Nowadays, a lot of peole are able to do their work from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development.
Some people think that men and ươmen have different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
*The graph below shows the consumption of 3 spreads from 1981 to 2007*
Some people believe that the only purpose of a zoo is entertainment. Do you agree or disagree?
Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Living in large cities today poses many problems for people. However, more people live in smaller towns. What are these problems living in large cities? Advantages and disadvantages.
Although many people value their public parks, this space could be used for other purposes such as residential areas for over growing population or to develop business and boost economics. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Is teaching people aged 65 or above to use computers a good way to use government money, or is it a waste of time and resources? Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that children should be taught how to manage money at school, while others think that this responsibility belongs to parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future all cars, bosses and tracks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside this vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh disadvantages?
Some people say that sports play an important role in society. Others, however, think that it is nothing more than a leisure acitivity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public service instead. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
As cities expanding, some people claim governments should look forward creating better networks of public transportation available for everyone rather than building more roads for vehicle owning population. What’s your opinion? Give some examples or experience to support.
You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter:
-Explain what you need.
-Say when you plan to be there.
-Ask for information about prices.
Some people think students in primary or secondary school should be taught how to manage money because it is an important life skill. Do you agree or disagree?
the diagram illustrates how recycled papers is made
: Some people think that every human being can create art (e.g. music, paintings, poetry), while others believe that they need to have special skill. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The inequality between rich and poor nations is now wider than it has ever been before. What do yo u think are the main causes of the difference and what do you think can be done to reduce the gap?
The two bar chart below show the propotion of 14-16 year old students studying a foreign language in an Enmglish spoken country and the top3 foreign languages.
Young people today are better qualified than they were in the past. Some people argue that this is because competition for jobs is greater that it used to be. Others say that people only continue their education because the opportunities exist for them to do so. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A lot of people in college are doing academic study. We should encourage them to do a vocational course. Do you agree or disagree?
the diagram below shows the manufacturing process for makin sugar from sugar cane.
The graphs below show the total percentage of film released and the total percentage of ticket sales in 1996 and 2006 in a country.
Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cell phone tracking and security). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
many people believe that the best way to reduce the amount of time spent on commuting is to invest in public transport, Others, however, think that there are other more effective ways to reduce commuting time. Discuss and give your opinion
Some construction work is being done on the street where you live for the last couple of days. The noise from the work is loud and it disturbs you.
Write a letter to your local council complaining about the noise. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain how the noise is causing problems to you
suggest solutions to the problem
Some people think that government should invest more money in teaching scenarios than other subjects to make progress. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently ordered furniture from an online retailer. The delivery and
installation experience was very disappointing/ satisfying. Write a
Letter to the manager of the online store to complain about/ praise the
service.
In your Letter:
Say what you ordered
Explain what happened/ describe the service
Tell the manager how you feel
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? (Xad)
The tables below show people’s reasons for giving up smoking, and when they intend to give up. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
•give details of your visit to the restaurant
•explain the reason for the celebration
•say what was good about the food and the service
The older generation tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generation for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- Give details of your studies
Explain why you want to get a part-time job
Suggest how you friend could helo you find a job
The diagram seen below shows the process of producing electricity by means of hydro.
the birth rate in most developed countries predicted to begin to son To birt her 50 yoors By 2030 1 1s estimated that over one infred of ha population in most developed countries will be aged 65 and over. What effects will these predictions have on developed countries if they prove true? What can be done now to deal with this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowley
Some people say that the only reason for learning language is in order to travel ro or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ln the last century when a human astronaout first arrived on the Moon he said: "lt is a big step for mankind". But some people think it makes liltle difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
️ People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages
You recently bought a piece of electronic equipment from a local store, but it stopped working after just a few days. You tried calling the store, but no one helped you.Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:State what you bought and when you bought it.Explain what the problem is with the equipment.Tell the manager what action you want them to take.
It is sometimes argued that too many students go to university, while others claim that a university education should be a universal right. Discuss both sides of the argument and give your own opinion.
Human activities have had a negative effect on ecosystem, animals and plants across the world. Some people believe this can not changed while others feel that we can still take action to protect living things and the environment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
It is important to people to take risks, Both in Their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outway the disadvantages?
Difference between countries become less qvident each year.Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashion,advertisement,brands,eating habits and tv channels.Do the advantages of the trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people are optimistic about the 21st century and expect scientists to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their optimism? What changes do you like to see in your new century?
Fossil fuels (e.g., coals, oil and gas) are the main sources of energy for most countries. However, alternative sources of energy (e.g., Wind and solar power) have been encouraged for use by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that schools are no longer necessary because students can study well at home through the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Medical professionals such as doctors and nurses from poor countries often migrate to richer countries to work. What problems arise from this situation? What measure can be taken to deal with it?
Some people choose to eat no meat or fish. They believe that this ot only improves their health but also benefits the world. Discuss this viewpoint and give your own opinion.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?