Some people prefer to work in the same type of job throughout their lifetime while others like to change the type of job they do. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some think that climate change reform will negatively affect business. Others feel they are an opportunity for businesses. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people say that the experiences a child has before starting school have the most influence on their future. Others say that experiences as a teenager, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
In many countries, a prison sentence is considered as the best way to decrease crime. However, education is often argued as a more effective way. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The most effective way to solve traffic and transport problems in the cities is to encourage people from the suburbs or the countryside to live in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that an international car free day is an effective way to reduce air pollution. Others think that there are more effective ways to do this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
It is neither possible nor useful to provide university places for a high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Imagine you are the headteacher who received the letter.
Write a letter in response to the parent.
In your letter, you should:
• discuss and evaluate the issues raised by the parent in the letter
• give your own views about teaching life skills and whether you think these lessons should
replace other subjects in the curriculum.
Base your letter on what you have read in the parent’s letter, but be careful to use your own words.
Address each of the bullet points.
Begin your letter, ‘Dear A. Ifan …’
Write about 250 to 350 words.
Young people say that travelling to different countries benefits them and the society. Do you agree or disagree .Give your opinion.
Some people prefer to go to health clubs and gyms for health care, some say the walking and climbing stairs are more effective. Discuss both vies and give your opinion.
In many countries, men and women are working full-time. It is therefore logical for women and men to share household tasks. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that space exploration can benefit humans in a number of ways. Others think that it has several drawbacks. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits id society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
People have differrent job expectations for jobs. Some people prefer to do the same job for the same company, whereas others prefer to change jobs frequently. Write ab the advantages and disadvantages of each viewpoint.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter,
say where you think you left the papers
explain why they are so important
tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Information technology is changing many aspect of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?
MANY PEOPLE LIKE TO EAT UNHEALTHY FOOD EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW THAT IT IS BAD FOR THEM. WHY IS THIS THE CASE? WHAT MEASURES CAN EFFECTIVELY IMPROVE PEOPLE’S UNHEALTHY EATING HABITS?
These days many people prefer working at home instead of going to their working place. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some people think that social media platforms are useful for business and making new friends, while others think that such websites are harmful. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People benefit more from traveling in their own country than from traveling to foreign countries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
‘The best way to educate children is by using the Internet in every lesson.’ To what extent do you
share this opinion? What other ways are there of making lessons effective for children?
The two maps illustrate an island before and after the development of tourist facilities.
Many people are in financial hardship due to their irresponsible use of credit cards. Therefore, banks and other financial institutes should not issue credit cards unless they are completely sure of an individual’s ability to pay back their debts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the range of technology available to people is increasing the gap between the rich and poor. others think It has oposit effect. Disscuss both and give your opinion
tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Million people today are travelling farther and farther throughout the year. Some people argue that the development of tourism has had negative effects on local communities, other think that its influences are positive. write an essay to discuss the effects of tourism on local communities including the reasons.
Tests and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you thinnk the educational benefits of testing outway any disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram illustrates the process of making milk and dairy products. Overall, there are 8 stages in the process, starting with cows grazing in the fields and culminating with ready goods being delivered to supermakets and shops. In the first 4 stages, cows graze on the grass, after which they are taken to a milking machine to be milked twice a day. Following this, the milk is left in refrigeration storage. In the next step, the milk is delivered to Dairy in milk tankers on a daily basis. In the last 4 stages, once the milk is delivered to Dairy, it is subsequently put through a pasteurisation process. It is then turned into various dairy products such as cheese, cream, and butter. Finally, as soon as milk and dairy products are packaged, they are sent out to supermarkets and shops where they are displayed to be purchased by customers.
It is usually foolish to get married before completing your studies and getting established in a good job. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries an increasing number of people r 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.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
in some countries, people prefer to rent a house to live in, while in other countries people prefer to buy their own house. does renting a housr have more advantages or disadvantages than buying a house?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is difficult for teachers to be both popular (well-liked) and effective in helping students learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road saftey. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it is better for children to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe that it would be beneficial to have fewer, longer vocations. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on society. Others deny that these have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?
he table below shows the consumer durables (telephone, refrigerator, etc.) owned in Britain from 1972 to 1983.
Some people prefer to help or support directly in the local community for people who need it; however, others prefer to give money to the national or private charities. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antactic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
The maps below show the vilage of Stakeford in 1930 and 2010.
According to a recent study, the more people use the internet, the less time they spend with real humans begins. Should we worry about the effect this is having on social interaction or should we see the internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities worldwide? Discuss these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Choose one of the following topics and write Problem/Solution paragraphs. You should link the problems with the solution. (150-200 words) 1. Negative effects of social media
You are attending an evening course at a local college. However, due to changes in your work schedule, you can no longer attend at that time.
Write a letter to the course administrator. In your letter:
explain the situation
request a change to a different class or schedule
say why this change would benefit you
Students should pay the full cost of their own studies because university education benefits the individual rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people are happy to stay in the same area for their whole life, while others prefer living in many different places. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that advertisements are useful for viewers, while others think that they are misleading and can't be trusted. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
GLOBAL WARMING IS INCREASING DAY BY DAY. WHAT EFFECTS DOES THIS PHENOMENON CAUSES ? WHAT ARE THE SOLUTION
Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on societies and so must be banned. Other people; however, say that they are just harmful and help people to relax. Discuss both these points of view and give your opinion.
People are not excercising regularly, even though they know it is beneficial for their health. Why is this a problem? What can be done to tackle it? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is the responsibility of individuals to save and provide for their own retirement. Governments have no obligation to provide this benefit. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that zoos area all cruel and should be closed down. Others however believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Human activities have negative effects on plants and animals species. Some people think that is too late to do anything about effective measures can taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinions.