When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The table below presents the food consumption per person weekly in a European country in 1992,2002 and 2012.
The government should allocate more funds to teaching science rather than other subjects for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree?
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of kife die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In many counteries,a small number of people eran extremely high salaries for the country,but others think that government should not allow salaries above a certain level.discuss bothe views and give your opinion.
Many governments think that economic grow is their most important goal. Some people, however, thinks that other type of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation. Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation. In your letter, say: why you are going to this country what kind of accommodation you want when you will arrive You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people say that a country should produce food locally, while others believe that it is good to import food. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
The graph belew shows the numper of shops that closed and the number of new shops that people in one country btween 2011 and 2018
Do you believe it is right for a country to change its flag after citizens have fought and died under the existing flag? Give reasons for your answer.
The line chart below illustrates the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. 10.23
The government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects for the country to be more developed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show the total percentage of films released in 1996 and 2000 in a certain European country, and the proportion of ticket sales.
Some people believe that people today have no interest in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Why might this be the case? Is this a positive or negative trend?
the table below gives information on the gender,marital status and age of employees in the retail and manufacturing industries in one country.
A country should spend money on skills training or vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a paragraph about a traditional meal or drink that is popular in your country. What makes the meal or drink special? Is it also popular in other countries?
You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. But there is a major problem with the accommodation.
Write a letter to the course provider.
Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
some people think that it is better for a country's economy for people to spend money, while others believe that it would be better for people to save money. Discuss both view and give your opinon
The pie charts show information about energy production in a country in teo separate years.
“Prevention is better than cure” Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and prevention measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the past, many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repairs to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this change is happening? How far is this situation true in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph below shows the main reasons people gave for moving away from a particular capital city to the countryside
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town center's in your country all look similar to each other . You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper . In your letter 1.Say which point in the article you agree with 2.Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town center’s . 3. Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Your work for an internation company and would like to spend six months working in it head office in another country.
write a letter to your manager
in your letter
explain why you want to work in the companys head office for six months
say how you wrok could be done while you are away
ask for her/his help in arranging it
The line graph illustrates the participation of countrywide athletes in the Winter Olympic Games from 1988 to 2004.
Some people say thhat the only reason for learnig a foreign langua is in order to tavel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it is better to live in the city while others say the countryside is better. Discuss both attitudes and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Living in a a country where you have to speak foreign Language can cause serious social. problems, as well as practical problems. To What extent do you agree or dis agrees
Some people prefer to spend their holidays in resorts where everything is organized for them and they take little interest in the country they are visiting. Others prefer to travel around the country and to see how the people live, to get to know their customs and traditions and cuisine. Write an essay on which type of foreign travel you think is best for both the tourist and the local community.
Some people think that economic progress is the only way to measure a country’s success , while others think that there are other factors which can be used to measure a country’s success. what are these factors ? which, of all factors, do you think are the most important ?
The charts below shows the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and the amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the average cost of monthly contract for different mobiles(cell phones) in a European country from January to September 2002
The line graph shows the percentage of different age groups of cinema visitors in a particular country from 1978 to 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people argue that to learn a language properly, a person needs to learn about the country, culture and lifestyle of the people who speak that language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The two pie charts show the average spending of households in a country at two points in its economic development.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can couse serious social problmes, as well as practical problmes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The bar chart details the amount of waste that was disposed via landfill, burning and dumping at sea, in a particular European country between 2005 and 2008.
some people think government should invest more money in teachin science than other subjects in order for a country to develope and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is a fact that a lot of Vietnamese students go abroad to study every year. However, studying in a foreign country has both advantages and disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anyone is more important than economic progress?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problem, aswell as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More and more plastic wastes are polluting in world cities, countryside and oceans. What are the problems caused by plastic waste? What measures should be taken to solve it?
The government should allocate more funding to teach science rather than other subjects as it help in development of a country. To what extent do you agree?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in one country between 1920 and 2019
You stayed in a hotel for some days in an overseas country. You have forgotten some things in the hotel room after checkout.
write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
Inform him about your stay
Describe the things hat you have forgotten there
State what you want them to do now
A friend from abroad is visiting your country next month. She is planning to stay with you, but you can't accomodate her. Write a letter to her
- tell her the reasons
- Apologise
- Make alternative arrangements
More and more plastic is polluting cities, countryside and oceans. What are the problems caused by plastic waste? What measures should be taken to solve it? (Ulvi)
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
•Say which points in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
• Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words.