A lot 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? Support your point of view with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that a sxense of competition in children should be encouraged. others believe that children who are tauht to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both the viewsand give your own opinion.
Your manager has asked you to arrange a party for a colleague leaving the company. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
suggest a suitable date and time for the party
recommend a venue
propose the food and entertainment options that should be available.
Some believe that people who do physical work should be paid on par with people who have a high-level degree. Do you agree or disagree?
There are more advertisements aiming at children. Some people believe that they have negative effects on children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
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 the job
Some people believe that public celebrations like national days and festivals are a waste of money. They are of the opinion that people should spend money on more important things. Do you agree or disagree? Support your arguments with examples from your own experience.
Promotions to higher level should be from within company and not to a new person from outside. Do you agree or disagree?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research evey year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Doyou agree or disagree?
Some people say that protecting the environment is the government's responsibility. Others believe that every individual should be responsible for it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Vy
Write an email to the owner of the nighclub, your email should do the following things. Give information about where you live Describe the problem and say how it effects on you Say how you think the owner could resolve the issue
Describe an ideal house You should say: 🔰where it is 🔰what it looks like 🔰when you would like to live in 🔰And explain why you would like to live in it
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 extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, people believe that governments should invest tax-payer’s money in healthcare, others believe that money should be use in other areas. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Caring for children is very important for our society. Therefore all mothers and fathers should take a child care training course. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think that formal education should start for children as early as possible. While others think that it should not start until 7 years of age. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that children should spend their time reading stories rather than playing computer games or watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Managing global environmental issues should be handled by one organization on a global scale. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons & examples to support your opinion.
Many people say smoking should be banned and some say it is not a good idea what is your opinion on this? Use your own experiences and support your arguments with example and relevant experience
Some people think that the government should provide unemployed people with a free mobile phone and free access to the internet to help them find jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this option? Give reasons for your answer and include any relative examples form your own knowledge and experience.
Politicians should take more responsibility for preventing and solving global environmental problems, because individuals can do very little. Do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club. Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc. Write at least 150 words.
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no acccess to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being acccused of the crime. Same lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts begfore they reach their decision abouthe case. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the government spends too much money on developing space exploration technology. There are many other financial needs that the government should address instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people say that museums should be free but others opine that some entry fee should be there. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the media have the right to publish details of people's view, while others think it should be managed. Discuss both views.
Schools should put more emphasis on sport and exercise, while others believe that schools should focus on science subject. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Write a letter to your college administration department complaining about the college facility.
In your letter, include:
• what the problem is
• how this problem has affected you
• what the college should do to fix this problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear/ Madam
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (15/16 years) (for example for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). Do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighbourhood this should be resident's responsibility's while others think it should be governments's duty. What is your opinion?
Some people think that zoos are cruel and all zoos should be closed. However, some people think zoo can help protect animals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many old buildings are protected by law because they are part of the nation's history. However, some people think old buildings should be knocked down to make way for new ones because people need houses and offices. How important is it to maintain old buildings? should history stand in the way of process?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter
explain your accommodation requirements
explain what your food needs are
ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct. So we should not try to prevent this from happening. Agree or disagree
Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the factors in your notes. You should explain which factor has contributed more to the increase in international travel, providing reasons to support your opinion. You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as possible.
Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial backgorund they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the main goal of schools should be making children into responsible citizens and good workers, rather than benefitting them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend To what extend fo you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevaant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amounth of money, either to sponsor a local children's sport team for two years, or to pay for open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from 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.
Many feel that students today should learn Pratical skills at school such as car maintenance and managing a bank account. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
courses in music and art should be compulsory for student in high school. Do you agree or disagree with the idea?
Most people believe that we only need academics to excel in our lives while others are of the opinion that it should be extracurricular activities that play a major role in overall excellence. Discuss both views.
government should spent more money roads on railways than roads what do you think about this?
men and women employed in full Samplestime jobs should share the responsibility of households chore .do you agree or disagree ? share relevant personal experiences.
Ownership of mobile phones has risen dramatically in recent years despite the potentially harmful effects they may have on our health and society. Governments should introduce measures to restrict ownership of mobile phones to those who need them for their work. To what extent fo you agree or disagree with this statement?
Do you agree or disagree that governments should spend money on other things than art even though art helps develop quality in people’s life? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Making Recommendations.
You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilities for shoppers could be improved. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:
•say in general what you like about shopping in your area
•say what is wrong with the facilities
• suggest how they can be improved
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Everyone should stay in school until they reach the age of 18. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people are of the view that students should keep a gap of one year without study between school and university. While others think it affects learning. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion by giving relevant reasons and examples.
Some argue that governments should prioritize lowering environmental pollution and housing issues in order to prevent illness and disease. do you agree or disagree?