Some people think that buildings such as flats and houses should be designed to last a long time. Others believe that it is more important to provide accommodation quickly and cheaply. 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.
In earlier days, clothes used to be as per culture, now clothes are more similar around the world. Is this a positive or negative development?
Companies that use fossil fuels should be taxed more than companies that use green energies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some scientists think it is very soon that computers will be more intelligent than humans. Some people think it is a positive development, while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Somw people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Some people think an international car-free day is an effective way to reduce air polution. Others think there are more effective ways to do this. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Traditional music is being lost as more and more people listen to international artists. What are the advantages and disadvantages of preserving traditional music?
Some people believe that learning a foreign language is a necessary requirement for students in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The internet has brought sea change in the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. what are the most serious problems linked to the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
Some people think that we should replace old buildings and houses in cities with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is more imprtant to spend money on roads and motorwawys than on public transport system such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
One of your friends in a foreign country is starting an import-export business, and he has asked you to recommend a product from your country to him.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
say what product you want to recommend to him
tell him where he/she can get this product
explain why you want to recommend this product
As cities have increased in size and building work has expanded in a haphazard way, there should be more careful planning. Do you agree or disagree?
Globalization is positive for economies, but its negative sides should not be ignored. To What extents do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and br while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance .Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. some people say ana ging population creates problems for government. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people . to what extent do the advantages of having an aging population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that all children should learn geography in school. However some others think that it is more important to learn subjects that are more relevant to life. What is your opinion?
Nowadays people use bicycles less as a form of transport. Why is this the case? What can we do to encourage people to use bicycles more? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
The two bar charts below show the propotion of 14 to 16-year old students studying a foreign language in an English speaking country and the top 3 foreign languages . Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
In some counties an increasing number of people are suffering from health promblems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, whilw others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for the society. Others think it has benefits for the society. To what extent do you think the advantages overweigh disadvantages?
Scientist and the news media are presenting ever more evidence of climate change. Governments cannot be expect to solve this problem. It is the responsibility of individuals to change their lifestyle to prevent further damage. What are your views? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think more public money should be spent on roads and motorways than on public transport systems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that success in life comes from hardwork and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
more and more young people use internet to socialize .do you think it is a negative trend or positive trend?
More and more wild animals are on the verfe if extinction and other are on the endanger list. what are the reasons for this. what can be done to solve this problem.
news editorsdecidee what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. what factors do you think influence these decisions? do we become used to bad news, and would it be better if more good news was reported?
It is often considered that change is more beneficial to people than trying to avoid it and have everything remain the same . Do you think the advantages of changes outweigh the disadvantages?
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the world, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The ability to maintain friendships with a small number of people over a long period of time is more important for happiness than the ability to make many new friends easily. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
it is observed that most governments pay a lot of money for the art projects. For instance, there are more and more paintings and sculptures seen in public places. Some people say that it is wrong and governments should spend more money on other important things of public interest. Do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are renting a flat from an agency. Your contract was for one year but you need to leave the flat two months early.
Write a letter to the agency. In your letter
* introduce yourself
* ask to leave the flat before the contract finishes
* explain why you need to break the contract.
Many students face difficulties when they move from high school to university. Why do you think students struggle with this transition? What can universities do to help students adapt more easily?
The charts show school expenditure and the proportion of students who gained higher education diplomas and degrees in Singapore from 2000 to 2012.
In films and computer games violence has become more popular. Some people think this has negative effects on society, other think it is harmless relaxation. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Movies and television have more negative effects than positive effects on the way young people behave. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Other believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give yout opinion
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefitsif society has more elderly people. To what extend do the advantegs of having an ageing peoplulation outweogh the disadvantages?
In some countries, some small town-center shops are going out of business because customers are shopping at large out-of-town stores. As a result, some people without cars have limited access to shops, and there may be an increase in the use of cars. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages
Many things used to be done in the home by hands are now being done by machines .do this bring more advantages or disadvantages ?
Some people say that when deciding how taxes are spent, government should prioritize health care. Others think that there are more important priorities for tax-payers’ money. Discuss both views and give your
Many people think hosting international sporting events brings a lot of benefits to a country, while others believe that it has more disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your own idea
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However others think this leads to environmental problems, so air trave should be more expensive in order to discourage people from travelling by air.Discuss both sides an give your own opinion.
Some says that sports play an important role in society. Others, however,think that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people like to travel outside their country. Others would rather travel to tourist spots in their own country first, before travelling abroad. Which do you prefer to do and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
Some people believe that the government should be responsible for providing financial assistance to artists, writers, and musicians to support their creative endeavours. Others argue that funding should be allocated to more practical areas such as healthcare and education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some places old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more imporant. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the words, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
Nowadays, more and more people prefer choosing online courses to learn than attending regular classes. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?