Nowadays there is an increase in social problems involving young people because more parents spent time at work than with their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not tought, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?
The money spent by governments on space programs would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should not watch television because it has negative effects, while some think that television helps children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The media plays a valuable role in keeping us informed and entertained. However, many people believe it has too much power and freedom." Discuss your views on this, giving examples and presenting a balanced argument both in favor of, and against, the power and freedom of the media.
Many teenagers have their own smart phone. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion? Most teenagers, especially those in big cities, own a smartphone. This brings benefits
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force, while others t.hink women are suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
in some countries the averge wight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing what do you think are the couses of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Some people think that work is the most important thing in a person's life. Without the success of a career, life becomes meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that history offers no practical benefit to society while others claim that history teaches us to understand the present. Discuss both views and give your own opinion .
Write a letter of application to the orchestra. In the letter:
- Introduce yourself and your instrument of choice
- Explain how your credentials make you a good candidate
- Express your enthusiasm for music
Some prople say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that nowdays we have to many choises. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment.
In today’s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents’ absence. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of healt and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the cause of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some contries, prison is seen as the solution to crime. However, some people believe that giving people a better education is a better way to prevent them committing crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with those ideas?
You and some friends ate a meal at restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. I n your letter
• Give details of your visit to the restaurant
• Explain the reason for the celebration
• Say what was good about the food and the services
Consumers are facing increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisement ?
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What the are the advantages and disaadvantages of solar energy? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An old friend of yours is coming to visit your city. You had planned to meet him at the airport, but something has come up and you will not be able to make it there on time.
Write to your friend, In your letter
Explain the situation
Offer to make alterntive arrangements.
Without capital punishments (the health penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increases. Capital punishment in essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people say that what children watch influences their behavior. Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior most. Discuss both views and qive your opinion.
Some people believe that countries should produce the food to feed their population themselves and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event
Write a letter of application to the organizers. In your letter:
Explain why you are interested in helping
Give details of suitable experience
suggest ways you might help with the event.
In many countries people of all ages do sports and exercises a lot. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvanatges? Give reason for your answer and include examples from your own experience and knowledge.
you recently ordered something online. When the the delivery cam it was not complete
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
explain what you ordered and what was missing from your delivery
explain the importance of this delivery
ask for a replacement item to be sent
Nowadays young people increasingly admire media persons and sports stars even though they don't set a good example. Is it a positive or negative development?
‘Some think the best way to motivate and encourage people to work hard is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
First impressions are important. Some people think doing well in an interview is key to securing a good job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is important to spend a lot of money on family celebrations. While others think it is a waste of money. Discuss both views. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
In several countries around the world, students take a year off between high school and university in order to travel, work or volunteer. However, in most countries, students go straight to university after graduating. Discuss both approaches and give your opinion about which is better.
Some people prefer to live in hot climates, whereas others love the lifestyle in countries with cold climates. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people belive that professionals, such as doctors and enginerrs, shouold 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 views and give your own opinion
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defender’s past record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
The key to solve environmental problems is to accept a less comfortable life for the sake of our future generations. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Do you believe that self-driving cars will become common in the near future? Why or why not? Support your answer with reasons and examples.
Some people argue that the teenage years are the happiest time in a person's life, while others contend that adulthood brings more happiness despite the added responsibilities. Both perspectives have their merit. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the care of elderly people should be a priority of government spending. Others believe that government spending should focus more on young people, especially on their education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The huge increase in the number of people with illnesses caused by air pollution from motor vehicles has led to calls for all motorised vehicles to be banned from town and city centres. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this suggestion ?
It is important for children to learn the difference beetween right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn thi distinction. To what extent dou you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
IMPROVING LIVING CONDITIONS WITHIN SOCIETY IS A FAR SUPERIOR APPROACH TO CRIEM PREVENTION THAN THE THREAT OF PUNISHMENT. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT AND WHY?
Tests and examinations are central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing overweigh any disadvantages?
Some people think that higher institutions should concentrate more on academic subjects such as history and physical science, while others say that they should concentrate on practical subjects such as mechanics and cookery. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that car should be banned from the centres of cities. Do you agree or disagree.
Consumers are faced with an increasing number of advertising by competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are affected? What measurements can be taken to tackle the problem?
What do you think are the two most important qualities of a leader?
The internet has become profoundly efficiient and popular that people choose it as a platform to learn. Some believe that it would eventually replce the need for books. Do you agree or disagree?
In Many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing what problem does this cause and what solutions can be given. Give your opinion on the matter.
Some believe that ideas and information should be completely open, and there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, Newspapers, internet ). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that governments should limit the freedom of the media in some circumstances?
IN some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for pepople. Why might this be the case? Do youo think this is a positive or negative situation?