– BRIEF – PRACTICE 2 We should stop wasting money on alternative energy sources (for example, solar and wind power) because they are too unreliable to ever replace coal and oil. 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.
Many young people's choice of future jobs bases on salary. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
You work at home anda have a problem with a piece or equipment that you use for your jon.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment.
In your letter
. describe the problem with the equipment
. explain how this problem is affecting you work
. say what you want the shop or company to do
Nowadays, many people live an unhealthy lifestyle. What are the reasons for this and how do we address this problem?
In somecountries there has been an increase in numbers of parents educated their children at their home instead of sending to them to school.Do you think advantages of this out weigh disadvantages.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ''one big traffic jalm'' How true do you think this statement is? What measure can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
In many countries today, people in big cities prefer to live alone or in small family units rather than in larger, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative deveo
In many developed countries, life expectancy is rising while birthrates are falling. As a result, the elderly will make up a much larger proportion of the population in future. Is this a positive or negative development?
100 years ago, it was felt that the human race was making progress in all areas of life. Nowadays, there is less certainty that this is the case. In what areas do you think that the most progress has been made so far? In what area are more things needed to be done?
Childhood obesity is increasing in Australia. As many as two third of children are now obese. Schools have a responsibility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extend do you agree with this statement?
Nowadays people pay more attention to foods price instead of their process of making. Are you agree or disagree with this argument?
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
•give the date and time of the party
•suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Every Year several languages die out.Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewever languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this openion.
In maby countries, governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
You have just started a course in a collage which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself
• say why you are interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently.To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.
The best way to plan a holiday is by not planning at all. 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.
Transporting goods and people pollutes the environment. Some people believe that governments should be responsible for this issue, while others believe it is individuals' responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or this agree with this statement?
Some believe that sport competitions are a source of emotional stress for young people. Therefore, youth should be banned from participating in sport competitions. Do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Often new commercial centres are planed with respect to green areas and sport facilities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. This has a negative impact on families, individuals, and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
【C19T4】 In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
As well as making money, business also have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
In the 20th century, contact between many different parts of the world developed rapidly through the telecommunication and air travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Advertisements are good or bad for the society. You should spend 40 minutes on this task. Some people think that advertisements are good for the society whereas others oppose this view.Discuss both the views and give your opinion
under British and Australian laws a jury is a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case do you agree or disagree ? Give reason for your answer
Using animals to test the safety of cosmetics and drugs used for medical reason is never acceptable. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people say that raising the prices of fast food will solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information about Somelands' export values from 2005 to 2025. Summarize this chart.
In some parts of the world, the popularity of taking a personal DNA test is increasing. Why do some people want to do this? Is this development positive or negative? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familer with. A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people say that old building designs should be preserved from destruction. What type of building should be preserved? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little efect on public health and that others measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or try to get a job.You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why she/he 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
Some people think although countries with long average working hours are economically successful, this often has some negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people like to wear fashionable attire .Why do you think this is the case? Is it a good thing or bad thing?
Discuss the ethical implications of always telling the truth , even in difficult situations.What are the advantages and disadvantages of this statement.
The continuous rise in the world's population is the greatest problem faced by humans at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem we are currently facing?
In many countries, people are living longer. What problems does this cause for individuals and society? What can be done to reduce the impact of these issues?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
•Say which points in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
• Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
With the rise of e-book comes the decline in paper books. some people see this as a good step forward while do not. What are advantages and disadvantages of this trend ?
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter:
-why you are writing to him/ her
- explain the job
- why you are competent for this job
Some feel government should invest in preserving minority language; while, others feel this is not good use of resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, people like to eat a wider range of food than can be grown in their local place. Therefore, much of the food people eat today has to come from other regions. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages.
Topic 4: Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view? What other things can people do in order to have a satisfying working life?
Some people believe that technology has made humans more social. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?