It has been claimed that workers over 50 are not responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that for this reason, younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Housing is a basic necessity for everyone. Therefore, government should provide free housing for people who cannot afford to pay it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, children spend too much time watching TV and playing computer games. Some people believe this has negative effects on children's mental abilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay topics: Many people prefer to spend money and not save it. What are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative development?
The pie charts show how many teenagers preferred reading, watching TV or using the internet in 3 different countries during leisure time in 2013.
Topic: Women are better at childcare than men therefore they should focus more on raising children and less on their working life. To what extents do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
•remind your employer what the course was about
•explain why the course was useful to you in your work
•suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleagues
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 results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same to periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Atlanatic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
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.
In many countries, people are not living longer the ever before. some people say an aging population, create problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if he has more elderly people. To what extent to the advantages of having an Asian population outweigh the disadvantages.
Test and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?
Some people believe that time spent on television and computer games can be valuable for children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
These days young children spend a lot of time using computers, tablet and smartphones. Some people think that introducing children to technology at a young age is beneficial. Others believe that they would benefit more from traditional games. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.
In the modern world, many employees lack soft skills, such as communication and working in team. What are the main causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack of such skills?
Nowadays, children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some think that these activities are not beneficial for a child's mental health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many children who are home-schooled are not prepared for university at the same rate of children in government funded schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What effects will this have on society?
Some people think that zoos should be banned because they have a lot of disadvantages. Others think that they are beneficial and therefore every country should spend more money to build zoos. What is your opinion?
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 recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the platform.
Write a letter to the station manager. In your letter:
• give details of where and when you lett the bag
• describe the bag and its contents
• suggest how you could get the bag back
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
The Spread of multinational companies and the resulting increase of globalization produce positive effects for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps beneath show the town of Stokeford
Many employees may work at home with modern technology. Some people claim that it benefits only the workers, but not the employers. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that employees are more motivated by monetary rewards, while others think non-monetary incentives are more effective. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays, the mobile phone plays a major role in our lives, which brings many benefits to us but also contains some drawbacks. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Few people devote time to hobbies nowadays. Say why you think this is the case and what effect this has on the individual and society in general.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people say that globalization and the growing number of multinational companies have a negative effect on the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position. Find the sample answer to this question
Some people think that the high taxes on cigarettes and restrictions on smoking in public are beneficial to public health. Others, however, believe that these measures limit people's freedom of choice. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
it is neither possible nor useful to provide university places for high proportion of young people . To what entent do you agree or disagree
The treat of nuclear weapons manteins world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technologie far outweigh the disavantages. To what to extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people today are worried about cyber crime such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does cyber crime cause and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and business to take?
Some people say that the best way to improve the overall general health of the public is to offer more sports facilities. Others say that this would have little effect and other measures are necessary to improve public health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this opinion?
Some people prefer to travel around town by car, while others prefer public transit such as bus, train, or subway. Discuss both these positions and give your own opinion.
Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
•say how you felt about the visit
•refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
•invite your friend to visit you
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 employers offer their employees subsidized membership of gyms and sports club, believing that this will make their staff healthier and thus more effective at work. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding changes. Others, think that change is always a good thing. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Today, the high sakes of popular consumers goods reflects the power of advertising and not the real need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do u agree or disagree
A glance at the table reveals the number of visitors to Ashadown Museum before and after its renovation. Additionally, two pie charts provide information about visitor satisfaction during these two periods. It is evident from the table that the number of visitors significantly increased to 92,000 after the renovation, compared to approximately 74,000 before the reconstruction. Among these groups, the rate of dissatisfied visitors saw the most significant change, dropping from 40 percent before the museum's redecoration to a remarkable decline of 15 percent after. In contrast, the rate of very satisfied visitors experienced an exponential increase, rising from 15 percent before the renovation to 35 percent after. Furthermore, the percentage of satisfied visitors also showed a rise of 10 percent after the changes to the museum, reaching approximately 40 percent. Similarly, both the groups of very dissatisfied visitors and those who did not respond showed a similar percentage of 5 percent in the year following the refurbishment of the museum.
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payments. Others, however, see this as cheap labour. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
These days many families move abroad for work. Some people believe that this benefits the children in these families. Others believe that it makes their lives more difficult. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Your friend is unsure whether to continue studying at university or start working.Write a letter to your friend .In your letter
Acknowladge their dilemma and express understanding
Provide advice on the benefits of both options
Suggest what you think would be the best choice for them and explain why
These days many people prefer to work longer hours and spend less time at home. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to this trend?
In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
fast food is a part of life in many places.some people think this has a bad effect on lifestyle and diets.TO WHAT extent to do you agree or diagree?
Public celebrations (such as national days, festivals etc) are held in most countries. These are often quite expensive, and some people say that governments should spend money on more useful things. Do you agree or disagree?
Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Certain individuals assert that tapping into any accessible information source is the most efficient method to form an opinion on a subject. In contrast, others argue that dependence should be solely on a limited number of reputable channels when seeking facts and data. Discuss both point of views and give your idea