‘Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are observed to have more negative effects than positive being more useful for the criminals than others. 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 and experience.’
In some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today's children are living under more pressure from the society than children in the past . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that they should keep all their income to themselves and should not pay taxes to the states. Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
The tendency of news media to focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments is harmful for individuals and the society. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The best way to solve the world‘s environmental problem is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many governments in the world spend large amounts of money on art, which helps to improve the quality of people’s lives. However, governments should spend money on other things rather than art. Do you agree or disagree?
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 prefer hobbies that require technology while some prefer hobbies that do not require technology. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Natural resources are depleting and there are not enough to sustain the economic growth of the country. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise tha their products are new in some ways. Why is this?Do you think it is a positive and negative development?
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT THE SPREAD OF MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES AND GLOBALIZATION PRODUCE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR WVWERYONE. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT.
Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? high tuition fees supporting family What solutions can you suggest? grants , scholarships , apply for less courses in each semester
Some students take a year off between school and University to work or travel. Do the advantage s of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some cities have few controls over the design and construction of housing and office buildings. People think that they should be free to choose the design they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Being a celebrity, such as a famous film star or sports personality, brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
“The only way to improve road safety is to have stricter punishments for driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree.”
OPINION ESSAY In order to have a successful organization, managers should consider more than salary or wages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments such as the Soth Pole. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
nowadays, many young people leave home at an early age to either study ot work in another city. do you think this has more advantages or disadvantages for young people?
Companies should encourage emplooyes who work in a high position to leave at the age of 55 in order to give opportinities to the new generation.To what extend do you agree or disagree?
A festival takes place in your town every year , The festival manager has asked for people to help with this year’s festival . You would like to help :
Write a letter to the festival manager , in your letter
* Give your opinion of last year’s festival
* Say what you could do to help with this year’s festival
* Ask some questions about the festival
The most important thing of science is to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Figures show that in some countries, there is an ever-increasing proportion of the population aged 15 or younger. How do you think this effect current status and the future of those countries?
In the past, most people spent their entire career working for one company, whereas people nowadays move from one job to another. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which do you think is better? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Topic: In many countries, people are moving away from rural areas and towards urban areas. Why do you think that is? What problems can this cause?
n today's world many people own a smart phone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
It is better for a country to spend money for skills training and vocational training with practical work ( e.g. car maintenance, hairdressing ) than university education. To what extend do u agree or disagree?
many countries are spending a huge of money on supporting their competitors to take part in some worldwide sports competitions. others argue that it would be better if these countries could spend the money on children to take part in sports. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Some celebrities are famous because of their wealth and glamor. Some people believe they can set a bad example for young people. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that qualities a person needs to become successful in today's world cannot be learned at universities or similar academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People believe the over-use of smartphones are causing many problems in our lives, and it should be regulated. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The best way to reduce crime among young people is to teach parents good parenting skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and examples agree = main reason, some wrong disagree = environment, old
Courses in music and art should be compulsory for students in high school. Do you agree or disagree with the idea?
Today people are living a longer life so they should have to work longer. Do you agree or disagree?
School should teach children good behaviour and interduce idea of right and wrong.it shoukd not only left to parents.To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that online learning is more effective than traditional classroom education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government should focus their spending on public service rather than on arts such as music and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Parents and family background have more influence than teachers on a young person's learning and academic achievement. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
For centuries important part of education have remaind reading writing and math. with the edvent of computer some people think that computer skill be made as fouth skill to be added to the list of education system. To what extent do you agree?
Many museums charge for the enteries while others are free? do you think the advantages of charging people for admission for museum outweigh disadvantages
Nowadays it is possible to use computers and mobile phones for automatic language translation, and there is no need for human translators and interpreters. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It is predicted that the use of robots in our life is on the rise. What role do they play? Do you think robots will be of help in the future?
Today a lot of different cultures and ethnic groups live together in one country. Why is this so and do you think this is a positive or negative development?
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Give details of the food and services you ordered
Describe the problems that occurred
Explain what you want the restaurant to do
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels od sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people thnk that money is one of the most essential factors in promoting happiness. Do you think people can be happy without much money? What factors contribute towards happiness?
SOME PEOPLE CLAIM THAT MEDIA HAS A NEGATIVE INFLUENCE ON CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY. THEY THINK THAT THERE IS VERY LITTLE TOLERANCE FOR NEW IDEAS BECAUSE OF ITS IMPACT. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THIS OPINION ?
In most of the education systems, students are assessed by written examinations. Do you think it is a good idea or not? Give your reasons.
Environmental issues such as climate change have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments against offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.