Some people prefer to listen to music while studying, as music has a calming effect on the mind. Others prefer a pin drop silence in order to concentrate on the content they are studying and have an undivided attention while they do so.Which option works better for you and why do you think the other option is not viable to ensure a successful
Topic. In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages ?
Nowadays people waste a lot of food that was bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people waste food? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter,
say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
explain why you won’t be able to attend the party
give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs ....................,
Some people choose to work at one job for a long time. Others prefer to change jobs frequently. Which way do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outwetgh the disadvantages?
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that difference is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think the best way to motivate and encourage people to work hard is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell. Do you agree or disagree?
Topic:- you recently receiy a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job.you think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend .IN your letter
•say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good for him/her
•suggest type of job that would be suitable for him/her
More and more city workers are deciding to live in the country and travel into work everyday. The result is increased traffic congestion and damadge to the environment. What measures do you think could be taken to encourage people not to travel such long distance to work?
Some people think that private companies should not be allowed to carry out any technology. Only the government can do it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that national news is very important and we should be up to date with national news. However, some says international news is more important as we should stay up to date with that. Discuss both and give your opinion
People from different backgrounds try to change their look by changing the colour of their hair using cosmetics, wearing jewellery or even plastic surgery done. Why do you think people do it/ Do you think changing a look is a good thing?
In many countries, formal exams are used to access student’s abilities and to judge the success of their education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using formal exams to assess students’ abilities ? Do you think the benefits of using formal exams outweigh the drawbacks ?
Topic 2: Some peole think the government should focus on improving the economy of the country. Other people think that government should focus on social services such as health and education programs. Which statement do you agree with? Explain and provide examples to support your opinion.
Some people think that some subjects taught in school are a waste of time, whileothers disagree and believe that everything studied in school is useful for students. Discuss boththese views and give your own opinion.
In some countries people of all ages place extra emphasis on sports and exercising. Do you think it is a positive development? Give your opinion and relevant examples from your own experience.
Some people think that recent innovations in technology have made life more comfortable and helped us to be more efficient by saving us time, while others argue that technology has made us less efficient. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people lives. Other think that adults life brings more happiest, in spite of great responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
As countries develop, many people are able to purchase a car. Do you think that the advantages for the individual outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?
Some people think that the best way to improve road transport safety is to test the driver each year. What extent do you agree or disagree.
University and college are now offering qualifications through distance leaving from the internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
It is common nowadays for each member of the family to have their own piece of modern technology. Some people think this will lead to a breakdown in family relationships and communication. To what extent do you agree?
In some countries very few young prople are willing to do unpaid community service (for example working for a charity , improving thr neighbourhood , or teaching sports to younger children ). What problem might this cause? What do you think is the best way to solve this problems?
Some people think that men and women have different qualitites, therefore certin jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and enternatinment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that is important for children to make desicions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Modern technology has promoted easy and fast access to information. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have a bicycle that you are no longer using. You would like to sell it to a friend.
Write a letter to your friend.
In your Letter
•Explain why you are no longer using your bicycle.
•Describe your bicycle.
•Explain why you think your friend would like to have it.
Write at least 150 words
you do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows
Dear--------
Scientists and tourists can travel to the remote natural environment such as the south pole. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
In today's digital era many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think it is the government’s responsibility to tackle environmental issues. Others believe it is up to each individual to be environmentally responsible. Discuss both sides
In many places, people’s lifestyles are changing rapidly, and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of such developments outweigh the disadvantages?
In todays world, private companies rather than government pay for and conduct most scientific reasearch. do you think the advantages outweight disadvantages?
In theie advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience and personal qualities when they look for an employee.why is it the cas3?is it a positive or negative development?
For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. Howeverr ,nowadays people's values have changed ,and we tend to consider science ,technology and business more important than arts. What do you think are the causes. What can be done to draw people's attention to art?
Some people think it is better to grow up in the city, while others think that life in the countryside is more suitable. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both places.
In some countries the average weight of people os increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Some people think that it is better to choose friends who always have some options, Other people believe it’s good to have those who disagree. discuss both views and give your options.
Some studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active and creative things. Why do you think this is happening? What measures and methods can be used to solve the issue
Food travels thousands of miles from producer to consumers. Some people think it would be better for the environment and the economy if people only ate local food produced by farmers. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from you own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that too much money has been spent looking after and repairing old buildings, so we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think that it’s a waste of time. Discuss both sides of question!
In many countries today, crimes novels and TV crimes dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV show are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
You work in a shop and have noticed that many customers complain that the shop closes too early. You think that the shop should stay open until later.
Write a letter to the shop manager, in your letter
1. Describe the complaints that have been made
2. Explain why it is important that the shop should stay open until later
3. suggest how the opening hours should be changed
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear_________________,
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is believed that secondary school children should study international news as one of their school subjects. Others think that this is a waste of valuable school time Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Nowdadays, there is a trend that the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developements. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and society. To what extent do you agree ?
Some people think that economic progress is the only way to measure a countries success, while others think that other factors can be used to measure a countries success. What are these Factors? Which do you think are most important?
Gap between rich and poor countries. It's the responsibility of richer countries to support poorer countries while others think it's the responsibility of poorer countries. what is your opinion?