The tendency of people to imitate each other is evident in the popularity of fashionable clothes and consumer goods. To what extent do you agree?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
What other measures do you think might be effective?
In most sucessful organizations some people believe that communication between managers and workers are the most important factor,other people say that other factors are most important. discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are played in teams, like soccer while other people believe that taking part in individual sports is better, like tennis or swimming. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss Both views and give your opini
Some people think that it is a good thing for senior positions to have much higher salaries than other workers in a company. Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the proportion of students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
A friend who lives in a different city has invited you to his/her daughter's 8th birthday. However, you can not accept the invitation due to some personal reasons.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
· thank him for the invitation
· mention why you can not attend the birthday party
· offer to meet him some other day
You are a member of a local sports club. Recently, the club has introduced new rules that you are unhappy with. Write a letter to the club manager. In your letter:
explain why you are unhappy with the new rules
describe how these rules are affecting you and other members
suggest what the club should do instead
Some people think that the best way to solve the problem of poverty in many countries is to set up businesses and improve trade links with rich countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Some people think that the internet is shrinking the world with their benefits.Other argue that it has a adverse effect on civilizations due to poor famiy relationships Discuss both views
Art classes, such as painting and drawing are as important to a child ‘s development as other objects, so it should be compulsory in high school. To what extent you agree or disagree?
In some counties, some people believe having children and marriage is seen as the most important in their life. The other believe having a good job and salary is viewed as success. Discussing both and give your opinion.
Many countries want to host international sports event, while other countries think that hosting sports event has more problems than bene fits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have a test in your English class next week, but you cannot attend. Write to your teacher. In your letter:
• Explain your situation.
• Apologise for not being able to take the test.
• Ask whether it is possible for you to take the test at another time.
you recently enrolled in a cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course head at the cookering school. In you letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading you for buy things, Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to It. Discuss both these vlows and give your own opinion.
Some People think that using animals for food and transportation should be completely banned. On the other hand, other people believe that using animals for meat and experiments is fair. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion
In the last decade, there has been a great increase in the number and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see these courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
Studies suggest that many teenagers these days prefer socialising online to meeting one another in person. Why do you think this is the case? What measures could be taken to encourage teenagers to spend more time meeting one another in person? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that childen should be involved in making their rules while other says only adults should be creating their rules. Discuss both views and give e your opinio .
Some people say that the best way for children to learn to read is my using online materials. Other say that printed materials should be used. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People's shopping habit depends more on the age group they belong to than other factor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
• apologies 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.
More and more people want to own items such as car, clothing and other things, that are made by famous brands. What are the reasons for this. Do you think it is a positive or negative development
Increasing the prices of petrol is effctive way of reducing pollution and traffic.Do you agree or disagree. what other measuredo you think might be effective.
Completing University education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and soft skill is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. in this letter:
-describe the situation .
-explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
-say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Some modern artist receive huge sums of money for the things they create, while other struggle to survive. Governments should take steps to resolve this unfair situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is better for students learning language in small classes. Other think the number of people in the classes does not matter. Discuss both of view and give your own opinion.
Environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environmental is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion??
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important tha History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You went to another city for a training course and stayed at a friend's house for a week. They have been great hosts.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
thank them for having you at their house for a week
express your gratitude for their hospitality
say how much you miss them
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
Some high schools require all students to wear uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school politics de you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You want to appear for an interview to an another city by train. The train departed late form the station and you could not reach in time. Write a letter to the railway officer of your city. In your letter :
* When you travelled and why the train departed late
* What happened as a result
* How you feel about the problem
Some people say that the government should put money in the Arts, such as music, opera and paintings. Other people think money should be spent on construction of public facilities instead. What is your opinion.
It is not necessary for people to travel abroad to learn about other countries.
We can learn it from books, films and the Internet.
To what extent do you agree or disagree
The amount of time spend on sport and exercise should be increased in school in order to tackle the problem of overweight children ? Do you think this the best way to deal the problem ? what other solutions can you suggest ?
In recent times, there is no denying the fact that in some countries the students prefer that they living with their In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh
some people think it is better for childrento grow up in the city,while,other thinks that life in the countryside is more suitable for them. discuss both views.
Completing universit education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Both these charts appear percent of british students at one univercity in england who have ability to speak other launguage in addition to english in 2000 and 2010
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Some museums charge for admission while other are free. Do the advantages of charging outweigh the disadvantages?
In some places old age is valued, while in other cultures young is considered more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more people want to buy clothes , cars and other items with famous brand . What are the reason ? Is it positive or negative development?
Nowadays animal experiments are now widely used to develop new drugs and test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause suffering to animals, while others advocate them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both perspectives and express your own opinion
The table above shows that the United States, European countries and other countries gave grants between 2006 and 2010 to developing countries.
Some people believe that all experiments on animals are bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Is animal testing justified? Are there any other options? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.