Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours, and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons? What can employers do to make their employees' lives easier?
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think the advantages of this proposition outweigh the disadvantages?
Modern technology is now very common in most places. How do you think this has changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
Governments should ban smoking in public places , even though this would restrict some other people's freedom . Do you agree or disagree?
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it givers ordinary people freedom to travel further. However, others thinks this leads to environmental problems, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people have it. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people think that competitive sports such as soccer can help to reach cultural interaction among people of different age groups and nationalities, but others think that it would cause problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Research shows that overeating is as harmful to people's health as smoking. Therefore, the advertisements of certain food products should be banned, as the ads of cigarettes are banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a friend who lives in a different city.
a.Tell him/her about your recent job offer
b.Tell him/her about your arrangement of a dinner to celebrate your achievement
c.Inform him/her about the arrangement of his/her accommodation
Some people think students in primary or secondary school should be taught how to manage money because it is an important life skill. Do you agree or disagree?
the diagram below describes the structure of a home smokery and how it works. (HOANG NHI)
These days, we are seeing an increasing amount of violence on television, and this is having a negative impact on children’s behaviour. Do you agree or disagree?
In recent year, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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
Some people think that the government should provide funding for arts . Others, however, believe that the money should be spend public health and education. Discuss both view and give you are own opinion.
Some people think internatinal events such as the olympic games are important and can bring nation together.others,however think that they are a waste of money as the money could be spent elsewhere on more important issues.discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
An increasing number of people are now using dating sites to meet their sencond halves . Do you think that this tendency help people to socialize or does more harm tthan good ? Give your opinon
Many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit. Others think there are more effective mothods. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries some people are renting accommodation, while others are buying thier own homes. Does renting accommodation have more advantages or more disadvantages than buying a place.
Some people believe the government should invest more money to help tourism development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Some people think that the government should give financial support to artists such as musicians, painters and poets. Others think that it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
“By definition, charity is generosity in offering money, food, and help to the needy. To some people, such kindness should be boundless, others argue for a limit to it.” Which opinion do you support? In about 300 words, present your arguments.
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised access to the Internet. What potential problems may this trend lead to? What solutions can you suggest to deal with it?
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:
explain what you like about his new house
tell what you enjoyed most during your staying
Suggest when and where you could meet next time with
her/him.
Some people think that international car free- day is an effective way to reduce air pollution. Others think there are more effective ways to do this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
■The chart below give information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010. ■Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
development of tourism contribute to becoming the most prominenet language in the world . some prople think that it will lead to english becoming the only language to be spoken globally. what are the advantages and disadvantages?
In the opinion of some people, internet has narrowed the gap among people in the world by increasing social interaction. To what extent do you agree/disagree with this view?
some people believe that it is the government's resposibility to provide care and finance to support people after they retire, Others, however, think that individuals themselves should save money in their own when they are old. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people agree with spending lots of money on a large wedding. While others think it is a waste of money. What is your opinion?
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this element.
The internet has brought about many changes into our day to day life. Nowadays we are doing things such as mailing, contacting, banking and communication much faster. Do these developments have more advantages than disadvantages?
In Many Countries, Children do not do physical exercises as much as before and the tend to become more and more overweight. What are the reasons and solutions of this?
Home Schooling has become very popular in recent years. However, most people still believe that attending schools is the best way to obtain formal education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of home-schooling?
To much money is being spent on reestablishing old buildings,it would be better to spent this money on building new buildings. do you agree or disagree
some people think that promoting a healthy life style is better than treating who are already ill. to what extent do you agree to?
More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories. Some believe that photographs are not a reliable source of news while other consider photographs to be irrefutable. Discuss both the views and your opinion.
In some countries governments are encouraging businesses and industries to move outside the city centres and relocate to regional areas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Many countries face the problem of low voter turnout in their democratic elections. What are the problems associated with it and suggest solutions?
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Unemployment is one of the most serious problem facing developed nations today. What are the advantages and disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty-five hours?
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with family, whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solution?
The money spent by government on space programme would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Billions of dollars are being wasted on space research. the money could be better used to improve conditions on earth? to what extent do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?
The richer countries of the world spend billions on space travel and space exploration. Do you think this is a good use of money? What in your opinion could be done to better use the resources of a country?
The amount of time spend on sport and exercise should be increased in schools in order to tackle the problem of overweight children ? do you think that the best way to deal with the problem ? what other solution can you suggest ?
In most countries, prison is an effective solution for the problem of crime. Some people think a more effective solution is to provide a better education. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Some people say that the main environmental problme of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Countries should not replace their traditional culture with modern culture . To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can govemet and individuals take to tackle the issue.
Professional sports are a very large industry in the world today. The most elite players can get contracts worth many millions of dollars. Some say there is too much money in sports and that it defeats the purpose of the actual game. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?