Some people think that getting a degree from a university is the best way to guarantee a good job, others believe that it would be better to go straight into work and get experience instead.
Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
Essay 197 – Advantages and disadvantage of spending money on space exploration
Write about the following topic:
Space exploration costs taxpayers an exorbitant amount of money each year. What are the advantages and disadvantage of spending money on space exploration?
Essay 196 – More wild animals are on the verge of extinction
Write about the following topic:
More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?
Essay 195 – Elderly people are no longer looked after by their families
Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Essay 194 – When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Write about the following topic:
It is often said, “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”. Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they visit? Also, do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
Essay 193 – With the rise of e-books, comes the decline in paper books
With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Essay 192 – Success is often measured by wealth and material belongings
Write about the following topic:
Success is often measured by wealth and material belongings. Do you think wealth is the best measure of success? What makes a successful person?
Essay 191 – Large companies and industries to move to regional areas
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centres.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Cue Card # 159: A place where you have been only for a while
Describe a place where you have been only for a while.
You should say:
– where it was
– what type of place it was
– why you went there
and explain why you stayed there only for a while.
Cue Card # 158: Technology that should be more widely used
Describe a technology that you believe should be more widely used.
You should say:
– what technology it is
– how widely it is used now
– how helpful it is
and explain why you think it should be more widely used.