TOPIC 18: Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more women go out to work. It is the government's responsibility to subsidise them and provide free staffs and facilities to care for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
** ***The two maps below show the village of Bunborough in the present day and plans for the village in 2024.*** ***Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.*** **
The map shows the center of Paris. A company wants to open a new restaurant in the area. The map shows two possible locations for the restaurant.
Today people live away from their friends and family to find a job in other cities. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
With the passage of time, world has become smaller village. What do you think about that is it positive or negative development?
The maps below illustrate a beachfront area in Australia from 1950 and today.
You have bought a new camera but when you got home you found it had some problems. You returned to camera and spoke to the company representative a weird ago but the camera has still not been repaired
Write letter to the company
In your letter:
•introduce yourself
•explain the situation
•say what action you would like the company to take
children spending a lot of time watching tv and playing computer games however it doesn't help in improving their mental abilities . Do you agree or disagree?
Most medical doctors want to work in cities where they will make a lot of money. Yet in many rural areas there are not enough doctors. What are the reasons for this problem? How can it be solved?
The chart below gives information about European people of different age groups who went to a gym once a month or more between 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Success is often measure by wealth and material belongings. Do you think wealth is the best measure of success? What makes a successful person?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is more important to plant trees in open areas of town and cities than to build more housing . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electric appliances and amount of time spend doing housework in household in one country between 1920 and 2019.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teacher. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The given bar chart illustrates how many households owned and rented places in England and Wales during the period of 93 years.Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe that overconsumption of fast food is contributing to the global obesity epidemic. What problems are associated with this, and what solutions can be implemented
More and more people want to buy famous brands in clothes cars and other items. What are the reasons behind this trend? Do you think it is a positive or negative development
The diagrams below show the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa
Some people think that going to a fitness center regularly is unnecessary. Instead they believe the combining occasional exercise ( such as going for walk) with a balanced diet is enough to stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Health experts say that walking is a good way to improve the health of the general public, but nowadays people are walking less than every before. What are the causes? What measures could be effective?
In many countries more and more young people are becoming jobless. What problems do you think unemployment will cause to individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters.
Some people think visual images（like photographs, videos) can tell information more accurately in a news story, while others think they are not reliable sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The illustration below shows how the water cycle works and the pie charts provide some statistical information.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows information about the favorite subjects of 60 students from two schools, school A and school B
Some people agree with spending lot of money on large wedding while others thinks it is a waste of money. What is your opinion?
Some people think it is more important to develop a successful career while others think it is more important to spend time with friends and family. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during and . The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in compared with 2015. Summarise the information.
More and more people today are becoming overly dependent on the internet and phones. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people prefer to go to health clubs and gyms for health care, some say the walking and climbing stairs are more effective. Discuss both vies and give your opinion.
Some people argue that working in a large company is important, others however give preference to work in a small company.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows ehat Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after 5 years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some say that music is as important as other subjects in school to promote learning in children life.Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
The table below shows the hours of leisure time spent by people in different age groups in Someland. #14
Some people believe that museums should be free to everyone and not charge an entry fee. To what extent do you agree ?
Some people therefore think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A current trend in the UK is to encourage school leavers and new graduates to become enterpreneurs and run their own business. In fact, an academy has been established to teach young people how to become enterpreneurs. What factors have contributed to this trend? Discuss, giving examples.
Some people think that a sense 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 opinion.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. To what extent fo you agree or disagree with this statement?
The expansion of multinational companies and increase in globalization produces positive effects to everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Nowadays, even though imprisonment is an efficient solution for preventing crime, education proved to be a more efficient one. Do you agree or disagree?
You are planning a trip for you and a group of friends to a resort in a foreign country. Write a letter to the manager of the resort requesting more information. You letter should include:
1. When you hope to be staying at the resort
2. Ask for suggestions on activities to do
3. Ask for advice on places to eat for both vegetarian and family friendly places.
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world.School should cut art and music out of the curriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as information, technology To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the various stages involved in publishing a book.
The diagram below shows the proposed changes to an office building. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Schools should teach children good behaviour and introduce ideas of "right" and "wrong". It should not only be left to parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your manager complaining about parking situation at work.
In your letter, you should:
describe the problems are
explain why should solve the problems
suggest how to solve the problems.
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
describe where you stayed and what you can do there
describe about food and activities there
At the present time, the population of some countries includes relatively large amount numbers of young adults compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situatuion outweigh the disadvantages?