Some people fail to maintain balance with work and other aspects of life. What are the reasons for failure? Explain how can it be solved?
Some people belive that universities should focus on preparing students for specific careers, while others think they should provide general education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainments) 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.
Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after graduating from high school. Discuss both views an give your opinion.
Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinion as them Other people believe it's goods to have friend who sometime disagree with them. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
️ People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages
Some people think that the government should decide the subject for students to study in university. Others believe that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people think that drug addicts should be treated like criminals, and sent to jali, while others believe that they should be treated like patients and sent to hospital. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people want the main purpose of television should be education while others think that TV should be for entertainment only. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the experience children have before they go to school will have greater effect on their future life. Others argue that experience gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Crime is becoming a serious concern. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime. While others feel that little action can be done to stop crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think watching television every day is bad for children. Others think it is good for children to get knowledge. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, the use of plastic bags and packaging has become a major environmental issue. Some people believe that governments should impose strict regulations to reduce plastic consumption, while others think individuals should take responsibility for reducing their own plastic use. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, people wear more western-style clothes (suits and jeans) than their traditional clothes. What is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people believe computer games are useful for people while others argue that they are waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Is economic development necessary to reduce poverty or should economic growth be stopped as it is damaging the enviorment. Discuss both sides.
Some people say that the amount of noise that people make should be strictly controlled. Others say that people should be free to make as much noise as they wish. 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.
Research has shown that the transportation of products and people are the main source of pollution. Some people believe government should be in charge of this, while others believe it is the fault of individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both sides and five your opinion.
Some people think that a person can be known from his clothes. Do you agree or disagree. Some people think that a person can be known from his clothes. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that learning only takes place when we are children, while others opine that learning is a lifelong process. what do you think?
In a number of countries, somepeople think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the feeling of competition should be encouraged in children while others say they should be taught to become cooperatative. What is your opinion?
some people believe that okwonkwo is dead, while others believe that he is still alive. Discuss both views and give your opinion
For many people, profession is the lifelong commitment. They start their carrier in one profession and stick to it through their life. For some others, there is no need to stick to one carrier or one profession. They even pursue multiple carriers at once. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems? What measures can be used to solve these problems?
some people think it is better to make more money rather than have free time, while other perfer to have more free time rather than making money. discuss both view and give your opinion.
A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He/she has asked you for advice living in your city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
. suggest an interesting parts of the city to live in
. describe the public transport in your city
. say how your friend can meet new people there
Organized tours to remote community and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Other think that adult brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that in the modern world, getting old is entirely bad. Others, however, say that life for the elderly nowadays is much better than it was in the past. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many young children are spending large amount of time in front of screens. What are the causes of this and what other problems does it lead to?
Some people feel that entertainers for example film starts,pop musicians or sports starts are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree. Which other types of job should be highly paid.
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviours .others diasagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences.Discuss both view and give your opinion.
many people around the world believe that competition is important , while others say it has its drawbacks. Do you think the positives of the competition outweigh its negative ?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or working 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.
Academic teaching is important for passing the exam, and other skills such as cooking or dressing should be not taught. To what extend you agree or disagree
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a contry, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your local bookshop has invited members of the public to recommend a guest speaker for an upcoming event that will include a series of talks from well-known people. Write an e-mail to the bookshop. In your e-mail: • suggest a speaker • say what they would contribute to the event • explain why other people would be interested too You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your e-mail as follows: Dear...,
Some people believe movie reviews are useful. Others argue the reviews may spoil the audience’s mindset before watching the movie. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old house style in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own styles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many adults do very little exercise. Some people believe that showing sporting events like Olympics and world cup will encourage adults to exercise more. Others think there are better ways to encourage adults do exercise. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that governments should spend money on Railways. Others believe that there should be more investment Indu new roads. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people think that all the lawbreakers should be taken into the prison, while others believe that there are better alternatives. (for example, doing some work or learning some skills in the community). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
“Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.”
Last year many famous pop and sports stars earned millions of dollars each. Many other entertainment and sports personalities also have very high incomes.On the other hand,most people in ordinary professions like nurses, doctors and teachers earn only a small fraction of the incomes of these stars. What do you think about stars receiving very high salaries? IS IT fair that people with jobs that directly help people are paid much less? give reasons for your answer.
Some people encourage a students to comment their teachers to improve the education quality but some of them think it led a students less respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both of views
The best way to solve the world's environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?