Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to success in their career, while others argue that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views.
one of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. do you thing the advantages of this development woutweight the disadvantage?
Some organization believe that their employees dess smartly. Others value quality of works above appearance Discuss boh these views and give your own opinion.
The chart shows the percentage of fuel from renewable energy used in the transport sector in six European unions in 2009 and 2010, compared to the average.
Some people believe that technological advancements have made our lives more complex and stressful, while others argue that technology has made our lives easier and more convenient. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You and a couple of your colleagues would like to participate in a work-related seminar.
Write a letter to your colleague who is the person in charge of the seminar and ask for:
Detailed information regarding the dates
Program schedule
Enquire about cost and possible discounts for groups
One of the consquences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantacges of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You are going to visit New Zealand for an “English and Homestay” program. You have just received details of yours homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter:
● introduce yourself
● ask the family some questions
to get information that is
important to you
● tell the family about your
arrival date and time
Of late, the trend of visiting new geographical areas has been immensely popular amongst tourists. It has changed the dynamics of world substantially. Many believe it to be favourable, for the localities as it brought many advantages, while others found it to be harmful to their culture. I would argue for the benefits, it brought.
It is better to have one true friend than all the acquaintances allies in the world. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The influence of AI is growing rapidly. Some people are excited about the possibilities while others are terrified. What is your opinion about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that it is best to be loyal and to work for one company during one’s life. Others take the opposite view and say it is better to change jobs frequently in one’s life. Discuss these views and give your opinion.”
Some people feel tha manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging.Discuss bothe views and give your opinions.
Social networking websites like facebook causes a mass of negative exposure by assuming of myriad people. It is agreed that the growth of network consuming leads to considerable matters in society, spheres. Firstly, this essay will discuss the rise of health issues rise and secondly it will analyse why communicating skills by social network usage shows low level.
Some people think that the main factor influencing a child’s development these days are things such as tv, friends and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programs and films about it than by actually visiting it. how true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching programs and films about it? give reasons for your answers an include any relevant examples from your own experience?
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to question and offer criticism on their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think the government should provide free education in all levels. Others argue that university students should pay for their education. Discuss both views.
Obesity has become an issue in some Western countries, especially among children. What are the reasons behind, and what effects does it have on individuals’ life?
One of the biggest problems facing the world today is growing enough food to feed the ever-expanding population. Genetically Modified foods are the best way to solve this issue. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the managef 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 e.g. facilities, members,
costs
It is often argued that it is difficult to get children to read. Why do you think this is? What measures could be taken to encourage children to read more? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are shifting out of your accommodation. You think th eplace is suitable for your English-speaking colleague who is arriving next month.
Write a letter to you colleague
-explain why you are shifting out
- Describe your accommodation
-Why is it suitable for your friend
Some people think that computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your opinion.
The two tables show people’s perception of some local conditions by sex in November 2001 and people’s views about various issues the government should tackle.
◼️It is argued that the parents of children who break the rules should be punished in some ways as parents are responsible for the children's actions. 🔻To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Money offered for post graduate research is limited; as a consequence, some people argue that financial support from the government should only be provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
While some argue that the internet is a blessing as it helps with information, others think that it is not necessary to have such smount of information.What is your opinion?
You have recently noticed that your computer is getting too slow and out-of-date. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:-
- explain the problems with your computer
- give some examples of how this has affected your work
- make some suggestions for what can be done to help address this issue.
During last twenty years, the assessment of students has undergone a major transformation. Many educational institutions have shifted their focus from traditional examination towards variety of innovative assessment techniques, as they believe traditional examination results are not often true to student's ability. To what extent do you agree with this?
Some people think that competitive sports have a positive effect on the child’s education, while others argue it is not so. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages, and your opinion.
Some people argue that thanks to the widespread accessibility of the internet, libraries are no longer necessary. Do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Particular cultures are under threat nowadays due to the fact that we are living in a global village.What do you think can be done to protect a society's traditional values and cultures?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace.Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a univeristy?
The raise of living standard benefits mostly cities, not the rural areas. What are the causes of this problem? What issues might such differences lead to? How can we prevent these issues?
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that this money should be allocated to improving living standards on Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have an acquaintance who lives there.
Write a letter to the acquaintance. In your letter
•explain your situation
•say why you feel unsure about living in the city
•ask some question about life in the city.
Giving detailed description of crimes in newspapers and on television has bad consequences. Some people therefore suggest that the gov ernment should impose restrictions on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, there are more workers working from home and more students studying from home, due to the fact that that computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
A person's worth seems to be judged by appearance and social status more than by traditional values of kindness, trust, and honor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is young people have little leisure time and they are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies.
▪️You work for a company where the manager is soon going to retire. Write a letter to the assistant manager. In your letter:
▪️ Propose how the retirement party for the manager can be organised.
▪️Explain how the manager has influenced you at work.
▪️Suggest a suitable retirement gift for the manager.
Write at least 150 words.
Nowadays some consumers are less influenced by the advertisement than in the past .what is the reasons ? Is it positive or a negetive devlopment?
In the past，many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repair to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this change is happening? how far is this situation true in your county?
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 argue that it is necessary to prioritize economic development over environmental protection, while others believe that protecting the environment should be the top priority. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your teachers.
Discussion essay: Some people think that student's study more efficiently in groups, others argues that studying separately is better. Discuss the advantages of both ways and give your opinion.
A global warming summit is held regularly by various countries concerned with the issue. Do you think this will benefit the effort of overcoming it? Explain your reasons.