Globalisation is postive for economics but its negative sides should not be ingnored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that people who read books can develop more imagination and language skill than those who prefer to watch TV. What extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, people are going for alternatives instead of meeting their doctor for health problems. Is this a positive or negative development?
Universities should be concerned with educating people so that they have wide general knowledge and be able to , consider important matters from an informed viewpoint, and not simply prepare students for jobs required by society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Illiteracy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in the modern world, and what effect does it have on the people concerned and on society as a whole?
In the past, there were strict guidelines about how people should dress for work, but in recent times dress codes seem to have been relaxed. Is this a positive or negative development?
The chart below shows a comparison of energy production in 1995 and 2005
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local films?
Rich countries often give financial aid to poor countries, but it does not solve the poverty. So rich countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than the financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the number of international applicants from four countries that a European university had from 2004 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Line Graph Question: Eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values) ] Line Graph - Acid in mouth from consumption of sugar and honey
some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. discuss bpth these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Others think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. G
creative artist should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. there should be no government restrictions on what they do. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Why this condition happened and what is the effects of this disturbing trend.
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
offer to find somewhere to stay
give advice about what to do
give information about what clothes to bring
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You are attending an evening course at a local college. However, due to changes in your work schedule, you can no longer attend at that time.
Write a letter to the course administrator. In your letter:
explain the situation
request a change to a different class or schedule
say why this change would benefit you
over population in many major urban centres around the world is a major problem.what are the causes of this?How can this problem be solved?
The table shows the percentage of people with mobile phones who use various features on their phone between 2006 and 2010. Akerke
Today a lot of different cultures and ethnic groups live together in one country. Why is this so and do you think this is a positive or negative development? Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion? What are some of the job skills that employers look for in new employees?
Some people believe that holidays are necessary for students, others think that children should not have holidays because it is just a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
Men do most of the high-level jobs. Should the government encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women? What is your opinion on that? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some experts beleive that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some ex-prisoners commit the crime after being released from the prison. What do you think are the causes? How can it be solved?
you are looking for a full time job. write a letter to an employent agency.
introduce yourself
explain what sort of job you would like
say what experience and skills you hav
AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE PAPILATION of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
some beleive that people should get a job right after school. other says they should attend university. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many countries raise fuel prices in order to deal successfully with problems pertaining to traffic and pollution. What effects do you think this move can have? What other measures do you think can be taken to reduce traffic and pollution?
ny country should be able to sell goods to other countries without the restrictions of the government. Do you agree or disagree?
The line chart below illustrates the number of worldwide tourist arrivals in 5 countries from 1995 until 2010.
Nowadays businesses face problems with new employees who just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?
Many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The line graph demonstrates the details about per kilogram price of bananas in four disparate countries from 1994 to 2004.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports coach. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend.
In your letter:
say how well you know your friend
describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
The chart below shows percentages of males and females working for different duration(hours) per week in Australia in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, intoday’s world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge orexperience.
The diagram below shows a process for making bricks. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
-Give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
-Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
-Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
Some people believe that participating in competitive sports can be beneficial for children, while others think it may have negative effects. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children participating in competitive sports?
The didagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend you know well is moving to a new home. You would like to help
him/her with moving.
Write a letter to this friend, In your letter. In your letter explain why you have time to help with moving say what you could do to help ask some questions about his/her new home
The chart below shows the percentage of households in a European country that had a washing machine, refrigerator, and vacuum cleaner from 1920 to 2019. (Imagine a line graph with these data trends:) •Refrigerator: •1920: 20% •1940: 60% •1960: 90% •1980–2019: 100% •Washing Machine: •1920: 40% •1940: 55% •1960: 70% •1980: 80% •2000: 85% •2019: 90% •Vacuum Cleaner: •1920: 30% •1940: 50% •1960: 70% •1980: 85% •2000: 95% •2019: 100% ⸻ ✏️ Your task: Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
New parentas should attend a parenting course to learn how to bring up their children well. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The table and charts belows gives information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and charts show how it was distributed
The number of older people is increasing. Some people think it will cause problem to their countries; others believe that this group is important to the society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
when people succeed it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success. Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
Schools are spending more time in traditional subjects like history, etc. They should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help them find a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significants periods of time, either to find a job or to study.there are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Part 2 In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people are copying celebrities from magazine and on TV Why is this happening? Do you think it’s a good idea to copy celebrities?