The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little c can do to improve the situation. So governments and large organizations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children should be taught how to manage money at school, while others think that this responsibility belongs to parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The tendency of news reporters in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to the individuals and the society as a whole. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, modern buildings are changing the character and appearance of towns and cities. Some people believe that countries should protect their cultural identity by insisting that all new buildings are built in a traditional style.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Should homework be banned in schools? Do you agree or disagree? Write a one-sided opinion essay to answer this question giving reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection.
In your letter,
describe the problems
explain how it is affecting people
say what the company should do to help
Write at least 150 words.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
– explain why you changed jobs
– describe your new job
– tell him/her your other news
Smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the world today. In the interest of the public health, governments should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that unpaid community services should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to owner
say how long you want to rent the apartment
explain why your plans have changed
tell tge owner about a problem in the apartment
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary schools. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Learning to play team sports is an important part of a child’s education. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer. And include any relevant experience from your own knowledge.
n some countries, parents expect children to spend a long time studying after school and have less free time. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on children and the society that they live in?
Detailed describtion of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be banned in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Communication through text messaging and other instant forms of online communication are short and basic. Some people think this will be the death of grammar and spelling. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centers. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
complain to the supermarket.
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish to
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
say who you are give details about the accident
suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents.
Write at least 150 words.
Television and internet have provided alot of chances to people to become famous Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries, young people are choosing to live alone rather than with their families. Why is this? What problems does it cause?
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by other sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays more and more children play computer games .why do you think this is the case ? is it a positive or negative development
in some counties university students live at flat with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend to the university in other city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
These days, many people like to watch live performances (such as shows or concerts) at home, either on TV or on a computer, instead of attending in person. Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people think that when a person travels into a different culturethey should adapt to the local practices and customs. To what extent do you agree?
The top priority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have socia; responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweight the disadvantages?
There is no need to attend a live performance (a play or concert) because seeing it at home on television is better. To what extend to you agree or disagree
To improve the quality of education, some people think that we should encourage our students to evaluate and criticise their teachers. Other believe that this will result in loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give you opinion.
You have arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
-Write a letter to your friend.
the rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. do the advantages of using social media for communication outwegh the disadvantages?
The diagram shows how tea leaves are processed into five tea types. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
People living in big cities face many problems. What are the problems? Should the government encourage people to live in regional towns?
You are moving to a new city and are looking for a place to live there.
Write a letter to a friend who lives in that city. In your letter,
• explain why you are moving
• describe the kind or place you would like to live in
• ask your friend for advice about finding a place to live
Young people now spend far too much time and money on following fashion trends ( such as clothes and technology). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In my country today, crime novels and TV crime drama are becoming more and more popular. Do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime drama?
Instead of training a few athletes to win medals at the Olympics, governments should spend the money on programmes encouraging the public to be active and stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people believe that, it's good to share much information in sciebtific research, others believs that some information is too important or too valuable to be share freely. Dicuss both side and give your opinion.
In many parts of the world girls and boys are educated together in co- education or mixed schools. Some people think that girls and boys benefit from being educated separately in single-sex schools. To what extent do you agree with this view ?
The graph shows average annual percentages of online adults who use different social networks. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is often said that Governments spend too much money on projects to protect wild life, while their are other problems that are more important? Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that while buying a product ( mobile phone etc.) or choosing a service ( medical treatment etc.) the price is the most important thing. Do you agree or disagree ?
The table below shows the percentage of members of parliament who were women in five regions, compared to the percentage of worldwide, in 1990, 1997 and 2005.
Alot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parents pressure.Do you think that parents should support their children who want to do a career in sports.
The most effective way to solve the traffic problem and trasport problems in the cities is to encourage people from cities to live in suburbs or countryside. to extent do you agree or disagree.
n a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new fast trains between cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, working women can take a few months of maternity leave after childbirth. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Many jobs that used to be done by humans are now being done by machines. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages?
ome people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Topic: In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts while boys like science. What are the reasons for this trend and do you think this tendency should be changed?