Shopping is the favorite past-time activity for most of the young people. Why do you think is that? Do you think they should be encouraged to do some other useful activities?
Some people think that music only benefits individuals and societies. Others, however, think that music can have a negative influence on both. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Health experts say that walking is a good way to improve the health of the general public, but nowadays people are walking less than every before. What are the causes? What measures could be effective?
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the words, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
In today's world, many people spend increasingly less time in their homes. what are the reasons for this? What are the effects of this trend on individuals and society?
some people think that having a set retirement age for everybody , regardless of occupation is unfair. they believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an early age. do you agree or disagree? which type of workers do you thinkhould benefit from early retirement? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVANT EXAMPLE FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXperience
In many countries, women no longer feel the feel need to get married. Some believe that this is because women abale to earn their own income and therefore do not require the financial security that marriage can bring. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Studies show that crime rates are lower among those with educational degree. Therefore, the best way to reduce crime is to educate criminals while they are in prison. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
n1) Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You want to volunteer to help the old people of your community. An organization in your area works for the benefit of old people. Write a letter to the in-charge of that organization explaining
- Why do you want to help
- How can you help them
- When will you be available
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of online shopping. Some people claim that this trend has more drawbacks than benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. Schools should cut art and music out of the curriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as information technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
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
let him/her know why you are writing Express your appreciation
offer him/ her to visit your home with this family.
Nowadays, children play less with others and this has an impart on their development. What are the reasons for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?
In many countries, the gap between the rich and poor is getting wider. What do you think are the main causes of this? What effect might this have in future?
You recently returned by plane from an overseas trip. When you reached home, you realised you had left your hand luggage on the plane. Write a letter to the airline.
In your letter:
say when and where you lost your hand luggage
describe the bag and its contents
suggest the action you would like the airline to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people choose to spend their leisure time with colleagues from their workplace. Others prefer to keep their personal life and working life separate. Is it a good idea to spend leisure time with people from work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You and your family is moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house there .
Write a letter to a property agent . In your letter.
Introduce yourself and your family.
Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find .
Give your preference for the location of the accomodation.
Population are growing in cities rapidly. What are the effects of it. What solution can you give to maintain a goood quality of life in urban cities.
Write a complete essay to answer the following question and finish your writing at the end of the class. In some developing countries, disabled people are not given proper access to public and private facilities. What are some possible effects of this problem and solutions to it?
People spend less time at home than they used to. What are the reasons for this change and what are effects on society and individuals.
some people like to try new things for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these atttitudes and give your opinion.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co- operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A large company In your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, alter to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company, In your letter describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts say how you think the company should spend the money
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and polution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Wealthy countries should accept more refugees and provide them with basic assistance, such as food and housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should start school sooner while others believe they should not start it before seven. Discuss both views, and give your own opinion.
It is so difficult for ordinary people to do to improve the environmental problems today. Therefore, the state leader and big companies should be taking charge of solving the amount of environmental damage. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph displays the stock values of four different high-tech corporations from 2011 to 2016. Overall, Facebook’s value steadily increased, while Yahoo’s decreased. Apple’s stock price fluctuated wildly throughout the period and Google’s stayed relatively unchanged. Facebook started the period with a stock market valuation of approximately 7,500 and this consistently moved up in value year on year to reach a peak of around 20,000 in 2016. Yahoo began the recorded period with a very similar value to Facebook, but in contrast, its stock devalued every year, until it reached a low of about 2,500 in 2016. Apple stock was valued at just below 5,000 in 2011 and this jumped dramatically to nearly 35,000 the following year, before plummeting to around 7,000 in 2013. It recovered slightly in 2014 to around 12,000 and subsequently fell to a price of just over 5,000 in 2016. Google’s shares remained at around 1,000 for the entire period.
Nowadays people moving to other countries to seek job. Some people think it affects the children of such home negatively while some others think it is beneficial to them. Discuss both sides and state your opinion.
More and more people today are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Therefore there is no longer any need to print books, magazines or newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The population of many cities is growing rapidly. What are the effects on people living in these cities? What can be done to maintain the quality of life of people?
Some people say that instead of seeing the internet as a way of opening up new possibilities worldwide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Grandparents play a big role in the bringing up their grandchildren. Do you think it is useful for grandparents to be involved? What is your opinion
Some people believe that robots will play an important role in future societies, while others argue that robots might have negative effect on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities.
You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment. You left the apartment in good condition but the Landlord won't return your deposit.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
explain why you are writing
ask for the return of your deposit
inform the landlord of possible legal action
A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defence but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?
Question: Over-fishing has become a very common practice in many countries. ● Why is so? ● What do you think are the effects of over-fishing?
Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. Ordinary people have little to gain from the development of air travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, people who are unemployed receive a sum of money each week in the form of a benefit. While some support this, other people believe that this money should not be given. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You live in a room in college which you share with anohter student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accomodation officer at the college. I the letter,
- describe the situation
- explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
- say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Some people claim that traditional games had more benefits for children than modern ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community services in their free time. This can benefit the community and the teenagers. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays, people normally stretch their working hours and get stressed then before. what are the reason for this? what employers can do to make people’s life easier?
Rich countries often offer money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The efficientfunctioning o f society is based on rules and laws. Society would not function well if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
: Some people think sending criminals to prison is not an effective way to deal with them. Education and training are better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Human activities have negative effect on plant and animal species. some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Other believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people argue that teaching chilren of different abilities together benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both view and give you opinion.