Advertisements of snacks and toys have a great impact on children and their parents. So, the advertisements to children should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
Thanks to the development of air travel and telecommunication, contacts between different parts of the world have developed To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people say that all popular TV entertainment programs should aim to educate viewers about important social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that music has no practical value and should not be taught to school children. Instead, they should spend school time on useful subjects such as computing or science. Do you agree or disagree?
Childcare has always been of primary concern and importance. Do you think that courses designed to help mothers are necessary or can they acquire the essential knowledge through personal experience? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Around the world, people are now living longer than ever before in the past. Is this a positive or negative development ?
Research show that transportation of products and people is now one of the biggest sources of pollution worldwide. Some people think it is the responsibility of goverments to solve this problem, while others think it is the responsibility of individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries it is now illegal to smoke in public places. It is only fair that people who wish to smoke should have to leave the building. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently visited a public library in your town and found some facilities were not in good condition. Write a letter to the library manager. In your letter:
Describe the problems you found
Explain how these problems affected your visit
Suggest what the library should do to improve
You have bought a new mobile phone and in a few days of purchase, it has stopped working. You have spoken to the company representative a week ago but it has still not been repaired - introduce yourself -explain the situation - say what action you would like the company to take
Some people belive that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters(such as food, cloths 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.
some people feel that entertainers such as film stars,pop musicians or sports persons are paid too much money.Do you agree or disagree?which other types of jobs should be highly paid?
Some people believe that the goverment should takr care of old people and provide financial support after they retire. Others say indiciduals should save during their working years to fund their own retirement. What is your opinion? Is it a positivr or negative development?
IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD, ILLITERACY RATES ARE STILL HIGH. WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE CAUSES OF THIS? WHAT SOLUTIONS CAN YOU SUGGEST?
should children be allowed to make their own decisions. discuss both views and express an opinion
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh the disadvantages.Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people believe that men and women are equal and so women should be able to do any job they want. Others feel that men and women are not equal and therefore there are certain jobs which are not suitable for women. What is your opinion?
Many old buildings protected by law are part of nation’ s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by new ones. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people with a good education and experience in their field move abroad to work. Why do you think that is? What problems does it cause?
Some people think that competitive sports should be included as a subject in school, while others believe that it has negative effect on children. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
Task 1
Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns. Include:
-Where you live
-The problem
-What he should do
At the present time, the population of some countries include relative large numbers of young adults compared with the number of older people Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give the reasons for your answer and include any relative examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
Government should spend money on railways rather than roadways. To what extend do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In some cultures, children are told they can achieve anything if they work hard. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?
Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and work with him.
Write a letter replying to your friend's offer. In your letter:
•explain what you know about your friend's company
•choose whether you accept or decline the offer
•give reasons for your choice
money offered for postgraduate research is limited; as a consequence, some people argue that financial support from the government should only be provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the best way to teach children to behave well is to punish them. Others argue that rewarding and praising children is a better way to teach them the difference betweeen right and wrong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that parents have a great in!uence on their children. Others believe that the media is a bigger in!uence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently attended a training course organized by your company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
describe the training course you attended
explain how the course was useful to you
suggest one improvement the company could make for future courses
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children? Main Draft
In many countries it is now illegal to smoke in public places. It is only fair that people who wish to smoke should have to leave the building. Do you agree or disagree? af
Some people think that to reduce traffic and pollution, the government should increase the tax on petrol. Does the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
Some think that the government should tax unhealthy food to uncourage people to eat healthier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most people believe that we only need academics to excel in our lives while others are of the opinion that it should be extracurricular activities that play a major role in overall excellence. Discuss both views.
Evebody should be allowed admission to university study programs regardless of their level of academic ability. 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.
Technology is the way to execute the discoveries of science to blend it with own need. With technology men created tools and equipment which makes daily life work easy and faster. Technology plays crucial role in education and development of modern world. But technology has its advantages and disadvantages in academic and learning.
Some people think that single-sex schools are better than mixed schools. Others believe that mixed-sex schools are the only way for children to learn. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. unfortunately, tourism could be also a source of problems if it's not well-managed. What are the advantages and disandvantages of tourism in modern world?Do you think the benefits of tourism ootweigh its drawbacks?
Money should be spent on promoting healthy lifestyle rather than in treatment of the people. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that the government should provide free healthcare for all citizens, while others believe individuals should pay for their own medical expenses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some organisations belive that their employees should dress smartly . Others value quality of work above appearance . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion .
The line chart below shows the effect of vaccination on the number of reported cases of whooping cough, a childhood disease, in Britain.
Write a letter to friend for explaining about you left your coat at his place. How would you like to get it back and why it is uergent.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter,
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
Some parents think it is good to have mobile phones for their children, others disagree with it. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT POLITICIANS ARE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD WHILE OTHERS BELIEVE SCIENTISTS ARE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL. AGREE OR DISAGREE?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten vears. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people think that certain old buildings that are historically important in cities or the countryside should be preserved. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that students should take a gap year after high school to work. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?