Many parents use punishment to teach the difference between right and wrong to kids. Many people think that the punishment is necessary to help children learn the distinction. To what extent do you agree to punish a kid to teach him/ her something important? What kind of punishment do you think parents and teachers can use?
Nowadays people are living increasing an increasing longer life and in many countries, there are more old people than young people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving chilren this message?
Employers should ensure that there are equal numbers of males and females in managerial posts in company. What extend do you agree or disagree?
all natural resources are limited. It is therefore important that all companies make products that cna be used for many years. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that it is important to always tell the truth. In your opinion, is it ever acceptable to tell a lie? Explain your answer, giving detail and specific examples.
Climate change is now an accepted threat to our planet, but there is not enough political action to control excessive consumerism and pollution. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant ideas from your own knowledge or experience.
Today, many people prefer to eat their meals alone. What are the causes of this? How do you think it can influence individuals and society?
Many people today prefer to consume fast food rather than traditional home cooked meals. What are the reasons for this ? Do you think this is a positive or negative developments.
In some countries, people are no longer allowed to smoke in many public places and office buildings. Do you think this is a good rule or a bad rule? Use specific reasons and details to support your position.
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep course? What can be done about lack of sleep?
It is argued that newspapers ought not to publish the details of private lives of politicians. This essay strongly disagrees with this view because politicians build a public image through such news and they could be held accountable for any wrongdoings.
Many people are copying celebrities from magazines and on TV. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
People in senior management positions should have a higher salary than other workers in a company or an organization. Do you agree or disagree?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Some say that young and energetic employees are more valuable for the company, others argue that older employees have more experience and knowledge. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples, based on your own experience.
The bar graph indicates tje average amount of water used by different household appliances each day in the US. The table shows how many gallons of water were consumed oer oersin in the US over a 25-year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting themain features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, many people spend less and less time at home. What are the *causes* of this? What are the effects of this on individuals and on the society?
Today, many educators believe that non-exam subjects such as music, drama, and painting are essential to be taught in schools. Others argue that academic subjects should be given more attention. Do you agree or disagree?
Your company wants to allow some employees to work from home. Not everyone can have this choice because some jobs must be done at the office. The company wants to know if this is fair by surveying your opinion about working from home. explain your reasons why you think A work-from-home choice is fair.
You work for an international company. You have seen a advertisement 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 to your job
Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent would you say that television has positively or negatively affected the cultural development of your society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes mange health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people beleive that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or diagree with this statement. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this messege?
With the increase in transport and accommodation problems in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today children spend a lot of their free time watching TV. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this practice? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some construction work is being done on the street where you live for the last couple of days. The noise from the work is loud and it disturbs you.
Write a letter to your local council complaining about the noise. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain how the noise is causing problems to you
suggest solutions to the problem
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The pie charts show the electricity generated in Germany and France from all sources and renewables in the year 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is inorder to travel or for 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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more to encourage people to consume less sugar. do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevent examples from your own knowledge and experience.
in some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion about this? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
owadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
Many people are afraid to leave their home because of the fear of crime. Some people believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime, other feel that little can be done. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
In many parts of the world there are now more and more multi-generational households. eg where grandparents live with parents and children than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many government think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other typers of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, governments spend a lot of money celebrating national holidays and festivals. However, some people think that spending money on these celebrations is a waste. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Train service in your area is reduced. Write a letter to your train company - explain how it affects you - describe the situation - tell the train company what you would like them to do
In many counties are investing in new technology to deal with public. Why is this happening? Do you think it is an appropriate use of government money?
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should encouraged to question and offer criticisms on their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons and include any relevant examples.
In many countries, women and men are working full time. It is, therefore, logical for women and men to share household tasks. To what extent do you agreee or disagree?
Some believe that anyone can create art such as painting, poetry, music and so on. Other think that a person should have special abilities to create art. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why they have a greater role in raising children. Others claim that men are just as good as women in parenting. Discuss both these views and give your opinion?
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career. It is said, A woman’s place is in the home. What do you think?
You have recently experienced irregularities with one of your bank accounts.
You requested help from customer service, but have not received any response yet.
Write a complain letter to the bank manager. In your letter:
• Explain what the issue was
• Provide the date of request and how it was done
• Ask for a solution to your request.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
One of the main obstacles to changing bail policies is that many people assume that an arrest equals guilt. TV shows and news articles tend to reinforce this idea, along with harmful stereotypes about people with criminal records. Discuss the problem and share your solution for the same.