The maps below show a town centre in 1990 and the same town centre today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popluar. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
Today there are many cases of juvenile crime. This is happening because both parents now work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Today, more and more students are deciding to move to another country for their studies. "Do you think" the benefits of this outweighs the disadvantages?"
Most people today communicate using mobile phones and computers, and this has affected their need to meet face- to- face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantage
In many ciuntries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extend do you agree?
In today's world, people send a lot of money on appearance becasue they want to look younger. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a possitive or negative development?
In today ‘s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents ‘ absence.
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.
n many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Some parents spend little free time with their children today. Why is this? Who do you think this affects more, parents or children?
In today's world, it is private companies rather than government who pay for and carry out most on scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can govern- ments and individuals take to tackle the issue?
Many people today find that the cost of attending a university level education is extremely high for students and their family. What are the causes of this situation, and how can government, universities and the students themselves overcome the problem?
Some people believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human's life. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today more and more people want things instantly (eg: goods, services , news ) Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that people today have more choices than they need. 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.
Today's essay topic: *People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.*
Today there is a great increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect to others. What are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce this problem?
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.
With the scale of globalization today, it would be of unquestionable benefit to have a single world currency. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that preserving traditional culture is no longer necessary in today’s modern world, while others argue that it remains an important part of national identity. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. #235
in many countries today, crime novels and tv drama movies are becoming more and more popular whey do you think these books and films are popular? what is your opinon of tv crime series and evil books?
Students today can access all sorts of information for their studies online so libraries are not necessary. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
today,online shops are increasing, some people think that in the future all the traditional shops will close. what is your opinion?
Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In today's world, technology plays a significant role in education. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using technology in classrooms.
Some people today believe that the world’s increase in population is unsustainable and will eventually lead to a global crisis. Other people believe that world population increase is necessary and beneficial as it creates the growth of the world’s economy and society. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In many countries today, young people are forced to get a job which they are not suited to, suited to or passionate about. What do you think may be the reason for this? What problems might this cause?
In many countries，today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, should be done about it?
Competitiveness is seen as a positive quality for people to have in many societies today. How does this competitiveness affect individuals? Do you think it is a positive or negative quality?
Many young people today leave school with a negative attitude towards learning. What is the reason, and what can be done to encourage a positive attitude to learning.
Today more and more tourist are visiting places were conditions are difficult, such as Sahara Desert or Antarctica. What are advantages and disadvantages of it
Today People are no longer active and fit as they used to be due to the nature of work nowadays, What are the causes of this? What solutions can you offer?
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses –
today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey
of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d
consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-children-want-
YouTubers-vloggers.html)
It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Achieving a healthy work-life balance is becoming increasingly difficult in today’s fast-paced society. Discuss the reasons behind this trend and suggest possible strategies individuals can adopt to maintain a better balance between work and personal life. Use explainations and examples to support your opinion.
in the past, knowledge was stored in book. today, people stored knowledge on the internet. do u advantage or disadvantage
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?
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subject like Sciences and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. 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 feel that young people face more pressure today than the equivalent age groups did in previous generations. Others think they have a much easier life than their parents did. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Air pollution is one of the largest problems the world is facing today. What are some causes of air pollution and what measures can be proposed to solve this problem?
Today children and adults from many countries play video games. Some people believe playing video games is harmful. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
In today's times the internet is making it easy to study online from home. Some prefer online courses to study and they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education. Discuss both views and share your opinion.
Family composition in today's world. Do you agree or disagree?
computer games and films containing violence are popular today. since people think, that these are harmful for our society and the government shiuld ban them. others argue that such games and films are fine for entertainment. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
In today's World private companies rather than government pay for and conduct more scientific research. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
Young people today spend too much money and time following fashion trends (clothing, tech) .To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In today's world,some people skip breakfast to save time.However,for the majority of people , breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Do you agree or disagree ?
The problem with society today is that it is essentially unbalanced, with some people being paid huge salaries to work very long hours, whilst others do not have a job and have too much time on their hands. There is no middle ground. Do you agree or disagree?