It is very clear now that English should be the primary foreign language taught in all schools around the world. Learning a different foreign language before English is, in today’s world, a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
E-mail is now the easiest way to communicate with families and friends all over the world. Some people say that it does not have the sincerity of handwritten letters. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that excessive use of mobile phones and computers badly affects teenagers' writing and reading skills. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give your opinion.
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English-Speaking countries to learn the “international language – English". It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English-speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
People say that reading for pleasure helps people to develop imagination and better language skills than watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Machine translation (MT) is slower and less accurate than human translation and there is no immediate or predictable likelihood of machines taking over this role from humans. Do you agree or disagree?
Communication through text messaging and other instant forms of online communication is short and basic. Some people think this will be the death of grammar and spelling. Do you agree or disagree?
You should complete the task within 40 minutes. Some people say that computers can translate languages, so children need not study foreign languages anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?