The government spend about 220 million (poundsterling) a year supporting museums and galleries in the UK, and a similar amount subsiding the visual and perfoming arts. This is a huge sum to spend on minority interest, and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to the people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them. What are your views?
Some people believe that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivating of committing it should always be taken account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that formal education should start for children as early as possibl. While others think that it should not start until 7 years of age. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many cities around the world people face the problems of serious air pollution. This can have negative effect on their health and quality of life What do you think are the causes of the problem and how it should be solved?
The internet has transformed lives and economies but it is turning the world into a global village. Soon everybody will think and behave in the same way. 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. ( It should take no more than 40 minutes)
Recall any folk/mythical/religious short story that you might have heard/seen/read as a child and discuss what you liked most about it and how do you see it now as a distinctive social/cultural text with its own moral/ideology and how does it speak to you now.
The use of corporal punishment (physical 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?
Why is it important to have job autonomy?
Getting a job that in lines with your passion may be enjoyable. It because you have a bigger chance to apply your mastery into practice. And there are many people out there who don’t have the same experience as yours in this case. A few people trying to look for the job, some are waiting to be called for interviewed and others are waiting to get hired.
You may also feel lucky since you were getting hired without making a big effort to get selected. You feel that you are a perfect-fit worker that the companies need. And It makes you even happier as you have been dreaming of working in that company for a long.
At first, all things seem running smoothly without defect. And you think it was a good starting point to show your best performance while working. Your expectation about being free to express yourself is becoming a priority to support your position. You believed that always makes you optimistic in the probation time.
But, high expectation about those things has ruined your career. You are getting inferior because you are not able to express your ideas, strategy, and implementation in your way. At this time, you are feeling the boundaries is so bold and holding yourself back from things you capable of doing. As you are not a strict person who always depends on a formula to do something, sometimes you feel difficult to follow the standard.
I think that as workers we all need more authority in doing job. I feel that the workers will have the potential to flourish when they can do things on their version. Some people think this is not the right way to do. It seems like ourself are arrogant and don’t need to listen to senior advice. But, that’s not a point I want to emphasize here.
Foremost, autonomy makes your job performance better than when you don’t have it at all. It is because by having such freedom to express the idea, the workers will much confident and optimistic. It also hinders job stress that may make them feel working under pressure. The point here is how to make yourself happy while doing your job.
Frankly, Nothing will gonna stop your effort to reach the goals as long as you are getting job autonomy in doing whatever you do.
You bought a new HD television last week. At first it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared across the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you decide to write to them.
Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter
• give them the background information
• describe the problem
• ask them to resolve the issue
Some people believe that all students should be required to study a foreign language, while others think it should be optional. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that young children should be allowed to do paid work, while others think that it should be illegal. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Some Governments say how many children a family can have in their country should be strictly controlled. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. Is It sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way? Do you agree or disagree with this policy?
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara Desert or Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Some businesses prohibit smoking in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree that this is the right course of action? Give reasons for your opinion.
Some people think for those who commit serious crime need to given death penalty. However, other believes there could be better alternatives to death penalty. Discuss the both point of views.
A second language is regarded as essential to success in the modern world. It should be a compulsory for all children to study a second language as soon as they start school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The table below the results of a first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course very good. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
say what the importance of this historic building is
mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
You bought a computer, and it is not connecting the Internet.
Write a letter to an IT specialist to ask for help.
- explain the details of the computer
- tell the problem
- ask for help
The maps below show a residential area with a park and playground in 2016 and the proposed changes for 2025 to make it safer for families and children
ln the future, it seems it would be more difficult to live in the North. Some people think more money should be spent researching other panels to live such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people believe yhe purpose of education should be helping individual to become useful for society, while others believe it should help individuals to achieve their ambitions. discuss and give your opinion.
A ban on all forms of advertising is beneficial to society because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, sport and exercise classes are replaced with academic subjects. Why is it so? What are the effects on the children in their lives?
In future, it seems to be difficult to live on the Earth. More money should be spend on researching other planets to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You will have a speech about your country on the international college event. Write a letter to the event’s planners about the following: -
Ask about the date of the event -
What speech you prepared/
why it should be interesting -
What equipment you will need for your speech
Some people say that the main purpose of television should be eduction, while other says it should be for entertainment only. Discuss both side and give your opinions.
Public transit(e.g. buses,local trains,metros/Subways) play an important role in helping residents and visitors get around large cities. Public transit should be free at all time for those who want to use it. Discuss both sides give your opinion.
You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter:
•introduce yourself
• explain the situation
• say what action you would like to the company to take
Some people believe that university education should be free for everyone, regardless of income. Others think it should be paid for by students. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Society would benefit from a ban on all kinds of advertising because it serves no useful purposes and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree?
It is inevitable that as the Covid-19 is spreading, it will become a part of human life in the coming years. It seems that we have to learn to boost our immunity both physically and psychologically to survive under such a critical situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more rourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult,such as the Sahara desert or the antartics. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such palces?
Some people think that the media has the right to publish details of people’s views, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.
Some people believe that the government should fund and support the arts, while others think that it should prioritize other public services such as healthcare and education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Nowadays people try to balance their life and work with other things in life, but actually some could achieve it so far, what are the reasons for this and how can be solve this problem.
(VMN)Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as Important to a child’ development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open space designs instead of separate rooms. Why is it so? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Tody more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, sush as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It si therefore necessary for the government to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Environmental problems are becoming a global issue and are encounter-challenging the quality of life. Do you think that environmental problems will produce better results if it is addressed globally or it should be addressed by individual countries.
Some children have a natural ability to grasp foreign languages and for that reason it should not be a mandatory subject in the academic curriculum. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You bought a new HD television last week. At first it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared accross the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you devide to write to them. Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter:
- give them the background information
- described the problem
- ask them to resolve the issue.
Some people think that the government should ensure the healthy lifestyle of people, but others argue that it should be decided by individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
MANY PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT IN ORDER TO HAVE CLEAN AND TIDY STREETS IN THEIR NEIGHBOURHOODS, THIS SHOULD BE RESIDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY, WHILE OTHERS THINK IT SHOULD BE GOVERNMENT'S DUTY. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION?
Today more and more tourists are visiting where condition are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefit and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places
You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre.
In your letter:
*describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
*say what happened the last time you complained
*explain what you want the manager to do
tipping is a common practice at restaurant in many countries. some people beleive tipping a great way to apreciate service workers, other think it should be the responsibility of the boss. discuss both sides and give your opinion
Write a letter to a television company congratulating them on TV program that you have recently seen. Write a letter to the television company. In your letter
-Mention when and why you watched it
-Say why you liked it so much
-What effect it might have on other people.
Describe a language you would like to learn .you should say. What the language is Where is it spoken Why are you learn it Explain why are you interested in studying another language