In most countries, with the widespread of the use of Internet, people have more freedom to choose to work at home instead of travelling to work. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Schools should stop using books for teaching to learn as they find them boring, and use films, TV, and computer instead. To what extent do you agree with this?
You and your friend have booked tickets to go to the theatre. You are now unable to go but have found another friend to accompany him/her instead.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter,
•explain why you can not go to the theatre with your friend
•say who can go instead of you
•tell them why you think this person would be good to go with
Government involvement in the arts, such as music and theatre is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Many parents choose to teach their children at home instead of sending them schools. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Write a letter to the local council regarding the plan of replacement of a library with a supermarket;
You need to write the following:
•Where did you get this information?
•The disadvantages of having a supermarket instead of a library
•Importance of having a library
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternatives medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
The government investments in art, music and theatre is waste of money. Govt should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree ?
The media pays too much attention to the lives and relationships of celebrities such as actors, singers, or footballers. They should spend more time reporting the lives of ordinary people instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days some people argue that food should be locally produced and consumed instead of transporting it from fileds to markets. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern technology, such as personal computers and the Internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of the time instead of going to an office every day. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is often thought that government finance in the public sector instead of spending their budget on arts, music, and theatre. Although, I disagree on a larger extent with the given statement and my point is discussed in the forthcoming paragraphs.
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 style as the old house style in local areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that the best way to spend a holiday in a foreign country is to go out to meet people, instead of staying in the hotel most of the time. What is your opinion? Give reasons & include relevant examples from your own experience.
The money given to help poor countries does not solve the problem of poverty, so rich countries should give other types of help instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraging as it is good for both employers and workers. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
School leaver usually go to work or travelling instead of going directly to a university. Do you think this is advantage or disadvantage for their study?
Nowadays, many people use the Internet to get medical advice instead of going to see a doctor. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some feel that government should prioritise healthcare instead of other important areas. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think certain prisoners should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind the bar. To what extent do you agree?
Some people argue that because the Internet makes it so easy for children to access facts, schools should not focus on teaching facts. Instead, they should focus on developing children’s skills and potential, and their relationships with other people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In many nations, people in huge cites either live alone or in samll family units, instead of a large, extended family. Is this a positive or negative trend?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a nagative development ?
It is too expensive a look after and repair old building. This money should be spent on buildings modern buildings instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, there are more young people enrolled in work based training instead of attending university. Do the advantage of the situation outweigh the disadvantages.
Some people think certain prisoners should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days many kids spend a lot of their time playing computer games instead of doing sports. What is the cause of this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Sending criminals to jail is not an effective method of dealing with them. Education and job training should be used instead, to what extent do agree r disagree
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatment instead of visiting the usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
•Sea levels are steadily rising in recent years. What do you think is the reason behind this? How can it be fixed? Ideas: carbon dioxide emissions are creating warmth on Earth and because of the warmth and the ice in the Arctic is melting year by year.
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 negative trend according to you?
Some people believe that countries should invite foreign companies to open their branches, offices and factories in order to develop their economies. Others think countries should invest in their own companies instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, there has been an increase ni the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people no longer read newspaper and watch TV to get information. Instead they use Internet to get actual news. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give your own opinions or relevant examples.
More and more people use private cars instead of taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend? How can the government encourage people to take public transport? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, the widespread internet gives freedom for study and work at home instead of traveling to work and college. To what extent the advantages outweigh the disagvantages.
the government's investment in art's music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extend do you agree with the statement?
Instead of training a few athletes to win medals at the Olympics, governments should spend the money on programmes encouraging the public to be active and stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Because of the covid epidemic, many people prefer to work or study from home instead of going to their workplace or university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this develpment?
Some people think that it is good for a country's cultures to show imported foreign films and TV programs. Other people think that a country should develop their own films and TV programs instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, many people drive to work or school instead of walking, cycling or using public transport. Does this trend have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Government should dedicate extra funding to raising new buildings instead of preserving old buildings. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in office everyday. Work from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employees. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some parents especially mothers stay at home instead of working .some people think that they should be given monetary compensation from the government. Do you agree or disagree
Government inves tment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some argue that schools should prioritize life skills such as working in teams and solving problems istead of traditional academics. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
chools should stop using books for teaching children as they find them.boring and use films tv and computer instead . to what extent do you agree and disagree?
Planting trees if very important, some people say that trees should be planted in the vacant areas of the cities and town, while others say that housing facilities should be build instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicine and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctors. Do you think is a positive or negative development due¿