Although globalisation can be positive for some nations’ economies, the negative impact on local communities should not be ignored. Do you agree or disagree?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviours to children?
In a number of counties, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday (such as food, 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.
The only way to improve road safety is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Human activity has had a negative impact 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 sides of the argument and give your opinion.
some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. others believe that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. discuss both the views and give your oiupnion.
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time í the lost of particular of plants and animals. Other say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people belive that because of modern technology, it is no longer necessary for people to learn handwriting skills, while others think that handwriting is still an important skill. Discuss both views.
Youre is oh abing friend has asked r yo urternitu college project
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say how important New Year is to people in your country
• describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
• explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
Correct the information in the article
Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information.
Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation.
Write at lease 150 words.
some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neibourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries children are engaged in sorne kind of paid work. Sorne people regard this as complete/y wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your mannager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- describe the complaints that have been made
- say why the reception area is important
- suggest how the reception area could be improved
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe taht other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Theme: It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
Some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negative impact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here.
Some people think that giving aids to the poor countries has more negative impacts than positive ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Question-Large companies use sports events to promote their products.Some people think this has a negative impact on sports.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Improvements in health and education are essential for the development of the poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping them in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society. Suggest some measure that could be taken to reduce the impact of aging populations. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
it is important to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early stage. punishment is necessary to hlep them learn this distinction. to what extent do you agree or dosagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
improve the standard of living through economic development,however, others think social value is lost as a result. Do you think the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive o r negative situation?
Topic – Some people believe that educational success depends on good teachers, while others believe that students’ attitude are important. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal, people, however, think that other typesd of progress are equally important for a coountry. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
There have been major advances in technology over the recent decades and this has led to significant improvement in people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree
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explain your own problems and why you would like to do the course
enquire about the methods used on the course
enquire about course fees and dates
Consumer goods are becoming more and more important.Discuss merits and demerits.
As public safety is of the highest importance. it is often necessary to test new products on animals. It is befter for a few animals to suffer than for human life to be placed at risk by untested products. To what extent do you agree with above?
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that develop the mind, such as reading and doing crossword puzzles. Others feel that it is important to give one's mind a rest in leisure time. Discuss.
Some people think that exercise is the key to health while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important. discuss both sides an give your opinion
While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which have at the moment, others believe that deforestation has a more devastating impact on our world. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
n many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
Many cannot speak or present well in public. Some people think that it is important to speak well in public, so the training should be from school. Do you agree or disagree?
The use of corporal punishment (physically hitting students) in schools is in decline, yet it should be used to improve behavior. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is best to accept bad situations, such as an unsatisfactory job ir shortage if money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Describe both these views and give your openion
Topic 2. Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can't sleep. Write a letter to your neighbours.
In your letter
describe the problem with the dog
explain why it is important for you to sleep
outline what your neighbours could do about the situation.
Present a case arguing either for or against the following statement: Training for work is far more important than providing a broad-based education. You should use your own ideas and experience and support your argument with examples.
The pie charts and table present information on percentage of imported seafood the UK from three nations and total values of sea food.
Nowadays consumer goods have become the most important part of people's lives. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important fir everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and,if so,how?
Some people think that in order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers, but other people maintain that such evaluation and criticism may cause loss of respect for teachers and discipline. What do you think?
Computers are often argued to be the most important invention of the last hundred years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Something that is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others think that this has little effects and other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Money is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter.
•Say where you think you left the papers
• Explain why they are so important
• Tell the manager what you want him /her to do
There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and culture contact between countries on a country’s identify. What is your opinion?
Some people think that workers like nurses, doctors and teachers do not get enough payment while film actors and athletes get more money than the importance of their job. How far do you agree or disagree?