Some people suggest that companies should give promotions to people who have been working for them for a long time. Do you think this is a good idea?
The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, has great influence in shaping people's ideas and their minds.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?Give reasons for your answer.
Artist need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity. Artist should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do young people today make good use of their leisure time? Or do they spend too much time watching television and playing video games, instead of taking part in more productive activities? Use your own ideas and experience and support your arguments with examples.
Some people say that younger people are not suitable for important positions in governments of countries. Others, however, say that it is a good idea for the younger to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Universities should have big classrooms while others argue that they should have small classrooms. What do you think is the ideal for the students? Give your opinion.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of reason. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people appose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to tech every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person need to be a good parent.
oung people are increasingly choosing to eliminate meat from their diets and become vegetarians. Do you think this is a good idea? Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks?
Government in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on food and beverages with high level of sugar some think that these taxes are a good idea while other disagree. Discuss both you and give your opinion?
Some people believe that children should be taught how to manage money at school. Others think that money management should be taught at home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Instructions: Support your ideas with examples where possible.
Some people believe that the difference between the lowest paid jobs and the highest paid jobs should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
3. Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic:
Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
People today move to new cities or new countries more than ever before. What challenges do they experience? What strategies are there to meet these challenges? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant ideas from your own knowledge or experience.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this idea?
Your friend is coming to your country from abroad, but you can't go to pick him up at the airport. Write a letter to him/her and say
-why you can't pick him up
-suggest alternative ideas
-talk about what he can do in your country
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payment. Others, however, see this as cheap labour. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
People are starting to think that the idea of having a single career is an old fashioned one and that having several part-time jobs is better. Do the benefits outweigh the disadvantage?
Many young people move out of their homes to live alone or to live with their friends. Some people think this is a good idea. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this environment? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguements with example and relevant evidence.
With advances in technological communication more and more people are able to work from home. This increase of homeworking had been of real benefit to workers.To what extent do you agree ot disagree with this idea?
These days, some schools do not have enough money to pay for all the programs that they think are necessary for their students. As a result, some schools are considering allowing advertisements in their buildings. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?
Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime’such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
There is a problem with the changing room in your gym. You reported it several times, but it was not resolved. Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
• Describe the problem.
• Explain what the gym’s response was when you reported the problem.
• Say what you would like the manager to do about the problem.
Write at least 200 words to express your ideas clearly by using various structures and vocabularies.
Too much emphasis is put on earning money rather than looking for a good quality of life. To what extent do you agree with this idea ?
Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on TV or reading about them in the newspapers. What is the reason for this? Is it a good idea to copy famous personalities
Some people believe that it is essential to include Physical Education classes in the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children's time is better spent on more academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
In most of the education system, students are assessed by written examinations. Do you think it is a good idea or not? Give your reasons.
Some scientists think that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
you recently received a letter from a friend asking foe 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 idea for him/her. > suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her.
Library or Playground
There are plans to improve your city. Two different ideas are being discussed. One is to build a bigger library with more computers and more books. The other is to build a new playground. The playground in your neighbourhood now is very small and old. The city planners want to ask the public for their opinion. explain why you prefer the city should build a bigger library.
In the past,when students did a university degree,they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays,they have more opprtunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas,knowledge and expeience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.
It's generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for music and sport, and others are not. However, it's sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both ideas by giving your opinión
These days, many people are copying famous celebrities from TV and magazines. Why is this happening? Do you think it is a good idea to copy celebrities?
Some say children should be disciplined at an early age. Others , however, feel this is not a good idea. Discuss both these view and give your opinion
Aircarf have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. “Parents should not pressure their children to choose a particular profession. Young people should have the freedom to choose a career path they like. To what extent do you agree or disagree?” You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
Many parents put a great deal of pressure on their children to be successful in school and get excellent grades. Some think that this is not a good idea and is unhealthy. Others think it is the right thing to do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is a good idea for young people to take a year off to travel or work between high school and university. Others say it is better for students to go straight on to university after graduating from high school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The mass media,including television,radio and newspaper have great influence in shaping people,s ideas.to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Throughout history, people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but they have not agreed on what an ideal society would be like. What do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world? How can people work towards achieving an ideal society?
Both governments and individuals are spending vast amounts of money protecting animals and their habitat. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in society such as poverty and health care. To what extent do you agree? Support your opinion with relevant examples and ideas.
Today food often travels thousands of miles from the farm to the consumer. Some people believe it would be better for the environment and the economy if people prefer local farmers. Would the advantages of this idea outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that one should plan detailed activities for their leisure time, while others disagree with this view. Discuss both, and give your own idea.
You recently received 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 idea for him/her
•suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter ad follows:
"Prison is the only truly effective form of punishment, because it separates criminals form society." To what extent do you support this view? You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience
Some people think that it is a good idea of all employees to wear a uniform at work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. “Parents should not pressure their children to choose a particular profession. Young people should have the freedom to choose a career path they like. To what extent do you agree or disagree?” You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
Some people think that it is a good idea for aprents to help their children with their homework. Other believe that children should do their homework on their own. Disucss both views and give your opinion.
In order to learn about the way other people in the world live, it is better to look at film or video records than written documents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?