In Britian, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. who do you think should pay for this care? the government or families?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school program. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, mos . t people used to travel to their place of work. With increased f Before answering the question, remember: computers the mternet and smart h use o from hom:. P ones, more and more people are starting to work What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas know/ d d with examples and relevant elddence. e ge an expenence, and support your arguments Write at least 250 word s.
Some people think more public money should be spent on roads and motorways than the public transport system. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Opinions vary on whether students should have a gap year before going into higher education. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of taking a year out. Do you believe that taking a gap year is good idea.?
People believe that in order to reduce road accidents it should be mandatory for drivers to retake the driving test every three years. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
Some people believe that the government should take care of the elderly, while others argue that individuals should be responsible for their own retirement. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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 extend do you agree or disagree whit this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
Car ownership in the past thirty years is a big traffic jam. To what extent do you agree ? What should the government do in this problems.
Some people think it s good for teenagers to have part time jobs, while other people believe teenagers should not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The prevention of health problems and illness is more important than treatment and medicine. Government funding should reflect this. To what extent do you agree? (phòng bệnh hơn chữa bệnh)
Some people believe that school holidays should be longer to give students more time to relax and enjoy their free time. Others argue that shorter holidays are necessary to maintain a strong focus on academic studies. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is whether there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. It is undeniable that the justice system has become an essential part of our life.
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•explain why you changed jobs
•describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should encouraged to question and offer criticisms on their teachers. Others think this will lead to loss of respect and indiscipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them. Do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishment should they be allowed ?
İn some countries ,a few people eran extremely high salaries.Some people think that this is good for a country,while others believe that the goverment should control and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both two views and give your opinion.
Q. In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicizes their private lives. Some people say that they should accept it as part of their fame. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people belive that professionals, such as doctors and enginerrs, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. discuss both views and give your own opinion
A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend about your planned party
ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people think that music lessons aren’t important and that children should pay more attention to science. Do you agree or disagree?
Children are facing more pressure nowdays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken reduce these pressures?
The government money should be invested in teaching science rather than other subject so as to help the country make progress and develop. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Education should be accessible to people of all economic backgrounds. All levels of education, from primary school to territory education, should be free. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Some people argue that girls and boys should be educated separately, while others think that it is more advantageous to study in the same school. What is your opinion?
Using computers for a long time may have a lot of negative effects on children so it should be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Do you think business should hire employees who will spend the entire lives working for the company ? Explain why do you agree or disagree . Use spesific reasons and details topport your answer.
Some people suggest that regular driving tests should be taken by people, to reduce the number of accidents, throughout their lives rather than one single test. What do you think are the advantages of repeat driving tests? Do these outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that to improve public health more public sports facility should be provided by government. Others believe that this will have little effect and other measures are needed to improve people's health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You read a newspaper article that captured your attention.Write a letter to your friend and recommended sending the article.
When and where
What the article was about
Why he should read it
In the past, when student did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these developments? You should use your own idea,knowledge and experience
In many societies in the world, the population is ageing rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. A nation’s population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The detailed description about crime will affect the people and cause many social resources. Some people say that the media should be strictly controlled. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over past thirty years that may cities in the world are now on big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? How government should encourage people to reduce using
the most important aim of sciense should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Some people think that women should play an equal role as men in a country's police force or military force, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Should the government make decisions about people's lifestyle or should people make their own decisions? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that excessive noise should be a criminal offence, while others say they should be free to make noise without limitation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
These days, many people buy new products even if they can not buy and fall into debt. Do you think this culture is good? What should we do to prevent such a culture?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should write at least 150 words.
Employers should focus on personal qualifications over qualifand experience when choosing someone for a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that it’s a good idea for parents to help their children with their homework. Others believe that children should do their homework on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police or military force, such as the army, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
Some people think that activities done in a person's free time should be planned while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that young people should spend more of their free time at home with their families, and spend less time entertaining outside. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that all students should study history as a major subject, while others feel that other subjects are important for children today. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
It is importante 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 extend 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?
Some people believe teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit the teenagers and the community as well. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Share personal examples if applicable.