Some people believe that children should be involved in educational activities in their free time. Others argue that this puts too much academic pressure on a child. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in despite of great responsibilities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that what children watch influences their behavior, while others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behaviors most. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that developing a successful career is more important than spending time with family and friends, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of youth adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
some argue that stories about famous people in the news is a waste of time and ridiculous. to what extent you agree?
In the past most working people had only one job. however, nowaday is more and more people have more than one job at the same time. what are the reasons for this development? what are the advantages and disadvantages of having done one job?
In many countries today, crime novels and tv crimes dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and tv shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction tv crime dramas?
Topic 01.It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. What do you think is the reason for a growth in the rate of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to deal with this situation?
the chart below gives information about the amount of time children spend with their parents.
n 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?
Without capital punishment our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that young people should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They say this would benefit both the individual and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fullness of time, classroom reachers will be totally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
-Describe some possible disadvantages
- Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You are a student living in university accommodation. The heating has not worked for some
time. Write a letter to the management. In your letter Explain why you complain;
Describe the problems
Tell what you want them to do
You recently booked apart-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
·say which part-time course you booked
·explain why you need to cancel your booking
·ask about booking a different course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows：
Dear Sir or Madam,
Mobile phones and the Internet have made it easy to stay in contact with other people. However, as a lot of time is spent using telephones and computers, there is less face-to-face contact and direct communication. Is the growing use of communications technology a positive or a negative development for society ?
At present time the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of old people.Do the advantages of this situation outwiegh the disadvantages?
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Dos this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
You recently heard that your friend has started a new job. Write a letter to congratulate him/her. In your letter:
- congratulate them
- ask about the new job
- suggest a time to meet
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part-time. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
• explain why you want to reduce your working hours
• say which hours you would like to work
• describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear _______________
Certain people believe that the only way to reduce crime sentencing criminals for longer time periods, while others believ alternative methods should be used to lower crimes. Discuss both vieve and give your opinion
Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise, they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience. (Theme 1ta)
There are many ways of preventing crimes that are much better than prison. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that children should spend all their free time with their families. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. agree = maintain, own traditions disagree = cultures, problem sosializing
Many students find their first week at university challenging. What are some of the difficulties students may face during this time, and what can universities do to help them adjust? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some countries are struggling with increasing crime rates. Many people think that having more police on the streets is the only way to reduce crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Government spends a lot of money on education. More money should be spent on free time activities. To what extent do agree or disagree?
some people spend most of their time lives living close to where they born.what are the reasons and explain advantage and disadvantage
It is sometimes suggested that primary school children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals. What are the advantages and disadvantages? Do you think advantage of this outweigh the disadvantage?
some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. does this devolopment have more advantages than disadvantages?
The table below shows the results of a survey of the number of participants in eight sports and the amount of time spent on each sport per month. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
People hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer. You should use your own ideas, knowledge, and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
People continue to recommit crimes even after being penalized for their wrongdoings. Why do you think this happens? How can crimes be stopped?
The best way to reduce the crime by young people is to teach parents good parenting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is important to use leisure tomr for activities that improve mind,such as doing word pusompwzzles or reading.Other feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
•explain why you would like the job.
•give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ.
•say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. Others think that the children’s parents should be punished instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, financial crime involving indentity theft is increasing. What are the causes of this trend, and what effect does identity thefts have on the victims involved ?
The charts below show what UK graduates and postgraduates students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
The rate of cybercrime is increasing day by day in the world. What are the reasons and what can be done to tackle this issue? (2)
In some areas of the U.S., a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be outdoors after a particular time at night unless they are with an adult. What is your opinion about this? Agree? Disagree?
Some employers want to be able to contacts their staff at a all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
The UN has recently celebrated their 70th anniversary, What benefits has it bought during this time? Do you think the UN will last next 70 years?
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:
Say which part-time course you booked
Explain why you need to cancel your booking
Ask about booking a different course
Write a letter to a financial organization that gives money to students who would like to take a part-time course. Mention
- qualifications and work experience
- details about the course
- how this course will help you
Some people think it's bettere to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe its good to have frinends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.