Some people feel that cities should be designed to be beautiful while others feel their functionality is more important. Discuss both sides and gives your opinion.
Many Offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishments. Why is this happening and what measures can be taken to tackle these problems.
The table below gives information about the daily cost of water per person in five different countries. (Figures are based on the minimum daily requirement per person of 11.5 litres.
Some people think that students who don’t take a break in studies between high school and the university are at a disadvantage compared to students who travel and work after high school before further continuing their education. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people rely too much on doctors instead of taking care of their own health. They think all health problems can be "fixed" by visiting doctors. What problems could this approach to healthcare cause and how might they be solved?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a campus holiday for the first time this summer. He / She has 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 camping with your friend this summer
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follow:
Dear….,
Many offenders perpetrate more crimes in the wake of serving their first sentence. What is the reason behind this, and what measures can be taken to handle this issue?
The increasing use of plastic bags is causing environmental damage. What are the causes of this problem, and what solutions can be implemented?
Some people decide to start their own business instead of working for a company or organization. Do the advantages for people working for their own business outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
‘Failure is proof that the desire wasn’t strong enough’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Social media platforms have become extremely popular among young people and strongly influence their behaviour, opinions, and lifestyle choices. Do you think this influence is more positive or negative?
Some people believe that international trade and communication with other countries is a positive trend, while others think it is harmful to nations and they might lose their identities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Use specific details and examples in your answer.
some people prefer to shop for food in supermarkets. Other people prefer todo their food shopping online. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contract between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the company.
In your letter
give the details of the flight
explain what the problem with the food was
say what the airline should do about it.
With the increasing number of people travelling, there is a growing demand for more flights. What problems does this have on environment? What can be done to solve the problem?
There is a shift in students' preference for their choice of colleges and universities as they now tend to study abroad. This phenomenon has some advantages, as well as disadvantages.
The graph below shows the results of a survey among online adults on their use of various social media in the USA between 2012 and 2015.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays some older people choose to live in retirement communities and centres with other people, rather than living with their adult children. What is the reason for this and what are the solutions for this?
many people like having a fixed daily routine, while other people enjoy a change in their life. mention both views and write your opinion.
Directors and leaders of organizations are often older people. Some people say that it is better to have young people as leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
young people often influenced in their behavior by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages?
The table shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two period.
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a 6-month period in 2011.
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and health care cost. why do you think so many children are overweigtht? what could be done to solve this problem?
Some people think that the universities must only accept student with high mark, while others believe that universities must accept students of all ages regardless of their previous grades. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Do you think it is better for students to work before their university study? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.
The image below explains the process of how pollutants from modern life become acid rain that in turn pollutes the environment and the food chain.
The reason that most individuals are in debit is due to the overuse as well as irresponsible use of credit cards. Banks should not issue credit cards unless they are completely sure of an individual’s ability to pay back their debits. To what extent do you agree with this?
Women and men are commonly seen as having different strengths and weaknesses. Is it right to exclude males or females from certain professions because of their gender? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
it is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and personal lives. do you think advantages of takinng risk outweigh the disadvantages
A lot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parents' pressure. Do you think that parents should support their children who want to do a career in sports? Support your point of view with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Directors of large organizations are much higher salary than ordinary employees do. Some people think it's necessary, but others are of the opinion that it's unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
LGBT community, as some people think their rights must be leagalised, whereas others diasgree, what is your opinion
People continue to recommit crimes even after being penalized for their wrongdoings. Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?
In today's competitive word,many families find it necessary for both parents go out to work.While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income,others feel they lack support because of their parents absence. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below gives information about birth and death rates in Switzerland from 1975 to 2025.
2. “In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?”
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these views and giver your own opinion.
Some-people believe that companies should hire equal number of male and fema-lee mployees.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below the centre of a small town called Birshire as it is now, and plans for its development.
Students should pay full costfor their own study, because university education benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some university students want to learn about their subjects in addition to main subiects. Other believe it is more important to give all their time and attentions to studying for qualitications. Discuss both these views and giving your opinion.
Nowadays, an increasing number of people like to move away from their friends and families. Does the trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar graph above shows avarage earning in the Republic of Ireland in 5 different years, with projections for the future. Earnings are in US dollars ($).
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons？Is this a positive or negative development？
The line chart provides information regarding the number of visitor to and from United Kingdom over two decades from 1979 to 1999 while the bar chart illustrates the country's popularity rated based on their UK visitors number.
Some people say that experiences a child has before starting schools have the most influence on their future life. Others say that experience as teenagers, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your opinion.