Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that in many cities around the world there are constant traffic jams.
How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars?
With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for
help in finding a job in your country. 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
These days young children spend a lot of time using computers, tablet and smartphones. Some people think that introducing children to technology at a young age is beneficial. Others believe that they would benefit more from traditional games.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverlkess. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers.
Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweugh the disadvantages?
The range of technology availabe to people is increasing the gap between the rich and the poor. Others think it has opposite effect. Dicuss both views and give your opinions.
There is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your friend who you think would be interested to take part in it. In your letter, you should:
describe the event
say why you think he/she would be interested suggest an arrangement to meet there with him/he.
Some people think that businesses should support local communities as itaoffers a chance for marketing and promotion. Others consider thatcommunities should be supported by the government, not by businesses.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driveless. The only people travelling inside these vehicle will be passengers.
Do you think the advantages of driveless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries fast food restaurants and supermarket gives money to schools to promote their products. Do you think this is a positive or negative development
Some people think that with combined effort on part of the government and society crime can be completely eradicated while others argue that this is completely hypothetical and that crime has always been present in societies even in ancient times. Which do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society?
In many countries plastic containers have become more common than ever and used by food and dink companies. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that children should be educated at school about paying taxes and personal budgeting in order to help them better manage their finances when they are older.
Others think that parents should teach these things, and that children will understand taxes and how to spend money carefully through life experience in the future.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that young people should follow older people's examples. Others believe it is quite natural for teenagers to challenge what old people say. Describe both point of views. Give your opinion with reasons and relevant examples.
In modern society, it is possible to go shopping, work and accommodate via the internet without face to face contact with one another. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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
Some people think that it is more effective for student to study in groups, while other believe that it is better for them to study alone.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Economic progress is often used to measure a country’s success. However, some people believe that other factors are more important. What other factors should also be considered when measuring a country’s success? Do you think one factor is more important than others?
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?
In the past, most people spent their entire career working for one company, whereas people nowadays move from one job to another.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which do you think is better?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaymakers in the future.
what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of space tourism?
Some people believe that children who commit crimes should be punished. Others think that children’s parents should be punished instead.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think it is more important to develop a successful career while others think it is more important to spend time with friends and family. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally.
What are advantage and disadvantages to having one language In the world?
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determinaton. While others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, people believe that the environment influences their accomplishments. Some people think their success and accomplishment were influenced by the places where they grew up. Do you think the environment does or does not affect people’s accomplishment and how it affects?
Being a celebrity – such as a famous film star or sport personality – brings problems as well as benefits.
Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Research shows that a lot of energy is saved if people spend a shorter time in the workplace. To save energy (e.g. gas, electricity etc.), some companies are closing down on one day per week.
Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
'Telecommiuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each weak and communicating with their office using computer technology.How do you think society will be affected by the growh of telecommuting?
Some businesses observe that people who just finished college have a hard time interacting with colleagues in working as a team. What do you think is the reason behind this? What are your suggestions to address this problem?
Some people think it is good for a country’s culture to import better films and shows from other countries while others believe that it is better to make their own films and shows.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some coutries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.
What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them
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 might no be happy to give up using cash
Some parents and teachers think that children’s behavior should be strictly controlled. While some think that children should be free to behave. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (e.g literatures), boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g physics).
Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed? Do you agree or disagree?
With a growing work population one of the most pressing issues is that of feeding such a larger number of people. some people think that GM foods offer a viable solution to this problem. To what extent do you agree or siagree?
Some people think the government should spend more money on public services rather than waste money on arts (i.e. music and painting). To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people say that the government should invest in trains and subway system to prevent traffic congestion in large cities. Others, however, think it should build wider roads.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people are of the opinion that children should be awarded for good behavior:
others think they should be punished for bad behavior
discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is important for people to tale risk, both in their professional lives and their personal lives.
Do you think the advantages of taking risks overweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that high salary is important when choosing a company to work for, while other think that good working atmosphere is more important,
Discuss both views and state your opinion.
A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety.
Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?
In the past, many people got married when they were very young, but today, many people do not get married until later.
Why do you think they do this, and is it a good or a bad idea?
Some people believe that the best way to deal with heavy traffic in city centres is for privately owned cars to be banned, others however, think this is an unrealistic solution. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that space exploration can benefit humans in many aspects. Others think that it has many drawbacks. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are selling
• describe the furniture
• suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,
Discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern school. Some people think that discipline should be the responsibility of teachers while others think that this it the role of parents. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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