Some experts believe that school it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primaryrather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way they can increase recycling if for government to make it a legal requirment. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
In many counties, a high proportion of criminal acts are committed by teenagers. What are the causes of this phenomenon and how to solve it.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Some people think painting and drawings are as important as other subjects, and they should be compulsory in high school education. Do vou agree or disagree?
International travel is becoming cheaper, and more and more countries open their door and with more and more tourists. Do the advantages of the increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages?
Because of the rising cost of housing, many young people are increasingly being forced to live with their parents into their 30’s. Does the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbour about this.
Write a letter to this neighbour. In your letter
• Explain the problem
• Suggest a solution
• Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear....,
In many parts of the world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people's skin. Outline the reasons for using such products and discuss what effect they have in terms of health and society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
More and more people today are buying and driving cars which has a positive impact for the economy but can hurt the environment. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
One of your neighbor’s children has accidentally broken the front window of your car. You should write a letter to his/her parents and in your letter you should
• introduce yourself
• explain how it happened
• and what they should do.
Some people say that students who achieve the highest scorer in their exams should be rewarded. Others say that those who show progress should be rewarded instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and polution probloms. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What other measures might be effictive ?
Many people/students today are choosing to live and work in another country after graduating from university in their home country. Why is this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Too many young people and too many old people do not exercise enough. What is causing this ? What can be done to change this ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In the future all cars, buses and truckss will be driverless. The inly people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
In some areas in the US a "curfew" is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be outdoors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion aabout this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge.
Some people think that paying taxes is enough to contribute to the society.Others urgue that being a citizen involves more responsibilities.Discuss both views.
Doctors in many countries are saying that people are not getting enough physical exercise. What are the causes of this and how it can be addressed?
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.
Many people today buy ready-made food rather than spending time cooking. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages of this development outwiegh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays many people choose to be self- employed rather than to work for a company or organization. Why it might be the case? What could be the disadvantages if being self-employed?
The line graph provides information about the percentage of tourists to England who visited certain Brighton attractions between 1980 and 2010.
it is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment shoukd parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Some people think that children should be taught how to become good parents at school. Do you agree or disagree?
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops,schools,offices ,and homes in specific areas and separate them fromeach other.Do you thing the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, student pay their college or university fees, while in some others, the government pays for them. Do the advantages of governments paying for fees outweigh the disadvantages.
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave in the first months after babies are born. Do advantage outweigh disadvantage?
Many people today change their career paths multiple times throughout their lives. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course. Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
Nowadays many people choose to be self- employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self- employed?
some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities , too much times is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
in many countries today insufficient respect is shown to older people. what do you think maybe the reason for this? what problems might this cause in society?
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city centre. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis, and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
people these days can buy various goods on the Internet.Do you think the benefits of this trend outweigh its drawbacks?
Research has shown that spending much less time in workplace can reduce the use of energy. Thus, some companies close for some days a week. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
A year ago, you lent your favorite book to a friend who you thought would enjoy it. Unfortunately, your friend has forgotten to return it. The book has sentimental value to you as it had been presented by your grandmother. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
ask how he or she is doing
remind him / her about the book
explain why you need it back
Now a days, parents are allowing their children to use tablets and smartphones to enahance learning. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any example from your own knowledge and experience. Write atleast 250 words
In some countries around the world, there have been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of homeschooling education outweigh the disadvantages?
Part time courses are on the rise and students are taking them up as an alternative to full time courses. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The pie chart below given illustrates how human activities affected agricultural lands in an andverse way. Also, the table reveals the effections of these activities on 3 regions. Include, North America, Europe, oceania, throughout the 1990s. Overall, as can be seen, over-grazing was the most harmful activity for agrigulture. Moreover, Europe with the highest rate in total land degradation was the first region that was affected the most. In contrast, North America is the least spot in the total rate in this table. To begin, over-grazing with 35% of effection had the highest damage. Meanwhile, Oceania was damaged by over-grazing the most (11.3%). Deforestation and over-cultivation with 5% and 7% difference, came after over-grazing. Also, The agricultural lands were affected a lot in Europe by deforestration activities (9.8%). On the other hand, other reasons contain 7% of the pie chart and it was the lowest position. Furthermore, in Oceania there was not seen any cultivatinal effection, while in north America with 3.3% it was the main reason of this matter. Europe and North America with 0.2% in deforestration and 1.5% in over-grazing were contained the last positions in each activities, respectively.
In the past, people usually stayed in one place throughout their lives. These days, people often move around. They often live in several different places in their lifetime. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant information from your own knowledge and experience.
In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people say that it is acceptable to test medicine intended for people on animals. Others, however, believe that it is not right to use animals in this research. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
It is argued that the rich should pay higher taxes to be spent on Medicare programs. What is your opinion?
art is considered as an essential part of all cultures throughout all thw world. however, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. why do you think this is? what could be done to encourage arts?
A neighbour has damaged your car while parking his/her car in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
Explain why you are writing
Describe the damage to your car and express your feeling about it.
Recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
It is a positive thing for people who are in senior management positions in companies to have much higher salaries than other employees in the same company or organization. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people’s skin. What are the reasons for using such products? What effects do they have in terms of health and society?