It is compulsory for children to attend school between the age of 5 and 16. Many people are in favor of raising the age at which children must start their schooling to 6 or 7, and the age at which they are allowed to stop to 17 or 18. People of this view believe it is important for young children to spend more time with their parents, while they believe teenagers would gain more from staying in school longer. To what extent do you agree with this view?
You were invited by a friend to go on a holiday together, but you couldn't attend.Write a letter:
•apologize for not being able to join them on the holiday
•explain the reason why you couldn't attend
•suggest another time or activity to meet and spend time together
ome people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In many societies, cultural traditions are considered an essential part of identity and heritage. However, in the modern world, maintaining these traditions can sometimes be challenging. What are the advantages and disadvantages of maintaining cultural traditions in modern societ
Nowadays parents are forcing their ward to do part time jobs in their free time . Write the advantages and disadvantages of this phenomena.
Too much emphasis is given for education of the young. More govenment money should be spent to free time activities of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A local college wants people with a job to come and talk to students about what it is like to work. You would like to come forward and talk to the students about your job.
Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter,
• explain what you would like to talk about
• say why students would be interested in your job
• suggest a possible date and time for the talk
Today, children spend a lot of time watching TV. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this practice? Give examples and reasons to support your idea.
More students decided to take a part-time job when they go into universities. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that planning for future is a waste of time. They believe it is more important to focus on the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You learned the news from your friend regarding a part-time job at a new international company near your house. Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter, you should:
explain why you need that job
give details of what you can do for the company suggest the time that you can work.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country betwewn 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are working in a company. You would like to join a training course related to your work. Write a letter to your employer, in your letter
- describe what course you would like to do
- how this course might help in your work
- suggest a suitable time for you to do this course.
These days more and more people are going to other countries for a significant period of time either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
These days, people work in more than one job , and often change career several times during their life. What are the advantages and diadvantages of this ?
Some companies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all times. What are the advantages for a company of having a uniform? Is there any benefit of having a uniform for a staff?
some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children's story book are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extent do you agree?
AT the present time, the population of spme countries includes a relativly large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvanteges?
Some people say that physical education classes are an important part of a child's education. Others believe that it is more important to focus on academics during school time. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Teenagers relationship with parents most of the time is not at its best what are the solutions?
Some people say that now is the best time in history to be Iiving. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to Iive in?
Many young people are spending much time on computers, which makes them less active. What are the reasons? What are some solutions?
In some areas of the US, a “curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris´s parents. In your letter
- say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
- explain why you won´t be able to attend the party
- give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Today children spend a lot of their free time watching TV. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this practice? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In recent times, many people are making the decision to live alone. What are the causes of this? freedom, Does it have positive or negatives effects on society?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to leam how to occupy themselves on their own. 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 say that the main environmental problem ofour time is the loss ofparticular species ofplants and animals.. Others say that there are more important environmentalproblems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for music and sports and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
: Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. Others believe that this is unneccessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter:
· Describe the invitation you received and why it is important to you
· Explain why the conference would be beneficial for you and the company
· Ask for the company for time off to attend and to cover some of the travel costs
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr. Powell,
In recent time, many people are making the decision to live alone what are the causes of this? Does it have positive or negative effect on society?
4.How much time do you spend on watching news on Facebook? Do you think it is beneficial to do that?
Some people believe that children's time outside of school should be filled with schedule activities such as art and music classes and sports. Others feel that children need free time to play and relax. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There are more new towns nowadays. It is more important to include public parks and sports facilities for individuals to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Why do students prefer doing part time jobs during their studies? Do you think this has more advantages or disadvantages?
Nowadays there is an increase in social problem involving young people because more parents spent time at work than with their children.To what extent do you agree or disagree?Give specific reason and examples to support your answer.
The charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008.
Topic 3: Many people believe that education standards have declined in recent times, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.
Having more money and less free time is better that earning less money and more free time. Discuss both views ad state your opinion.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
•explain why you would like the job.
•give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ.
•say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others belive it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for qualification. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The chart above shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
Some people think that it is beneficial to young children if sent to Nursery School before starting Primary School. Other people think that Young Children should spend time with Family than going to Nursery School. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people strive to maintain successful career and happy family life at the same time. What problems can this cause? What are the possible solutions?
In some areas of the US, a 'carfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well‐educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Your friend invited you to his/her party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
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explain why you cannot come
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give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
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suggest another time to meet
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____________,
These days people spend more and more time at work and less time at home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
These days people in some countries are living in a “throw-away” society which means people use things in a short time then throw them away. What are the causes and what effects this can have.