Some people believe that economic development improves people’s lives, while others think it leads to the loss of important social values. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that success is the result of hard work and determination. Others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holiday. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages ?
Some people believe that smoking is harmful for your health. Others, however, think that smoking brings profit to the country. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of difgerente cultures and ages together To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that old people should stop working at their 60s, while other sbelieve that they should work as long as they can. to what extent you agree or disagree?
Some people think that student benefits from going to private secondary schools. Others, however, feel that private schools can have a negative effect on society as a whole. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion
Some parents think that child care centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermakets in some countries, many small and local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Reported 2017, Academic Test)
In order to solve the problems of cities related to pollution and traffic, some people say that the government should offer free public transportation. Do you think the advantages of this will outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that advertising is beneficial to society, while others believe it has a negative impact. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that all university student should study whatever they want. Other believe that they should only be allowed to study subject that will be useful in the future such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that public money should be spent on arts and culture, while others believe it should be spent on other priorities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people working from home using modern technology today. some people think that only the workers benefit from this and not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Technology is becoming an increasingly important part of education. Some people say that this is a positive development, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Do you think the increasing use of technology in education is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that the typical teaching situation of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurse, and teachers, who make greater contribution to the society should be paid more than those people in the field of sports and entertainment. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people think children have the freedom to make mistakes, while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The map below shows the changes that have taken place in Meadowside Village and Fonton, a neighboring town, since 1962.
Some people think that they can make as much noise as they want, while others think that the amount of noise people make should be strictly controlled. Discuss both views and include your own opinion and examples.
Reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that technology has led to many positive developments in their lives, while others think technology is gradually taking over control of the way people live. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasoas for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or xperience.
Some people believe that teenagers should prefer on all school subjects to the subject that they are best at or that they find the most interest. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?q
Some think that young people should be free to choose any career they like, while others say that they should think more realisticallyabout their future. 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.
Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. Others believe that they should start school at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that it is impossible to live comfortably in big cities. What problems are faced by the people living in big cities? What steps can be taken to solve those problems?
Some people say that the government should spend more money taking care of elderly people while others think that government spending should be spent more on the education of young people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people prefer to watch foreign films than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should the government give more financial support to the local film industry?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to leam how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It was predicted that people in the 21 century would have much more free time than in the past. To what extent has this prediction come true?
Art is considered as an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However these days fewer and fewer appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?
Some people think that it is better to move to other countries for greater work and life opportunities. Others argue that it is best to stay in their home country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as math and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree?
studies show that many criminals do not receive enough education. For this reason, people believe that the best ways to reduce crime is to educate them so they can find a job after being released. Do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
*Some people believe that all company decisions should be made by managers. Others feel that it is better to include employees when making decisions. Discuss both views and give your opinion*
Less and Less parents these days are smacking their children. Some people think that this is leading to a generation of misbehaved children. Do you agree or disagree to this view?
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their choice of clothes while others think one can't be judged on the basis of one's clothes. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
In msny countries,people are now living longer than ever before,some people say an aging population creates problems for governments, other people think there are benefits if sociaty has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people feel the urban encivronments are more unhealthy than they have ever been What do you think are the main causes of the problem? What measures can be effective in tackling this problem ?
In recent years, more and more are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that Government should take measures to improve the health of its citizens. Others think it must be managed by individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A large number of people are killed in road accidents every year. Why do so many accidents occur? Make recommendations that would help to reduce the number of road accidents. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Writing task 1: Write atleast 150 words and spend no more than 20
minutes on this task.
You are new to the city and you would like to take your family out for a meal.
Write a letter to your friend who is familiar with the city. In your letter:
• Tell him or her about the occasion
• Tell him or her about what kind of a restaurant you prefer
• Ask him suitable recommendations
Start with Dear..............,
The table shows data about the average length of time (in minutes) that people of different ages spend in a consultation with family doctors in a number of countries. Write a report summarising the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to a bookstore manager who is living in another city. Ask him/ her to make available a book that you are interested in. In you letter.
What book you are looking for?
Why you need this book
How you plan to purchase the book.
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Panama City from 2010 to 2019.
The pie chart shows the factors that negatively affect the development of agricultural land around the world,while the table illustrates the process of land degradation in the three main regions of these factors.