Sorne university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give ali their time and attention to studying for a qua/ification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
1. You recently discovered that there are plans to construct an airport in your locality. Write a letter to the local authority.
In your letter, you should tell:
• explain how you knew about the plans
• describe the negative effect of the construction on your neighbourhood
• suggest a possible solution to the problem.
Some people believe that excercise is the key to good health while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people in the music business feel that illegal music sites on the internet are a serious threat to the industry and more should be done to prevent them from operating. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others agrue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both view and giving your opinion
Human activities have negative effects on ant and animal species. Some people think that it is too late to do anything about this problem. Others believe that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. 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.
Some people think that protecting environment is the government's responsibility, others believe that every individual take responsibiity for it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are concerned about a playground in your local college. Write a letter to the college principal. In your letter:
- express your concern on things in the playground that are not safe;
- explain why it is important to fix them;
- suggest any improvements that make playground safe for everyone.
People are living longer. Some people think that it causes big problems. Others, however, think that the aging population has many advantages for business, government, and society in general. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think computers and the internet are important in children's study, but others think student s can learn more effectively in school and with teachers. Discuss both views and give your own openion,
Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money – making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•describe the item
• explain where and when you left it
• say what action you would like the company to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows
Many peolpe say that the only way to guarantee getting a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others clain that it is bette to start work after school and gain experience in the worl of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above views?
Many parents give their children certain chores or tasks to do at home. Should children have to do chores or tasks at home? Be sure to explain why you think it is a good idea or a bad idea. Include examples to support your reasons.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary forgovernments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disgaree with this opinion ?
Many people use distance-learning programmes (study material, post, TV, the Internet, etc.) to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefits of attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation.
Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation.
why you are going to this country
what kind of accommodation you want
when you will arrive
The line chart illustrates the labour force employment in economic sectors during the period from 1930 to 2010 in USA. These five economic sectors include industrial sector, sales and office, farming and fishing and foresting, technical sector, and other services.
In nearly all science courses at university, there are significantly more male students than female students. What is the reason for this? What could be done to balance out the number?
Some people think that animals should be treated as friends. Yet, others only consider animals as sources of food and clothing. What is your opinion?
Nowdays it is easy to apply for and given a credit card. However,some people experience problems when they are not able to pay their debts back. In your opinion, do the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantage?
Tobacco is a kind of drug. People have been free to use it. Some people think that it should be illegal to use it compared with other drugs. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What is your opinion?
You recently ordered an item of clothing through a store’s website. When you received it, you discovered that it was not the same item you had ordered.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
Describe the item you ordered
Explain what was wrong with the item you received
Say what you would like the manager to do
Wild animals have no right in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many countries want to host international sports event, while other countries think that hosting sports events has some problems that benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.(
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the wordls are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this is the statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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?
The government should spend money on promoting sport and art in schools, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table shows the percentage of journeys made by different forms of transport in four countries, The bar graph shows the results of a survey into car use.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes, and entertainment) is likely to result on a society of individuals who only think their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matter that affect them. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
Although modern life has brought with it improvements in people's standard of living, people are not generally happy with their lives. Do you agree or disagree?
Around the world, more adults can work from home and more children can study from home as computer technology technologies become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that it is important for parents to tell or read stories for their children. Others think that parents don’t have to do this because there are many sources for children to read like books, comics and websites. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Student should pay the full cost for their study because university education benefit individuals rather than society. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home.
Write a letter to the council in your letter
Say how you heard about it
Explain how you feel about it
As for more information about it
In the past important knowledge of culture and history was stored in the museums. Nowadays information is freely available on the internet so there is no need for museums. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table graph illustrates football, basketball, cricket, rugby, and swimming in terms of how many boys in 6-11 and 12-16 took part in these sports in the UK in 2013 Overal
The bar chart compares the proportion of 4 divers transportations usage throughout the commuting to work in one of European city in 3 separate years 1960, 1980 and 2000. The unit is measured in the percentage.
Some people think that secondary or high school student should be taught how to use money management as a it is an important lifeskill. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food or use animal products for instance, clothing and medicines. to what exten do you agree or disagree.
Some people prefer to travel in their own country when they have some time off. Others think that it is better to take a trip to a foreign country. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your choice.
The aim of this report is to analyze the presented graph and compare the given information about the average number of UK commuters traveling each day by car, bus or train.
Some people believe that international trade and communication with other countries is a positive trend, while others think it is harmful to nations and they might lose their identities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that it would be beneficial if employees worked there or four days per week rather than five or six week days. Why is this? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people think that is it a good thing for senior management to have a very high salary compared to other workers of lower positions in the same company. To what extent do you agree?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outwigh the disadvantages?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important for students to study history and literature than it is for them to study science and mathematics. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this apartment, and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter
• Describe the situation
• Explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• Say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion, give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.