More people decided to have children in their later age than in the past. why? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantanges? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English-Speaking countries to learn the “international” language-English. It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
Some people say that the higher positions in any company should be given only to their own employees and not somebody outside the company and new worker. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As a result of electronic inventions such as the computer and television, people do less physical activity, and this is having a negative effect on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that professional athletes serve as positive role models for young people, while others argue that their behavior both and off field can have negative influences. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In some countries the elderly is put into nursing homes rather than being taken care of by their family. Do you see this as a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive pension at an earlier age. • Do you agree or disagree? • Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
People are encouraged to get rid of things in order to get the newest fashion and the latest technology. Do the disadvantages of a throwaway society outweigh the economic advantages?
An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative change?
You have seen an advert in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six years old child
Write a letter to the parents, in your letter
Explain why you would like to take the job
Give details of why you would be suitable to employ
Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some think that people should not change their jobs while others think they should because it brings advantages for themselves, the company and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some poeple say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say tha it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that having a set retirement age (eg. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
You have received a bill from a mobile phone (or cell phone) company for international call charges relating to a time when you did not use your phone for international calls. Write a letter to the company, complaining about this giving your reasons asking for the bill to be changed
Some governments say how many children a family can have in their country should be strictly controlled. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. 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 points of view and give your own point of view gp
Children do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. This behaviour is now having a negative impact on society.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A company has asked for permission from the local Council to built a factory in your area. Write a letter to the local Council stating that you and your neighbours think this is a bad idea. State what problem this might cause Explain where the factory should be constructed Explain what you want the Council to Do
Some people think that they should take risks in their profession and their lives. while others think it is bad for their lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that children should be banned from using their phones during the school day. Others believe that children should be allowed to use their phones. 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.
Nowadays, news companies spend a lot of money covering international news. However, local news is more relevant to people’s lives and should receive more funding.’ To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Discussion In many countries, more and more men are staying at home to look after their children when women work full-time. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays children are undisciplined because their parents are busy with their career.”
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
What could parents do to build a sense of discipline among children?
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed much to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor recommending someone in your community.
In your letter
describe who the person is and how you know them;
describe their contributions to the community;
explain why you think they deserve the reward.
The government should impose a fee on drivers who use their vehicle during rush hour to help cut down on air pollution from exhaust fumes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A number of tertiary courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work at art institution or organisation as part of their programme. What are the advantages and disadvantages of th? type of course requirement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
▪️The chart below gives information about doctors practicing in Australia over a 30-year period, including their gender and country of origin. ▪️Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activity that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart above shows information about various professions in the U.K. and their salaries. The table shows the average working hours per week for each profession. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the man features and make comparisons where relevant.
People are responsible for their happiness. Others feel happiness depends on other factors in their life. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
In some countries, people these days spend little time with their children. What are the causes of this? Whome does this affect more, parents or children?
Many voung people these days choose to live alone instead of living with other family members. Do the advantages of this practice outweigh any of its disadvantages?
Today most people get married and give birth in their 30s rather than when they younger is it positive and negative development in your opinion.
Some experts believe that it is better to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Most people today communicate using mobile phones and computers, and this has affected their need to meet face-to-face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Some people think that teenagers should be required to do community service in their free time as this would benefit both the individual teenagers and their society. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools shoud teach children skills but others think having a range of subject is better for a childrenʼs future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to leam how to occupy themselves on their own. 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.
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organizations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The following pie charts show the results of a survey into the most popular leisure activities in the United States of America in 1999 and 2009.
Some people think the government should not spend on international aid because there are disadvantaged people in their countries, such as the unemployed and homeless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today due to advanced medicine, people are living longer. Because of this, older people are projected to outnumber younger people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations to continue their development. Some people argue that practical aid or advice is more useful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The amount of time spend on sports and exercise should be increased in schools in order to tackle the problem of overweight children? Do you think this is the best way to deal with the problem? What other solutions can you suggest ?
Some people think that the government should provide free and universal health care for all citizens. Others think that health care is a personal responsibility and people should pay for their own medical expenses. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Investment in local amenities such as leisure centers is the best way for the government to foster a good community spirit. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Social media has replaced the traditional methods of communication, and people use more and more social media to communicate, and to follow news and events. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Around the world, people are now living longer than ever before in the past. Some say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others believe there are benefits to society having more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of possessing an aging population outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• apologize for being late
• explain the reason why you were late
• suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
In some countries, most people prefer to rent their houses rather than buy their houses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home ?