Nowadays, most people contend that taking a gap year to work or travel before pursuing education is more preferable. What are the disadvantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
(XADA) Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Full time university students spend most of their time behind academic subjects. Some people say that they should engage in other activities also. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that social skills are as important as good qualifications for job success. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Governments in many countries are urgently seeking ways to reduce unemployment in rural areas. What are the most effective ways to do this? Which measure do you think would be the single most effective step that governments could take?
Young people are often influenced in their behaviours and situations by others in the same age this is called peer pressure. Do the disadvantages outweight the advantages?
The protection of environment is most important issue in the world today, but governments are not doing enough about it. To what extent do you think individuals can help to protect the environment?
International sporting events are costly and bring problems to the hosting country. To what extend do you agree or disagree give special reason and example to support your opinion
The amount of time spent on sport and exercise should be increased in schools in order to tackle the problem of overweight children. Do you think this is the best way to deal with the problem? What other suggestions can you suggest?
Some educational experts say that children have to do homework. However, others say that homework does more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Students should pay pull cost for their own study, because universityeducation benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, large amount of foods are wasted. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away?
It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldn't worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that universities are responsible for preparation of young people for employment. Others believe universities have other responsibilities. What do you think about the responsibility of the universities?
Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funds from government in order for them to continue with their work. To what extent do you agree?
A hundred years ago, many people thought that the human race was improving in every areas of life. Nowadays people are less certain about this. In what areas has the human race made important process? In what areas do we still need to make progress?
It is often said that governments spend too much money on wild life protection, while others say that there are other problems that are more important? do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature of their own country rather than other countries’. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Difference between countries is becoming less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share some fashoins, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweight the disadvantages?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lesions in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Scientists recommend making it mandatory for children to learn how to play a musical instrument. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is positive or negative development?( Huseyn 2)
The increasing housing problem in big cities has social consequences. Some people say that only governments can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Youshould spend about 40 minutes on this task. Beinga 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from yourown knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that children should be made disciplined by making them obey rules and do what their parents and teachers want them to do. Others, however, believe that those children who are controlled are not well-prepared to tackle the challenges life brings to them. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Students from poor background such as rural areas often find it difficult to access to university education, so people think universities should make it especially easy for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Recently we are facing increasing number of cars, which poses great threat to the pedestrians and cyclists. What's more, a lot of parks need to be sacrificed as a result of the construction of railways and superhighways. Do you agree or disagree? What do you think is the best solution to satisfy residents to their heart's content?
Work is being done on the street where you live. The noise is disturbing you. Write a letter of complaint to your local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what the problems is
• Suggest solutions to the problem
You do not need to write any addresses
Some people believe that the government should not invest in the development of art and instead, invest in other fields such as medicine and science. Which field do you think the government should invest in?
Nowadays news companies spend a lot of money covering international news. However, local news is more relevant to people’s live and should receive more funding. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Some people when purchasing a product or a sevice conider price as an important thing? Do you agree or disagree
Some people think the news has no connection to people's lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagr
Scientific research today attempts to go too far. There are certain things in the world which we simply should not try to understand. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge orcexperience.
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the healthcare system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Due to the growth of the Internet, newspaper publishers will soon stop printing paper editions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Write a letter to your friend to inform him/her that one of your relatives is traveling to his/her country and say
- Describe the relative
- Why is he/she traveling there?
- Why do you think they should meet?
In some countries, some criminal trails in law courts are shown on television so that the general public can watch. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Too much attention is given to headline-grabbing disasters like earthquakes and floods. Governments should concentrate their resource on educating people about the risk they face nearer to their home, which can cost far more lives . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do the advantages of this is outweigh the disadvantages?
You have received a job offer from a country where lives one of your childhood friend. Write a letter to him:
• Tell about this happy event in your life;
• Ask him for help finding accommodation;
• Ask him to advise the best ways to get prepared for the new life in that country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Write a letter to a local NGO (charity organization) and ask how you can join that organization. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself
•Why do you want to join the organization
•How will your services help the society?
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Your childhood friend has established his own business. He needs a partner whom he can completely trust and asks you to become his partner.
Write a letter to him. In your letter:
• Give the details about your knowledge in this particular field and your opinion;
• Tell your decision and its reasons;
• Thank him for trust and offer.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
In the future people will read only online and no one will buy printed newspapers. to what extent do you agree od disagree?
Around the world, people are now living longer than ever before in the past. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The rising cost and decreasing supply of fossil fuels such as oil and gas along with environmental concerns, means that their continued use as our main source of energy is impractical and alternative sources must be found. The only realistic alternative is nuclear energy. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? Give reasons and relevant examples for your answer.
It has been claimed that workers over 50 years are not responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and for this reason younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own experience of knowledge.
As we are facing more and more problems which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that man’s relationship with animals has changed throughout ages and their use of them in human life in modern era is totally different from what it is used to be. What extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You have recently ordered an item from the internet, but are not happy with the purchase.
Write to the company. In your letter
•Describe what you purchased
•Explain why you are not happy with the purchase
•Tell them what you would like them to do about the situation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.