There are many ways of preventing crimes that are much better than prison. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in public places. Overall this is a very good idea. To what extent do you agree?
Celebrities are famous for their weath and glamorous lifestyles rather than their achievements. This sets a bad example for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with that idea?
More and more people today are moving away from where their friends and family live. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Alot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately tourism can also be source of problems. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of tourism.
n some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems 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?
Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do the advantages of this is outweigh the disadvantages?
There is an annual work party next month, which is held every year.
Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party. In your letter:
-Say what would you do differently than last year
-Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year
-Suggest where to meet to plan for the party.
the number of flights has increased. do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch withother people and get news events. Do ou think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some countries allow old people to work to any age that they want. Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the moey should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
“Nowadays children are undisciplined because their parents are busy with their career.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What could parents do to build a sense of discipline among children?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without playing. To waht extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people say that salary is the most important aspect of a job. Others say that happiness and job satisfaction is more important than money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Imagine that you are in a classroom or a meeting. The teacher or the meeting leader says something incorrect. In your opinion, which of the following is the best thing to do?
— Interrupt and correct the mistake right away.
— Wait until the class or meeting is over and the people are gone, and then talk to the teacher or meeting leader.
— Say nothing.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people from poor and rural backgrounds find ur difficult to get a university education. University should make it easier for such groups to enrol. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Employers should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year to help employees perform better in their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The given bar chart represents spending for five main fields in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Japan in 2009.
Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance listening from the internet rather than in the classroom. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Having different languages makes it difficult for people of different nationalities to communicate with each other. It would be better if there was only one language in the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of everyone in the world speaking the same language?
Some people say that it is. A waste of time to learn literature such as a novel and poems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter:
-Explain what you need.
- Say when you plan to be there.
- Ask for information about prices.
One of the major problems that faces todays goverments is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment.Discuus this statement and give your opinion
Some people think that social media platforms are having a negative effect on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows shares of expenditures for five major categories in the USA, Canada, the UK and Japan in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Music is considered to be a way to connect people from different cultures and ages. Do you agree or disagree?
Some workers must work at night. What are the advantages and disadvantages of night-shift work? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some prople consider price as the most important thing to think about when buying a product (such as a cell phone) or service (e.g. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age to drive cars and motorcycles. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to bu ythe same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that the use of mobiles (cell) phones should be banned in public places such as in libraries, shops and on public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Too much attention is given to headline-grabbing disasters like earthquakes and floods. Government should concentrate their resources on educating people about the risk they face nearer to home, which can cost far more lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
1.Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. "Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
-Say which part-time course you booked
-Explain why you need to cancel your booking
-Ask about booking a different course
Health services are a basic necessity. However, private companies have made them quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?
at the presen time, the population of some countries include a relatively larg number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people say that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects equally. Others, however, believe that students should spend more time on subjects they like, or are good at. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A large company in your area has
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band decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local
children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public. Write a letter to the company. In your letter - describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team - summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts - say how you think the company should spend the money Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
In the future robots may do more of the work that is done by humans today. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages ?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or a shortage of money. Other argue that it is better to try and improve search situation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive. Write a letter to the post manager. In your letter.
Give details of the situation
Describe the documents
Say what action you want the post office to take
Some people feel that social media encourages antisocial behaviour, such as bullying and cheating, while others disagree that this is the case. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
. The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. make compars ins whatre by sanecting and reporting the main features
Topic 2: Scientists say that in the future, humanity will speak the same language. Do you think this is a positive or negative social development?
Radio will no longer be able to hold its presence, as television and internet media will replace it very soon. Do you agree or disagree?
The tables give information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five countries.
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?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to comsume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Today, students can benfits from widers information throgh interent.Some people think that tradition schooling disapper soon. Do agree or disagree?