Young people who commit serious crimes, such as a robbery or a violent attack should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many countries legal driving age is 18 years old. Some people believe it is the right age to learn how to drive a car, whereas others say that the minimum age should be 25. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people argue that young people are unfit for holding significant positions in the government, while others maintain that it is beneficial for them to occupy such roles. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Some people believe that the primary purpose of education is to prepare individuals for the workforce, while others argue that it should focus on cultivating personal growth and critical thinking.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Universities should allocate the same amount of money to students' sports activities as they allocate to their libraries.
To what extent do you agree with this view?
Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
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, it is possible to move ocean creatures from their natural habitats at sea and have them relocated in amusement parks for the purpose of people's recreation.
Do you think the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Explain your reasons and support them with specific examples.
In some cities and towns all over the world, the high volume of traffic is a problem.What are the causes of this and wha actions can be taken to solve this problem?
The table and pie charts below show the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Some people think that it is better for a country's economy for people to spend money while others believe that it would be better for people to save money.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is important to give children the chance to act independently and make their own decisions from early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
1.Many companies sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Some people think this is good for the world of sport, while others think it is negative. discus both views and give your opinion
Some people think all university student should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that old people should take part in sport to stay healthy. Others think there are better ways for old people to stay healthy.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign languge can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Buying things on the internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of this type of shopping outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think international events such as the Olympic Games are important and can bring nations together. Others, however, think that they are a waste of money as the money could be spent elsewhere on more important issues. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are preparing an outdoors event. Write a letter to your friend to ask for help with the
arrangements.
In your letter include:
what the event is
why the event will happen
how your friend can help you
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Average percentages of sodium, saturated fats and added sugars in typical meals consumed in the USA
Sodium
14% 14%
Saturated fat
21%
16%
29%
26%
43%
37%
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Snacks
Added sugar
42%
16%
23%
19%
20
You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to
visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend,
asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need
saying why you need them
making arrangements to meet
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresse
Some people think that children should be home schooled when they are very young while others think it is better for them to attend a kindergarten. Which do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In some countries, employees are generally given two weeks of paid vacation time each year. In other countries, employees are given four or six weeks of paid vacation time.
Considering the needs of both employee and employer, what do you think is a reasonable amount of paid vacation time for employees to have?
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others think that the circumstances of a crime, and the reason for committing it should be considered when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views.
Youth unemployment is increasing in many countries in the world. What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures can be taken to solve it?
Recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment you found a problem with it. Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter Describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment Siri what happened because of the problem Explain what you would like the company to do
Some people feel that global warming should be dealt with by governments. Others feel that it is responsibility of individuals in society to solve the problem. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that it is best to do same type of work throughout your lives. Others feel that it is beneficial to change jobs often. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People living in the twenty first century generally have a better quality of life than people who lived in previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The best way to help underachieving pupils is to have compulsory after school activities which they must attend. This way they will become more involved in school and their grades will improve.
To what extent do you agree?
The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with the sentence?
Some people think that advertising may have positive economic effects. Others think it has negative social effects because advertising makes individuals less satisfied with what they are and have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People should never eat meat because raising animals for human consumption is cruel.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons r your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that it is a important to keep your house and workplace tidy. With everything organised and in the correct place. what is your opinion about this?
Some people believe that children should be banned from using their phones during the school day. Others believe that children should be allowed to use their phones.
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.
The chart below shows the promotions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English in 2000 and 2010.
Summarise and write the information in about 150 words making relevant comparisons
Music plays a vital role in our country. How much has music influenced the way we think today? What do you think is the key role of music in today's world?
You were sent by your company to attend a meeting in another country, but you are not happy with the hotel your organizer booked for you. Write a letter to an organizer about the
meeting details
What you did not like about the hotel
what you want organizer to do about it?
In many countries, some people live with their families while studying,but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities.Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantage.
Some people feel that entertainers ( e.g. film starts, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money.
Do you agree or disagree?
Which type of other job should be highly paid?
Some companies sponsor sport and sports stars as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that children should go to school as early as possible, while others believe that children shouldn't start to study at school until they are 6 or 7. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the 20th century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunications. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Advances in communication technology have enabled us to work outside the office, whether at home or while traveling.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its advantages?
Some people prefer to work in the same type of job throughout their lifetime while others like to change the type of jon they do. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, in some countries, children are given fewer responsibilities than in the past. Some people believe it is a positive development while others argue otherwise. Discuss both views. What is your opinion?
As languages such as English, Spanish and Mandarin become more widely spoken, there is a fear that many minority languages may die out. Some countries have taken steps to protect minority languages. What is your view of this practice? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
You recently bought a toy from a company online. When the toy was delivered, you found some problems with it. Write a letter to the company manager. In your letter:
-Describe the toy
-Explain the problems with it
-Tell the manager what you would like her/him to do
The given graph shows the nitrogen oxide emissions produced by four vehicles. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, it is very easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debts they cannot pay back. Do you think the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that the increase in international travel has a negative impact on the environment and should be restricted.
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.