Most people think that children must stay busy with other children's company and other feels that they should know how to keep busy themselves. Discuss
Government should spend money on railways rather than roadways. To what extend do you agree or disagree with the statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant
describe the problems
write about the action you want the manager to take
University students often focus on one subject. However, some people think that universities should encourage students to learn a range of other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. He suggested you should contact him for a possible job opportunity. Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter:
* remind him when and where you met
* tell him what kind of job you are interested in
* say why you think you would be suitable for this job
In some countries, increasing number of health problems as a result of eating too much fast food.government should impose higher tax rate on fast food agree or disagree
you had recently ordered a book, online from a bookseller. The book sent by him was not the latest edition, even though you had paid the money according to the latest edition verion. Write an email to bookseller in about 150-200 words. your email should include complain about the service of the online site and state about the urgency of the latest edition
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier stage. Do you agree or disagree? Which type of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement?
some people say government should give health care the first priorities, some others believe there are more important priorities to spend the tax payers' money. discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people think that fast food companies should not be allowed to advertise while others believed that all companies should have the right to advertise. What is your opinion? fast food advertisement is a controversial matter. some people believe that junk food is not health option for our children.
the government should encourage people to eat more fruit because fruit contains vitamin C, which is good for health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus on reducing environmental pollutions and housing problems. To what extent do you agree to disagree with this statement?
Some believe that the government should provide free education for all levels (primary, secondary, and university). Others believe that students should pay for the university by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some hold the view that ideas and information should be completely open-there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, newspapers, Internet). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that in some circumstances governments should limit the freedom of the media?
Some people argue that public transportation should be made completely free of charge. Are there more advantages over disadvantages of this decision?
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people while others argue that humands must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
MODERN SOCIETIES NEED SPECIALISTS IN CERTAIN FIELDS, BUT NOT OTHERS. SOME PEOPLE, THEREFORE, THINK THAT GOVERNMENTS SHOULD PAY UNIVERSITY FEES FOR STUDENT WHO STUDY SUBJECTS THAT ARE NEEDED BY SOCIETY. THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO STUDY LESS RELEVANT SUBJECTS SHOULD NOT RECEIVE THE GOVERNMENT FUNDING. WOULD THE ADVANTAGES OF SUCH AN EDUCATIONAL POLICY OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES?
You recently borrowed an item of clothing from a friend. While you had this item, it was damaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should: apologise for damaging the item of clothing explain how it became damaged say what you will do to fix the problem
Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goals?
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend and recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited before. You should say:
where you went
where you stayed and
what you can do there.
Schools should emphasize academic subjects, which are more important for future jobs, rather than sports and music. Do you agree or disagree?
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education for the adult population who cannot read and write. Do you agree or disagree?
Television injects violence in children, and programs with violent scenes should be banned. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The amount of time spend on sport and exercise should be increased in school in order to tackle the problem of overweight children ? Do you think this the best way to deal the problem ? what other solutions can you suggest ?
It has been claimed that workers over 50 are not responsive to the rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and for this reason younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent would you support or reject this idea You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some pp believe that public buildings should be moved out ò the city to promote citizen's well being and better economic growing, while some argue that the planning will cause more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Most high level positions in companies are filled by men, even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 per cent female. To what extent do you agree that companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say the government should spend money on providing faster public transport while others believe the government should give priority to other factors such as cost and the effect on environment. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
1-Museums and art galleries should focus on works that show the history and culture of their own country rather than works of other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Young people who commit crimes should be treated the same by the authorities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that uniform in schools are unnecessary and should be banned.To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own experience.
The world today is a safer place and governments should stop spending large amounts of money on their armed forces. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Alot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parents pressure.Do you think that parents should support their children who want to do a career in sports.
The charts below show the result of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reason why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared.
Some people think that animals and animal products should be used for food, medicine and clothing. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinions based on your knowledge and experiences.
Some people think that school should use teaching methods that encourage students to cooperate. Other people think that schools should use teaching methods that encourage students to compete. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operation rather than compete became useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that the government should regulate the level of violence in films on TV and at the cinema. Others feel that violent films should not be regulated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Is it useful to recycle glass bottles? Shoul people throw wasted bottle away? Your opinion
'Your passions should be one of the factors you take into account while picking a career. When a hobby is an interest, why do so many people not even consider them?' Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some parents think that helpline their children with homework is good. Others think that children should do their homework on their own Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It’s important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishments are necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
33.Some people say that school children should learn how to grow food and cook with it in their lessons. What is your opinion about that?
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do community work during their free time. This will benefit both teenager and community. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT HEALTHCARE SHOULD BE FREE FOR EVERYONE .OTHER THINK THAT PEOPLE SHOULD PAY FOR THEIR MEDICAL COST THEMSELVES. DISCUSS BOTH VIEW AND GIVE YOUR OPINION
some people believe that certain old buildings should be preserved more than others. What types of old buildings shuold be preserved? Do you think the advantages of preserving old buildings outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say thhat the only reason for learnig a foreign langua is in order to tavel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
You should write at least 150 words.
universites should accept equal number of male and female in every subject ? at what extent do you agree or disagree?