New houses are often designed to have open private spaces like a balcony or garden. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages in this approach?
The importance of academic subjects as compared to exrracurricular activities is increasing every day.Some people suggest that sports calsses should be sacrificed in high school so students can cincentrate on academic demic subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that access to clean water is a basic human right and should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people decide to start their own busniess instead of working hour for a company or organization. Do the advantages for people working for their own business outweigh the disadvantages?
Directors large organisations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees. Some people think it is necessary, but others believe that it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion
It has been suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegatables and keep animals. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Social Media websites have amassed large user bases. Do the advantages of being a part of a social media site outweigh the disadvantages?
Some say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others believe there are benefits to society having more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of possessing an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think it is important to wpend on roads and highways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or diagree?
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
The first graph below shows the weight (in tonnes ) of fruit produced by a farm during each month in 2013, and also the amount ( in tonnes ) of fertilizer used. The second graph shows the volume of rainfall in each month ( in millimeters.)
Some people think that if a police force carries guns, this violence in society will encourage a higher level o?To what extent do you agree or disagre
Differences between countries are becoming less evident recently. People can see the same films, brands, fashion, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do disadvantage outweigh advantages?
QUESTIONS: WITH A FAST PACE OF MODERN LIFE MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE TURNING TOWARDS FASTFOOD FOR THEIR MAIN MEALS. DO YOU THINK ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE ADVANTAGES?
The two pie charts show the top customer service issues and complaints for two different international airlines. One World Air and Blue Sky Airways are the carriers. Seven general categories can be used to classify the complaints: bad food quality, subpar customer service, pricey tickets, lost or delayed luggage, cancelled or delayed flights, not enough room on the aircraft, and others. The most frequent criticisms of both airlines are their pricey fares and cramped cabins.
The tables give information about the temperatures and hours of daylight in London and Sydney during the same weekend in December 2018.
E-mail has had a huge impact on professional and social communication,but this impact has been negative as well as positive. Do the disadvantages of usinge-mail outweigh the advantages
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out f doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Some people say that schools should teach good behavior to children and introduce them to right and wrong. Parents should not only be the ones responsible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about the job in a local company that might be suitable for her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves.
-say why you think the job would be suitable for her
-explain how to apply for the job
Today, many people do not know their neighboars in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for government to impose a higher tax on this kind of food . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The rise of social media has affercted personal relation ships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communicating outweigh the disadvantages?
Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting. In your letter, you should:
give some details about the job
mention how you came across the job opportunity
explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved cospommunication technology and tranrt. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Companies should encourage employees who work in a high position to leave at the age of 55 in order to give opportunities to the new generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very importantfor people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Test and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?
More and more students choose to move to other countries to have higher education. Do you think the benefits of going abroad outweight its problems?
You share a parking area with several neighbours and have recently started having problems. Write a letter to be copied to all neighbours that share the parking area
explaining the problems
suggesting ways to help the situation
proposing a possible meetin
You are planning a business to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there.
•Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
• Explain the purpose of the trip
• Ask about thing to do and see in the city
• Invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Some people believe that unpaid company services should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same age. This is called “peer pressure”. Do the advantages of peer pressure outweigh the disadvantages?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?(Bayram)
Developing tools like recombinant viral proteins and ELISA kits is crucial for fighting viral diseases. Do you agree or disagree?
Many media around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantage out weigh the disadvantage?
It is important for people to take a risk both in their professional lives and in their personal lives. Do the advantages of taking risks outweight the disadvantages?
It is becoming increasingly popular to get an year off after high school and before Enrolling into college. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Buying things in the internet, such as books,air ticket and groceries is becoming popular. Do advantage of this outweigh disadvantage.
after Completing High School and Before Going to College or university, some students take a year off either to work or travel. What do you think is better – travelling or working. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches.
Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following; 1. All costs are paid by the government. 2. All costs are paid by the student. 3. All costs are paid by the student using loan from the government that must be paid after graduation. Discuss the benefits of each option. Which one is the best?
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 adventages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadventages?
Some youngsters are taking a year off after finishing school. What are the benefits of it? Do the pros outweigh the cons? Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The number of people who are at the risk of serious health problems due to being overweight is increasing. What are the reasons for growth in the overweight people in the society. How can this problem be solved.
You recently discovered plans to build a new airport in your area and are unhappy with it. Write a letter to the local authority.
In your letter
•say how you found out about the plans
•explain what problems your neighborhood will face
•suggest some possible solutions to those problems.
Some educationalist think that international exchange visits will benefits teenagers at school.Tp what extend do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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 disadvatages?
As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some Governments are encouraging businesses to move the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh to disadvantages?
Some people think that the media has the right to publish details of people’s views, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.
TOPIC 3: Rich people should pay higher taxes so that poor people will have more opportunity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?