In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss both systems and state which one do you think is better.
Nowadays more and more people are using cellphones and computers to communicate, so they are losing the ability to communicate with each other face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people believe that children in schools should learn how advertisements motivate us to buy things. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be complusory in high school. To extend do you agree or disagree?
Writing Task 1
The parents of your Austral/an friend Chris have Invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
•say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
•explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for government to impose a higher tax on this kine of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this opinion.
Some people think government should ban dangerous sports such as sky diving and rocks climbing. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are becoming serious overweight. Some people think that a solution can be to increase the price of fattening food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay 2.Health "Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course.
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed due to technological advances. Do the advantagesof this trend outweigh the disadvantage?
Topic: In some countries, an increasing number of children are overweight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from school canteens is the best way to fight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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?
A healthy person is often describe as someone who has a good diet, gets lots of exercise and avoids stress. What do people do to stay healthy in your country.
Some people think that big companies should provide sports and social facilities for the local community. To what extecd do you agree or disagree?
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment, only governments can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Machine- made products have now replaced many hand- made products. Do you think the merits of this development outweigh its demerits? Why?
1-Museums and art galleries should focus on works that show the history and culture of their own country rather than works of other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than Secondary School. Do the advantage of this outweigh disadvantage?
These days in some countries an increasing number of young adults are choosing their whole weekands inside homes. Why do you think it is happening ? Is this a positive or negative development?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
•suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter ad follows:
In some spend young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
There was a time when people only shopped out for necessity, but these days shopping seems to have become a new form of leisure activity, people don’t appreciate the value of money anywhere. To what extent do you agree with the view?
More and more fathers are taking break from their careers so that they can stay at home and take care of their children while their wives work. This is better for the family than having both parents work full time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
governments in many countries are urgently seeking Ways to reduce unemployment in rural areas. what which are the most effective ways to do this? measure do you think would be the single mast effective step that governments could take? .!
Some people think that nuclear energy is better than other sources of power for meeting ever-increasing global needs. To what extent do you agree?
Use the information and language from this lesson to answer this Writing Part 1 task. The chart below gives information about how people aged 25-34 are housed in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting on the main features,Do not give your opinion, just the facts and make comparisons where relevant.
Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit.
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after the birth of the newborn. Do you think the advantages of maternity leave outweigh the disadvantages?
Some parents believe that extra private lesson outside school hours, where students work alone with a teach, can help them do better at school. Others disagree. What are the advantages and disadvantages of private tuition? And give your opinion.
“Although more and more people read news on the Internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news. Do you agree or disagree?”
Do you agree or disagree? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies.
Scientists and tourists can travel to remote natural environment such as the South Pole. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
In many countries nowaday, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that the government should spend more money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues in cities to make them better places to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you have been working. In your letter
1. describe the work you have been doing
2. explain why you can no longer do this work
3. recommend another person who is interested in the work
some belive technology has made our lives too complex ande the solution is to lead a simplier life without technology.To what extend do you agree of disagree.
ome people say that arts subjects such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
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?
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•give details of your study plans
•explain why you want to get a part- time job
•suggest how your friend could help you find a job.
In many countries ,childhood obesity is a growing problem .what are the reasons for this and what can individual and government do to tackle the problem.
some people think that promoting a healthy life style is better than treating who are already ill. to what extent do you agree to?
Nowadays, a lot of people are able to do their work from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development.
Some people believe that kids today are more protected than earlier generations. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view?
“In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?” Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People nowadays sleep less than they used to in the past. What do you think is the reason behind this? What are the effects on individuals and people around them?
Some people believe that governments should not provide international aid when they have unemployment and homelessness in their country.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, many people getting married at the age of thirties rather than marry at teen age. Do the advantages overweigh the disadvantages?
Many manfactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which casues many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?