Completing a university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting exercise and developing soft skills are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
jan---It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that drug addicts should be treated like criminals and sent to jail, while other believe that they should be treated like patients and sent to hospital. Discuss bothe these views and give your own opinion
The given table chart illustrates the seven different types of electronic devices used in New Zealand in 2002 and 2020.
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loos of particular species of plants and animals. Other say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Ordinary people try to copy famous people either by reading magazines or watching TV. What are the reasons of doing this? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
In their advertising businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this the case? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
The diagram gives information about the process of making pulp and paper. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people argue that tourism brings more benefits than problems to a country, while others believe that tourism causes more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your friend has been offered a place on course at the university where you studied.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university
Recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation
warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
Some people think professionals should be required to work in the country where they trained. Some people think they should be free to go anywhere. Discuss both views and give your stance.
Some people say economic growth is the only way to end world poverty and hunger, while others say economic growth is damaging the environment and must stop. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (Society)
some people say that the only reason for learning foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Other say that these are not the only reason why someone should learn a foreign languages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some say that the best way to help poor countries is financial aids. Other say other forms of aid should be given. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that schools should focus more on teaching students how to be competitive, while others think that cooperation and teamwork skills are more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is expected that in the future old people are going to outnumber young people in many countries. Do you feel this is a positive or negative development ?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Some people have voiced an idea that tertiary educational students should only focus on their own major in order to get a qualification;
In the future people may no longer be able to pay for the things the shop using cash all the payments may have to be made by card or using phone do you think this will happen one day? why do you think some people might not be happy to give up cash?
Movies can be used to bring people from different cultures together. It helps to inform people about other cultures, especially when film festivals are held. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The table below gives information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people like to spend their leisure time with their colleagues while others prefer to keep their private life separate from their work life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some believe that a tax on companies should be introduced to reduce industrial pollution. Others believe that other measures should be taken to solve the problem. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In order to meet the increasing water demands and fight against irregular rainfalls, many countries are building large water reservoirs such as dams. Is this a positive or negative developement? What other measures can be implemented in order to solve these issues?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the center
•explain why the sports leisure center is important for the local community
• describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend latge sums of money on constructing new railway lines for fast trains in cities. Others believe the money should be spend on improving the existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Public celebrations( such as national days, festivals, etc) are held in most countries. Theses are often quite expensive and some people say that governments should spend money on more useful things Do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products products should be made more exspensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Children can lkearn effectively by watching television. Therefore they should be encouraged to watch television regularly at hom eand at school. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can case serious social problems, as well as practical problems. to what extent do you agree or disagree with thia statement?
some people say history is one of the most important school subject. other people think that, in today's world, subject like scince and technology are more important than history. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some universities student want to learn about other subject in addition to thier main subject. other believe it is more important to give all thier time and attendence to studying for qualification discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people say that husbands should give their monthly salary to their wives as their wives have to take care of their family while others disagree. discuss both views and give your opinion.
One of your friend lives in another country. You want to spend time working in that country. Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter, you should:
•describe why you want to work in that country;
•tell him/her about your skills and experience;
•ask some questions related to work (wage, salary)
Many people say that the onlu way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course in university eduvation. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
1. Some people think that the best way to reduce the fourth dimension spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city center with buildings apartments for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own public opinion. ( Society )
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
- suggest how you could help her in her home
-say why you would like to do this work
-explain when you will and will not be available
The diagram below give information about manufacture of frozen fish pies. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
It is better to save money than to spend it. How far do you agree with this statement? Is saving money more important than spending in today’s world? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or same conditions of work for life. Discuss the possible causes for this change and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.
SOME SCHOOL LEAVERS TEND TO GO TRAVELLING OR WORK A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE GOING TO UNIVERSITY. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Today our communications, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. 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 and experience.
Each year, the crime rate increases. What are the causes of crime and what coule be done to prevent this rise in criminal activity?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message. (KLL)
You and your neighbours have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have recently been quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter,
– explain what you have recently experienced
– explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
– ask what action will be taken to improve the service
Some people believe that advertising has a strong effect on a person's decision making process. Others feel that it has little or no real impact. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Beside a lot of advantages, some people belive that the Internet creates many problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that governments should ensure that their people stay healthy; others think it’s the responsibility of the individuals. Discuss both sides of the argument and provide your opinion.
the tables shows the percentage of family spending on different areas in five countries