in the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. nowadays, most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in heir area. what do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community?
Schools are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students find a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that libraries are a waste of resource and money so computers should replace them. However, others do not agree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Eating too much sugar is harmful for health. Some people think that it is government responsibility to limit people’s sugar consumption, while others think that it is individual responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
What do you think is the most prominent non-ecological behavior? What are the causes of it and what can be done to solve this?
Some people believe we should visit place to know the culture whereas others think internet and books are good source of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that modern technology is making people more sociable, while others think iy is making them less sociable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
nowadays, many young people leave home at an early age to either study ot work in another city. do you think this has more advantages or disadvantages for young people?
In the future people may no longer be able to pay for the things the shop using cash all the payments may have to be made by card or using phone do you think this will happen one day? why do you think some people might not be happy to give up cash?
‘Children who have brothers and sisters often have better social development than an only child. The government should therefore give money to parents to have two or more children.’ What do you think about this proposal?
in some countries, a few earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others belive that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Your local council has decided to close the only park in your town and build a car park in its place. You believe this will have a bad effect on the people who live and work in the town.
Write a letter to the mayor. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain why you think the decision is wrong
say what you think the council should do instead
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some peoplebelieve tha it is essential to include physical eduction classes i the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children's time is better spent on more academic subjects. Discuss both biew and give yur own opinion.
Throughout the history people have dreamed of living in a perfect society, but people have not agreed on what a perfect society would be like. What do you think is the most important element for building a perfect society? How can people achieve this goal?
These days, many people are interested in buying organic food even though it is often more expensive than conventionally produced food. What are some reasons that people prefer organic food? Do you think it is important to buy organic food despite the higher price? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet while others believe that nothing can replace physical classrooms with direct guidance from teachers.Discuss both views( and give your own opinion).
Some people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of people’s private lives, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.
The government should be responsible for providing retirees with financial support and care. While many people think that citizens should save money to take care of themselves when they are old. Discuss both views and give your opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some children spend hours every day on their smart phones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
some people feel that the exploration of space justifies a large amount of government and private investment. other people think that this field is of increasingly lower relevance and should not be priority. debates about sides of discussion and explain your own view. how important is it for us to explore space at the moment?
Being celebrities such as famous sports person or celebrities bring problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. 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.
Many people these days use social media to keep in touch with other people and news events. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
People attend colleges universities for many different reason.( for example new experience, or career properation) what do you think about attend college or universities.
Many places in the world depend on tourism as their main source of revenue. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if not properly managed. Do you think that the advantages of tourism outweigh the disadvantage? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that success in life depends mainly on hard work, while others believe that money and appearance are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
people attend college or university for many deference reasons ( for example, new experiences, carrer preparation, increase knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university.
Some people believe that language should be taught in small classes, while other people think the number of students in a language class does not matter. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The internet has changed the world. Some people think it has made life better. Others believe that it has created problems. This essay will outline the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
Art is considered as essential part of culture throughout the world. however, this day fewer and fewer people appreciate and turned their focus to science technology and business .why do you think is this? and what could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts ?
In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other ctities riding bike is replacing cars. Why is this a case? Which development do you think is better
some people believe that the best ways to control accidents on cities streets is to lower the speed limit. but others think there are more important issues that need more attention before words can be safe. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, some work place tend to employ equal numbers of men and women workers. Do you think it is positive or negative development?
Some people think that the govenment is wasting money on the arts and this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think crime is determined byhuman nature？Is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminal?
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. other people think that in today's modern world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. discuss both views and giver your opinion.
Teachers of young children at a primary school are considering making one significant change to better support their student's educational and social development. Which one of the following changes do you think is the most important for the teachers to make and why?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that travel helps us to appreciate other cultures. How true is this statement? Do you think that people who travel a lot appreciate other cultures more than those who stay at home? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. L Discuss two views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that old people should take part in sport to stay healthy. Others think there are better ways for old people to stay healthy. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that many cities in the world are now “one big traffic jam”. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
some people think that children should begin thir formal education at a very age old.other thinks tgey should begin after7 years of age. discuss both views and give your own opinion
Competitiveness is considered to be an important quality for people in many societies. How do you think it affects individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend? ( 重复2011/3/12老题）
Some people think that reading books is more beneficial for children than watching television. What are the advantages of reading for children, and how can parents encourage them to read more?
In some cities, people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bike is replacing cars. Why is this a case? Which development do you think is better?
The protection of environment is one of the most important issues in the world today. But Government are not doing enough about it to what extent do you think that individual can I help to protect the environment?
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that school teaches children a skill but others think having a range of subjects is better for the children's future. Discuss both sides.