Low-price airlines lack most of the conveniences of normal air plane flights. However, the prices of the tickets are usually lower. Discuss negative and positive aspects of having lower rates of air plane tickets for travellers.
Some people think that student benefits from going to private secondary schools. Others, however, feel that private schools can have a negative effect on society as a whole. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion
The chart below shows the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people claim that many things that children are taught at school have wasted their time. Other people argue that everything children study at school is useful at some time. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
The graph illustrate female unemployment rates in each country of the United Kingdom in 2013 and 2014. There are shown 4 graphs from each region of UK. There are England, Scotland, Wales and the last one Northern Ireland.
some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that measure are required. discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In many workplaces, online communication is getting more common than meeting face to face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
As a result of global warming, many countreis are turning to nuclear power instead of burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power stations? Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
Some people think universities should provide knowledge and skills related to a future career; others believe the proper function of the university is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. What is your opinion of the primary part of the university?
The best way for a government to prepare for the future is to invest resources in its young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many cities around the world are facing air pollution problems. Topic:What are the causes of the issue, and how can it be solved?
under bristish and australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case Do you agree or disagree.
In the future more people will travel to their own country for their holiday instead of going abroad. Do you agree or disagree?
You are studying abroad. You must return home before the end of the semester for a family event.
Write a letter to your supervisor.
In your letter:
explain why you need to leave early
request time off
reassure your professor that this will not affect your studies
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children having school uniforms?
In many countries, governments spend significant resources on promoting national culture through festivals, museums, and public television programs. What are the advantages and disadvantages of governments promoting national culture?
People eat more processed food now than in the past. what is the reason behind this? what effects might people have by this?
When international media (including movies, fashion shows, advertisements and other TV programs) convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?
Many student’s todays take part in the work experience sessions for a short period of time instead of attending school. Is this a positive or a negative development?
[Diagram - CB 16 test 3] The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.
It is better for a country to spend money for skills training and vocational training with practical work ( e.g. car maintenance, hairdressing ) than university education. To what extend do u agree or disagree?
Technology used in education, what are the advantages and disdvantages?
People thought that human race is steadily improving in every area of life.in which area do you think we have made important progress nowadays? In which area do you think we still need to make progress.
discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern society .Some people think that discipline should be the responsibility of teacher , while other think that is the role of parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinion .
Some people think that govements should spend money for faster public transportation , others think that there are other important priortities . Discuss both views and give your opinion
In some parts of the world people try to find out one's own family history. Why do people do this? Do you think it is a positive or negative? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people think that consumerism has led to significant environmental issues, while others believe that it fosters innovation and economic growth. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart provides information about the imported coffee and tea throw different four countries.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
•tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
•explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
•ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Rich countries should not give jobs to skilled workers ( for example: Doctors, engineers and scientists ) of poor countries as they are needed by their home countries more than rich countries. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that e-books are the death of paper books while others think that paper books will never disappear? -Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Computers are now the basis of the modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However, dependence on computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the line chart shows trend in terms of employment in the USA in millions
Some people belive that government should spend money on important things than arts such as painting and music. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays more people have consumer goods like refrigerator and washing machines. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
4.How much time do you spend on watching news on Facebook? Do you think it is beneficial to do that?
The graphs below compare the water levels of six cities in Australia during October 2009 and October 2010. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
Completing university is the best way to get a job. while others believe that experience and developing soft skills is more important. discuss both views and give your opinion
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have
just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank them for the photos and for the holiday
● explain why you didn’t write earlier
● invite them to come and stay with you
The chart gives information on the percentage of women going into higher education in five countries for the years 1980 and 2915. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make compar
Some people spend a lot of money on tickets to go to sporting or cultural events. Is this a positive or negative trend?
The effective way to reduce industrial pollution is to tax the companies that cause them. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
The supplied table gives information about monthly sales of various drinks at a small cafe from January to April months.
Some people think it is the government's responsibility to pay for the health care and education for their people, while other believe it is not the government's responsibility. Discuss both views and write your opinion.
More and more parents are allowing their children to play on computers and tablets as they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Because of secondary sources such as books, movies, and the internet, people can learn about a foreign culture without visiting a foreign country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, women and men are working full time. It is therefore, logical for women and men to share household tasks. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
It is important to study the literature of children's own country than of other countries. Do you agree or disagree with this?
You recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the platform.
Write a letter to the station manager. In your letter:
• give details of where and when you lett the bag
• describe the bag and its contents
• suggest how you could get the bag back
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear