agre or disagree?
More and more people today want to own famous brands of clothes, cars and other items. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some educationalists argue that non-exam, arts-based subjects, such as music, drama, art and craft, should be compulsory in the secondary curriculum. They believe that activities such as these can improve overall academic performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, education overseas has become more accessible and growing numbers of people send their offspring to study in other countries. However, this trend has its detractors. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
Nowadays, many people have to work for longer hours, asd they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons? What can the employers do to make their lives easier?
In the last century, The first man to walk on the moon claimed it was a step forward for mankind. However, some people think it has made little difference in most people’s daily lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
University and college are now offering qualifications through distance leaving from the internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people claim that not enough of waste from homesbis recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
In recent years, many governments have brought in laws to ban smoking in public places, such as bars, restaurents and offices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with banning smoking in public places?
With the advancement in healthcare and technology, people now have a longer lifespan. Some argue that the retirement age which is normally 60 to 65 years of age should be adjusted to 70 years or even higher. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Give reasons and example to state your stance
Different international events like the Football World Cup and other sporting occasions are important to ease international tensions and to release emotions in a safe way . To what extent do you agree ?
When people move to another country, some of them decide to follow the customs of the new country. Others prefer to keep their own customs. Compare these two choices. Which one do you prefer? Support your answer with specific details.