The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvantages?
A neighbour has caused damage to your car. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter
- Describe the damage
- How the damage influences your life
- Suggest what actions he/she should take about it
Young people are often influenced in their behaviours by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
In some countries, the age gap between parents and children is greater than in the past. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people around the world use social media to keep in touch with other people and get the news. 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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The growing number of overweight is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays governments are investing more in public transport such as buses and trains rather than in building new roads. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
22 May 2025 (REV), The pie charts show various career and academic choice taken by high school graduates in lakeside county in 2010 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more adults continue to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at early stage. Punishment is necessary to help them learn the difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do the advantage of this is outweigh the Like disadvantages?
Some people think that the media have the right to publish details of people’s private lives, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advanatges?
Nowadays some professionals such as doctors, lawyers and engineers are paid much higher than ordinary workers. What do you think of this trend? Are there any jobs which you think should offer higher salaries?
With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for sources of oil and gas in remote and untouched natural places. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of damaging such areas?
In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in witch teenagers are allowed to be out of doors after a particular time night unless they are accompanied adult .What is your opinion about this?
Recent advances in medical science have resulted in increased life expectancy over the past few years. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
One long distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years' time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agreeor disagree?
Some experts claim that most of the outstanding innovations and have been made by people with a high level of so-called ‘innate intelligence’. What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying on this theory in order to succeed in life for an ordinary people?
financial education should be a mandatory components of the high school program.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impacted you
Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic proplem and pollution problems. To which extent do you agree or disagree ? what other measures do you think might be effective
Many areas in the globe depend on tourism as a major source of income. Sadly, tourism might be a source of problem if it is not well managed. discuss the advantage and disadvantage of tourism and give opinion
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
The use of social media is replacing face-to-to face interaction among many people in society.Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages？
Some people believe that it is more common way to learn history by watching movies instead of reading books. Does the advantages of this ought weight the disadvantages?
In some cultures elderly people are highly valued, while in some other cultures youth are more valued. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some places, teenagers are encouraged to get part-time jobs while they are still in school. Do the advantages of teens working outweigh the disadvantages?
Large companies should pay higher salaries to CEOs and executives compared to other worker. To what extent do you agree or disagree?(Write 250 words)
At the present time, the popuation of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantage of this situation outweight the disadvantages?
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the
University. In your letter,
-Complain about the situation
-Say why this is a problem
-And propose ways to reduce the noise
it is common these days to see celebrities advertising different products. do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
In many parts of the world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people’s skin. Outline the reasons for using such products and discuss what effect they have in terms of health on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 outweigh the disadvantages?BBB
WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are selling
• describe the furniture
• suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,
In some countries,small number of people earn extremely high salaries.Some people believe that this is good for the country.but others think that governments should not allow salaries above certain levels Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
A number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and they should have the same right as human; other people believe that human must use animals to satisfy their needs. Discuss both of view.
For some people, consumer goods have become the most important thing in life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people use social media to keep in touch with other people and news events. Do you think advantages of this out weighs the disadvantages?
Some people believe that the salaries paid to professional sportspeople are too high, while others argue that sports salaries are fair. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some cities, public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own food and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Students these days prefer to take a year off between finishing school and pursuing higher studies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution.
Many people today are worried about young children using video game. What problems might these games cause for children and society as a whole? How could these problems be reduced?
Your company is going to give a special training course for staff.
Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference
centre has the right facilities to hold this course.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your
letter:
● Give details about the course
● Describe what equipment you will need for the course
● Ask some further questions about the facilities at the
conference centre
In some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Introduction
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by cards or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
Some people believe that entertainment such as film star pop musicians or sports star are paid to much money Do you agree or disagree? Which other type of jobs should be highly paid.?
In the past people store knowledge in the books. Nowdays store knowledge on the Internet. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?