Some people believe that the activities of large multinational corporations mostly benefit the economies of developing countries. Other people take the opposite view and feel that these large multinationals are generally harmful. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You need to take leave from your work for over one month for personal reasons.
Write a letter to your boss.
In your letter:
-explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
-explain how you will keep up-to-date while you're away
-suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
In many coutries, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after the birth of the new born. Do you think the advantages of maternity leave outweight the disadvantages?
Many people now undertake extreme activities from hang-gliding to mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
Nowadays a few people take their family with them to abroad whenever they go for a Business trip. What are the advantages and disadvantages on them and on their family?
Governments and big companies should work together to reverse environmental damage, rather than expecting individuals to take responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
Write a letter to your colleague asking for help in setting up equipment for your presentation. In your letter, you should-
-tell when and where presentation will take place
-describe your arrangements
-tell him/her what equipment you need
Some people who go to work abroad take their families with them. Do you think this is an advantage or a disadvantage to a person and his or her family?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now "one big traffic jam" How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people form using their cars?
Mma Agatha: It is important for people to take risks, both in professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Road accidents are more frequent these days and claim many lives each year. As a result, some people suggest that drivers should take regular driving tests throughout their lives, rather than one single driving test, to improve the situation. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of repeat driving tests? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Children should take part time jobs in their free time or they should totally focus on their studies. What are the advantages and disadvIantages to children of doing so?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now "one big traffic jam" How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage p
The table below shows the results of survey of first-vear students who take courses in a particular university
Freshwater is a limited resource in certain regions of the world. Today, the escalating demand has transformed it into a global problem. What are the causes of increasing demand? What measures can governments and individuals take to respond to the problem?
Scientists have been warning for many years about the importance of protecting the environment and that we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warning many people do not do this. what are the reasons for that? how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment.
Many people believe that the government should invest more in public transportation to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Others argue that individuals should take more responsibility for their own transportation needs and that the government should not spend more on public transportation. What is your opinion? Discuss both views and give your own perspective." This prompt asks you to explore both sides of the argument and then express your own opinion on the topic.
You have a test in your English class next week, but you cannot attend. Write to your teacher. In your letter:
. Explain your situation.
. Apologies for not being able to take the test.
. Ask whether it is possible for you to take the test at another time.
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any address. Begin your letter with: Dear...
some students like to take distance- learning courses by computer. other students prefer to study in traditional classroom setting with a teacher. consider the advantage of both options and make an argument for the way the students should organise their schedule.
Your friend asked you to find a par-time job for him/her to earn some money while studying. You found a job that might be suitable. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• Give him/her the job description
• Explain why he/she should take the job
• Say what he/she should do to get the job
Sports is one of the most important draws on television today. Some people argue that the practice of showing sports on television is to blame for the poor health of young generation by encouraging them to watch rather than partake in physical activity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
some people think that individuals are responsible to take care of own health and diet. But some claim that it is government' s duty. Discuss both views.
Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The table and chart show data about reading among people under 30 years old. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government, while other people think this is a good idea for young people to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after the birth of the newborn. Do you think the advantages of maternity leave outweigh the disadvantages?
A research suggests that damage to the environment is an inevitable consequence of worldwide improvements in the standard of living. Write 150-200 words discussing whether you agree or disagree and why do you take that stance. What effects could it have if the government goes with either choice? Option A: Support the topic. Option B: Go against the topic.
Some people say that youngster should take part time job while study in university. Do you agree or disagree.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage from using their cars?
Demand of food is increasing worldwide. What are the causes of this? What measures can the international community take tomakevsure the food supply is enough?
Nowadays, many mothers take care of the family and don’t go out to work. Some believe they should be given salaries by government. Do you agree or disagree?
You need to take a leave from work.
Write a letter to your manager asking for leave. In your letter:
- Explain why you need the leave.
- State how long you will be away.
- Assure that your work will be covered in your absence.
e people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave during the first month after the birth of the new-born. Do you think the advantages of maternity leave outweigh the disadvantages?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outweigh disadvantages in terms of family development? ________________________________________
You are planning a two-week vacation and need someone to take care of your pet while you are away.
Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter
-Tell your cousin that you are going on a vacation -Ask your cousin to take care of your pet for you -Explain what tasks you would like your cousin to do
“Some people say that it is best to be loyal and to work for one company during one’s life. Others take the opposite view and say it is better to change jobs frequently in one’s life. Discuss these views and give your opinion.”
Some people say children should take their parents advice others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Human activities have a negative effect on plant and animals species. Some people say that it is too late to do anything. Some people think that we should take effective action to improve the situation. Discuss both sides and give an opinion.
In some countries, young people do not take care of their elderly relatives. Instead, they appoint trained professionals who take care of the elderly. Is it a positive or a negative tend according to you?
More and more fathers are taking break from their careers so that they can stay at home and take care of their children while their wives work. This is better for the family than having both parents work full time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
All high school students should be encouraged to take part in community service programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Human activity has had a negative effect on ecosystems, animals and plants across the world. Some people believe this cannot be changes while others feel that we can still take action protect living things and the environment. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The internet has transformed lives and economies but it is turning the world into a global village. Soon everybody will think and behave in the same way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. ( It should take no more than 40 minutes)
Some people believe it's the responsibility of the government to take care of its peoples health . Others believe individuals should take care of themselves. Give views of both and your opinion
some people think that people should take risk, while others said that we shoild avoid taking risk. Discuss both of the views and give your oppinion.
Governments, not private companies should take the responsibility to conduct scientific research. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Should governments take the responsibility of conducting scientific research?
Now days many mothers take care of the family and don't go out to work . Some people believe that they should be given salaries by the government . Do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All university students should be required to take history courses no matter what their field of study is. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people tend to take temporary jobs(they only work for few month of year),for they have time to do other things. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?