In the futre all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advatantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadv antages?
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a new neighbour moved in who has loud parties several times a week. Write a letter complaining about this to the landlord. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe why it bothers you
suggest a solution
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / Ms _____________,
Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. others believe that higher education should be available to only good students. discuss both views.
In some states in the US, a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (foe example, though cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future all cars buses trucks will be driverless.The only people travelling will be passengers.Do yo think the advantages will outweigh the disadvantages.
Nowadays, many people spend a lot of money on weddings. Do the benefits of this outweigh the disadvantages?
At the present time, the population pof some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults ,compared to the number of older people. Do the advantages of the situation outweighs the disadvantages ?
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news event.Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement the desire for higher status or greater wealth then others is what motivates most people to succeed in the word. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
In many countries today insufficient respect is shown to o/der people. What do you think may be the reasons for thís? What problems might this cause in society?
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.
Machines and robots are increasingly replacing workers in a number of industries. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Consumer goods have become the most important part of people’s lives. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are having a graduation party next Sunday evening. You have invited over 25 people to celebrate in your garden, which may continue late into the night.
Write a letter to your elderly neighbor. In your letter:
· Explain what will be happening
· Offer your apologies in advance
· Invite him to join the celebration
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Kulligowski
The percentage of overweight children in western countries has increased by 20% in last 20 years. Discuss the causes and effects of disturbing trend.
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With a fast pace of modern life, more and more people are turning towards fast food for their main meal. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
Today due to advanced medicine, people are living longer. Therefore, the number of elders is expected to exceed that of young people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The most important consideration when choosing any career or job is having a high income. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries people have to move away from their families and friends to find work. Does the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Many young people today leave their parents’ homes in rural areas to study or work in big cities. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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?
Many companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to replace human workers. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it is better for people to work from home using the internet rather than commuting to an office. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Young people are often influenced in their behaviors and situations by others in the same age. This is called “peer pressure”. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and fitness is decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Nowadays people throw away old things and adapt new things. Do the disadvantages of throwaway society outweigh any possible economic advantage?
Helping each other, exchanging services with neighbors, has always existed. Today, with the Internet, mutual aid networks are developing in neighborhoods to offer various local services (large or small DIY, babysitting, cleaning, walking or pet-sitting, moving, lending objects: e.g. tools, kitchen appliances, etc.) What do you think of this exchange system? Would you be willing to ask or provide a service to strangers living in your neighborhood via the Internet?
In some countries, it is possible for people to have a variety of food that has been transported from all over the world. To what extent do you think its benefits outweigh the drawbacks? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries there are more young people choosing to enroll in work based training instead of attending universities. Do the disadvantages of this situation outweigh the advantages?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is neccesary to help them learn this distinction. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
In cities and town all over the world the high volume of traffic is a problem. what are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantage of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them Iearn 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 behaviour to children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The number of overweight children in developed countries is increasing. Some people think that it is due to problems such as the growing number of fast food outlets. Others believed that parents are to blame for not looking after their children’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Discuss the adventages and disadvantages of the two approaches.
In the future all cars, buses and truckss will be driverless. The inly people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Your next- door neigbour owns a small dog that barks througthout the day and the night Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done the dog .Include in your letter
Your reason for writing
What you would like to happen
A nice ,respectful style
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air tickets, and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Some governments believe it is necessary to impose a higher tax on junk food because an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much of this food. What do you think about this?
Given maps illustrate information on how Frenton changed over 32 years between 1990 and 2012. There is High Street passing through the Frenton from south to north and on both sides of the street there are some public buildings, houses and flats.
Nowadays the differences between countries are becoming less evident because people follow the same media. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
With a fast pace of moder life more and more people are turning towards fast food for their main meals. Do you think the advantagesh outweight the disadvantages.
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign language instead of studying in theilhome town. Do the advantages oflearning a new language in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some educators suggest extending high-school education to four years so the students can achieve all that is expected of them. Others are against the proposal because they think students would lose interest in school and attendance would drop in the end. Write an essay to assert your point of view on this question. Use reasons and examples to support your position.
With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for these resources in remote and untouched places. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You have a problem with a neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour.
In your letter:
describe the problem
say how long it has been a problem
explain what action you want the neighbour to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: