It is a natural process in which animal species such as dinosaurs become extinct. There is no reason for people to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree.
Fewer students are studynig science at school and university, favouring more computer-based subjects instead. Is this a positive or negative development? what are the reasons for this?
some people say that the best way to improve publich health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
“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?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
What were the high & low points of the hotel
What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
Many people today leave the countryside and their small villages and move to the big city. Give reasons why people do this and give some problems it might cause
It is increasingly common for people to hold down more than one job. Gone are the days when people could rely on one source of income to satisfy all their financial needs. What are the reasons for this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one job?
Banks should receive billions of dollars in assistance from their governments during a financial crisis that was in large part their fault. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more wild animals are being kept in the zoo these days. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Children in some parts of the world have less responsibility compared to children in the past. Some people think this as a positive change; however, others think of it as a negative change. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many schools, sports lessons are part of the timetable, because it is important for both boys and girls to participate in sports. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A government's role is only to provide defence capability and urban infrastructure( such as roads and water supplies). All other services ( education, health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In many countries people apply and use credit cards and this lead to debt. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks? Give reasons where necessary.
The cost of flying has decreased significantly over the last decade. This has made oversea travel much more accessible. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
In many countries, workers over 60 can still be found in the workplace. However, some people think that this may cause social problems and they should be retired. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently did a short course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
Describe what you enjoyed about the course
Say how much cooking you have done since the course
Suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer.
A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rathar than rural areas. What problems might this difference cause? How might these problems be reduced ?
After being punished, many criminals continue to commit crimes. Why do some people commit crimes even after having been punished? What measures can be taken to tackle this problem.
Some universities offer online courses as an alternaive to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a ppositive or negative development?
It has been observed that in many countries fewer students choose to study science and technology at universities. What are the causes of this? What effects can this have on society? Give reasons for your answer and provide any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an afford 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 school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
an increasing number of people are choosing to have comestic surgery in order to improve their experience. Why do people have operations to choose the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development
Nowadays,many people choose to be self employed rather than work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages.
1. Write a 250-word essay on the following topic (vocabulary is on the page 8): Some people think that the most practical way to become a professional is to gain practical experience in this field. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries it is very easy to apply for and be given credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debt they cannot pay back. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
People are using a lot of online language translation apps. Do the benefits of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Sports programmes are very popular on television nowadays. Some people argue that those programmes are the reasons for poor health of many young people as the prefer to watch sports rather than partake in them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The media has become too influential in peoples lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The most important aim of science should be to improve people’lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this gap year?
Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication such as letters, email, or telephone calls. How far you agree or disagree with this statement?
A company in which every employee is made to feel important will run more smoothly and experience greater success than a company that values some employees above others. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some expert believe that it is a better for children to begin learning of foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this out weigh the disadvantages.
Some government say how many children a family can have in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to your answer.
Since the 18th century technological advance have replaced people in the workplace. with today's technology this process is happening at a greater rate. Technology is increasingly responsible for unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many university students cannot find a job in their chosen profession. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, should be done about it?
In some societies, more and more people are deciding to live alone. Why do you think this is? Do the advantages of living alone outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowdays, advertising aimed at children is on the rise. Some people think this shoul dbe controlled. To what extent do you agree of disagree?
Nowadays there are more opportunities for women than there were in the past. Some people think this situation has caused more problems than it has solved. What are your opinions on this?
This line chart diagram depicts that the number of teenagers in UK follow habit of eating vegetables.
Some people believe that modern technology encourages more social behavior. Others say that this leads to lesser sociable behavior. Discuss both views with examples and provide your opinion.
In more and more countries, people choose to give money on special occasions rather than giving gifts chosen personally. Why might this be the case? Is it a positive or a negative development?
some children spemd hours every day on their smartphones. why is this the case?do you think this is a positive ot negative developement?
Large internet companies and organizations hold the personal information of many individuals. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people get into debt by buying things they don't need and can't afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
The burning of oil for transport especially in private cars is wasteful and environmentally irresponsible. Taxation on petrol and diesel fuel should be increased to very high level to discourage the use of private cars. To what extent would you support or reject this idea.
There is a trend of increasing amount of noise in our life. Why could this be a problem? What can be done to reduce it? Give your own opinion support it with examples.
When a country develops its Technology the traditional skill and ways of life die out. It is pointless to I and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.