SOME People BELiEVE THAT EVERYONE HAS A RiGHT TO HAVE ACCESS TO UNiVERSiTY EDUCATiON AND TAT GOUS SHOULD MAKE IT FREE POR ALL STUDENTS NO MATTER WHAT FiNANCiAL BACKGKOUND THEY MAVE. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DiSAGREE?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently spent the week on holiday at your friend’s new house.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Say what you like about his new house
Say what you enjoyed most about your holiday
Suggest when and where you could meet next
Wild animals have no use in the 21st century and trying to preserve animals now is just a waste of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The main purpose of university is to provide graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for students to get a good job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There are serious concerns about the sale and production of genetically modified food. Yet, this is necessary if we are to meet the demands of an increasing world population. What is your opinion on this dilemma?
Essay topics: Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in cinema. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that mass media only brings negative effects to society and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
describe what the group doesexplain why the group is good for the communitysuggest alternative days and times for practice
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway line 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.
Nowadays children spend a lot of time watching television and playing computer games. However, it does not help in improving children's mental abilities. Do you agree or disagree
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the work. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some universities now offer their course in the internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development.
The table provides information about the rate of land degradation by three main causes namely ; deforestation , over cultivation and over grazing in three different regions (North America , Europe and Oceania).
Every year several languanges die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in ther world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
pie chart and table illustrate the various numbers of population in australia
UIt is no longer necessary to use animals for food, clothing or medical research. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us. Others believe that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. This has negative effect on family and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the centre of a small town calld Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is freedom of speech in free society. Now people are beginning to realize that without liberty will not attain good country. Personally, I tend to think that freedom of speech is important.
Some people say that industrial growth is necessary to solve poverty. But some other people argue that industrial growth is creating environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the past lectures were the traditional methods of teaching large numbers of students. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. Do the advantages of this new approach outweigh the disadvantages?
People believe that not all school children have the natural ability to learn a new language. This means is not right to force all school children to study a foreign language. Do you agree or disagree ?
In some societies, obesity is regarded as a major problem. Some people believe that junk food advertising is largely to blame for this problem and should be banned. However, others feel that junk food advertising does not contribute to the problem of obesity and should not be banned. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many museums charge a fee while others not. Do you think the advantages of that outweigh the disadvantages.
Directors large organisations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees. Some people think it is necessary, but others believe that it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to cinema hall. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Due to the influence of world-wide media such as television and computers, the gap between cultures is narrowing. The introduction of this global culture is of great benefit to the world. To what extent do you agree with this point of view?
The pie charts illustrate the percentage of world forest and timber in five different nations namely, South Africa, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.
Some people argue that the best way to becom successful in life is to get a university education. Others disagree with it and reckon that nowadays it is no longer true. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that there is no point in preserving old buildings when land is so valuable in our cities. Others believe that old buildings are an important part of our heritage and should be preserved. Discuss both these views and state your opinion.
In their advertising ,business nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way。Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
some people believed that government should make sure to make people to go on a diet. while others believe that the individuals need to take care of their own diet and health. discuss both views and give your opinion
The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.
Every several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To some extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. 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 extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show the center of a small town called Birshire as it is now, and plans for its development.
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defender’s past record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
The system used for rubbish collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours suggest what should be done about the problem
Work today is very different from the past. Many people work from home because of technology. Some people say that this is a positive development. Others say that it is negative. Discuss how this has changed the way we work and are there too many disadvantages in relying on technology
A builder has recently completed some renovations at your house, but you are not happy with his work.write a letter to him.In your letter,
Tell him what work has not been done properly
Tell him what you want him to do
Suggest some times when you will be available at home
Some say now we can see films on our phones, there is no need to go to cinema, other says to be fully enjoyed films need to be seen in a cinema. What is your opinion?
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
•describe what the group does
•explain why the group is good for the community
•suggest alternative days and times for practice
some people say that the life of cities is becoming more stressful and has no advantage whereas others oppose to it. to what extent do you agree or disagree
it is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (dinosaur, dodo) there is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should be taught at school how to become good parents. Other thinks it is not a good idea Do you agree or disagree?
In the advertising, businesses nowadaways usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you thinkn it is a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the infrromation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.