Some people believe that Vietnamese visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Some students prefer to take a gap year between highschool and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it is better for high school students to study a wide range of subjects than to focus on a narrow range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
“The best way to learn English is to study with native teachers.” What do you think about this opinion?
State your point and give reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some think schools should rewards students who have the best academic results, while others think it’s more important to reward students who achieve other types of success (such as sports, music, and good behavior). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many students around the world are not choosing science subject at university? What are the reasons for this? What affects will this have on society?
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
1. Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university
2. Recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation
3. Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
It is believed that secondary school children should study international news as one of their school subjects. Others think that this is a waste of valuable school time Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Some people believe that all the companies decisions should be decide by the managers, while others think it is better to include employees in decision. Discuss both side and give your opinion?
Some people think computers and the internet are important in children's study, but others think student s can learn more effectively in school and with teachers. Discuss both views and give your own openion,
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems- 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.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most'. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter describe what this book was about explain how this book influenced you say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Some people believe that education success mostly depends on teachers. Others however say that it depends more on the attitude of student and their willingness to study. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. (
*Some people believe that all company decisions should be made by managers. Others feel that it is better to include employees when making decisions. Discuss both views and give your opinion*
With the continuous progress of the Internet, WeChat has become more powerful and useful. Some people applaud its popularity but others oppose the overuse of WeChat. What is your opinion?
In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society? What is your opinion on that? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The given charts give information about the number of students at university in the UK from 1991 to 2001, government spending and the types of family economic background they came from in 1991.
Some people believe that schoolchildren should be made to wear a uniform. Others feel that children should be free to choose their own clothes. Discuss both sides of the argument and say whether you agree with pupils wearing uniforms. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people say that in our modern age, it is unnecessary to teach children about the skills of handwriting. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Advertising has become an unavoidable part of everyone’s life. Some say that advertising is a positive part of our lives while others say it is a negative one. Discuss both views and include your own opinion
Many people argue that in order to improve educational equality, high school students are encourage to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Other think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
One of the major problems that faces today’s governments is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment. Discuss this statement and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Nowadays people use social media to keep up with the news. Do you think that they are right or wrong? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More people decided to have children at a later age than in the past. Why? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are a commuter. One morning on your way to work you suddenly fell ill and lost your consciousness. One gentlmen on the same bus sent you to a hospital. Write a letter to the company where the gentlmen works to extend your greatfulnes.
Some school leavers go traveling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think this has more advantages, or disadvantages on their study
It is better for students to live away from home while studying at univeristy than to live with parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and ask the landlord to take action.
Compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student’s home country? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Financial education should be included as a mandatory subject in schoolto prepare students for managing money effectively. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to five all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The typical teaching situation of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050 To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Not mine)
Nowadays on-line shopping has become more popular than in-store shopping. Is it a positive or a negative development? Write an essay to discuss the effect of online shopping. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below gives information about student enrolments at Bristol University in 1928, 1958 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently applied for two separate jobs. Both have chosen to hire you, but you must write a letter to one of them explaining why you are unable to take the position. Include in your letter:
– An apology
– An explanation of your situation
Not enough students around the world choose to study science subjects at university. What are the reasons for this? What impact does this issue have on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The rapid development of technology allows students to get university and college degree by taking online courses. People have different opinions toward distance learning because it brings advantages and disadvantages. I will discuss both negative and positive sides of the online courses.
At the present time the population of some country include large number of young adult compared with no of older people do ou think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
Your find that your study load is too heavy. Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.
decided to do all 08 subjects at once.
study load is too heavy
to withdraw from two courses
Possible refund.
More and more people today are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Therefore there is no longer any need to print books, magazines or newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar charts illustrate the activities that UK graduate and postgraduate student did instead of full-time work after learing college in 2008. Overall, the proportion between both types of the student is similar. Most of them studied further, while the rest of them worked voluntaraly. The most often picked option for students is to continue their studyings with the estimate amount of 29665 graduates and 2725 postgraduates. Second in popularity is a part-time work counting 17735 graduates while only 2535 postgraduates.
Some people believe that universities are producing more graduates than needed, and that less emphasis should be placed on university education. Others are of a different opinion. Discuss both views and include your own opinion.
Today’s schools should teach their students how to survive financially in the world today. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statemen
The education you receive from your family is more important than the education you receive from school. To what extent do you agree with this statement and why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that schools should invest in the best equipment for students, while others say that schools should spend on hiring good teachers. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, children spend long hours on homework. Some people think less homework can reduce student's stress and give them a chance to develop other skills. What is your opinion about this?
In some countries, student pay their college or university fees, while in some others, the government pays for them. Do the advantages of governments paying for fees outweigh the disadvantages.