“Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to increase the
length of the prison sentence. Other people, however, believe there are better
methods to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”
Some People think that Multinational Companies could help to boost the development of a state, while others claim that Multinational Companies capitalize labors and exploit a particular country’s resources. Discuss both sides and give your opinion!
Many modern children spend a great deal of time sitting in front of a television or computer screen. This is extremely harmful to their development. Therefore, parents should strictly limit the time that children spend in this way.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think this? What is your opinion of crime fiction and crime dramas?
Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? What is the most important thing to succeed in life?
It is important for people to take risk, both in their professional lives and their personal lives.
Do you think the advantages of taking risk outweigh the disadvantages ?
SOME PEOPLE THINK YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO HAVE FULL TIME EDUCATION UNTIL THEY ARE ATLEAST 18 YEARS OLD .TO WHAT EXTEND DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE
Some people think hard work and determination lead to success. Others feel that money and personal appearance are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people today spend most of their free time at home watching TV series or movies instead of going out. Do You think this is right or wrong ?
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid communitu work in their free time. This can benefit them and the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that music plays an important role in society. Others think it is simply a form of entertainment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some think most crime is the result of circumstances (eg. poverty and other social problems). Others believe that most crime is caused by people who are bad by nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Women will play an increasingly important role at workplace in future. But this may disturb their family lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people think it is better for children to being to learn a foreign language at primary school than at secondary school. What’s your opinion? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Playing computer games is a waste of time. Children should not be allowed to play them. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school while others believe childrens should not start until secondary school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think people can exploit animals for any purpose they need, while others do not think so.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
In western country, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care.
Who do you think should pay this care, the government or the family
You are interested in enrolling in a cooking class at a local college and would like a friend to come with you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
say where and when the class will be held
give reasons why you think your friend might be interested
suggest a time and place to meet to discuss the idea
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with a friend. He/She has just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday
● explain why you didn’t write earlier
● invite them to come and stay with you
Some people think it is more important for the government to spend more money promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illnesses than the treatment for people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more children are accessing the Internet unsupervised and at a younger age. This can sometimes put them at risk. What problems do you think parents face when dealing with their children using the Internet?
Today, children play very cruel games. This should be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most of the world's major cities.
What do you think about this?
Some people think women should be given equal chance to work and excel in their careers. Other believe that a woman’s role should be limited to taking care of the house and children.
Which opinion do you agree with and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others think that the circumstances of a crime, and the reason for committing it should be considered when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views.
In many countries nowadays, more and more women have full-time jobs as men, so there is logic that men and women should share the housework tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night uncles they are accompanied by an adult.
What is your opinion about this?
Society is becoming obsessed with material good like cars, designer clothes and jewellery. We have stopped carrying about the important things and that is why divorce rates are so high. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Many people feel that all teenagers should have to do unpaid work during their free time to help the local community and for the benefit of society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is generally believe that some people are born with certain talent, for instance for sport or music and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be thought to become a god sport person or musician.
Discus both these views and give your opinion.
In britian, when someoen gets old they go o live in a house with other old people where there are nurses o look aftr them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care.
Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Ask for some time off to complete a qualification. Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open spaces in towns and
cities than to build more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that educational standards have decliend in recent times, particularly int he areas of literacy and numeracy.
Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.
A museum is near your home looking for people to do part time unpaid work. You would like to do some unpaid work at the museum
Write a letter to the museum director to apply.
11.Some people think it is more beneficial to play sports that are played in teams, e.g. football. Some people think individual sports e.g. tennis and swimming are better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people claim that museums and art galleries will not bee need because people can see historical objects and works of arts by computers. Do you agree or disagree
In some areas of 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?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as foood, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Mobile phones and the Internet play an important role in the way people relate to one another socially. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Colleges and universities are entrusted and charged to impart education to people. Hence, it advised that these institutions educate students with more practical skills such as managing accounts and investments.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Studying art in school improves students’ performance in other subjects because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. That’s why art should be obligatory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
say how you feel about his petformance
give details of your musical activities
explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
Human activities has had a negative effect on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give your opinion.
In addition to your full-time job, you are taking a 15-hour Computer Science course. You now find that you cannot continue with the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
· Describe your schedule and situation
· Explain why you cannot continue the course
· Say what action you would like to take
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged.
Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter,
tell them why you need to move the interview time
ask to change the interview date
explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people buy new models of phones, computers and other technology immidately while others prefer to buy after a while they launch. disuss both views and give your opinion.
Many feel that happiness is mainly an individual responsibilty while others feel that there are important external factors.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
At universities in some countries, it is common for students, especially for those who have no scholarship, to have jobs while they study. They may work in offices, at the library, in labs or as teachers’ assistants. They earn money for living expenses and sometimes receive a reduction in tuition as well. Is this a good idea? Support your opinion with specific reasons and details
*C14, T2*
*Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems*
*Discuss both these views and give your own opinion*