Watching television has positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that young people should go to university to futher their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
n the modern world, a university education is essential in order to get a rewarding job and earn a high salary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Obesity has been found to be a serious health hazard over the world, over the past few decades. What are the causes behind it? What steps can be taken to slow down this trend?
The position of women has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Do you agree or disagree that many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children?
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is that governments of wealthy countries should take more obligation for assisting impoverished countries in such areas. Now people are beginning to realize that development depends on the joint efforts of a large number of different groups.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Whoever controls the media also controls opinions and attitudes of the people and there is little can be done to rectify this. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
People living in big cities face many problems. What are the problems? Should the government encourage people to live in regional towns?
Some people say that private schools should not be allowed to exist. Why do people believe this? What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You work for an international company.You have seen an advertisiment for a training course which will be useful for your job. Write a letter to your manager.In your letter: #describe the training course you want to do #explain what the company could do to help you #say how the course will be useful for your job
some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. others believe that children who are taught to co-perate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think computer and internet are important in children’s study. But others think students can learn effectively in schools and with teachers. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the table shows the percentage of goverment speding on education and trainning over course of 18-24 years old in 5 countries in 2012
Despite health warning, a large number of people continue to smoke all over the world. why should we be concerned about this? what solution would you suggest? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
All over the world, people watch foreign films much more than locally produced films. Why? Should the government provide financial support to local industries?
Society would benefit from a ban on all kinds of advertising because it serves no useful purpose and can be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people should focus on all, whereas other people think that they should concentrate on only those that they find interesting. Discuss both views and give your own.
You recently receive a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try a get a job. You think she/he should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
-explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
-suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreignlanguage is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
• explain your situation
• describe your problems
• tell him/her when you think you can start.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Scientific researches should be the responsibility of government rather than commercial organisations. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that the government should provide free education at every level. However, some says that individuals should pay for their university education. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
All cars that burns fossil fuel should be banned and electric cars should replace them. Do you agree or disagree ?
Topic: Some people say that art subjects such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their level of health and fitness are decreasing. what do you think are the causes of these problems, and what measure could be taken to solve them.
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. other people think that, in today's world, subjects like science and technology are more importhat than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents often claim that these ads are unfair as parents feel under pressure to buy these kinds of this for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
With increased global demand for oil, should untouched areas of the world be opend for resourses? to what extent do you agree
Students should pay the full cost for their own study, because university eduation benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
culture is similar around the world. What is the reason? Is it a positive trend or a negative trend?
young people who commit crimes should be punished in the same way as adults by the authorities. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Although families have influence on a children’s development, factors outside the home play a bigger part in their lives nowadays. To what extent do you agree oisagree?
Some people feel that children should be educated in single sex schools; others argue that mixed schools are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people claim that many things children learn at school have actually wasted their time. Other people argue that everything taught at school is useful in the future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Historical objects in museums all over the world should be returned to their country of origin. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Your id card has been stolen. Write a letter to the local police station, giving detail.
Who are you?
What happened?
Ask what you should do to get a new id card.
in many countries people are now living longer than ever before. some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweugh the disadvantages? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that traditional games can better develop children’s capabilities than modern games do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In conclusion, although computers and the internet are necessary for children’s learning process, schools and teachers play a more important role in their education.
Some people believe that students should be taught international news as a subject at schools others feel that this would be a waste of valuable school time .Dissuse both views and give your opinion.
Many people today find they have insufficient time to spend with their families, because of pressures of work. What problems does this create for individuals and their families? What solutions can you propose? Which would be the most effective solution, in your view?
Parents who send their children to study abroad. Discuss advantages and disadvantages.
In most countries, Prison is the most common Solution when people commit a if Crime. However, if they were to receive better education, it could prevent them from becoming criminals. To what extent do you agree or dis agree?
Some people think certain prisoners should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 exten do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort punishments should be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers should not make their social or political views known to students in the classroom. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task. This line graph shows the percentage of women who were employed in four countries from 1985 to 2005. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information.
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.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You recently took part in a training course. The organiser of the course has asked you for some feedback.
Write a letter to the organiser of the course. In your letter:
• give details of the course you took part in
• say what you found useful on the course
• suggest ways the course could be improved
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear......
There are many advertisements directed at children, such as snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents argue that children are under pressure. Advertisers claim that advertisements provide useful information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.