Some believe that showing people happy pictures (pictures in which outstanding achievements are made in helping the poor) is more effective in encouraging them to take action to solve poverty than sad pictures ( that show how hard life can be for the poor). Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Children can learn effectively by watching television. Therefore they should be encouraged to watch television regularly at home and at school. To what extent do you agree?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the center
•explain why the sports leisure center is important for the local community
•describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
Currently, there is a trend toward alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst, they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Use examples and explanations to support your opinion.
some people think that we learn best through in-person interaction with a teacher in a classroom. others believe that online learning is more effective. discuss both these views and give your own opinon. give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. write at least 250words
Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this. Explain the reasons for this and discuss any possible effects it may have on society.
Children of ages 7-11 now spend more time watching television and/or playing video games than before. What are the effects of this on children, family and society?What are the possible solutions to this situation ?
In some countries, the number of police officers in active service is decreasing. What do you think may be the reason for this? What effects might have on society?
some people believe that online learning is more effective and convenient, while others argue that traditional classroom learning is still the best approach. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
10.The most effective way to solve the current traffic and pollution problems in cities is to encourage people to move from the suburbs or countryside into the city center. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities, which are becoming overcrowded. What are the reasons for this movement to cities and what are the effects?
Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative effects on the environment, eating habits, and families. Do you agree or disagree?
nowadays people are not fit and active as before. these will have negative effect in the future health. what are the reasons and solution to this issue.
Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of population who are aged at 15 or younger. What is your opinion of the current and future effects it may have in those countries
Some people believe that global migration has serious consequences for both the countries people leave and the countries they move to. Others argue that migration has more positive effects than negative. Discuss the causes and effects of global migration. Give specific examples to support your answer.
As countries develop, their population tend to live individually or small family units. What are the causes of this trend and what are the effects on society?
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center it runs to save money.
Write to your local council. In your letter
. Let us know how you and your friends or family can use the center
. explain why a sports and leisure center is important to the local community
. describe the possible effects on the local population if the center were to close
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
chool children are becoming far too dependant on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree?
some people think violent films have negative effect on people and should be banned. Other think they are just relaxation. Discuss both sides and give opnion.
Some people think at robots are really important for humans future development. Others, However, I think that’s robots are a dangerous invention that could have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
More and more people do online shopping. Why is this the situation? What is the effect of online shopping on shops ?
some people thinhk that using mobile phones and computers has a negative effect on young people'reading and writing skills . to what extend do you agree or disagree
fossil fuels are the main sources in many countries, but in some countries the use of alternative sources of energy are encouraged. Do you think it is possitive or negative effect
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society.
obesity has become an issue in some Western countries, especially among children. What are the reasons behind, and what effects does it have on individuals' life
One of the highlighted benefits of online education is its potential cost-effectiveness compared to traditional classroom learning. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online education from a financial perspective.
It has been observed that in many countries fewer students choose to study science and technology at universities. What are the causes of this? What effects can this have on society? Give reasons for your answer and provide any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it
runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council.
In your letter
give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and leisure centres is importsnt for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
In many countries not enough student are choosing science subjects at university. -What are the causes of this? -What are the effects on the society?
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Some people believe that the rage of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between rich people and poor people, while others say that technology has the opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that giving aid to poorer countries has more negative effects than positives effects. To extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think an international car-free day is an effective way to reduce air polution. Others think there are more effective ways to do this. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The charts below show the results of a survey on happiness ratings for married and unmarried people in the US, and the effect of children on the overall ratings of married couples.
The effective way to reduce industrial pollution is to tax the companies that cause them. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
Companies use sporting events to promote their products. Some people believe that it has a negative effect. How extent you agree or disagree?
In many countries, there is a debate about the effectiveness of using longer prision sentences to combat crime. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving longer prision sentences to criminals?
Write a letter to a television company congratulating them on TV program that you have recently seen. Write a letter to the television company. In your letter
-Mention when and why you watched it
-Say why you liked it so much
-What effect it might have on other people.
Some companies use major sportsa events for promoting their products. Some people believe that is a negative effect on sports. Do you agree or disagree?
Some say that watching television among children has detrimental effects on their growth while others say otherwise. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss both views.
Nowadays, there are a large number of coffee shops and fast-food vendors on high streets and in town centres. Why are there so many of these outlets? What effect is this having on the society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 measures do you think might be effective?
Some people think the range of technology currently available is increasing the gap between rich people and poor people. Others think it is causing the opposite side effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subjects. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society?
computer games have negative effects on children's health and socializing,some argue that there are positives about playing computer games . discuss negatives and positives.
major cities around the world are growing in size and spreading futher into surrounding areas. What are the causes of this growth? What effects is it having?
The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels- individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Fast food is becoming one part of life everywhere;this has bad effects on our lifestyle and diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days many people throw away damaged items rather than repairing them. Why has this change occurred? What are the effects of this change in attitude?
As a result of electronic invention such as the computer and television, people do less physical activity, and this is having a negative effect on their health. To what extent so you agree or disagree?