some people thinks that all university should study whatever they like. Others believe 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 views and give your own opinion
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Somepeople say an ageing population 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 population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advatanges of having an ageing population outweigh the disavantages?
The pie chart illustrates the principal reasons behind the worldwide land degradation, whilst the table chart represents the main causes which led to the aforementioned issue by region in the 1990s. Overall, over-grazing was the main cause of agricultural land degradation, while European region was the one, mostly affected by this issue. Looking in closer detail at the pie chart, it can be clearly seen that over-grazing is the leading factor of land degradation throughout the world with a frequency of 35%. The deforestation issue comes after representing 30% then the over-cultivation with 28%. However, a minority of other reasons are still responsible for this environmental disease. Moreover, the table chart highlights the fact that Europe is the most devasted land comparing to Oceania and north America with a fraction worth 23% . The major cause is deforestation representing a portion of 9.8%. Oceania follows the word wide trend with over grazing as a first cause of land degradation. Finally, North America is clearly the less polluted region with 5% of land destructed.
Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the rapid increase in population these days is unsustainable and will eventually lead to a global crisis. Others believe that the world population increase is necessary and beneficial as it creates the growth of the world’s economy and society. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The maps below show the village of Stoeford in 1930 and 2010.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara or the Antartic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Compare and contrast both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that schools should only teach children’s subjects which are beneficial to their future career and therefore other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some educationalists say that international school exchange visits will benefit all teenage school students. Do the advantages of this program outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that violence films for you and encourage people to be violent . Others argue that violence and films are related because violence existed before films. Which of these opinions do you agree with, and to what extent do you agree?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before. Write a letter to the accommodation officer. In your letter, give details of your course and your arrival/departure date explain your accommodation needs ask for information about getting to and from the college.
Some people think that advertising may have positive economic effects. Others think it has negative social effects because advertising makes individuals less satisfied with what they are and have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Smoking has been banned in public places. It is the law that many people support. I agree with this statement because smoking has a bad effect on health, and this action is a positive step for people to stop smoking.
Many people believe that playing video games is a waste of time and can even have a negative effect on the health of players. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Many graduates want to start their first job in a big corporation. Many others prefer to work for a small company first. What are the different advantages in each decision?
Some people think that illegal Internet downloads are having a negative effect on the music industry. Others feel that have little or no impact on artists. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
the growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issue involved. some people think that the best way to deal with this problem to introduce more physical addtion lession in n the school curriculum .to what extent do you agree or diagree?
Some believe that research on family hisotry is a useful thing to do, while others disagree. Discuss both sides and five your own opinion.
Nowadays, with widespread urbanization, many doctors have decided to practice at hospital located within big, busy cities. However, other doctors have stated that they prefer to practice at rural hospitals. Write an essay describing your view on the topic. Which side of the conversation do you agree with and why?
In many countries , people are now living longer the ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for the governments. Other people think there are benefits for society has more elderly people. To what extent the advantage of having ageing population outweigh the disadvantages.
Some people think that adverts control what we purchased, while others think they are useful source of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some experts in road safety say that all cyclists should pass a test before riding a bicycle on the public road. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
Government should make more effort to promote alternative sources of energy. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Given reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
modern forms of communication have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has had a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
thank your friend for the stay
describe where you left the envelope
ask him/her to return it to you by post
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _________
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workes deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement?
You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer. In your letter,
•give details of your course and your arrival/departure date
•explain your accommodation needs
•ask for information about getting to and from the college
Sports today is turning into a business and there are companies involved that sponsors sports with ever growing prize money for the sportsmen as a part of their advertising. Some people agree to this because it has a good effect on the world of sports, other disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Computer games are very popular in all ages and nations. Parents think it has little educational value and more harmful effects. What is your opinion about this? Give an example based on your own experience.
The charts below show the results of a survey on happiness rating for married and unmarried people in the US, and the effect of children rating on the overall ratings of married couples.
The Internet has dramatically altered our lives over the past few decades. although some of these chanes have been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been positive. What are your opinions on this?
It is becoming increasingly popular to get an year off after high school and before Enrolling into college. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Read the question below. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words. There are many ways for an organization to find employees. Which do you think is the best way to find suitable employees? ▪Advertising in professional journals ▪Using personal recommendations ▪Recruiting at job fairs Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
Some people think cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss boths view and give your opinion.
ome people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe 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 views and give your own opinion
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?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollutions problem. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Some peple think that adverts control what we purchase, while others think they are useful sources of information of products. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
peoplIt is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subject what are the causes? What will be its effect society?
compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. state which you consider to be the most effective . comics books radio TV film theatre Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In recent year sport stars have become increasingly famous and wealthy. For some this is a benefit, raising the profile of sports, but for other it is a negative influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Sending criminals to prison is not an effective method of dealing with them. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten vears. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Nowadays most people spend less time in their homes. What are the causes of it? What are the effects on society and individuals?
The bar chart gives.information about how many Japanese tourists travelled overseas over a 10-year period from1985 to 1995,while the line graph illustrates Australia 's share of Japanese tourist market during the same timefirame
Nowadays families move to different countries for work. Some people think it has a negative effect on children, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
During the 20th century, contact between different parts from the world has developed rapidly thanks to air travel and telecommunication. To what extent do you agree that societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationships with foreigners brought by international tourism and business?