Some people think it is more important for government to spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the government should spend more money on public service rather than wasting money on the arts.
To what extent do you agree?
First impressions are important. Some people think that doing well in interviews is the key to securing the position. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that governments should not support the arts (painting, music, sculpture) and instead support other areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Young people commiting crime should be treated as a adult by the authorities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only For instance, and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later, and it is often argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the danger of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The Impact of Technology on Traditional Forms of Communication Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the increasing use of technology, such as smartphones and social media, on traditional forms of communication. Consider the impact on interpersonal relationships, cultural exchange, and the potential loss of face-to-face interaction. Provide examples and support your arguments with relevant evidence.
We live in a world of technology these days. While the internet brings with it clear advantages, the problems in term of control and security of information outweighs the advantages. To what extent do you agree?
Some say that music is a good way of bringing people from different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Worldwide use of oil and gas has increased to the point that we ae causing irreversible damage to the atmosphere and the polar ice caps. It is therefore necessary for the government to impose a ban on further drilling for oil and gas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Studies shows that many criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison so they could get a good job once they are released. To extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
A lot of money is spent nowadays searching for oil. As the world's oil resources will eventually run out, it would be more logical to spend some of this money on developing new sources of power, such as wind and solar. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The main purpose of public libraries should be to provide books. Public libraries should not spend their limited resources on computer software, videos, or DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that government should make a university education free for anybody who wants one. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honor, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. 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.
Nowadays, we can watch entertainment performance on the screen (laptops, tablets) and no need to watch it live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, no body buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statment?
The course director of your previous college has invited you to attend a
party for new students, and he has also asked you to give a talk about
studying overseas. You have an important examination on the same
day so you cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to the director to apologize and to explain why you
cannot attend the event. Suggest another date when you could give
your talk.
How to Answe
Write an essay of about 250 words to answer the following questions. Give reasons and include any relevant examples to support your answer. Too much emphasis is placed on testing these days. The need to prepare for tests and examinations is a restriction on teachers and also exerts unnecessary pressure on young learners. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
you recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
remind your employer what the course was about
explain why the course was useful to you in your work
suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleages
Some people think that advertisements have a negative impact on individuals and should be strictly regulated. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In the past, when students 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 this development? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience to support your arguments
The main aim of scheme should be to improve the people's lives . To which extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organiser of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organiser of the meeting and include
Details about the meeting
The problem you face
What should be done
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your company. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/ her
Explain how to apply for the job
Too much money is spent in maintaining and repairing old buildings, some people think they should be knocked down and give way to modem building. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Better driver education for better driving habits is more effective than heavier punishments for driving offenses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Space exploration is much too expensive and the money should be spent on more important things. To what extent do you agree with the suggestion?
Caring for children is very important for our society. Therefore all mother's and father's should take a child care training course. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree ? ( In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on other planets to live on, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? )
People living in the 21st century have e better life quality than people who lived in previous times. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Fossil fuels (e.g., coals, oil and gas) are the main sources of energy for most countries. However, alternative sources of energy (e.g., Wind and solar power) have been encouraged for use by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
The most important aim scince should be improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, as important to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be beer spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with this view?
In some countries, it is possible to have a variety of food that has been transported from all over the world. To what extent do you think its benefits outweigh the drawbacks?
The subjects and lesson contents are decided by the authorities such as the government. Some people argue thta teachers should make the choice. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people beleive that when designing a building, the most important thing to be considered is the function rather than the outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
‘Cannabis has been classified as a Class B drug in the UK since 2008 and carries a prison sentence of up to five years for possession.’ (Source: The Week)
Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime.
Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people join distance-learning programs (study material, post, TV, Internet) and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. Do you agree or disagree?
some prople think that men and women have different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A lot of money is spent on repairing old building. Instead of repairing old building that money should be spent on knocking down old building and building new ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, wordly corona virus widespread become every nation problem, including education sector and it make many educational officers and experts suggest the government to spent more budget for free internet access. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Whoever controls the media also controls opinions and attitudes of the people and there is little that can be done to rectify this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is inevitable that traditional cultures will be lost as technology develops. Technology and traditional cultures are incompatible. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view.
Plastic shopping bags are used widely and cause many environmental problems. Some people say they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centre and only bicycles be allowed instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some peple feel that the government should pay the costs of running universities so that a university education will be free for anyone who wants it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?