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 function of a university? Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?

The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed because of technological and scientific advances. Some people regard this change as an improvement, while others believe that it is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Many developing countries have welcomed foreign companies, while others think that local businesses should be protected and supported instead. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Some people think that to have a successful life you have to have university education, while others think its not that important. Discuss both views and give your opinion based on personal experience and knowledge. Some think that developing countries should invite large foreign companies to open offices and factories in order to help their economy. However, others feel that foreign companies should be shut out and instead the government should help the local companies to contribute to the economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Writing task 2 (an essay) Nowadays, young people are admiring media and sports stars even though they dont set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Nowadays companies put more emphases on social skills in the recruitment process. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Nowadays, young people are admiring media and sports stars even though they dont set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

These days people pay more attention to artists (writers, painters and so on) and give less importance to science and technology. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Many people say that companies and private tour operators should pay the bills for cleaning up pollution, instead of the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with that?

Some people say that younger children should follow their instincts and be allowed to behave as freely as they want, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Our life has become more complex due to modern technology. Some people think that we should do without modern technology and live a simpler life.Do you agree or disagree? Many experts hold the opinion that the increasing demand for oil and gas means people should look for new sources of energy for the future. Others feel that the damage to the land would be a major disadvantage of such search. What is your opinion? Explain and give reasons from your own experience. Nowadays in many countries the proportion of older people is higher than that of younger people. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Nowadays children have too much freedom. Do you agree or disagree? Many university students live with their families while others need to live away from home because their universities are in different cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages in both situations? Men and women employed in full-time jobs have to share evenly household chores and caring for children at home. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Is playing computer games by youngsters a good or a bad thing? Discuss both views and give you own opinion. Nowadays people are forgetting national celebrations and enjoying themselves on other days that are important to them personally. Discuss and give your opinion. Computer games for children are supported by some families because of their advantages, while other parents are against them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Some people think that museums should entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of museums is to educate. Discuss both views and give you own opinion. Some people think that a person should change a carrier at least once, while others think that it is better to stay in one job for a lifetime. Do you agree or disagree? Some people consider thinking about the future to be a waste of time, and say that we should simply live now. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Some believe elderly people should live in nursing homes, others think they should live with the younger family members. Discuss both view and give your opinion. In most countries, prison is the most common solution when people commit a crime. However, if they were to receive better education, it could prevent them from becoming criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Some argue that teaching students of different abilities in one classroom isnt beneficial. Discuss and give your own opinion.

Some people think that hard working and determination are the key factors for being successful in the life, other people feel that other factors are important. Discuss both sides, what is your opinion? 2. Some children start school when they are seven years old, while others start at the age of four. What could be the advantages and disadvantages of starting early (age four)?
.Some people believe that only pupils of similar interests should be given admissions in schools.Others are of the opinions that schools should be open to all children with varied interests. How far you agree or disagree with the above views. Give your opnion in not less than 250 words. 2.Some authors believe that urbanisation is a Modern Disease. In not less than 250 words explain if you agree with this view and give your own opinion. 3.Capital punishment is a brutal decision and should be abolished. Give your views in not less than 250 words if you agree or disgree with it. 4.Most criminals are set free once they finish their jail terms. Is the re introduction of criminals in societies is justified? Place your views in no less than 250 words. 5.Working and living abroad helps us to know other cultures well. How far you think working abroad has good or bad impacts on our cultural lives? 6.If you were given to change, what all changes you would implement in this 21st century to make our world a better living place? Discuss few changes in not less than 250 words. 7.Computers can easily do all the basic and advanced calculations. Do you think your children should spend more time learning basic mathematics or advanced computer technology. Give your views in not less than 250 words. 8. Should poor countries continue to receive International Aids? Give your views in not less than 250 words. 9.Some parents grow their children in strict discipline while others leave them free to learn lessons of lives on their own. Which is one of these is a better approach and why? Give your own opnion in not less than 250 words. 10. The modern technology is all making things easily available. Internet has provided us the easy dowloadable versions of most books we need. Can internet world replace the world of books and words ? Give your own views in not less than 250 words. 11.As most postgraduate research is funded by industry then students grants should also come from the same source. How far you agree with this. Give your views in not less than 250 words. 12.Modern technology is transforming the way we work and is of benefit to our society. How far you think our social lives influenced by modern technology.

13.In order keep the students more focused, the sports classes should be stopped in High schools. You think this will be a right approach for a better generation? 14. Children are the impressions of their parents behaviour. If a child behaves badly his parents should be considered responsible and should be punished. How far you agree with this. 15.What do you think the government in your country should do to make your country more successful. 16.Smoking is a bad habit and should be abandoned completely world wide. Give your views in not less than 250 words. 17.Time is an important factor in every field. Do you think following strict time limits is more important than giving quality results. Give your views in not less than 250 words. 18.Life was simpler without so much of technology. Give your views in not less than 250 words. 19.Are famous people treated unfairly by the media ? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private lives? 20.Should developing countries pay more attention towards education or improving business standards? 21.There is an age after which ones efficiency decreases. Should young people in the working fields replace all the old people? 22. Animals also have emotions and feel equal pain as humans. We should stop all pharmaceutical companies from doing trials on innocent animals. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words. 23.Sex education in schools are only introducing conflicting ideas and confusion among the immature minds and should be immediately stopped. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words. 24.The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer. 25. Women are always better parents than men. How far ypu agree with this? Give your opinion in not less than 250 words. 26.Deciding the size of ones own family is a personal preference In your opinion should government intervene in the rights of the individual with regard to family planning? 27.In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment? Give reasons for your answer.

28.The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement? Give reasons for your answer. 29.'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting? 30.When so many people are starving to death in different parts of the world, is it justifiable for any government to spend huge amounts of money over the Space Exploration Projects? 31.Internet has made information so handy, but at the same time, its spoiling our children with all the adult content. Should children be kept away from internet ? 32.To what extent will migration from the developing world to the developed world become a social and political issue in the 21st century? 33.Technology is making communication easier in today's world, but at the expense of personal contact as many people choose to work at home in front of a computer screen. What dangers are there for a society which depends on computer screens rather than face-to-face contact for its main means of communication? 34.Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but not poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and/or against keeping animals in zoos. 35.The only way to prevent overcrowding in cities is to prevent migration from rural areas. Give your opinion and views. 36.Money is the single motivational factor for success in any work field. How far you agree with this? 37.The only effective way to deal with unemployment is to introduce rapid urbanization. How far you agree? 38.When most of the population in developing countries do not have food to eat and place to live, it is immaterial to talk about saving forests as a gesture to protect our environment. The aim should be to utilize maximum land for food production and making homes for the homeless. Give your opinion in not less than 250 words. 39.Reading comics only rot the childrens mind than to provide any good education. How far you agree/ disagree with this? 40.Is it wise for an industry to replace its experienced but old workers with new and young experience less individuals? Give your views in not less than 250 words.