In many schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (e.g. languages) and boys choose science subjects (e.g. Physics). What do you think are the reasons? Do you think that this tendency should be changed?
Some oeple think that because some children find some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy difficult ought to be optional instead of compulsary. To what extend to you agree?
The chart below contains information provided by Australia's tertiary insititutions about the percentage of male and female students who enrolled in different subjects in 1995.
The chart below shows the result of a survey of patients who stayed in three different wards of a hospital. It shows what percentage of the patients replied ‘very good’ about various aspects of their hospital experience.
Some people believe teenagers should focus on all subjects equally, whereas other people think that they should concentrate on only those subjects that they find interesting and they are best at. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe arts subjects such as literature and music have little importance in schools today. To what extent do you agree with this?
The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe the teenager should focus on the subjects that they are good at or that they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better technology. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The illustration below represents approximate cost plan for the next five years in American dollar for three ecological projects for sustainable forestry. The diagram depicts anticipated paying out failure allotment for the first year as the projects are put up.
Art classes, such as paintng and drawing, art as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or diagree?
Not enough students choose science subjects in universities in many countries. What are the reasons and what are the effects to the society?
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are best at or that they find the most interesting. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, it is increasingly more difficult to maintain the right balance between work and other aspects of one’s life, such as time with family and leisure needs. How important do you think is this balance? Why do people find it hard to achieve?
Some people say that tourism has many negative effects on the countries that people travel to. How true is this statement? What can tourists do to reduce the harmful effects of tourism on local cultures and environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exaples from your own experience.
A lot of charities and organisations have to publicize their activities by setting up a number of days to name the special day like National Children’s day and National non-smoking day. Why do they do so? What are the effects?
To meet the growing need for food to support an increasing population, a country should make use of edible insect as a food source. However, some people believe that insect are not only unhealthy but harvesting them will also negatively affect nature. What are the benefits and drowbacks of eating insects?
nowadays families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have used to this. Explain the reason for this and discuss any possible effects in it may have on society.
The diagram below shows how the Australia Bureau of Meteorology collects up-to-the-minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger. What do you think are the current and future effects of this trend for those countries?
Due to many youngsters people dropping out from schools the rare of unemployment is increasing and it affects our society in different ways. In your opinion how this can be improved?
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern-day society.
Today more people are overweight than ever before. What in your opinion are the primary causes of this? hat are the main effects of this epidemic?
Young people spend their free time i shopping center. this has negative effects on young people and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
You live in a house near a park. Recently, a lot of teenagers have been meeting in the park at night. They are very noisy. Write an email to the local government in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: Provide information about where you live. Explain the problem and how it affects your life and Suggest a way to solve the problem.
some people say Histroy is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Schools should teach children the academic subjects which have a close relationship with their future careers, so other subjects like music, arts and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
rising university fees and scare employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximize chance of employment. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a good deal of evidence that increasing car use is contributing to global warming and having other undesirable effects on people’s health and well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that university students should study wthatever they like. Others blieve that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
ost countries believe that international tourism has harmful effects. What problems are caused by international tourism? Solutions to change negative attitudes?
The percentage of overweight children in western societ fty has increased by almost 20% in the last 10 years. Discuss the cause and effects of this disturbing trend
some people say that fashion affects our lives in a negative way. However, others say that it has more positive effects on our lives. discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children receive compulsory subjects in local schools, others prefer private schools. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart shows number of students who choose different subjects at university in 2005.
In some country, more people are choosing to live alone. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on them?
As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. In your opinion, what is this cause and what are the effects on the society
some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all subjects. but others believe teenagers should focus on the subject they are good at or they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the numbers of male and female research students studying six science-related subjects at a UK university in 2009. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Students in university education should develop specialists in one subject area rather than create a broader range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some say that university students should be free to choose their subjects. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study courses of future benefits like science and technology. Discuss both views and give your opinion
People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face to face what are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?
El Nino is the name of a warm ocean current that affects weather patterns on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. The diagrams compare normal conditions in the Pacific with El Nino conditions.
Older-school children should learn a wide range of subjects and develop knowledge, or they should only learn a small number of subjects in detail. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that is runs, in order to save money
write a letter to the local council.in your letter
give detils of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and liesure centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local peaple if the centre closes
Under British and Australia laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in additions to their main subjects. Other believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own oponion.
Some people believe that teachers should be responsible for teaching students the difference between right and wornd. Others say that teachers should only teach academic subjects. Discuss both viewpoints and give our own opinion.