n some countries, parents expect children to spend a long time studying after school and have less free time. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on children and the society that they live in?
Test 3
WRITING
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 centre is important for the local community
* describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people think that robots are important for human's Future development. Other think that robots have negative effects on society discuts both views and give your opinion.
Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment. , and what effects does this have on animal life and human society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children’s studies. And, those online games have produced a lot of negative effects on their mental and physical development. What is your opinion on this?
Nowadays, traffic is a serious problem in big cities. Why this is so and what effects does it bring? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think competitive sports have positive affects on the education of teenagers while others argue that the effects are negative. Discuss both views and give your opinio.
In many countries, traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. This trend has negative effects on both society and family. Do you agree or disagree?
Now-a-days many of us prefer to throw damaged things away ,whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time . Why has this change happened ? What are the effects of this change ?
Using a computer every day can have more negative than postive effects on young children. Do you agree or disagree?
Ownership of mobile phones has risen dramatically in recent years despite the potentially harmful effects they may have on our health and on society. Governments should introduce measures to restrict ownership of mobile phones to those who need them for their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
these days, it seems that an increasing number of people are leaving rural areas to live in the city. Discuss some of the effects of rural depopulation and suggest some ways on which this trend could be reversed.
People all in modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologist’s claim that parents and other society members often set a bad example. Discuss the causes & some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern-day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Many countries today are experiencing problems associated with noise pollution (excessive noise above a normal background noise.) What are the causes of this phenomenon, and what effects does it have on the people affected?
Nowadays, many people communicate using social media and the internet on a daily basis. However, this had led to an increase in online attacks and cyberbullying. What are some of the reasons why people take part in cyberbullying? What are the effects on the children and teenagers who are victims of cyberbullying
Some people say that playing computergames is bad for children in every aspect. Ohters say that palying computergames can have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give youre opinion.
Some scientists think that very soon computers will be more intelligent than humans. While some people think it is a positive development, others say it has adverse effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
(QG) Some people think watching TV is bad for children, while others think that watching TV has more beneficial effects on children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that competitive sports are important for a child education, oth ers think that it has negative effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your local council is considering closing the 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 centre is important for the local community.
•Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre close.
In some countries, fast‑food chains provide money to schools in return for promoting their products to pupils. Discuss the positive and negative effects of this practice on children’s development.
Every year more and more people are purchasing new smartphones and discarding their old smartphones which leads to generation of more E-waste. What do you think are the causes for this problem? What are the possible effects?
In many countries, truancy* is a serious problem for both parents and teachers. •What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community?
Televisions are increasingly showings crimes and crime related reports. Why is it getting so popular? what are the effects of this on society?
The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries the cost of living is rising. What are the effects on individuals and society? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last few years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
Fast food is part of life in many places. Some people think this has bed effects on lifestyle and diets. Do you agree or disagree?
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The popularity of social media has led to a rise in “Instagram tourism”, where people travel to destinations primarily for the purpose of taking photos and sharing them online. Discuss the causes and effects of this trend.
Some people think that robots are important for humans’ future development. Other think that robot have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
People are surrounded by advertising, which has an increasing effect on our lives. Do you think the positive effects of this outweigh the negative effects?
In some country, more people are choosing to live alone. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on them?
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.
Fast food is a part of life in many place. Some people think this has bad effects in lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons
Some People say watching TV programs and movies on crimes is more popular. Why it is increasingly popular. What are the effects on society?
Many people spend a lot of time and money on watching films and TV shows, either at home or in cinemas. This can have a negative impact on their health, budget, and lifestyle. What are the causes and effects of this phenomenon? How can it be prevented or reduced?
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.
Some people believe that advertisements targeting children may have negative effects on them, and suggest banning such advertisements as a solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Making smoking illegal is the best way to protect people from the harmful effects of tobacco. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Learning a new language at an early age is helpful for children. Is it more positive for their future aspect or have some adverse effects? Agree or disagree?
Even though globalization has some very positive effects, we cant forget its negative effects. What are the disadvantages and advantages of globalization?
Many young people spend their free time in shopping malls. This has negative effects both on society and young people. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think advertisements may have positive economic effects whereas others think there are negative social effects because individuals are not satisfied with who they have. Discuss both views.
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children's study. On the contrary, those online games have produced a lot of negative effects on their mental and physical development. What is your opinion?
People sleep less than they use to in the past. What do you think the reason behind this? What are the effects on them?
Today more and more young children have electronic gadgets such as computers and mobile phone. Some people say that this is a positive development in children’s education, others argue that the use of technology among young children do more harm than good. Write an essay to discuss the effects of technology on the education of young children. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last 10 years.
Discuss the cause and effects of this disturbing trend
Nowadays a large amount of advertising is aimed at children. Some people think it can have negative effects on the children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these opinions?