In many countries people tend to move oversea or move to a different part of their country after their retirement. Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is.
n some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Should humans adapt to technology or should technology adapt to us? Is technology making us intellectually weaker or more intelligent? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraging as it is good for both employers and workers. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Many people today are worried about 'cybercrime' such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does 'cybercrime' cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience. Many people today find it difficult to balance the demands of their life. What are the causes of this situation, and what can individuals and e the problem?
Nowadays many families are rarely having meals together. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?
today the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extend do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any revelant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Around the world, many people buy ready-to-eat food rather than cooking for themselves. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge) Why do you think people attend college or university? You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
Many students find their first week at university challenging. What are some of the difficulties students may face during this time, and what can universities do to help them adjust? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However, other think this leads to environmental problem, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
On a recent holiday you lost avaluable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter:
-describe the item you lost
-explain how you lost it
-tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
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 life easier?
Playing too many video games can lead to decreased physical activity and social interaction, which can have negative effects on overall health. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, the proportion of older population is steadily increasing what problems with this cause were the individuals in society. Suggest some majors that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing population.
Nowadays in many countries, women have full-time jobs. Therefore, it is logical to share household tasks evenly between men and women. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employee rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What is the disadvantage of being self-employee?
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.
You are working in an international company, write a letter to inform your manager about your resignation.
In your letter, you should:
• thank the company for the opportunity that you joined it
• tell the reason for your resignation
• confirm the time you are leaving
Topic 4: Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view? What other things can people do in order to have a satisfying working life?
Many people think that students should be allowed to choose the subject that they study in school, whereas others feel that they should choose the curriculum. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that music is just a form of entertainment, while others believe that music has a much larger impact on society today. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many students around the world face difficulties in getting a quality education. What are the problems associated with this? What are the solutions?
in many countires today,crime novels and tv crime darams are becoming more and more popular. why do you think books and tv shows are more popular? what is your opinion of crime fiction and tv crime darams?
In many countries around the world, young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a home with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples. (KL)
Topic 1: Nowadays in many countries chemicals are used to produce and preserve food. Do the advantages of this use outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
All the people in a company should be treated equally and provided with the same number of holidays in a year or people doing different jobs enjoy different amount of holiday time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, the number of people suffering from stress in the workplace is increasing. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to tackle it?
These days Internet-based courses have become a popular alternative to university-based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others argue that it is important to study at university. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relvant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people believe that international tourism is a bad thing for their country. What are the advantages and disadvantages that bring to them
in many countries around the world, rural people are moving to the ceties so the population of the countryside is decreasing. do you think this is a positive or negative development?
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
give contact details for when you are away,
give instructions about how to care for your pet,
describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake.
When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine.
You have been invited to attend an admissions interview for a prestigious college. Unfortunately, you cannot come at the proposed time due to a previous appointment.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and state your interest in the program
Apologize and offer to come at a different time
Ask how long the interview will be and if you will have to take an exam
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Your employer is considering ways to adjust work hours and reduce them overall. You have been asked to provide suggestions on how to implement this change. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter
•Explain why you think reducing work hours is a good idea.
•Suggest how the work hours could be reduced.
•Describe how these changes could benefit the company.
Spme people believe that nowadays we are have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement.
In the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via internet and live with any face to face contact with others.is it a positive or negative development in your opinion. To what extent do you support this development.
Due to evelopment and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countires, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
“Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening.
Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?”
Employers should ensure that there are equal numbers of males and females in managerial posts in company. What extend do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that university is the best way to develop life skills to get a well-paid job. Other people believe that more is learned from getting a job straight away after school and learning whilst working DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION
To what extent has the internet made life more convenient? Give reasons for your answer and give any relavent examples from your own knowledge or experienc.
Many museuma charge for admission while other are free. do you think the advantages of charging prople for admission to museums outweight the disadvantahes?
Many people say that the internet is the most important invention ever. Do you agree or disagree with this and if not, what do you believe to be more important?
You are planning to go to a music concert in your town
and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to invite your
friend to the concert you are planning to go to.
In your letter, say:
• what the content of the music concert is
• where and when the music concert is
• why you think your friend should go to this concert
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisement tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which view point do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In many cities planners tend to arrang shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and seperate them from each other.Do you think advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantage?
Some people think that there should be strict laws to control the amount of joise a person makes because of the disturbance it causes to the people. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
In many countries, women and men are working full-time. It is therefore, logical for women and men to share household chores. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give relevant examples.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam’’ How true do you think this statement is? What are measures can the government take to discourage people from using their cars?