Some people think competitive sports, such as football, are valuable because they can gather people with different ages and culture together. Some think it can cause problems because people are from different groups and countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ome people believe that it is a good idea to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic 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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that students should only study subjects they like. Others think they should focus on practical subjects like science and tech. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people are of the opinion that the best gift to give teenagers is Money, others think otherwise. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree! Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or expenence.
Topic 8. Some say that the standard of behaviour among children has worsened and that this is their parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people change the type of work frequently, while others do the same type of work for long time. Discuss both the views and give your Opinion
You have a job based at home, and you are having trouble with a piece of equipment you use for your work.
Write a letter to the company or shop that provided the equipment. In your letter
• describe what is wrong with the equipment
• explain how this is affecting the work you do
• say what you would like the company or shop to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others people believe that they can get better through another media platform. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that professional athletes serve as positive role models for young people, while others argue that their behaviour both on and off the field, can have negative influences. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
-children learn more by observing the behavior of adults.Do you agree or disagree?Give your openion with relevant examples.
Some people believe money is best gift for teenagers while others disagree.discuss both views and guve your opinion
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people move to other countries when they retire. Others think that it is better to retire in their home country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples.
Some people are happy to stay in the same area for their whole life, while others prefer living in many different places. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off from your work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
ask for some time off to complete the qualification
suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off
say how the qualification will help your job or company
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The chart below gives information about howxcx in one country spend their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that it is better for school-leavers to start work immediately. Others say that to be successful, school-leavers should go to university first. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays many people prefer to shop in supermakets rather than small shops or local markets. Is this positive or negative for development? Discuss and give your opinion.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last time ms you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do.
ome people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation ,such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money.Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations, Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it is fine for professional sportsmen and sportswomen to misbehave on or off the field, as long as they are playing well. Others think that they should act politely in all circumstances. Discuss both sides of the argument and give your opinion.
Organized tours to remote community and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, people have started giving more attention to traditional medicines. Do you think the advantages on alternative medicine outweigh the disadvantages?
You have recently started a job at a different company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
• explain what made you change jobs
• describe the new job you have
• tell him/her other news about you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..........,
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that Darwin centres in your country or look very similar to each other. You do not fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
Over to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Some people think that children should have activities organised for them, while others believe that they should be free to do what they want in their free time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that being a bisinessman is burdening,while others believe that entrepreneurship gives the chance to live like the individual wants.To what extent do you agree
The tables below give information about sales of coffee and bananas in 1990 and 2004 in five European countries. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of preschool age. other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and give ur opinion
You rent a flat with your friend who is moving out. It is too expensive for you to pay the rent alone.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
1. Explain the situation.
2. Describe why you would like to stay in this flat.
3. Ask the landlord if you can find another flatmate.
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows: Dear_______,
The chart gives information on the percentage of women going into higher education in five countries for the years 1980 and 2015. Write 150 words.
some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, other argue that they should be funded by the non-government sources. Discuss both views and give opinion.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the fire function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
• These days, using chemicals in food production and preservation is increasing. Do the disadvantages of using chemicals in food outweigh the advantages? • Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. •
Some film companies spend millions of dollars on the production of a single movie. Is it necessary to spend a lot of money to make a good movie? What factors contribute to the success of a movie? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. Give detail of the course you took at the University. Explain why you recommend the university. Give some advice about how to apply.
The table below gives information about the values of exports of kiwi fruit from New Zealand to five countries between 2010 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Due to the effects of globalization, the culture of some countries is influenced by others. Some people think this is a positive process. Others think this is a threat to cultural identity. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You are moving to a new country to go to university and will need a part - time job . You have a friend who lives in that country .
Write a letter to your friend . In your letter , apologise for not staying in touch explain why you're moving to this country ask your friend if he / she can help you find a job .
Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Dieting can change a person’s life for the better or ruin one’s health completely. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.
You had borrowed money from your friend when you were facing some financial problems and forgot to pay it back. Write a letter to your friend, and in your letter:
● apologize for being late in returning the money
● explain what happened
*say how you are going to fix the issue now
Safety standards are important when building people's homes. Who should be responsible for enforcing strict building codes - the government or the people who build the homes? Give your opinion
In many countries, boys and girls have to study in separate schools and colleges. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this policy.
The chart below shows what anthrop[ology graduates from one university did after fininshing thier undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after 5 years
Forests are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of the world’s forests amounts to death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.