The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?c
Due to many human activites animals and plants life is in danger.Some think that this cannot be changed. Some think that government should do something. Discuss bothe views and give your opinion.
Some people think that governments should do more to help citizens to adopt healthy diets. Others, however, believe that individuals should be responsible for their own diets. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, people believe that governments should invest tax-payer's money in healthcare, other believe that money should be used in other areas. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion
Governments should spend money on railways rather than route. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your local government has just recently received a large donation from an anonymous donor to improve the community. Almost everyone agrees that the money should be invested in building a new public facility. Which of the following do you think your local government should build? Build a public library Build a public park Build a public pool
Some people argue that competitive sports are good for bringing together people from different cultures. Others argue that these sports can cause problems and increase conflicts between nations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little c can do to improve the situation. So governments and large organizations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that progress is always good. Others believe in preserving tradition. Which do you think is more important and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Discipline is a growing problem in modern schools. Some people think that parents should discipline their own children while others think it should be the responsibility of the government. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many drinks and ready meals contain a lot of sugar, salt and other non healthy ingredients. Do you think governments should try and control this development? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people say that protecting the environment is the government’s responsibility. Others believe that every individual should be responsible for it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
As water is a valuable resource, governments all over the world should control how much water their citizen use. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that government funding for the arts (such as music, theater, and visual arts) is a waste of money and that it should be spent on more important areas like education and healthcare. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the government should spend money exploring life on other plantes, while others believe it is a waste of public money when there are so many problemss on Earth. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can government and individuals take to tackle the issue?
A recent newspaper article reports that a 14 year old boy, who seriously damaged his school, got a punishment to clean streets instead of being sent to the prison. Do you think young criminals should be sent to prison or should alternative forms of punishment be used?
In some countries, people are purchasing fewer new items and more second hand goods.What are reasons for this?Is this a positive or negative trend?
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be as good as those taken face-to-face at a college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today social skills are being more and more emphasized by employers. Some people believe that social skills are important besides good qualifications for their job success. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
100 years ago, it was felt that the human race was making progress in all areas of life. Nowadays, there is less certainty that this is the case. In what areas do you think that the most progress has been made so far? In what area are more things needed to be done?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go camping with your fiend this summer
some people think that government should spend more money on sports facilities for top athlete. Others ague that this money sould be spent on sports facilities for ordnary people. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this good for a country, while others belive that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company.
Write a letter to the company to ask for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
•say where and when you would like to go
•include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
•say what kind of information you would like to receive
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Many people think that children should be doing educational work at home all the time, even in their free time. Others say that this is not a good idea and children should not be forced to do schoolwork all the time. Discuss both perspectives and give your own opinion.
Studying abroad is thought by many students to be the best way to get a good education. On the other hand, On the other hand, some students believe that studying in another country has many drawbacks. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Topic: In many countries, the consumption of fast food is increasing, which is leading to health problems. Some people think that the government should tax fast food to reduce its consumption. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, childhood obesity is a growing problem. What are the reasons for this and what can individuals and governments do to tackle the problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think the government should take measures regarding the healthy lifestyles of individuals. Others think it must be managed by individuals. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
*In some countries unemployment is high, so some people think that children should only go to primary school and not to secondary school because they will not be able to find jobs in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that schools should teach children to be good citizens and workers rather than focusing on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, the government pays for health care. In others, the individual must pay for their own health care. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each system.
Housing is a basic necessity for everyone. Therefore, governments must provide free housing to those who cannot afford it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that art, such as painting and music, does not improve people’s lives, so the government should not spend money on it. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
You recently bought a jacket, but when you got home, you discovered it was damaged.
When you took it back to the store, you were told that the merchandise cannot be returned.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem with the jacket
Explain what happened and what happened when you tried to return it.
Say what you would like the manager to do.
In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel aborad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is a good idea to share as much as imformation possible in scientific reaserch, business and the academic world others believe that some imforrmation its importent or too valuable to be shared freely .Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part time job. Describe a job you have found for him/her. In your letter you have to say:
what are the duties?
why do you think it is a good job for him/her?
what does he/she have to do to get it?
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear _ ,
Some people think government should subsidies food and vegetables to make healthy food cheaper. Other argues that tax should be set on unhealthy food. Discuss both views and gives your opinion.
You are going to spend three months doing work experience in an organization.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you are going to do work experience. In your letter:
•Thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience,
•Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience,
•Ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do,
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for the governments to make it a legal requirement. To what exrent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extenet do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph compares the numbers of visitors staying on ships and going on the island in a Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017.
The graph below gives information about Dubai gold sales in 2002.
a friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. he has asked for your advice.
write a letter to your friend. In this letter
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday.
- decribe some possible disadvantages .
- say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer.
Science tells us that some activities are good for our health while some others are bad. Dispite knowing that millions of people all over the world continue with unhealthy activities. Why do you think this is the case and what might be done to change it
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types pf progress are equally important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that geting a degree frome university is the best way for guarantee a good job,others believe that it would be better to go straight into work and get experience instead. Discusse both side and give your opinion.
In some societies, it is increasingly common to try to achieve good health and fitness through physically demanding sports, special diets, or preventative medicine -conventional or alternative. Some people, however, believe that the best way to stay fit and healthy is simply to lead a normal life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.