Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people feel that young people face more pressures today than in previous generations. Others think that they have a much easier life than their parents did. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons and examples to support your points.
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments such as the Soth Pole. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
More adults work from home as computer technology becomes cheaper and more accessible. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, many schools use computers during classes as a way to motivate children and to teach them IT skills. How important is it to teach children to use computers? Do you think using computers in class is a good idea? - -
Some people believe that government funding should be used to support the arts, while others think it is better spent on public services. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday • describe some possible disadvantages • say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Some people think that schools should imore invest money in technology, such as more computers, while others think more money should be spent on teachers. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as it is a limited resource, while others it should not be regulated. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
• explain your situation
• describe your problems
• tell him/her when you think you can start.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Some people think that it is a waste of time for school students to study nature. To What extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people think that cooking is an important skill in life and should be taught at school. Others disagree and think it is a waste of school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that a holiday (vacation) should always involve doing something new and adventurous. What is your opinion about this ? Give reasons of your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience and knowledge
Some people think that fittest and strongest individuals and the team can achieve success in sports, while others believe that success depends on mental attitude. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, many medical research projects are funded by private companies. In your opinion, do you think that research should be carried by private companies, indivi duals or government? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that students should study in their own city. However, many students prefer to study far away from their home. Do the advantages of studying away from home outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (chris)
An increasing number of people are choosing cosmetic surgery. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some think that children should start school as early as possible, while others believe that they should start school at the age of seven. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. In many countries, a 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 a certain level. 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.
Some people agree with spending lots money on a large wedding, while other think a small wedding is a better option. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or share a home with friends. Some people think it is a positive thing. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to the world environment protection,while some people think more benefits has been brought to international businesses.discuss both views and give your opinion.
In developing countries, children in rural areas communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that goverment should focus the spending only on public services, and they claim that spending on arts is a waste of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that the money used to preserve historic buildings and artefacts should came from goverment funds, while others believe that private organisations and individuals should pay for this. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that paper money and coins will be replaced completely by credit cards and online method of payments in the near future. Do you agree or disagree with their statement?
Some people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should make efforts in reducing environmental pollution and housing problems To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statements?
Many wild birds and animals lives in town s and cities . Some people think thatthe wildlife should be protected . Some ghink that they should be removed . Discuss both of view and gives your opinion
Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots.Why do yo think this is happening?Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, we are producing more and more rubbish Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help to reduce the amoung of rubbish produced?
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people migth not be happy to give up using cash?
Nowadays people have cosmetic surgery to improve life. Why do many more people choose these operations? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
It is often argued that it is difficult to get children to read. Why do you think this is? What measures could be taken to encourage children to read more? Give reasons for your answer and any include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
e are becoming increasingly dependent on computer-based technology. How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computer?
University students focus on subjects. However, some people think that students also focus on other activities . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisement ? What measures can be taken to protect them ?
Dietry experts agree that many people have unhealthy diets. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter,
say where you think you left the papers
explain why they are so important
tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course it useful to an employers. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Many people think that the government should spend more money on providing faster and cheaper means of public transport. Some others think that there are important factors to take in consideration like (fuel,cost and environment) Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individual and to society. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Some people think that it is always an advantage to buy local products rather than those made in other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The number of older people is increasing. Some people think it will cause problem to their countries; others believe that this group is important to the society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Today,more than ever, people are traveling and moving to other countries;however,this is usually no easy task.There are many challenges facing potential immigrants, such as extensive paperwork and often a lot of waiting.Do you think it should be difficult or easy to immigrate to a foreign country? Explain.Have you ever thought about moving to another country? What challenges do you anticipate once you arrive into your new country?
Some people think schools should group pupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Any art of a nation is its property and its cultural mouthpiece.Therefore it has to be not only preserved but also popularised across the globe.In what ways do you think art can be popularised globally?How this will influence the home country and other countries?