New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (Band 7,5)
We should fix the traffic and transportation by making everyone lives in the cities not suburbs or countrysides. What to extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts above show local government expenditure in 2010 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Of late, it is believed that students studying in secondary school and high school should be taught how to manage money as it is an important life skill. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this argument? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that overeating is harmful and advertising for some food products should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The parents of your Australian firend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for for him/her
write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
Explain why you won't be able to attend the party
Give the of a paln to see Chris at a different time
In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex school have disadvantages later in life. To what extend do you agree?
In most successful organizations, some people believe that communication between managers and workers are the most important factor, other people say that other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A lot of social problems today are caused by teenagers. Many people believe this is because parents don’t spend enough time with them. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more adults are living with their parents after graduating from college , University or even after finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
Many people use distance learning to study at home ,but some people think it cannot bring the benefit of attending collage or university. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more people tend to watch foreign movies, so the local government should encourage the development of local film industry. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some experts belive that it is better for childern to begain learning a foeign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. do the advantage of this outweight the diadvantages?
The Annual graphs bar below illustrate the number of visitors using three major airports in New York City between 1995 and 2000
Nowadays people spend less time at home. what are the reasons behind this trend. how can we solve this issue?
The chart below give information on the ages of populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050.
Some university now offer their courses on internet so that people can study online.Is it a positive or negative development?
In many countries, some students live with their families while studying, but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities. Do the advantages of living away from family outweigh its disadvantages for students?
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think they have the right much as fresh water they want, others believe government should control the use of water as it is limited resource. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think parents should supervise their children's activities closely, while others believe children should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
How important are urban green spaces for the environment and the well-being of city dwellers? Discuss the benefits and challenges of maintaining these spaces in growing cities.
Air travel can only benefit the richest people in the world. Ordinary people can not get any advantage with the development of air travel. To what extent do agree or disagree?
You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilities for shoppers could be improved. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:
say in general what you like about shopping in your area
say what is wrong with the facilities
suggest how they can be improved
Over the last few centuries, people have ceased using many languages and allowd them to be forgotten. Some predict that this trend will continue all people speak one global language. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
modern technology has become an important part of people's lives around the world. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing execercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
You missed an appointment. Write a letter explaining what hap- pened. In your letter include:
* what the appointment was
* a apology for missing the appointment
* a request to reschedule.
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Assel.
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain the important event
Apologise for the solution
Suggest a new arrangement
Most people believe that social media such as facebook and instagram negatively impact on society and individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?l
Competitiveness is generally considered a good quality for people to have in society. Do you think it is a positive development or negative trend ? How does competitiveness affect individuals?
The diagram shows the water cycle, which is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are
unable to attend.
Write a letter apologizing for your absence. In your letter:
• State why you cannot go
• Explain your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
• Suggest another time to meet.
the most important aim science should be to improve peoples lives. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment?
More and more people and organizations are using digital technology for contact with other people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using digital technology for communication and does advantages outweigh disa
Governments in many countries are replacing old buildings such as art galleries and town halls with new ones. Is this a positive or a negative development?
The map show the village of Stokeford and in 2010 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below show the life cycle of a species of larghe fish called the salmon. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that news media affects people in negative ways but others disagree and say that it is also positive. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You believe that your local library needs some improvements.
Write a letter to the library manager to suggest changes.
In your letter:
explain why you think the library needs improvements,
suggest what changes should be made,
invite the manager to discuss your suggestions in more detail.
Some people believe that children should be allowed to use mobile phones. While others think that phones have a negative effect on their development. Discuss both views.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
Citizens of all developed countries should be forced to give a percentage of their income to citizens of poorer countries in order to assist them with basic needs. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
A flow chart shows the process of making jam. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
International travel is becoming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourists. Do the advantage if increased tourists overweigh disadvantages?
More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development? Vy
You lost your driving licence and someone found it and sent it back to you. Write a letter to the finder. In your letter
-describe why the licence is important to you
-ask where he or she found it
-offer how would vou like to thank him/her