Shopping is the favourite pastime for most of the young people. Why do you think is that? Do you think they should be encouraged to do some other useful acitivities?
Some people think that detailed description of crime scenes in newspapers and on TV can have a bad influence on the public, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Q Some people think that women should not be allowed to work in the police force. Do you Agree or Disagree?
art and music are considred some of the fundamental elements of all societies, and some suggest that hildren should learn them at school. Do you think art and music still have a place in today;s modern wordl of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school ?
Some people think that it is the responsibility of the goverment to protect themselves. Others think that individuals should protect themselves. DIscuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter:
•Describe the problem you had with the tickets,
•Say why you were unhappy with the staff,
•Suggest what action the train company should take,
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow their customs and behaviour. Cthers disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or expcricnce.
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Others believe the students should spend their whole school da on academics. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Many people think that students should be allowed to choose the subjects that they study in school, whereas others feel that they should study a set curriculum. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that governments should spend money on developing public healthcare systems, while others argue that funds should be used to improve education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Families who send their children to private schools should not be required to pay taxes that support the state education system. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people suggest that childern do not understand the world of work and schools should make all teenagers spend a short time working as well as studying academic subjects. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think governments should spend less money on arts and invest more in education. How far do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Public holiday celebrations are held by most conutries. Some people say that governmnt should spend money on other useful things! Do you agree or disagree?
It is often claimed that wealthy nations should provide financial support to poorer countries for welfare, health and education. However, there are those who believe that it is the responsibility of developing nations to provide these service. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
While many people say that parents are the best teachers, others simply state that teachers and our own experience are our best teachers. Who do you think is our best teacher ? Who do you think is our best teacher? You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience
Some people believe that volunteer work should be a requirement for teenagers in high schools (for instance working for a charity). To what extend do you agree or disagree?
With the pressures on today's young people to succeed academically, some people believe that non-academic subjects at school (eg: physical education and cookery) should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The wealthy nations should assist the poorer nations with humanitarian relief during natural disasters. Do you agree or disagree?
Many governments in the world spend a large amount of money on arts which develop quality in people’s life. However, governments should spend money on other things rather than arts. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
Some people say that to prevent illness and diseases, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Public health is becoming an urgent issue nowadays. Some argue that government should create nutrition and food choice laws to improve public health, while others believe that it is a matter of personal choice and responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
GENERAL TRAINING ONLY
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your classmate just received a poor grade on a major school project. One reason for your grade was that your classmate’s family member got very ill. Your classmate was distracted and didn’t contribute as much as was expected.
Write a letter to your professor. In your letter
- Explain why you had to do most of the
work
- Describe how the illness of your
partner’s family member affected the
project
- Say what you hope your professor will
do
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Professor Miller,
Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old. Discuss both views give opinions.
Many people think that the government should spend more money on providing faster and cheaper means of public transport. Some others think that there are important factors to take in consideration like (fuel,cost and environment) Discuss both views and give your opinion?
2-Plastic shopping bags contribute to the pollution of land and sea, some think they should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that due to the growing number of unfit and overweight people sport should be made compulsory in all educational establishments. Others claim that only voluntary decision to do sport helps people to be fit, but compulsory physical education embarrasses and turns away students who don't like sport. Give your opinion and support it with relevant examples.
learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. if these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. in your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? should we ensure the survival of local languages and, if so how? give reason for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people feel that entertainers (e. g film stars, pop musicians, sports stars) are paid too much money. do you agree or disagree? which other types of job should be highly pai
14.Research shows that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, advertising for certain food products should be banned, in the same way as cigarette advertising is banned in many countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think university students should only focus on one particular study area. Others. However, others believe they should be encouraged to study a wide variety of subjects. Discuss both views and mention your own opinion.
Despite health warning,a large number of people continue to smoke all over the world.Why should we be concerned about this ?What solutions would you suggest?
Too much attention is given to headline-grabbing disasters like earthquakes and floods. Governments should concentrate their resource on educating people about the risk they face nearer to their home, which can cost far more lives . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
governments should spen money on railway rather than roads. what extend to do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
Some people claim that what people eat in many Western countries is unhealthy and that their diet is getting worse. Critics say that these countries should change their diet. What are your opinions on this?
School should focus on teaching students how to be successful in the workforce and less helping them achieve academic success. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that zoos help to preserve wild creatures, while others say that they are inhumane and should be abolished. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
Some believe that the government should support artists like musicians, painters, and poets, while others argue that this is a misus
Some people believe that education should only be pursued during school and university years, while others argue that learning is a lifelong process. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Students should have physical activity as a compulsory subject at school on regular basis. why is it beneficial for student to participate in physical activity ? which sports do you thinks are the safest physical activity?
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighborhood, this should be the residents' responsibility, while others think that it should be the governments' duty. what is your opinion?
Some people think the governments should increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles in order to solve environmental problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that it is best to encourage children to have a healthy diet at school, while others believe that parents should ones to teach children to have a healthy diet. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Doctor recommend that older people should exercise regularly. However many of them do not exercise enough. What are the cause? What can be done to encourage them to exercise?
Some parents believe that their children should do educational studies in their free time. others say that in this way the children are under pressure. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that big businesses in addition to generating profits should be involved in and responsible for the social life of the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
Many university students cannot find a job in their chosen profession. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, should be done about it?
Some people believe that women should be treated equally with men when applying for a job in the police or military, others think these jobs are not suitable for women. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You ordered an item from an online shop three weeks ago. The shop said you would get the item two days later but you have not received it yet. Last week you sent an email about the situation to the shop, but you did not receive a reply.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
•explain the situation
•complain about the bad service
•ask for immediate delivery of your order or your money back
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The government spend about 220 million (poundsterling) a year supporting museums and galleries in the UK, and a similar amount subsiding the visual and perfoming arts. This is a huge sum to spend on minority interest, and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to the people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them. What are your views?