Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to bee shared freely. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
The media has become too influential in peoples lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is often argued that reading non-fiction books is better than reading fiction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many western countries there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no children. What are the advantages and disadvantages to couple having no children?
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important fir everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and,if so,how?
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:
* describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake
* give instructions about how to care for your pet
* provide contact details for when you are away
The first man to walk on the moon said Space exploration was going to change mankind's life. Some people argue that it made only a little change to our lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have just returned from a long holiday. While you were away, your friend looked after your house.
Write a letter to you friend. In your letter
- thank you friend for the things she/he did for you
- offer to reimburse any money she/he spent on doing these things
- arrange to meet your friend for a coffee late this week.
Human activities have negative effects on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people like to work in a company which offers high salary. Some others think that it is good to work in a company which offers a good working atmosphere. What is your opinion? Discuss both the views with examples.
school should teach subjects that are needed for academic success and to pass exams. Practical life skills such as cookery, dressmaking and crafting should be taught at home, by family and friends. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
the plan below show a school in 1985 and the school now. Summarize the information by selection and reporting the main features, and make the comparisions where relevant.
Some people believe that students in school learn better when they studying in group whereas others believe students learn better when they study their own. Discuss both views and give opinion.
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other's people think of love, in today's world,Subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your opinion:
Nowadays some celebrity such as actors sportsmen and pop musician are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree?which jobs should be highly paid,?
Some people believe that competitive sports, both team and individual, have no place in the school curriculum. How far do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
•give details of your visit to the restaurant
•explain the reason for the celebration
•say what was good about the food and the service
Nowadays people waste a lot of food that they bought from shops and restaurents. Why do you think people waste food?what can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Huseyn 2)
You are going to move out of your apartment in a English-speaking country. Your landlord is a very good person, who has assisted you a lot during your stay. Meanwhile, your friend would like to rent the flat after you. Write a letter to your landlord.
The table displays trends concerning the amounts of fast food consumed in Melbourne. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Five Major Types of Fast Food Eaten in Melbourne (units) 2005Present2025 Hamburgers403851 Fried Chicken353745 Salads51541 Fried Rice699 Noodles689
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing games together is a good way to build closer relationships. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opnion? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Some people say that parents should place restrictions on the hours of their children spend watching TV and playing computer games, and encourage them to spend this time reading books instead. Do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that parents should be responsible for encouraging their children to take regular exercise . others argue that the main responsibility for encouraging children to do so should lie with school . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people say that distance learning is a quick and effecttive way to study. Others, however, disagree and say that distance learning programs can never be as good as courses taken in person. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
These days many young people are spending less time doing outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, and enjoing nature. What are the reasons for it? How can we encourage them to do more of these activities?
Many scientists believe that seeking out life by sending messages into space is a good idea while others feel that it is dangerous. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
it is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. Tp what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children
In some countries,fast food restaurants and companies give money to schools provided that school promote their products to schools children.What do you think is positive and negative of this in the developent of children ?
Ensuring that children have regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore schools should not waste valuable school time having sports lessons as part of the curriculum. To what extent do you agree.
machine translation is slower and less accurate than human translation and there is no immediate or predictable likelihood of machines taking over this role from humans . Do you agree or disagree?
You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference with your company and there were several problems with your room. Write to the hotel management to complain. Include
●Where you stayed
●What the problem were
●How they can fix your complaintd
The maps show the developments which took place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960.
Some people believe that there should be a gap year after finishing high school (secondary school) and before starting university. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that too many resources and attention are devoted to the protection of wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
School should concentrate on teaching students the academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Subjects such as music and sports are not useful. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today, people buy a range of household goods ( television, microwave, oven and rick cookers) Is it a positive or negative development?
You live on the fourth floor of a five-storey building which is not equipped with an elevator
(lift). Write a letter to your neighbors and in your letter
• introduce yourself
• say what the problem is
• ask the neighbors to agree on the installation of an elevator.
Some people say that parents should choose the major\degree for their children to study at universities. Others think that children should be free to choose. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays it is noticed that cultural mixing is reflected within local cultural practices. Do you think it is good for our society?
In the future nobody will buy printed mews papers or books because they will be able to read everything online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your friend has a baby recently and you bought a present for baby. Describe what you bought? Why you choose the present? Suggest some arrangements to visit your friend to bring the present.
You recently took a long vacation. In your absence a friend did you a huge favor.
Write a letter thanking to your friend. ın your letter:
Explain what the favor was
Desribe how this favor helped you
Offer compansation
Write at least 150 word
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after the six years old child.
Write a letter to the parents. in your letter
*explain why you would like the job
*Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
* Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Is it better for students to have a strict school schedule or a more flexible one? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some information in films, books and on the Internet has a negative influence on young people. Some people think that such information should be controlled. Give your opinion on both sides of view use your own experience and example.
With the pressure on todays young people to succeed academically, some people believe that academic subjects at school should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at the place. Why do you think this happen? Is it a positive or negative trend?