Many people seem to lead very busy lives, and have much less free time than they would like. What do you think are the causes of this situation? What measures could be taken to improve it?
TOPIC 8: Some people think that people should be given the right to use fresh water as they like. Others believe governments should strictly control the use of fresh water. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People who read for pleasure in their free time have a better imagination than those who prefer to watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think the government should provide free housing, while others believe it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is sometimes said that young people want too much freedom and pay too little attention to the advice of older people. Do you agree or disagree?
some people believe tertiary education should be free, but others say universities should charge students. discuss both viwes and give your opinin.
The widespread use of the Internet gives people more freedom at home instead of going to work or college. Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Healthcare should not be provided for free regardless of a person's income. The health of an individual is in their own hands. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, young people are encouraged to take part in unpaid community services in their free time to help the local community, such as working for local charities, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to younger children. It's widely believed that this would benefit both individual teenagers and society as a whole. Write an essay to discuss whether young people should be encouraged to take part in unpaid community services.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe thay should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
Creative artists should be given freedom to express their ideas (words, pictures, music and films). However some people think government should take some restriction with them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give your reasons with own knowledge and give examples.
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
2-More and more people are choosing to eat ready-made meals rather than freshly cooked food. Does this trend have more advantages than disadvantages?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Zhaina
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Madina
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 learn 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.
Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand, what measurements can governments and individuals take to respond to this problem?
In some countries, there are not enough medical or educational facilities in rural areas. Therefore, some people believe newly graduated teachers and doctors should be sent to work in rural areas for some time. Others think that people should be free to choose where they work after graduation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people think that education in universities should be free for all students no matter what their financial background is. Do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter:
-Explain why you would like the job
– give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
– say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some people prefer to carefully plan activities in their free time others think it’s a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your answer?
Some people believe that university education should be free for everyone, regardless of their financial background. Others think that students should pay for their higher education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The two maps illustrate the major changes in a harbour from 2000 to the present time. Overall, the port has undergone a significant development marked by the introduction of numerous amenities and the renovation of others. In 2000, the harbour was joinable from 2 entrances starting from the main road, which is located alongside the western edge of the map. However, another entrance has been settled in the recent plan. Indeed, a new entry was exclusively devoted to a large car park as well as additional toilets and showers. Furthermore, the marina and its private yachts have taken a larger area in front of the new toilets whilst the fishing boats were permuted to the initial marina’s space in the 2000 port’s feature. Alongside the northern entry of the port, new docks and passenger ferries, located before arriving at the public beach, were erected. On the other southern side, new cafes and shops were constructed in addition to the replacement of the further eastern castle with a hotel. To summarize, the following harbour has been developed with the introduction of a fresh infrastructure and the renovation of the ancient ones.
Too much emphasis is given for education of the young. More government money should be spent to free time activities of young age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people belive that children should spend all of their free time with their families . Others belive that is unncenssary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
Some people believe that museums should be free for everyone and not charge an entry free. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that information should be free and available to anyone. Others believe that certain business and research information is too valuable to be shared freely and instead should be sold. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smart phones all around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Some people believe that everyone has the right to receive university education, so the government should make it free to all people regardless of their faincial background. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
University education should be free to anyone, regardless of their income. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many newspapers, magazines and television programmes make money by reporting on the private lives of public figures such as politicians, sports personalities and entertainers. While the media's right to freedom of expression should be defended, the media should not intrude into people's private affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
some people believe that museums and historical places should be free of charge, while others think that visitors should pay to visit them. what is your opinion?
You have seen an advertisement 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 the job
. give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
. say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Many museums charge for admissions while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museum overweight the disadvantages?
Health experts say that obese women and women over the age of 40 should not be given free fertility treatment (IVF) because they are more likely to experience health problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
These days, children have easy access to home computers, tablet computers, and smartphones, and many spend a large part of their free time using these devices.
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas ( in words, pictures, music or film) in wichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, businesses and the academy world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There are more new towns nowadays. It is more important to include public parks and sports facilities for individuals to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, a lot of information about medical conditions and illness is freely available on the internet. Is this a good thing or a bad thing for most people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that activities done in a person's free time should be planned while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Health care should not be provided for free. The health of the person is in his own hands, and they should pay for it themselves. What is your opinion?
Many museums charge for admissions while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums overweight the disadvantages?
Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of old houses in local areas. Others think that people should have freedom to build houses of their own style. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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?
Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An art gallery in your town is looking for volunteers to work in the gallery at the weekends. You would like to do some work in the art gallery in your free time.
Write a letter to the art gallery. In your letter
explain why you would like to do unpaid work in the gallery
say what type of unpaid work you could do
give details about when you will be available for this work
The bar chart below shows the information of the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did frequent physical activity in 2010
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country whew they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Too much emphasis on is given for educaton of the young. More government money should be spent to free time activity of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?