Some university students prefer to live alone, while others choose to share accommodation with roommates. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Now a days, many families move overseas for job oppotunities. some people think this is beneficial for the children of these families while others think children will find it difficult. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You were invited to your friend’s birthday party. You missed it and didn’t tell him about that beforehand.
Write a letter to him:
• Apologize;
• Explain the reasons why you missed the party;
• Suggest a way to compensate this misunderstanding
Musicc has playd in every society and culture in the world today.some people think music only benefits to individual and socity .other however think that music can have a negative influence . Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Many people in society believe that having fixed punishment for all crimes is a more efficient way of dealing with criminals in the justice system. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a fixed punishment system?
Unplanned expansion of cities often leads to serious social, environmental, and economic problems. Discuss the causes and effects of this phenomenon and suggest possible solutions.
You have an extra room in your apartment and would like to rent it out to a student.
Write a letter to the university council officer. In your letter:
- describe your apartment and the facilities available
- mention why you want to rent out the room
- say what kind of tenant you would prefer
In today’s time the internet is making it easy to study online from home. Some people prefer online courses to study and they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education. Discuss both views and share your opinion
Bringing in foreign workers to fill positions that domestic workers are unwilling to do can cause problems in the local community and should therefore be stopped. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that entering the workplace after school is far more beneficial than studying at university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It is observed that, currently more and more people are working longer hours. What are the causes of this phenomenon? What effects does this have on the society?.
Computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. But still some people prefer to work in offices. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that educated people are more valuable than people who have learned skills through experience. Do you think that educated people are the most valuable for society? What kinds of skills can people learn trough experience that can benefit society?
: There are social, medical and technical problems associated with the use of mobile phones. What forms do they take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the benefits of mobile phones?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 think it is more effective for students to study in groups, while others believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •give a brief update of your life since last in touch •Explain why you will be travelling to his/her town • say what you plan to do when you visit their town
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would be benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole Do you agree or disagree?
Q> Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones in communication has negative effects on young people's reading and writing skill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting? Allow yourself 40 minutes for this task.
Taking up some kind of sport is the best way for people to improve their social and psychological well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? What other measure do you think might be effective?
You want to volunteer to help the old people of your community.An organisation in your area works for the benefit of old people.Write a letter to the in-charge of that organisation explaining
Why do you want to help
How can you help them
Some young adults want independence from their parents as soon as possible. Other young adults prefer to live with their families for a longer time. Which of these situations do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.
Some people believe that competitive sports are a source of emotional stress for young people. Therefore, young people should be banned from participating in competitive sports events. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More and more people are using mobile phones and the internet to communicate. Therefore, people are losing their ability to communicate face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, people's life expectancy is much higher than before. Some believe that older people should continue to work. What extent do you agree or disagree?
Mobile phones have made life easier and anyone can use a mobile phone to answer or make work calls or home calls art any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individual and the society ?
Some people say that the best way to improve Vinsers’ health is by increasing the number of sports facilities at VinGroup/Vinhomes locations. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health at those sites and that other measures are required. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
You live in a room in colege which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find I verydifficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at your college. In your letter
Describe the situation
Explain the problem an why is it difficult to work
Say what knd of accommodation you would prefer
Nowadays, more people are migrating to other countries than ever before. In order to become integrated into society inter adopted countries, immigrants should abandon their old ways and adapt to local customs and codes of behaviour. Do you agree or disagree?
There are an increasing number of advertisements that target children. What are the effects of these advertisements on children? Should TV advertisements be controlled?
Some people think that men and women have different qualities, threfore certaain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, the costs of living are rising. What are the effects on individuals and society? How do people deal with higher costs?
Nowadays people get married and have kids in their thirties rather than when they are younger. Do you agree or disagree that this trend will benefit society?
The number of students studying science at university is constantly declining. What do you think are the causes?What effects will this have on our society?
Home-schooling is becoming increasingly popular. What do you think the reasons are for this? Do you think home-schooling is more beneficial than attending a private or states school?
SOME SCHOOL LEAVERS TEND TO GO TRAVELLING OR WORK A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE GOING TO UNIVERSITY. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Nowadays a growing number of boys and girls within normal weight rannges have an intense fear of gaining weight and therefore get anorexia. Why do you think a lot of teenagers have a strong desire to be skinny? What can be done to prevent this eating disorder
Some people think educated people more valuable than people who learned skills through experience Do you think educated people are most valuable for societ? What kind of skill can people learn through experience that can benefit society?
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like football. While other people think that taking part in individual sports is better, like tennis or swimming. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 29. (20/01/2018) Research shows that business meetings, discussions and training are happening online nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The local Council in your city has no funds for repairs and maintanenance of old buildings. It has decided to demolish a historical building to build a software company. Write a letter to the head of Council. In your letter:
explain why the building is important
suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community
suggest a solution to finance the repairs.
It is believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that working in a large company is important, others however give preference to work in a small company.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
We live in a world in which we are constantly exposed to advertising. To what extent do you advertisement influence our choices as a customer and what effect does it have on our lifestyle? discuss the issue and give your opinion give reason for your answer with examples.
Some feel that the effects of advertising are positive for individuals and businesses, while others think they are negative. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that it is better for individuals to learn new skills through online courses, while others think traditional classroom learning is more effective. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Preservatives found in many foods mean they last longer and do not spoil, although there is concern that they can have adverse effects on our health. Do the dangers that arise from the use of chemicals in food production and preservation outweigh the advantages?
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
•introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
•express your appreciation
•and offer him/ her to visit your home with his/her family
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….,
In many countries , people are now living longer than ever before . Some people say an ageing poplulation creates problems for governments . Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people . To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing popiltion outweigh the disadvantages
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.