Some people likes more living in a house while others prefer to live in an apartment. What is the advantages and disadvantages of living in a house in comparison of living in an apartment?
Advertisements of snacks and toys have a great impact on children and their parents. So, the advertisement to children should be banned. Do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that allowing children to make decisions on every day choices such as food, clothes, entertainment will result in a society of individuals who think only of themselves, others are of the opinion that decision should be made about issues which affect them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There is still a certain section of the society which lives under poverty despite the fact that countries where people belonging to this section live are becoming richer. Why do you think this happens and what can wealthy societies do to help their poorer members? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Other believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer andd include any relevant examples from your own kowledge or experience
The best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called CELPIP-TIP, which organizes such travel.
* Write an email to the volunteer in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things
- Explain why you want to volunteer.
- State what your skills and experience.
- Indicate where you would like to volunteer and how long.
Some people say in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus on reducing environmental and housing problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
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 disadvatages?
Write a letter to a penpal. This can be your first letter or a letter you’re writing after knowing your pen pal for a long time. Include details you would normally include when writing to a pen pal in this situation.
Topic 8: Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree/disagree?
You travelled by plane last week and your suit case was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and describe what happened.
Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it.
Find out what they are going to do about it.
Every year several language die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, fast food is becoming a part of people's daily diet, replacing traditional foods. Some people believe that this change has negative effects on families, individuals, and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others believe that zoos are useful in protecting wild animal. Discuss both points of views and give your opinion.
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workspace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram on the right illustrates a system designed by the Ancient Romans to heat the bathroom in a villa. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
A friend has invited you to a party but you will not be able to attend. Write to your friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend you can’t come
•Explain why you are unable to attend
•Arrange another time to meet
Teenagers are spending an increasing amount of time on the internet, and this is having a negative effect on their social skills. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your friend wants to send her/his children to your house for the weekend. Write a letter to him/her and say
– Agree to this arrangement.
– Say what time is suitable for you.
– Describe what you are planning to do.
Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the world. What are your opinions on this? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
While your friend was away on vacation, you stayed in his apartment. While you were there, you dropped an expensive bowl and broke it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- explain what happened,
- apologise for the accident,
- tell your friend what you plan to do about the bowl.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In twenty years there will be fewer cars in use than there are today. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some peope believe that longer prison sentences are the best way to decrease crime while others believe that there are alternative ways to decrease crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some claim that it is compulsory for professionals to work in their original country while others believe that they should have a right to work abroad.This essay will discuss both views and provide my own perspective on the matter.
The pie chart illustrates the average household expenditures by five categories in boh Japan and Malaysia.
The pie chart demonstrate the cause of worldwide land degradation as well as the table illustrates the causes of land being less productive in thee different regions North America, Europe and ocean during 1990.
The illustrations below show how coffee is sometimes produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
Some people argue that zoos help to preserve wild creatures, while others say that they are inhumane and should be abolished. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
You said you would attend your best friend's birthday party, but you did not go. Write a letter to your friend.
In the letter
apologise for not going
explain why you were not there,
say how you will make up for it.
In many parts of the world, children and adolescents are spending more and more time indoors. What do you think is the cause of this problem? What best measures can be taken for it
Some teachers think that changing subjects with every lesson will help their students focus more. However, other teachers think that offering their students several lessons on the same subject in a row will help them focus more. Which opinion do you think is better?
It is inevitable that as technology advanced, traditional cultures will be lost. It seem that we cannot have these two thing together
Nowadays some countries encourage people to buy more and more products, which is good for economy. While others believe it is bad for the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Surveillance cameras in banks, officers, shops and streets have been very successful in reducing crime in the workplace and in public, but they are also a tool for their users to spy on people private business. What problems do the use of surveillance cameras create? Is there any solution?
Some people think it is better for children to begin to learn a foreign language at primary school than at secondary school. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many businesses think that the new employees who have just graduated from schools lack interpersonal skills, such as working with colleagues as a team. What has caused this and what are the solutions to this problem?
Some people believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop childrens' life skills than time spent reading. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There seems to be an increasing number of serious crimes committed each year. While some think the best way is to use the death penalty as a deterrent, many people believe that other measures will be needed. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Angsa
Nowadays, many people communicate using social media and the internet on a daily basis. However, this had led to an increase in online attacks and cyberbullying. What are some of the reasons why people take part in cyberbullying? What are the effects on the children and teenagers who are victims of cyberbullying
NOWADAYS, MANY PEOPLE CHOOSE AIRPLANE AS THEIR MEANS OF TRANSPORT TO TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT THIS IS THE MOST CONVENIENT METHOD OF TRAVEL,WHILE OTHERS ARGUE THAT TRAVELLING BY AIR UNSAFE AND COSTLY. DISCUSS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF TRAVELLING BY AIR AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there.
Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter,
say how you have learned about the plan
explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area where you live
say what you think the city council should do about it
The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories[ unpaid work refers to such activities as childcare in the home,housework and gardening] describe the information presented below,comparing results for men and women in the categories shown.
1. You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15, but you will not
be available on that date.
Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter
explain your situation
express your concern
suggest a solution
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ………………….. ,
In many countries today, the eating habits and lifestyle of children are diffrent from those of previous generations. Some people say this has had a negative effect on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that children should be involved in making their school rules.others say that only adults should make the school's rules. Discuss both views and give tour own opinion
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sport to young children). To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should begin their formal educatiom at a very early age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that zoos are inhumane and should be closed down. Others argue that zoos play an important role in wildlife conservation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?