Some people think that in the modern world we have become more dependent on each other, while others think that people are now more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. First view (we have become more dependent): Life is more difficult and expensive, and we are less self- sufficient Young people rely on their parents for longer Unemployed people receive state benefits Our jobs are much more specialised, and we need to work in teams Second view (we are more

Some people believe that robots will play an important role in future societies, while others argue that robots might have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion. First view (Positive effects): do manual jobs quickly e.g. factory, packing cheap labour, more productive, no breaks (jobs that are boring, difficult for people) create free, extra time for people to spend doing what they want make life easier, improve our quality of life Second view (Negative effects): become dependent on robots,

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? For Health is a fundamental right Good hospitals are governmental responsibility A healthy population is vital to national interest Against Health is the responsibility of the individual Ageing population makes health care impractical

As public safety is of the highest importance, it is often necessary to test new products on animals. It is better for a few animals to suffer than for human life to be placed at risk by untested products. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? For Realistic tests are necessary Better than animals suffer than humans Tests are necessary to find cure, medical breakthroughs Against Not all animal tests are important Animals have rights Often computer simulations are possible

The internet will bring about a new freedom of information and so narrow the technology gap between developed and developing countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? For World-wide communication possible Greater access to information Makes copyright laws harder to enforce, so harder to keep new technology secret Difficult to censor Against Only the rich can afford to access the Internet Computing skills are necessary to operate the internet, so a new technology gap develops

School uniforms should be abolished in all schools. To what extent you agree or disagree with this statement. For  1. Uniforms are expensive so not having to buy them saves money 2. Children can be more individual Against 1. Uniforms reduce inequality, feeling of jealousy 2. Uniforms teach discipline

Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it also takes away some of our freedom. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer. Reasons for (only): Health dangers to smokers and non-smokers Financial loss Smokers can still smoke in special areas (smoking areas) Banning smoking is good for public health

It is inevitable that as technology develops so traditional culture must be lost. Technology and tradition are incompatible – you cannot have both together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? And give your own reasons.   Ideas for: Having less social contact Lack of warmth and affection e.g. SMS, email The growth of mass media Transferring various cultures and customs on a global scale e.g. fashion, clothing, eating habits Ideas against: Technology and traditions are

Some people believe that it is wrong to keep animals in zoos, while others think that zoos are both entertaining and ecologically important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.   Positives of keeping animals in zoos: Environmental perspective: Zoos play an important role in wildlife conservation. They help to protect endangered species. They allow scientists to study animal behavior. Economic perspective: Zoos employ large numbers of people. They provide job opportunities and income for the local area. The money

More and more students are choosing to study at colleges and universities in a foreign country. Do the benefits of studying abroad outweigh the drawbacks? Benefits of studying abroad: Many students travel abroad to study at a prestigious university. The best universities employ lecturers who are experts in their fields. Qualifications gained abroad can open doors to better job opportunities. Living in a foreign country can broaden students’ horizons. Overseas students are exposed to different cultures and customs. They can

Families who send their children to private schools should not be required to pay taxes that support the state education system. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?   ‘completely disagree’: difficult to calculate the tax reduction more government staff would be required for this process we all pay for public services that we may not need e.g. police poorer people would pay more tax than wealthy people state schools benefit the whole of society high

چگونه یک ایده یا یک دلیل را تبدیل به یک پاراگراف کنیم.   زمانی که یک ایده را میخواهیم به یک پاراگراف بسط بدهیم میتوانیم به شکل زیر عمل کنیم: جمله اول را با یک Topic Sentence شروع می کنیم که این جمله معرفی کننده ایده ای است که میخواهیم آن را بسط دهیم. درجملات بعدی Topic Sentence را با جزییات بیشتر توضیح میدهیم. برای توضیح بیشتر میتوان از عباراتی مانند in fact و یا in other words استفاده نمود