Many people think that job satisfaction is important in work. Do you think young people these days should be sure of job satisfaction before taking a new job or should they put salary first?
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. Do you agree that this is the main cause of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to solve this issue?
Nowadays young people prefer going to shopping centres rather than spending their time in organised activities such as sport or music. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The government should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many working people get little or no exercise either during the working day or in their free time and have health problems as a result. Why do so many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for
someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
Say what else you could do for the family
Guve your reasons for wanting the job
Employers should give their workers at least one-month holiday a year as it makes them do better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
When a country becomes richer, the natural environment will suffer. It is not possible for a country to both develop its economy and protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is a positive thing for people who are in senior management positions in companies to have much higher salaries than other employees in the same company or organisation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people beleive that high sugar levels cause more health problems. make it more expensive to reduce the health issues. do you agree or disagree ?
In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food or use animal products. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently attended a job interview, but you have not received any feedback yet. Write a letter to the Human Resources manager. In your letter:
– Introduce yourself and mention the position you applied for
– Explain why you believe the interview went well
– Request an update on the result and explain why you need it promptly.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication such as emails, text messages or telephone calls. Give your opinion and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that parents should punish their children when they misbehave. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government should spend more money on education than sports. Do you agree or disagree?
A lot of people are suffering from loneliness these days. They lack of physical fitness. What do you think are the reason of this problem? Can you think of possible solutions?
Many food and drink products that are manufactured contain large amounts of sugar, which results in a range of health problems. To make people to consume less sugar, sugary products should be sold at higher prices. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and poluttion problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures fdo you think might be effective?
A friend has invited you to a party, but you are busy on the day it’s being held. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Apologies for not being able to attend
• Explain why you are busy
• Invite your friend to do something else with you
A lot of people have become dependent on technology as it plays a big role in our daily lives. Do you agree that living in computer age has more advantages than disadvantages?
Some companies use major sports events for promoting their products. Some people believe that is a negative effect on sports. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the best way to reduce crime rate is to increase the number of police on the streets. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to travel around town by car, while others prefer public transport such as bus, trains, subway. Which one do you prefer? What are the advantages of both choices? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. some psychologist claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To that extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowedge or experience
Computers are being used more and more in education and some say there will soon be no role for the teacher in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
All big businesses should give a percentage of their profits to charities. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Today, many people do not know their neighbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? What ccan be done about this?
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
* say where and when you are going
* explain what you would like your neighbour to do
* offer to do something for your neighbour in return
Many people say that globalisation and the growing number of multinational companies have a negative effect on the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Rich countries should not give jobs to the skilled workers (for example doctors and engineers) of poor countries as they are needed by their home country more than rich countries. How far do you agree or disagree with the statements given?
Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, the advertising of certain food products should be banned in the same way as the advertising of cigarettes is banned. Do you agree or disagree?
The money spent by governments on space programmes would be better spent on vital public services such as shcools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowsday, a growing numboer of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many countries are encouraging the use of renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels. Do the advantages of renewable energy sources outweigh the disadvantages?
You were sent by your company to attend a meeting in another country, but you are not happy with the hotel your organizer booked for you. Write a letter to your organizer about -
-the meeting you attended
- your complaint about the hotel
- what would you like the organizer to do about it?
Some people suggest the best way to be prepared for the future is to invest our children. To what extent do you agree this idea? What the best ways to invest our resources on children?
n today’s society, both Western medicine and traditional, complementary forms of medicines are now widely known and used. The effectiveness oft kinds of treatment is determined by the patient's mental attitude towards it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Paying all workers the same salary in a company promotes harmony and respect amongst colleagues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Forest are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of world's forests amounts to death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In order to study at university students are required to par expensive tuition fees. Not all students can afford then so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Foreign visitors should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attraction.To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Even in today's advanced era, many people believe that bicycles are the best way to commute from one place to another. How far do you agree or disagree?
students should pay the full cost for their own study, because university education benefits individuals rether than society. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your friend describing the university you have joined recently for you! post-graduation. Invite him or her to visit you sometime.
In your letter:
-describe your new course and university
- what do you like about it
- ask your friend to visit you sometime
Dear Sam.
Mnay people are opting to sghre their perdonal information with technology companies to getaccess to softwae. do its advnatges outwigh its disadvantages.
With a fast pace of modern life, more and more people are turning towards fast food for their main meals. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
When choosing a job, the salary is the most important thing to consider. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The money spend by the governments on space programmes would be better pent on public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?