Many countries are currently witnessing an increase in criminal activities among young people. Discuss reasons for this phenomenon and suggest ways to deal with the problem.
Public libraries provide a large collection of books to read. Some people argue that they should also provide other hi-tech facilities like computers, Internet, CDs and DVDs. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Everybody sould be allowed admission to university or college programs regardless of their level of academic ability. 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.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disgaree with this opinion ?
Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries, shop and on public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Public transports in many countries have improved. People should use public transport to support pollution control initiatives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Your friend invited you to go with him/her to a concert next week, however, you are unable to come. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
let your friend know why you can't go to the concert;
suggest another activity you can do together;
explain why you think your friend would enjoy this activity.
The maps below show the changes occurade to a town named Willingtone 1780, 1860, 2000
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter,
say how long you now want to rent the apartment for
explain why your plans have changed
tell the owner about a problem in the apartment
Some people argue that government funding for the arts is a
waste of money and should be allocated to more essential
services. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Justify your opinion.
Sports programmes are very popular on television nowadays. Some people argue that those programmes are the reasons for poor health of many young people as the prefer to watch sports rather than partake in them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The world is becoming more globalism and universally the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this agreement?
Developed countries have an obligation to help developing countries with aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?
More an more people are becoming seriously overweight. some people say that raising the prices of fast-food will dolce this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. -> The line graph compares the urban populations of four countries between 1970 and 2020, with predicted figures for 2030 and 2024.
Some people believe that educating children altogether will benefit them. Others think intelligent children should be taught separately and given speacial courses. Discuss those views.
Nowadys celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achivements and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disgree with this statement?
More government money should be invested in teaching science rather than other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter:
-Explain why you would like the job
– give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
– say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
The most vital skill in everyone's life is time management. Everyone has the same amount of time; some succeed through effective time management, while others struggle without it.' Discuss the significance of time management and what we should do to use our time effectively.
In many countries goverments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government money?
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter,
•suggest how you could help her in her home
•say why you would like to do this work
•explain when you will and will not be available
You rent a four-bedroom house which you share with two other students. However, there are several problems with this house that need fixing. You also find it expensive and would like to find another student to share the spare bedroom. Write a letter to the estate agency. In the letter:
Explain your situation
Describe the problem with the house
Say what would you like to happen
In some countries, owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from
your house/ flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
•explain the reasons for the noise
•apologise
•describe what action you will take
You have been working in a company for three years, but now wish to
leaving job. Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter:
• What have you learned while working for the company
• Did you enjoyed working there
• What are your reasons for leaving the job
It is a good idea for teenagers to have jobs while they are still students. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Support your answer with specific reasons and details.
Some believe technology has made our lives too complex and the solution is to lead a simpler life without technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are planning to go skiing next winter and you would like to get a group of friends together to come with you.
Write a letter to a friend and invite them to come skiing. In the letter,
Invite your friend to come
Provide details of the holiday
Tell your friend what they will need bring with them on the holiday
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
“Nowadays children are undisciplined because their parents are busy with their career.” To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What could parents do to build a sense of discipline among children?
Some people believe that professionals such as doctors and engineers, should be required to wok in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Disccuss both of these views and give your opinion
Research shows that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people engage in unhealthy activities. What is the cause of this? What can be done? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
convinience foods will become increasingly prevelant and eventually replace traditional foods and traditional methods of food preparing. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineer, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, there have been schemes to encourage older professional people to retrain as school teachers. Do you feel that this is likely to have beneficial effects on education? Support your point of view with reasons and/or examples from your own experience.
Some people believe that children should learn science in school. Others think that it is not necessary to include science in general education. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house / flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
Explain the reason for the noise
Apologise
Describe what action you will take
The internet could revolutionize the world in the future, if everyone could have easy access to all information that is available on the world wide web. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some business observe that new employees who just graduated from a college or university seem to lack interpersonal skills needed for communicaion with their colleagues. What could be the reason for this? What solution can help address this problem?
Write a letter to the singer.
In your letter:
-say how you feel about his/her performance
-give details of your music related activities
-explain how you would like him/her to help you with your music-related activities
It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
People nowadays are spending more time at workplace and it is argued this is a problem for family life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Scientist predict that all people will choose to talk the same global language in the future. Do you think this is positive or negative development?
*Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Students at universities often have a choice of place to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.
Essay topics:
An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit.
write a letter to your friend In your letter
* say how you feel about the visit
* suggest what you could do on his/her birthday
*try to find out what you friend thinks of your idea
Scientists predict that all people will choose to talk the same global language in the future. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many individuals speculated that there will be a drop in air travel in the coming days. While this has several advantages, it also has some disadvantages. This essay will discuss both perspectives.
The following bar chart shows the different modes of transport used to tavel to and from work in one European city in 1960,1980 and 2000