“Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programmes should aim to educate viewers about important social issues.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
ın a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your teachers.
Even though organic fruits and vegetables are more expensive than conventional fruits and vegetables they are worth the extra cost. Do you agree or disagree?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which conatined some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
- correct the information in the article
-explain wy it is important for the magazine to give correct information
-suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. others belive thet children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
More and more people, buy electrical household goods like television refrigerator, washing machines. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people claim that children should be taught how to handle money and finances at school. Others, however, think that it should be a matter for families and not education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently received a letter from a friendasking for advice about whether to goto 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 she/he wouldn't enjoy going to college
Explain why getting a job is a good for him/her
Suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Too much money is spent on maintaining and repairing old buildings. Some people think that they should be knocked out to give way to modern buildings.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The vast majority people believe in constructing stylish buildings to live in while many suggest to keep the ancient buildings. Ancient buildings send message to the new generation on what did look like and their behaviours.
There are many reasons to illustrate on how the old buildings are important for the new generations. First of all, the ancient buildings are made by our ancestors and I personally believe that we should have a look their imaginations and constructing buildings. Second of all, to see the constructing historic buildings make us more creative persons in our live to make even better buildings for the generations ahead.
On the other hand, new constructions can be an innovative model. If I point it out to some example, the connection of people in highly raised buildings are more simplified than the old ones. For instance, the high raised buildings is more proper for the economy and population. Office workers can be easily contacted.
Consequently, office workers and city dwellers do not waste the connection time. Many people are also happy to manage their things closely in office and it’s definitely preventing from going far away from an office to another.
You live near a recreation ground. A local school brings pupils to the recreation ground to do sports, such as football and cricket, but recently this caused some problems. Write to the head of the school.
-explain why you enjoy living by the recreation ground
-describe the recent problems
-and say what you think the school should do.
Some people believe schools should be given multiple short vacations, while others believe they should get one long vacation. Give the advantages of both and express your own point of view. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people think that having a set retirement age for everybody , regardless of occupation is unfair. they believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an early age. do you agree or disagree? which type of workers do you thinkhould benefit from early retirement? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVANT EXAMPLE FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXperience
fast food companies should not be allowed to give away free toys with their food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people suggest that when we learn a language, we should also learn the cultures and lifestyles of this country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many people leave the countryside for the greater opportunities which are offered by citties.This move is not without disadvantages for both people and the environment. What are some benefits and drawbacks of urbanization?
Some people think all lawbreakers should be put into prison, while others believe that there are better alternatives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by government rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Students should have a part-time job to help pay for their education while attending college. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a friend who will come to your country to work for 6 months.
In your letter, you should:
- recommend a city
• suggest a few jobs that your friend could do
• give some opinions about making friends with the locals.
To be labelled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled ‘masterpieces ’ while true work of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree?
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
•give the date and time of the party
•suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people think that all TV entertainment programs should educate people about the importance of social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The charts below show household spending patterns in two countries between 1980 and 2008
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?
It is important for children to learn the diffrence between right and wrong ar an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion. what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children
People who do not know how to use computer will become more and more disadvantaged. State the disadvantages and what action governments should take. rate
Giving detailed information of crime in newspapers and on tv has bad consequences, some suggest that government should impose some restrictions on them. What is your opinion on this.
Modern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not in others. Some people therefore think that government should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society; those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
In some counties, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other older people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?
Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.
Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjets that will be useful for their future careers. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that learning a foreign language should be optional for students, while others argue that it should be mandatory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The system used to for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. this is causing problems for you and your neighbours. write a letter to the local council. in your letter describe hoew the rubbish collection system is not working properly. explian how his this is affecting you and your neighbours and suggest what should be done about the problem.
Some people think the government should pay for healthcare and education, but others believe it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people believe that plastic shopping bags damage the environment and their use should be prohibited. Other people insist that consumers should have the right to choose whether they want to use a plastic bag or not. Discuss both views and give your opinion
People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge etc.). Why do you think people attend colleges or universities? You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
Some people think that old houses should be knocked down to build new houses or apartment blocks. Others think that old houses should be protected because they are part of a nation’s history. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Question F Some feel governments should invest in preserving minority languages, while others feel this is not a good use of resources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (Write 250 words.)
Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. But others say films should have educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education in adult populations who cannot read and write.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
You often visit a local music studio to practice singing and record audio. Recently, you received an email from the studio manager.
Write a short letter to the manager
In your letter:
Say how you feel about the closure
Suggest what the studio should do during the closure
Over-reliance on modern technology means that people are failing to learn, or are forgetting many basic skills. To what extent is this true? Are people becoming so reliant on modern technology that they are no longer able to do some things without it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
Some people believe that advertisements aimed at children should be banned. Others argue that advertisements have a positive impact on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Govt. should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? To improve the quality of education, universities should spend money on salaries university professors. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fees. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree?
Some people say that mobile phones should not be allowed in public places, others argue that people should be free to use their mobiles wherever they like. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People from poor rural areas often have difficulty getting into good universities. Therefore, universities should make it easier for these people to be accepted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion