In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a home with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.
Nowadays companies and other organizations are requiring their employees to wear a uniform. Think about jobs where uniform is important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exaples from your own knowledge or experience.
A magazine wants to include contribution from its readers for an article called 'the book that influenced me most".
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influences you most. In your letter,
describe what this book was about,
explain how this book influenced you,
say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Most of foolball fans think that Ronaldo is the greatest player of all time, while others argue that Messi is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some groups, such as poor people and people from rural areas, think universities should make it especially easy for them to get access to university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience, and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Nowadays, an increasing number of children are using the internet at a very young age and often without adult supervision. This situation may expose them to various dangers online. What challenges do parents encounter when trying to manage their children’s internet usage? What solutions can be implemented to address this issue?
Recent research has confirmed that ‘human activity has become the greatest threat to plant and animal life’. Why do you think this has happened? How can we reduce our impact on the natural world?
In some countries, small central shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
Each year, the crime rate increases. What do you think are the causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?
Now-a-days,people all over the world are spending more and more time apart from their families.Why is this happening ?How does this affect people and their families. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, individuals or their employers pay for medical treatment. Should the government be more responsible for the health of their citizens? Discuss and give your opinion.
Alcohol consumption has increased dramatically over the years. Some people believe that the government should increase taxes on alcoholic beverages but others oppose to this idea and advocate personal responsibility . What do you think ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
In respect of robotic science and the presence of AI there are two different mindsets. A group of people refer it as a real danger or risk, while others reveal it as a chance to a better future for mankind.Discuss both these views and state your opinion. ?
ome people say that art (e.g.: painting, poetry, music) can be made by everyone whereas others believe that it can be made by those with special ability. Discuss both views and give your 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??
People are walking less and less these days even though walking provides many benefits to people's health. What are the reasons for this and what can be the effects on people's health?
The table shows the income and expenditure of Brooklyn Hall, the building used to hire in over tThe table gives information about the total income and consumption of Brooklyn Hall in each place for 3 years. Overall, the profit of the hall has reduced in each year significantly.Also, the hire of rooms has the main amount of money in the period. Firstly, the hire of rooms had some small drop and rise but it can be considered steady. In contrast,the cafe had a gradual increase. In addition, the funding for the council tower was 20000 pounds but it dropped to 15000 pounds. On the other hand, funding of bodies had the same situation and it had a fall from 22000 to 20000 pounds in the second year and in the third year, it was 7000 pounds less than the first year. Moreover, the total income had a steady rise and started at 72000 and ended at 78000 pounds. However, the expenditure increased more, Therefore the profit decreased in every year and became 9 times less ( from 9000 to 1000 pounds).he period of three years.
Some people say that travel helps us to appreciate other cultures. How true is this statement? Do you think that people who travel a lot appreciate other cultures more than those who stay at home? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience
‘Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.’ (John Dalberg-Acton) Explain the reasoning behind this statement. Argue that power does not necessarily degrade or weaken the morals of those who hold it. To what extent is it possible for someone to hold power without using it for their own personal gain?
do you agree or disagree with the following satement ? most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future . use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
In many countries, the amount of household waste like food packaging is increasing? What are the causes of this problem? What measurer could be taken to reduce it?
An increasing number of people choose to live in big cities. what problems will this brings, how should the government encourage
environmental issues have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh against offenders.to what extend do you agree or disagree? support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment. , and what effects does this have on animal life and human society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
Studies suggest that the rise in the consumption of junk foods is the major cause of obesity. Some people argue that this problem can be tackled to a great extent by increasing the prices of these food items. Do you agree or disagree.
The map below shows the changes that have taken place at the waterfront area of a town called Darwin between 2009 and 2014.
Write about following topic: In many countries, the amount of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently.
Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company. In your letter:
- describe the problems
- explain how these broblems are affecting the public
- suggest what changes could be made
Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
you recently bought a new magazine. the editor of the magazine asked the readers to give their opinions about it.
write a letter to the editor.in your letter
-explain why you chose to buy this magazine
- say what you particularly like and dislike about it
-suggest what improvements you would like the editor to make
Write a paragraph about how media has changed in your lifetime. What media was important before? What do you use now, and how has it changed your reading habits? Pay attention to your use of commas, colons and semicolons. Type in the input box. Write 150-200 words. Use your own words where possible.
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. What do you think is the reason for the growth in juvenile crime? What are some solutions?
The principal is considering a new grading policy that replaces letter or number grades on report cards with pass or fail. What is your position concerning this issue? Write an essay stating your position and supporting it with convincing reasons.
The time people devote to the job leaves very little time for personal life. How widespread is the problem? What problem will this shortage of time cause?
In many countries, people do not recycle their rubbish as much as they could. Why do you think this is? What can be done to change this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Doctors, other health workers and teachers make great contributions to society and so should be paid more than entertainment and sports celebrities. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their watse?
The diagram below shows the changes, which took place in a coastal area called Pentland from 1950 to 2007
Spending time online has affected the communication skills of young people both positively and negatively. Discuss the effects of increased online activity on communication skills.
Some people prefer to eat meals at restaurants while others like to prepare and eat food in their own home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answers.
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisement tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Modern cultures around the world have become similar when compared to the past. What are the reasons? Explain the effects caused by this issue.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities so the the population in the countriside is decreasing. Do you think it is positive or negative development?
he Education of young people is the main priority in countries around the world. some belive that educating adults who cannot read or write is essential for the society and more funding should be made available for it to what extend do you agree or disagree?
Research shows that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people engage in unhealthy activities. What is the cause of this? What can be done? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Recently you issued a cheque to someone, but when that person presented the cheque to the bank, it was returned with these words ‘Returned for lack of sufficient funds”. You are sure that there is sufficient balance in your account.
-Write a letter to the bank manager. In your letter,
-give him particulars about your cheque
-tell him that the cheque has bounced for no valid reason
-request him to look into the matter
The increasing use of packaging, especially plastic packaging, has become a common practice in the modern consumer market. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of packaging.
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban area centers. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Global warming is emerging as a great threat to human survival in the 21st Century and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates. What problems are associated with this and suggest some solutions?