The government should control the internet to reduce cybercrime and ensure safety of users. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Individual actions have little effect on climate change. For this reason, worthwhile change can only be made at governmental level. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth in low-cost passsenegr flights, ofte to holiday destinations. some people say that the governmanet should try to reduce the air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising but not the real need of the society where such products are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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,
Unhealthy eating has a negative effect on both individuals and the society in which they live. Some people think that the government should tax unhealthy foods while others believe that a 'fat tax' is unfair and unnecessary. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people think that government should not spend money for faster public transport,others think that there asrrbother important priorities of public transport eg cost and environment.Discuss both view and give your opinion
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:give details about the concertdescribe how you won the ticketsexplain why you’ve chosen your friend to go with you.
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in cinema. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Should young people follow older people’s advice or is it good for them to challenge older people’s opinions and thoughts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do you think the disadvantages of private-health care outweigh the advantages?
In many countries, the government likes to spend more money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However, others think government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both sides and giver your opinion.
In many countries, school-age children are spending their free time in doing homework. Is it a good or bad thing? What is your opinion? Give examples to support your view.
In many countries the problem of drug-taking is increasing. Governments and the general public are particularly concerned about young people using illegal drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy and heroin. What methods could be used to prevent young people from taking drugs? Is it appropriate to send young drug-users to prison? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people think it is good for countries culture to show imported foreign films and TV programs. others thing its better to produce them locally discuss both views and give your opinion
You said you would attend a friend's dinner party but you did not go.
Write a letter to your friend.
In the letter:
- Apologize for not attending
- Explain why you did not attend
- Say what you will do to make up for it
In many countries people are now living longer than ever before. Some say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people say that because we can now watch films on our phones, there is no reason to go to the cinema. Others say that films should be seen in a cinema in order to be fully enjoyed. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Art has become one of the widely discussed topics these days. Do you think art is important for society? Do you think the government should spend money on art?
In recent years, people watch more movies from overseas. What are the reasons for this? Should the government give financial support to local cinema to produce local films?
Some people believe that governments should invest more in protecting minority languages, while others think that this would be a waste of valuable resources. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Traditions are about the past and technology about the future and it has been argued that we need to let go of traditions for that sake of the progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this.
Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following future: All costs are paid by the government All costs are paid by the student All costs are paid by the student using loans from the government that must be repaid after graduation Discuss the benefits of each option. Which is the best one?
After completing school, students should work or travel for a year before going to University. How much do you agree or disagree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think that government iqs wasting money on art and that the money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree.
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.
Many governments think that economic progress is the most important goal. Some people ,however, think that authority. Other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
SOME SCHOOL LEAVERS TEND TO GO TRAVELLING OR WORK A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE GOING TO UNIVERSITY. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The charts below show one government's spending on culture and education in 1995 and 2005 and the number of people participating in arts events in the same years.
The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realized you had left your wallet there.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• Thank your friend for the holiday’
• Explain that you left your wallet in their house
• Give them instruction how to send it back to you
Many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit. Others think there are more effective methods. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
Imagine that your city government has given permission for a major company to build a large factory near your neighbourhood. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? Explain your position using specific reasons and examples.
Investment in local amenities such as leisure centres 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?
1. Festivals Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Tourism today creates a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, transport and dirty water. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today’s tourism industry?
The US film industry has too much influence on the film industry around the world. Governments have a duty to invest money in their own film industries to protect and develop their cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. While others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packing. Discuss both views and give your opinions. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people use private motorbikes or cars instead of taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend? How can the government encourage people to take public transport? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In order to solve traffic problems,governments should tax private car owner heavily and use the money to improve public transportation .what are advantages and disadvantages of such a solution.
The two pie charts give information on the propotion of males and females in employment in six general categories in 1992, they divided into manual and non-manual. Manual occupation includes Craft or similar, General labourers and other manua
Some people think that young children benefit from going to nursery school before starting primary school. Others think it is better for young children to stay all day with their families. Siscuss both views and give your opinion.
A government's role is only to provide defense capability and urban infrastructure, such as roads, water and power. All other services, such as education, health and social security, should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Government should focus their spending on public services rather than on arts such as music and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that professional athletes make good role models for young people, while others believe they don`t. Discuss both these points of views and give your own opinion.
The Government should reduce the amount of money spent on local environment problems and instead increase funding into urgent and more threatening issues such as global warming. To what extent do you agree?
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenager. Therefore , Physical education and sport should be compulsory for all the students in all school. What do you think?
Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion