A second language is regarded as essential to success in the modern world. It should be compulsory for all children to study a second language as soon as they start school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and believe that change is always negative. Others, however, prefer to take risks and think that change is always a positive thing. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagre
The table above shows the percentage of students who attended four different high schools in the years 2000, 2005 and 2009.
When choosing a job, while some people think that the salary is the most important thing to be taken into consideration, others have a diverse view. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some schools, teacher teach a foreign language to student of primary language to student of the introductory cl ass. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with this phenomenon? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
“Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.”
Some people say that now we cans see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
Disruptive school students have a negative influence on others. Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
“Some people think it is better to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe it would be beneficial to have fewer, longer vacations.” Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say why a driving licence is advantageous
• recommend a driving school
• give any extra guidance/tips
Some educational systems make students study specialised subjects from the age of fifteen while others enquire students to study a wide range. Discuss both views
The diagram shows the life cycle of car. Write a report describing it to the university lecturer.
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country's military force, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rathe than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people think young people should follow traditions. Others argue that young people should be free to be individuals. Discuss both views
some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particulat species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important envirnmental problems. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as it is a limited resource, while others it should not be regulated. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their choice of clothes while others think one can’t be judged on the basis of one’s clothes. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that friends have a bigger impact on young people while others think parents and teachers influence them more. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. other people believe it’s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The government should spend money on promoting sports and art in schools, rather than sponsoring Professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries old age is highly valued, while in others youth is emphasized. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that using social media is an important part of modern life. Others think that it is a waste of time. 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.
You should spend about 20 mintues on this task.
You are an alumnus (alumna) of a Bluegill University, registered in a volunteer program to conduct informal interviews with prospective students. Recently, an entrant has been assigned to you to have an interview.
Write a letter to the entrant. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
briefly describe the interview and inform the entrant of a possibilty to cancel it
propose a convenient time for an interview
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
many people believe that cooking is an essential life skill and should be taught to boys and girls in schools. others disagree and believe it is a wate of school time. to what extent do you agree?
There have been some problems with public transport in your area
recently. Write a letter to the manager of the transport company. In
your letter
x describe the problems
x explain how these problems are affecting the public
x suggest some changes that could be made
Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same pinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
some people think that to be successful in sports, physical strength is the most important factor. Others, however, think that it is more important to be mentally strong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your neighbor is a musician who practices the piano during the day. Sometimes the sound of his playing causes problems for you, especially when you need to study at home.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter
- Explain that the sound of his piano
playing is very loud in your apartment
- Describe how his practicing affects
you
- Suggest a solution that might work for both of you
You recently booked a guided city tour for your family. However, the guide gave incorrect information about several landmarks and ignored some questions, which disappointed your group.
Write a letter to the tour company manager. In your letter:
describe the problems with the tour guide’s service
explain how it affected your experience
suggest what the company could do to ensure better service in the future
Drug abuse is an increasing problem in modern times. Discuss some reasons behind this and suggest ways it can be solved.
Last Monday you flew from Mumbai to Bangalore. When you reached home, you discovered that you had left your hand bang on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter you have to explain:
Where and when you lost the bag
What your bag looks like
What its contents were
The charts below show what students in high school want to become when they grow up.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
Explain where you live
Describe the problem
Give reasons why you do not want this development
Some people think that mental strength is more important for success in sport. Some believe physical health is more important. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Developments in technology are causing environmental problems. Some think the solution is for people to adjust to a simper life while others believe that technology itself can solve these problems. Discuss both views and give you opinion.
Children experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning of a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages to this discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The increasing popularity of online learning has led some to believe that traditional classroom learning will become obsolete. Do you agree with this view? Discuss both sides of the argument and give your own opinion.
A large company in your area has 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.
& Summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts.
& Say how you think the company should spend the money.
The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes of these changes and suggest ways to prepare people for work in the future.
Your next door neighbour likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter
•describe this situation
•explain the problems it is causing you
•offer at least one solution
Working abroad can help employees earn a great deal of money and gain more benifits however, some people think this trend has many nagative impacts. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working abroad.
Some people believe that culture will be ruined if it is used to earn tourism revenue, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting culture. Discuss both sides give your own opinon.
The bar charts and line graph below show the results of a survey conducted over a three-year period to discover what people who live in London think of the city. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is important to have a single language as an international official language. Others think that it will make it difficult to identify countries and cause a loss of culture. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion. Support your answer with examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people feel that the best way to protect endangered wildlife is to create reserves for the animals to live without human interference, while others feel that reserves are unsuccessful for conservations. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Is it important that everyone in the society is treated in the same way? Why?/Why not? Write a 200-250 word essay. Discuss the questions above and give your view on how prejudice and discrimination might be overcome.
Sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.