Some people believe that subjects such as art, music, drama and creative writing have a bright future. Therefore, schools should spend more time teaching these subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Sending criminals to prison is not an effective method of dealing with them. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
An increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In many cities, there is little control on the design and construction of new houses. Some people think that people can choose to build houses in their own styles instead of building them with the same as the old house style in local areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and was not able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him/her in the hospital, telling him/her about the match.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• tell him/her which team won
• say how you felt about the match
• ask how he/she is doing
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….,
Schools should stop using books for teaching to learn as they find them boring, and use films, TV, and computers instead. To what extent do you agree with this?
"Some people think that students benefit more from learning in classrooms with teachers than from studying online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"
Some people say it is an age where there is no need to teach children the skill of handwriting. Others say state that handwriting Is still important and vital for to all round schooling. To what extent would you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, many people choose to work remotely from home instead of commuting to the office every day. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home?
Some people say that students who achieve the highest scores in their exams should be rewarded. Others say that those who show progress should be rewarded instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that governments should invest more money in public services instead of the arts (such as music, painting, and theatre). To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Does the educational success of a person depend on the teacher or it is the attitude of the student that plays the main role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that schools should spend more money on computers, others say that more money should be spent on teachers' wages. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
Nowadays international tourism is the biggest industry worldwide. Unfortunately, sometimes it creates tension between people from different cultures, instead of better understanding. Why do you think it is happening and how can be improved?
Nowadays,learning a foreign language is essential in the modern education system. While others think it is not beneficial to teach young children a foreign language as the benefits of it are uncertain. Some people strongly believe that it has more advantages than the disadvantages.
It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centres and only bicycles be allowed instead. Aisha To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community activity service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood, or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents believe that extra private lessons outside school hours, where students work alone with a teacher, can help them do better at school. Others disagree. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that it is good for students to have the same teacher for several years. Others think students benefit more from having new teachers each year. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The unpaid community services (such as teaching children sports or working for the charity) should be made a necessary part in college programs. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that the government hould subsidise fruit and vegetables to make healthy food more affordable. Other argue that the government should tax unhealthy food instead.
You have seen an advertisment from a couple who live in Australia, for somone who teach their two children your language for a year.
write a letter to the couple, in your letter
1. explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
2. say what else you could do for the family
3. give your reasons for wanting the job
Some people say that schools should invest in the best equipment for students, while others say that schools should spend on hiring good teachers. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that students should acquire working experience during their gap year instead of traveling. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that in near future, the role of teachers will be diminished and they will be replaced by robots and AI. To what extent do you agree?
In many countries people use electric devices for daily house chores while some think it is an expensive energy source and we ought to use gas instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.?
Q. The best way to reduce crime among youngsters is to teach parents good parenting skills. Do you agree or disagree?
IN THE PAST, LECTURES WERE USED AS A WAY OF TEACHING LARGE NUMBERS OF STUDENTS, BUT NOW WITH THE DEVELPEMNT OF TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION, MANY PEOPLE THINK THERE IS NO JUSTIFICATION FOR ATTENDING LECTURES. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. 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?
Some people say that in our modern age it is unnecessary to teach children about the skill of handwriting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the number of overseas visitors (in thousands) to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. The three areas are: The coast (blue line) The mountains (orange line) The lakes (gray line) The coast: Around 40,000 visitors in 1987 Slight dip in early 1990s, then steady increase Reached about 75,000 by 2007 The mountains: Around 20,000 visitors in 1987 Gradual and steady increase Reached around 35,000 by 2007 The lakes: Around 10,000 visitors in 1987 Sharp rise from 1987 to around 2002 (peaking at 75,000) Then a sharp decline to around 50,000 by 2007
Many voung people these days choose to live alone instead of living with other family members. Do the advantages of this practice outweigh any of its disadvantages?
People feel that educational success is dependent on having a good teacher, others say it depends not the attitude of the student. Discuss both side and state your opinion
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishments' 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 behavior to children?
The government money should be invested in teaching science rather than other subjects so as to help the country make progress and develop. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Learning a foreign language offers an insight into how people from other cultures think and see the world. The teaching of foreign language should be compulsory at all primary school. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The charge below shows the results of a survey but people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarize the information by selecting and Reporting the main features and make comparisons were relevant.
increasing number of students are going to university instead of working after high school. Discuss advantages and disadvantages for young people who do this and give your opinion.
The government should allocate more funding to teaching sciences rather than other sunbjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays, many people change jobs frequently instead of staying in the same company for a long time. What are the reasons for this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, other argue that they should be funded by the non-government sources. Discuss both views and give opinion.
The diagram shows how tea leaves are processed into five tea types. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have seen an advertisment from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple, In you letter
- Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
- say what else you could do for the family
- give your reasons for wanting the job
the chart shows the percentage of male and female teachers in six different types of education setting in the uK in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign language instead of studying in their home town. Do the advantages of learning a new language in this way outweigh the disadvanatges?
Today’s typical method of teaching involving direct communication between teachers and students will not exist by 2050. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion and examples.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
Most career choices demand vocational skills or specialist knowledge. However, despite this, most school still teach academic subjects such as history or social studies. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.