The leaders or directors of organizations are often elder people. However, some says that young people can also take the lead of organization or companies. To what etxtent do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that any cities in the world are now "one big traffic" How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars.
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 governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. The increasing appearance of the junk-food has caused the citizen’s health risks/ threats To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to incease recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extend do you think laws are nedded to make people recycle more of their waste?
Scientists and tourists can travel to remote natural environment such as the South Pole. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Greater numbers of young people are going to university to acquire academic degrees rather than doing vocational courses such as electrical engineering and construction. Do you think the advantages of more young people studying for academic degrees outweigh the disadvantages?
With the improvements in today’s health care, society has to care for more and more elderly people. Do you feel that society will be able to cope with the increase in numbers of elderly people today and how can it be managed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Food travels thousands of miles from producers to consumers, some people think that it would be better for environment and economy if people ate only yhe local food produced by the farmers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
1.Some people believe that the best way to travel within a city is by car. Others believe it is best to travel by bicycle. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Many companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to replace human workers. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their childern themselves at home istead of sending them school. Do the advantage of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives andtheir personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
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 this friend. In your letter
Give details of your study plan
Explain why you want to get a part time job
Suggest how your frined could help you find a job.
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peae. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
More and more people today are moving away from where their friends and family live. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Museums should display art of their own country, or they should display art from all over the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (May 2021) Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Economic progress is often used to measure a country’s success. However, some people believe that other factors are more important. What other factors should also be considered when measuring a country’s success? Do you think one factor is more important than others?
Present-day schools are as effective as it needs to be. Also, teachers at school do not attach enough Importance to the classes they run. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is important for parents to tell or read stories for their children. Others think that parents don't have to do this because there are many sources for children to read like books, TV, and movies. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
People visiting other countries should adapt to the customs and behaviours expected there. They should not expect the host country to welcome different customs and behaviours. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
Childhood obesity is becoming a problem throughout the develop world. Because of this, some people think that adverts for fast food, sweets and sugary snacks should not be allowed in schools and college. To what extant do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think everyone should be a vegtarian , becouse we do not need to eat meat to stay helthy . To waht extent do you agree or disagree
People nowadays sleep less than they used to in the past. What do you think that is the reason for this? What are the consequences for the people around them.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programme (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ountries are becoming more and more similar because people can buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think this is due to problems such as the growing number of fast food outlets. Others believe that parents are to blame for not looking after their children’s health. To what extent do you agree with these views?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for e.g. working for a charity improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extend do you agree or disagree?
his often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure.What do you think are the causes of this?What solutions can you suggest?
In many countries, people have wider variety of food than can be grown in their local area.as a result, then much of the food people eat today has to come from other regions. Do you think that advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
traffic jam is one problem forced by almost every large city. What do you think causes are. What solutions can you suggest.
Serial drama on tv plays an important social role.Do you agree or disagree?
Traditions are about the past and innovation is about the future, and it has been argued that we need to let go of traditions for the sake of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? What role should traditions have in our lives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to study or work in cities. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You live near a recreation ground. A local school often brings pupils to the recreation ground to do sports, such as football and cricket, but recently this has caused some problems.
Write a letter to the head of the school. In your letter:
explain why you enjoy living by the recreation ground
describe the recent problems at the recreation ground
say what you think the school should do
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•Say what the participant liked about the hotel.
• Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.
• Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future.
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution, and airport constuction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations. Some people say that government should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learnig facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
You had a good meal at a local restaurant with your family. Write a letter to the newspaper to give the feedback: • Where the restaurant located • What you had for the meal • Why do you recommend this restaurant to othe
Professional sports persons are often idolized by the youth. Some people think that they, therefore, have a responsibility to be role models at all times for children. Do you agree or disagree?
Children experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning of a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Billions of dollars are spent on Space research every year. Instead, this money could be used to improve living conditions of people on Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Whether or not someone achieves their aims is mostly by a question of luck. To what extent do you agree or not agree?
A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old fashioned values such as honour, kindness, and trust no longer seem. important To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some researchers believe that teachers can only have a small influence on the children they teach because the family background has much more influence. Which do you consider to be the major influence? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently booked a flight but had a very bad experience due to several issues. Write a letter to the airline’s customer service department. In your letter:
Explain what problems you faced during your flight.
Describe how these issues affected your travel experience.
Say what you would like the airline to do as compensation.
TOPIC: More and more people in developing countries are purchasing cars for the first time. What problems does this cause? What do you think is a possible solution?
Do young people today make good use of their leisure time? Or do they spend too much time watching television and playing video games, instead of taking part in more productive activities? Use your own ideas and experience and support your arguments with examples.
You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter • describe the problem. • explain what happened when you asked the hotel staff for help. • say what you would like the manager to do.