Some people think students should not leave universities without good understanding of how to manage their money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With an increasing population working from home, some feel that this will bring an end to the traditional office setting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, governments are attempting to measure and improve the happiness of their populations in ways similar to how economic growth has traditionally been measured and prioritized. To what extent do you agree with this new approach? Justify your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Television injects violence in children, and programs with violent scenes should be banned. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examoles from your own knowledge or experiance.
2. Parents have a responsibility to help children with their homework, but others believe children should do it on their own. Discuss both sides and give your opinon.
In some countries around the world, voting is compulsory. To what extent do you agree with the notion of compulsory voting.
Leisure is a growing industry. Nowadays, more modern technology is used in entertainment, which may lead people to be less creative. Do you agree or disagree? state your view with examples.
The table below gives information about the three countries with the highest population. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
“A doctor should never disclose medical information about his patients” What does this statement mean? Argue to the contrary. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
With the popularity of English growing by the day it is becoming a global language. Many people now neglect their own mother tongue and prefer to learn English. What are the problems that could arise if everyone adopts English as a language? Offer some solutions to this problem.
The table gives information about the three countries with the highest populations.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes relatively large amount numbers of young adults compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
People are not paying attention to the environmental problem. What is the cause and suggestions to deal with this issue?
Many newspapers, magazines and television programmes make money by reporting on the private lives of public figures such as politicians, sports personalities and entertainers. While the media's right to freedom of expression should be defended, the media should not intrude into people's private affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that children should obey the rules or do what their parents and teachers want them to do. Other people think that children controlled too much cannot deal with problems themselves in adulthood. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
In many cities there is a lack of space to develop and as a result, in order to modernise, old buildings are demolished and replaces with new buildings. What are the disadvantages of knocking down old building? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more work is being carried out by machines in all areas of our lives. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Discuss with appropriate examples.
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is often said “ when is Rome, do as Romans do”, do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they are visit? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
You recently went to a concert and thought obe of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to this singer. In your letter
Say how you feel about his performance
Give details of your musical activities.
Explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities.
Do young people today make good use of their leisure time? Or do they spend too much time watching television and playing video games, instead of taking part in more productive activities? Use your own ideas and experience and support your arguments with examples.
You have an upcoming meeting with your manager to discuss your performance in the past year. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
Describe your achievements in the past year
Say what areas/skills you need to improve on
Suggest a plan to improve those skills/areas.
Some people believe that success is about hard work and determination. Others think that success has a connection with money and personal appearance. Discuss both views. Give your opinion and some of your own experiences.
New household appliances have resulted in more free time for women and has enabled them to both work and run a home with dependent children. What are the advantages for a family when the mother works? Do you think advantage outweigh diadvantages?
Many children these days have an unhealthy lifestyle. Both schools and parents are responsible for solving this problem. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
More and more people want to buy clothes, cars and other items with famous brands. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicnes and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that the difference between the lowest paid jobs and the highest paid jobs should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Due to poorer countries experiencing a ‘brain drain’, they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers, leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this situation?
Due to population growth many people these days live in apartments with limited space and no out door areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
In order to speak a foreign language well, you need to adapt to the culture of people who speak that language, and some of their traditions. To what extend do you agree with statement?
In many country schools have severe problems with student behaivour. What do you think are the cause of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Some parents believe that children should help with washing-up, cleaning and other jobs in the house as soon as they are old enough to. What is your opinion?
The bar chart revealed data about the produced coffee in tonnes in four different countries including Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia and Vietnam for from 1990 to 2010 with five and ten years gap.
Governments should fund scientific research rather than commercial organisations. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement.
in many countries the cost of living is rising. What are the effects on individuals an societies? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
The quality of health care a person receives should not depend on the size of their bank balance. The government is responsible for providing a high level of health care for all its citizens. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage changel each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, t make comparisons where relevant.
“Your first impressions when you meet someone are always right.”
Do you agree with this statement?
Write your essay giving your opinion using examples from your own experience.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The ability to maintain friendships with a small number of people over a long period of time is more important for happiness than the ability to make many new friends easily. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people say that excessive noise should be a criminal offence, while others say they should be free to make nnoise without limitations. Discuss both views and give our opinion.
Some argue that Halloween and similar festivities at the end of October are becoming too commercialized, focusing more on costumes and decorations than the original cultural and historical significance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your opinion with examples and reasons.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?It is important to know about events happening around the world, even if it is unlikely that they will affect your daily life.Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
MANY CITIES CONTAIN OLD PUBLIC BUILDINGS,SUCH AS TOWN HALLS ANFF ART GALLERIES,WHICH ARE EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR.SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT GOVERNMENTS SHOULD REPLACE THESE BUILDINGS WITH NEWS ONES.OTHER PEOPLE THINK THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OLD BUIldings discuss both these views and give your own opinion Com
Some people believe that providing arms to police will lead to state violence, while others feel that it is essential to maintain law and order. Will the arming of police actually lead to violence and state terrorism? To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter say which points in the article you agree with explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
In many countries’ schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use
for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment in your
Company
• Describe the problem with the equipment
• Explain how this problem is affecting your work
• Say what you want the shop or company to do
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. What do you think is the reason for a growth in the rate of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to deal with this situation?