A person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, 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.
These days more and more people are choosing to improve their appearance with cosmetic surgery.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh any disadvantages?
Employers should give holidays of at least one month to employees to encourage them to perform better at workplace. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents believe that schools and the government should be responsible for transporting children to and from school. Others think it is the parents' responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it's a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Film stars and celebrities often share their views on public matters that have little to do with their profession. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that pupils should be given less homework, others say the opposite. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people today believe that the world’s increase in population is unsustainable and will eventually lead to a global crisis. Other people believe that world population increase is necessary and beneficial as it creates the growth of the world’s economy and society. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The pandemic situation emerges worlwide and Uzbekistan may face different risks in different fields. As Uzbekistan education system has been transferred to distance learning, the attitude of students may change towards the education. What is your opinion about this phenomenon? Give your opinion with examples.
Topic: Some people believe that it is important to take a gap year between high school and university, while others think that it is better to go straight to university. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Is it good for families is parents need to travel a lot in their job or if they need to move to other cities?Is moving to a new location positive for children.Discuss your opinion and support it with specific reasons and examples.
Some country have legal ages at which people can drink. Other counties believe not have strict laws is a better policy. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
Some people think parents should focus on children’s physical health, and helping them with mental health is unnecessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody will by printed newspapers or blooks because tehy will be able to read everything tehy want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or diagree with this statement ?
Improvement in health , education ,trade and science are essential for the development of poorer nations however the government or richer nations should take responsibility for helping the poor nations . Do you agree or disagree?
some poeple think that exercise is the key to healh while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important.
discuss both sides and give your opinion.
People nowadays prefer to interact online (e.g. do shopping, chat with friends) rather than talking to other people face-to-face. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently.
Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company. In your letter:
- describe the problems
- explain how these broblems are affecting the public
- suggest what changes could be made
Some people believe that university should offer places for people with high marks, Others says that universities accept all age of people even if they do not well at schools. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The two diagrams describe the main parts of a hot air balloon and indicate how it works. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons with relevant.
Some feel that cities should be designed to be beautiful while others feel that the cities’ functionality is more important. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and work with him.
Write a letter replying to your friend's offer. In your letter:
•explain what you know about your friend's company
•choose whether you accept or decline the offer
•give reasons for your choice
The chart and table below show customer satisfaction levels in the US with the airlines and aspects of air travel in 1999, 2000 and 2007.
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You have decided to go on a holiday abroad for 2 weeks, and you want one of your friends to go with you. Write a letter to your friend asking him to accompany you.
In your letter:
explain where and when you want to go
give details of the travel, dates and costs involved
describe some of the things you want to do.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear John,
The figures give information about economic growth and household across a range of categories. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In some countries,small number of people earn extremely high salaries.Some people believe that this is good for the country.but others think that governments should not allow salaries above certain levels Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Most countries allow 18 years olds to star driving a car. Some say it is good to allow it at this age, while others think that the age to start driving should be at least 25. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
In many countries more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters?
Taking care of children is probably one of the most important jobs of society and parents should be forced to take training courses showing them how to do so. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Many children no longer read books but instead use modern technology. While some think this is a positive trend, others think it is a problem. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption ofenergy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Summarise the information byselecting and reporting the main features,andmake comparisons where relevant.
Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals. During festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extant do you agree or disagree with this option?
An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies of shopping online?
Nowadays pupils can attend classes online through internet, because large number of universities provide their programs online. This trend has both pros and cons which will discuss in upcoming passage.
These days, too many people maintain their health by relyin doctors and medicine, rather than by following a healthy lif To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exampl from your own knowledge or experience.
Big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. There is no denying the fact that job satisfaction and big salary both of them
Some believed that in many countries, the investment of public money in atrs can be justified. Others think that the government should spend more on health nada education. Discuss both views and gives your opinion.
Societies benefit from the closer relationship we have with foreigners through international tourism and business. To what extent do your agree or disagree.
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016.Thetable shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Ask them the following:
when you want to arrive and leave
what type of rooms you would like and ask how much they will cost
you are interested to know about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
“Nowadays children are undisciplined because their parents are busy with their career.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What could parents do to build a sense of discipline among children?
The best curriculum is not one based on a static body of knowledge but one which teaches students to cope with change. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Digital communication technology, such as email, instant messaging and social media, has improved communication and connections between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that it is better to travel by cars in city , others however think traveling by bicycle is good . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
We have been living in the nuelear age now for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
Some people believe that competition in the workplace, at school, and in everyday life is beneficial. Others argue that cooperation is more important than competition. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period instead of going directly to study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many countries have compulsary military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people believe that the increasing number of cars in cities is the biggest source of pollution and waste. Others think that industries are the ones causing pollution. Discuss both views and give your opinion.