Some people believe that Art gives our lives meaning and purpose. Others believe that it is merely a distraction from real life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, sports and exercise classes are replaced with academic subjects. What is your opinion? What are the effects on the children in their lives?
Many aspectof the way people dress today are influenced by global fasion trends. how has global fashion become such a strong influence on people;s lives? do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that advertising is beneficial and improves the standard of living, while others argue that it leads to unnecessary consumerism. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say the public funds should be spent on promoting healthy living than on the treatment of people who are ill. To what extent do you agree / disagre
You live in a block of flats, your neighbour makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter, you should:
•explain the situation
•tell him/her how you are affected by this
•Suggest what you want the landlord to do.
In many parts of the world, people are living longer than they used to. Some believe this can cause problems, while others think an aging population can bring advantages for businesses, governments, and society as a whole. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Due the advancement in computer technology the trend of working from home will bring a dramatic change to people’s lives. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and examples.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities form 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
•describe a news story in your country
•explain why people are interested in it
•say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the country side What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve the situation ?
Some people think that work is the most important thing in people's lives. Without the success of a career, life will become meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe money is a less important factor than free time for quality of life. What do you think about it? What other factors are necessary to live a good quality of lifestyle?
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and live without any in-person interaction with others. Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You live in a room in the college hostel which has severe problems. You would like to move into another room and need your hostel supervisor's permission for that.
Write a letter to the hostel supervisor. In your letter,
introduce yourself
describe the problems
explain what type of room you would prefer
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from
a new campus restaurant which is open late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the
University. In your letter,
Complain about the situation
Say why this is a problem
And propose ways to reduce the noise
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
The bar chart below shows the percentage of people living alone in five different age groups in the USA between 1850 and 2000.
Some people say that the public funds should be spent on promoting healthy living than on the treatment of people who are ill. Do you agree or disagree?
Adults do less exercise nowadays. Some think that people can be encouraged to live healthy through sporting events such as Olympics or World Cup. Others think that there are more better ways to encourage adults for exercise. Discuss both views and state you opinion.
Now, many scientific institute conduct research on live animals. Some people regard it as cruel and unnecessary while others believe it is justified in the interest of human walfare. Discuss the two views and give your reasons. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your experience
1.Many countries aim to improve their living standards by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think the advantage of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that teenage years are the happiest times of most people's live. Others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the percentage of people born in and outside of Australia living in cities, towns, and rural areas in 1950 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features of the graph and make comparisons where relevant.
Advertisements are getting their way into people's lives. Discuss the effects of advertisements on people. Should all ads be banned?
Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so then it is a waste of time to read the news in the newspaper and watch television news programmes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the sales of handmade olive oil soaps to tourists in Turkey in 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The most important part of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Several individuals expand most of their life alive near where they were born. What might be the cause of th is? What are the advantages and downsides?
The most important aim of science should be to improve peoples lives. To what extent do you agre or disagree with this statement?
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, prefer to take risk and think that change is a positive thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
it is predicted that robots are going to become increasingly important in our lives. how could robots be used in the future? will this be a positive or negative development?
Some say that people living in high-rise apartments are lonely and unhappy, while others say that it’s advantageous to stay in high-rise apartments. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The age at which people have children has risen. Some people believe that this may cause problems for both these families and the societies they live in. What is your opinion about this?
Celebrities make a very good living out of media attention and have chosen to live in the public spotlight. They have no right to complain when they feel the media are intruding on their privacy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extent do you agree with this option?
People now have freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to development in the communication and transport. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
You recently learned that a close friend of yours has had a baby, and you purchased a gift for the baby. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
Congratulate them on the arrival of the baby
Describe the gift you have chosen for the baby
Suggest arrangements for your visit to deliver the gift.
Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns leaving only old people in the countrysides. What problem does this cause? What can be done to solve the problem
Nowadays, most people try to balance work and other part of lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. What are the problems of this? Suggest some solutions to slove the problem?
Road accidents are more frequent these days and claim many lives each year. As a result, some people suggest that drivers should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single driving test, to improve the situation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email - describe where you lived when you were a students at the university - recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation - warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
You have just returned home after living with a family in an English-speaking country for six months.
You now realise that you left a small bag of personal possessions in your room.
Write to the family describing the things you left behind. Ask them to send some or all of them to you. Offer to cover the costs.
Many aspects of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends. How has global fashion become such a strong influence on people’s lives? Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?
Some people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same place. However, others prefer to live in many areas over their lifetime. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
In many countries people are now living longer than over before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benifits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Science can now help people to live to the age of a hundred or more. Some people view it in a positive light, but others believe it creates problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The environment we live in is in danger due to various problems. What are the underlying causes? Who is responsible to combat this? What measures
In some countries, the number of people choosing to live by themselves is increasing rapidly in recent years. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
Millions of dollars are spent on spcae research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvanteages?