Many people spend a lot of money on clothes, haircuts and beauty products to enhance their appearance. Some people think that it is a good way to spend money, while others think there is a better way to spend it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that competitive sports have a positive effect on the child’s education, while others argue it is not so. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages, and your opinion.
Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative effect on environment, eating habit and families. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think planes are the better mode of transportation between cities, while others believe trains are better. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
In spite of advantage made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this case? What can be done about this problem?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement*
There seems to be an increasing trend toward assessing students through exams rather than continual assessments such as projects. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
Many young people find their first days at high school or college difficult, because they feel very lonely. What do you think are the other difficulties they face on their first days? What can schools and colleges do to make them feel more comfortable?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the histrory of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Some people think that a sence of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinio
What could be done to encourage people to buy local products? An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shop online?
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign language instead of studying in their hometown. Do the advantages of learning a new language in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world, while others believe that scientists are more influential. Discuss both sides of view and give your opinion.
The chart below gives information about the ageing population worldwide in 2000 and makes predictions for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The table below describes water usage for 3 different purposes in 6 countries in 2003.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government’s expenditures. This money should be used for road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The shopping habits of people depend more on their age group than on any other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people believe that governments should invest more money in public transportation rather than building roads for private cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree
An independent agency is conducting a survey on immigrant services. It has sent out an opinion survey to discover whether immigrants need more support during their transition to Canada. Please identify and explain your preference for: Option A: increasing the amount of support provided to immigrants Option B: maintaining the current level of support provided to immigrants
Some people believe that the arts should receive money from government and big companies. Others feel such spending is a luxury and that it would be better if it were invested in scientific projects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write
a letter to the principal. In your letter;
outline the situation
propose ways to improve this situation
request a meeting to discuss this
Begin your letter 'Dear
"Do not write any addresses”
Food travels thousands of miles from producers to consumers, some people think that it would be better for environment and economy if people ate only yhe local food produced by the farmers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think the best way to redude crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, there are better, alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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. M
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's corree and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ome people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believethere are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the percentages of tourists who used different types of transport to travel within a particular nation between 1989 and 2009. Each tourist may have used more than one type of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
ld spend about 20 minutes on this task. The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.
Some people think that private health care is better for people. Others say that health care should be free of charge and run by the government. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of private health service. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nuclear energy is a better energy source for countries to meet the ever-increasing energy demand. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your friend is about to celebrate a landmark birthday and would welcome suggestions as to how it should be celebrated.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say what type of party should be held e.g. themed, fancy dress, black tie event
• suggest a suitable venue
• make recommendations as to entertainment e.g. DJ, jazz band
the diagrams below show the public liberary now and 20 yeras ago.
Obesity is becoming a serious problem in many countries. What are the causes of this trend, and how can it be addressed?
In some countries, more young people are choosing to live by themselves rather than at home when they attend university. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course.
say how much cooking you have done since the course.
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer.
Write at lease 150 words.
Your friend is celebrating her birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to attend an important meeting that day.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•thank him/her for the invitation
•explain why you cannot come
•propose to meet another day
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
You should spend about 35 minutes on this task. *The dangers and complexities of the modern world have made the mobile phone an absolute necessity for children* *To what extent do you agree or disagree?* Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Mobile phones have brought many benefits, but they have also had negative effects. Do the disadvantages of having mobile mobile-phones outweigh the advantages?
children are facing more pressures nowadays, from academic, social and commerciale perspectives.What are causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
The diagram shows how tea processed. 150 words.
The diagram below shows the changes, which took place in a coastal area called Pentland from 1950 to 2007. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the diagrams below.
Some people beleive that excessive use of modren technologies, such as computers and smartphones, is negatively affecting the reading and writing skills of our young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comp
The diagrams below show the water supply system in Australia present and in future.
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Vu Huyen)
In a number of counties, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast train between cities. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Today, thanks to improvements in communication technology and transportation, people can work and live wherever they want. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? #thanks #improvements #communication #technology #transportation #people #work #development
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is claimed that one of the most important elements for life is happiness. However, depending on types of personalities and social status, it is impossible to describe its meaning exactly.
The chart below shows the proportion of staff employed by age in the public sector in the UK in 2015 and 2020.