Some people think developing countries should invite large foreign companies to open offices and factories to grow their economies. Others think developing countries should keep the large companies out and develop local companies instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ith the widespread use of the Internet, more people choose to work or study from home. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagre
Many small, local shops are closing as they are unable to compete with large supermarkets in the area. What problems does this create? How could this situation be improved?
People believe that arts like painting and music does not directly improve the quality of life, and therefore they think government’s money should be spent on other things. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Scientist have been warning for many years about protecting the enviroment and that we should limit the use of energy in our daily lives.despite these warnings many people dont do this. What are the reasons for this? how can people be encouraged to take an interest in protecting enviroment.
The government should pay for large pieces of art such as sculptures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Although family is a powerful influence on child's life, it is also influenced from outside the home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Science tells us that some activities are good for our health while some others are bad. Dispite knowing that millions of people all over the world continue with unhealthy activities. Why do you think this is the case and what might be done to change it
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is the poverty of leisure time for young people, who are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies.
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments, such as South Pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays culture is much the same all around the world when compared to previous time. Do you think this is a postive or a negative development?
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old housing styles in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own style. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines. Should parents be made by law to immunize their children against common diseases or should individuals have the right to choose not to immunize their children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Do the developments in technology make crime easier to detect or do they make people more vulnerable to crime? Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing(for eg. through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, Students are required to learn a foreign language. But, in other countries, people believe that they do not have to do so. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Caring for children is very important for our society. Therefore all mother's and father's should take a child care training course. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In past, people wear clothes that shows their culture. Nowadays people like to wear common clothes worldwide. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that authorities need to plan for more vertical cities with really tall buildings since our land for the expansion of cities is limited. What are the advantages and disadvantages, in your opinion, of vertical cities that have really tall buildings and everything within these buildings?
Fresh water has always been a limited resources in some part of the world today, however, growing world wide demand had made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increase demand and what measures can government and individuals take to respond to this problem.
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
explain why the occasion is special
ask for her assistance
set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
You have an extended family and every year you all get together to go on a family trip for a week. Your uncle is in charge of the plans this year and you would like to suggest a place you have visited.
Write a letter to your uncle. In your letter:
suggest the place you recommend
describe your experience in this place
mention what you could do there
Museums and art galleries should concentrate on works that show history and culture of their own country rather than works of the other parts in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, citizens are allowed to keep a gun in their home. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that when a person travel into different culture they should adapt to the local culture and custom. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and live without any in-person interaction with others. Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram illustrates the drinking water collection system in an Australian town and how rainwater is processed into drinking water.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Our health is our life so so many people intend to do some exercises or sport. What extent do you agree with this statement and give your opinion.
Your friend who lives in your home town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your mail Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn Explain how your friend could learn this sport Suggest that you both learn this sport together.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The chart shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Countries all over the world are getting closer together. This requires a common language like English to have better communication. However, it is obvious that English is not the only language globally; having a good command of the English language helps people to access a great deal of sources of international information. Write an essay to educate readers and give your opinion.
• Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. • What are the reasons? What solutions do you suggest for this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. •
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are tought to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say music is the best way to bring people of different ulture and ages together.To what extent do you agree or disagree
Research into new types of medicine is essential to improve health and deal with disease. Who do you think should fund this research- private companies, individuals, or governments? g = economy, tax p = g more important, salay
Many people who care for the elderly do not have enough time to took after them. What is the problem related to this? What are some possie solution?
You have recently moved to different house.
Write a letter to an English speaking, friend. In your letter.
Explain why you have moved
Describe the new house
Invite your friend to come and visit
People continue to commit crimes even after being penalized for their wrongdoings. Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?
Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned. Others, however, believe that people should be free to choose sports activities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some offices, employees work in enclosed workstations or cubicles. Other offices have a more open design, in which there are no walls separating employees from their coworkers. Which type of arrangement do you think is most effective? Explain, giving reasons to support your answer.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment shoud parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fastfood. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
Write a letter to the police sub inspector complaining about the lack of discipline in your locality with respect to the behavior of certain youth mishaps.
1. Discuss the complaint in detail clarifying the erroneous troublemaking behavior of the young people in your locale.
2. Suggest what could be done to find appropriate solution.
3. Suggest what you expect from the police.
The chart below shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruits and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You went to another city for a training course and stayed at a friend's house for a week. They have been great hosts.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
thank them for having you at their house for a week
express your gratitude for their hospitality
say how much you miss them
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
Schools should stop using books for teaching to learn as they find them boring, and use films, TV, and computer instead. To what extent do you agree with this?
Some people think that having a high number of young people graduating from universities is beneficial for a country. Others, however, believe that sending a high number of young people to universities leads to high levels of graduate unemployment. Discuss both the opinions and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.