In the past when students did a university degree, they tennded to study their own country. Nowdays , they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
Universities should accept equal numbers of malle and femal in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young people leave school with a negative attitude toward learning. What are the reasons? How can we encourage young people to study?
People in many countries are spending less time with their family. What are the reasons, and effects of this? (Duc)
In some countries, an increasing number of children are overweight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from school canteens is the best way to fight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
What book or film do you think portrays a country’s culture the best? Would you recommend it to a foreign friend who wishes to learn and understand that country? Describe the book or film and explain why you would recommend it. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success. •describe what the problem with the changing rooms is • say what happened the last times you complained • explain what you want the manager to do.
Write a letter to a company asking for a refund for something you bought from them online.
describe the item you bought
what is the problem
explain why you want a refund
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants athe meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter: say what the participants liked about the hotel explain why they were unhappy about the food suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better technology. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child’s development as other subjets, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or this disagree?
In the past, most people spent their entire career working for one company, whereas people nowadays move from one job to another. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which do you think is better? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend whom you visited recently. In your
letter
- Tell him/her how wonderful the experience you had in his country was
- Invite him to visit your country
- Tell him what you can do for him during his visit.
Some educationalists think that international exchange will benefit to teenagers at the school. To what extent advantages of this outweigh disadvantages.
some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were on board. What might be the reason for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Some people think that the traditional skills of letter writing will completely disappear due to the increasing use of mobile phones and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
As smoking is banned at public places , some people say that this rule should also be imposed on mobile phones. What extent do you agree or disagree.
You work in an office and have recently been experiencing a health problem. You think that the problem started because of the working conditions in the office. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: •describe the health problem •explain why you think it was caused by conditions in the office •suggest what the manager should do to improve the working conditions in the office
some people say that what children watch on TV influences their behaviour,while others say the amount of time children spend watching TV influences their behaviour. discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people believe that technology has made humans more social. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You eat at your college canteen every time. You think it needs some improvements. Write a letter to the principal.
Discuss what you like about the canteen
What you do not like about it
Suggest improvements
In some areas of the U.S., a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be outdoors after a particular time at night unless they are with an adult. What is your opinion about this? Agree? Disagree?
In many countries, people are not living longer the ever before. some people say an aging population, create problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if he has more elderly people. To what extent to the advantages of having an Asian population outweigh the disadvantages.
Some people believe women are better leaders than men. 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.
Some people claim that using tobacco has brought several social problems and smoking should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The number of people who are overweight or obese is far higher than in previous generation. What are the reasons for this, and How this problem be tackled.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening . Do you think the adavantages of this development outright the disadvantages ?
You recently purchased a piece of furniture online from a well-known company. However, when arrived, it was damaged and did not match the description provided on the website. Write a letter to the customer service manager of the company. In your letter:
- Explain what you ordered and what was wrong with it
- Describe the inconvinience this has caused
State what you would like the company to do
Influence of human beings on the worlds ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loos of bio diversity. What are the primary causes of bio diversity? What solution can you suggest?
In many countries, a small number of people have extremley high annual incomes. These people should be required to pay a much higher rate of income tax. To what extend do yo agree or disagree with this opinion?
Essay topics: In many western countries there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no children. What are the advantages and disadvantages to couples having no children?
Some people think young people should be required to have full time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Zhazira.
BULLYING BEHAVIOR HAS BECOME A MAJOR PRLEM AT SCHOOLS. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM?
The best way to solve the traffic congestion in city is to provide free public transport for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Employers should give their staff at least 4 weeks' holiday every year to make them perform better at their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?
Everyone can play a part in helping to stop global warming and the destruction of the planet. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
You recently attended a meeting at e hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• Say where you think you left the papers
• Explain why they are so important
• Tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Parents are putting a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The use of smartphones is decreasing our collective intelligence because we are reliant on the technology not on our own minds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
:In some countries, fast food restaurants and companies give money to schools provided that the schools promote their products to school children. What do you think is the positive and negative of this in the development of children? might refrain fro m heathy food provide by family fat sugar obesitty relevant problejj develp the similasr habit fo tlong riub dan f difficult to manage financially
The key to reducing crime is to have more police patrolling the streets.’ How far do you support this proposal? What other ways of reducing crime may be effective?
People are now surrounded by advertising. This both affects what people think is important and has a negative impact on people’s life. What extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, the family structure has changes, as well as family roles. What are the changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as sahara desserts or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists to visit such places?
It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university . what arethe advantages and disadvantages of this?
Write a letter to your supervisor requesting to change your work schedule. In your letter:
- explain current schedule;
- why you want to change it;
- say what kind of schedule you need.
Television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well educated today. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impacted you
Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,