You have been asked to Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
You work in a busy but poorly organized office and you are keen to be promoted. Your
employer needs to find a new supervisor for your department.
Write a letter to your employer. In the letter
• Ask to be considered for this job
• Explain why you would be a suitable candidate
• Outline the current problems and the changes you would like to make
The influence of social media has increased many folds in people’s lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenon.
Recently, abortion increases rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
“In modern world, it is no longer necessary to use animals for food or use animal products, for instance, clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
Some people believe that there will be a reduction in air travel in the future. Do you think that this trend is positive or negative?
To what extent do you agree with this statement?How do you feel about school children wearing uniforms?
Do you strongly agree with school uniforms? Strongly disagree? Mostly agree? Mostly disagree?
Include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.Think about your own experience of school uniforms.
Do school students have to wear uniforms in your country?
Did you wear a uniform? Was this a positive or negative experience?
Can you think of any examples from your own experience that support your opinion of school uniforms?
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon known as globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people believe that nature plays a more significant impact on human adult intelligence, while others claim that an individual can train himself to become high-intelligent. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows the process by which bricks are manufactured for the building industry. Summarise t
With a great variety of social networking websites, people often add complete strangers to their lists. Do you think that this tendency helps people to find new friends or it's just a mean to increase their self-esteem. Justify your opinion with relevant examples.
Some people think history has little or nothing to offer, while others say the study of the past helps us understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are planning a two-week vacation and need someone to take care of your pet while you are away.
Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter
-Tell your cousin that you are going on a vacation -Ask your cousin to take care of your pet for you -Explain what tasks you would like your cousin to do
Technology is being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your opinion.
Many people around the world use social media every day to keep in touch with other people and get new events. Do ou think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. 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.
Many Elderly People are No Longer Looked after by Their Families but are Put in Care Homes. What are the possible reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trends?
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organization. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
Some people spend a lot of money on tickets to go to sporting or cultural events. Do you think this is positive or negative development?
You relocated to a new country for work. Write to your previous co-worker. In your letter
– Tell him/her where you live in the new country
– Describe how you feel
– Explain what you are doing at work
– Invite him/her for a visit.
In many countries children are enganged in different kinds of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it a valuable experiences, important for learning and taking responsibility. What is your opinion?
Economic growth is one way to measure a country’s success, but what else should we look at? Which do you think is the most important?
Nowadays, there are a variety of primary and secondary schools to implement two months or more summer holidays, while people also have different views about shorter school holidays. I believe both of two options have own benefits, Hence, I will discuss the value of long holidays and shorter holidays for students separately.
Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to alter our character traits. To what extent do you agree?
An historic building in your city is in bad condition. Write to the local government. Include in your letter:
Why the building is important
Its present condition
What action must be taken
Some people think that children’s leisure activities should always be educational. Others think that it puts too much pressure on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more athletes are using drugs to enhance their performance. What do you think are the reasons and effects of this?
In recent years, the family structure and the role of its members are gradually changing. What kinds of change have occurred? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Mrs Barrett, an english-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs. Berrett. In your letter
Suggest how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do this work
Explain when you will and will not be available
Some people think that is it a good thing for senior management to have a very high salary compared to other workers of lower positions in the same company. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that air travel is the best form of transportation. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
• describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly( height and not enough capacity
• explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours ( smell and mosquites , spred illness
• suggest what should be done about the problem(arrnage the biiger size
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. Dinosaur, dodos …) There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below illustrates the children, men, women rate who ate five portions of fruit and vegatables daily in the UK between 2001 and 2008.
shopping has become a favorite pastime among young people. Do you think they must be encouraged to do other things rather than shopping.
More and more qualified people are moving from oiir ti rucg ciybtrues ti fukk vacabcues in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countires are stealing from poor countries. Ohters feel that this is only part of the natural movement of worker around the world. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of museumsis to educate.Discuss both views and give you own opinion.
Some people say that studying at school is not important because most important things are learnt outside the school. Do you agree or disagree?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time
this summer. HelShe has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holliday
Describe some possible disadvantages
Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Digital Communication Technology, such as emails, instant messaging and social media, has improved communication and connections between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for you answer and include examples.
some people think that employees should ensure a pleasant working environment so that workers feel valued and will therefore work hard. Others feel that employers should be more strict with employees and monitor them closely to ensure they work hard. What is your opinion?
Differing amount of nitrogen oxide by four types of vehicles.. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
To improve the job prospects, some people want the secondery schools to spend more time teaching communication and business skills and spend less time teaching history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that mobile phone is harmful for children, while others disagree or agree. Discuss both view and give your opinion
Some people think that young people should follow traditional values of their societies. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace (e.g. at home, when travelling, etc.). Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages? #244
Some people believe that children are given too much freedom. They feel that their time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time?
In recent years there has been an increase in bad behaviour , poor discipline and anti-social behaviour in schools.Tough measures and stricter punishments by schools ,parents and others are necessary to stop this trand. What are the advantages and disadvantages of stricter discipline for young people?.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.