Job applicants’ social skills are more important. Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
AS THE NUMBER OF CARS INCREASEs,more money has to spent on road systems.some peole think the government should pay for this.others,however,think that drivers should cover the costs.discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it’s a good to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The pie charts show local government expenditure in 2010 and 2015
The table below shows the percentage of households with electronic goods in 2 countries
In many societies in the world, the population is ageing rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. A nation’s population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Many countries today are experiencing high levels of migration from rural areas to cities. What are the causes of this trend, and what effects does it have on the existing city dwellers?
In many countries government spend a lot of money on arts. However, some think government should spend more on health and education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, parents are allowing their children to use tablets and smartphones to enhance learning. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviour, while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want. To what extent should children have to follow rules? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some countries invest in specialized sports facilities for top athletes but not for the average person.Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that music should be taught in schools, while others think that it is best to focus on computers and science. What is your opinion?
Some people believe that we cannot learn any thin form the past for our life today , while other believe our history is valuable source of out information to understand human’s life. Discuss both point view and give your opinion.
Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer the work call and home call at any place, or 7 days a week. Do you think there are more negative or positive effects on both individuals and society?
Some people think competitive sport is important for a child's education. Others think it has negative effects on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion
as communication technology develops, it changes the way we communicate with friends and family members compared to the past. Do you think this has more advantages and disvantages?
Globalization has significantly increased interactions between countries through trade, culture, and technology. Some people believe that globalization brings more benefits than drawbacks. Others argue that it causes more problems than advantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some parts of the world people try to find out one's own family history. Why do people do this? Do you think it is a positive or negative? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Films and computers games containing violence are popular. Some people say they have negative effect on society and should be banned. Others say they are just harmless relaxation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that competition at work, school and in daily life is a good thing. Others belive that we should try to cooperate more rather than competing against each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (eg.dinosaurs,dodos..) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or Disagree?
some university students want to learn about other subjetcs in addition to their main subjects. others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Students from rural areas often find it difficult to access university education. Some people think that it should become easier for them to study at universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
I think that for some people subjects arts, music and drama are more important, therefore they want to pay attention only to that, and some people disagree with this opinion. In this essay, I want to discuss and explain my point of view.
Options vary on whether students should take a gap year before going into higher education. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of taking a year out. Do you believe that taking a gap year is a good idea?
In many countries today, parents are able to send their children to single-sex schools or co-education schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree.
Some people believe that the only purposes of film is to entertain. Others say films should have educational value. Discuss both views and give own opinion.
The charts below show what percentage of their daily intake of various nutrients the average person in the USA consumes in each meal and in snacks. These nutrients may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Many companies and organisations require their employees to wear uniform. What kind of jobs require uniforms? What are the disadvantages of wearing uniform to work?
In many countries paying for things using mobile phones (cell phone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages ?
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.
The bar chart shows the percentage of Australian boys and girls school pupils) attending 4 different sports activities after school in 2010.
Some people think schools should be responsible for teaching children how to eat healthily. Others believe this is the parents’ job. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your local bookshop has invited members of the public to recommend a guest speaker for an upcoming event that will include a series of talks from well-known people. Write an e-mail to the bookshop. In your e-mail: • suggest a speaker • say what they would contribute to the event • explain why other people would be interested too
These days the number of companies operating at multinational Ievel has increased. To what extent are they responsible for the local communities in which they are located?
the two pie charts below show the online shopping shakes for retail sectors in Canada in 2055 and 2010
Some countries spend a lot of money preparing competitions to take part in major competitons such as Olympics or Football World Cup. Some people say that it would be better to spend this money encouraging children to take up sports from a young age. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe global trade is the best way for an economy to grow. However, others believe we should only produce and buy products made in our own country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Eating too much sugar is harmful for health. Some people think that it is government responsibility to limit people's sugar consumption while others think that is individual's responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Your friend invited you to his/her party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•explain why you cannot come
•give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
•suggest another time to meet
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____,
Question Some people think that government 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.
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first months after the birth of their babies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
People can use a mobile phone to answer work and home calls at any place, or 7 days a week. Do you think there are more negative or positive effects on both individuals and society?
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend, In your letter Say where are you going describe how to look after your pet. Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house.
The bar graph below depicts the percentage of families in owned and rented houses in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
You applied for a new passport, and it got delayed. Due to this delay, you missed your (study) intake. You are very disappointed over this delay. Write a letter to the Regional Passport Office for the same. In your letter
● introduce yourself
● describe what happened and how you are at loss
● say what you want the officer to do
Some believe that violent computer games are just a form of entertainment, while others think they lead directly to violent behavior. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that current environment issues are global problems and should therefore be dealt with by the government, while others believe that these problems can only be tackled by individuals. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving chilren this message?
Topic: In some countries, an increasing number of children are overweight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from school canteens is the best way to fight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?