More and more people no longer read newspaper or watch TV programs to get their news and instead read online. Is this a positive or negative development?
4.Many children no longer read books and instead spend their time using modern technology. While some people think this is a positive trend, others think it is a problem. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people decide to start their own business instead of working for a company or organization. Do the advantages for people working for their own business outweigh the disadvantages? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A larger amount of advertisements nowadays are now targeted at children. Many people say this has negative effects on children and should there be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people believe tahat professionals,such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the counrty where they did their training.Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Discuss the way in which colour can affect our emotions and explain how understanding this can be applied in everyday life
You're a business owner and you want to buy an expensive technology for your company. Write a letter to producer factory to find out more details about the machine.
Some people say that protecting the environment should be the primary concern of governments, while others argue that economic development should be prioritized. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to
live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
• explain why you wouid like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
• say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Language teachers should concentrate on giving feedback to students when they do good work, rather than on criticising bad work. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today more and more people want things instantly ( goods, service, news ). Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Government should support sports and the arts at school to encourage children to take part in sports, more than supporting professional sports and artistic performances for general public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries people no longer wear their national costumes. They are forgetting their history and traditions. More people should be encouraged to wear their national costumes every day. Do you agree or disagree?
It is sometimes said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30, as this is best both for the individuals and for society. Do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show an industrail area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site
You read an advertisement about in the local newspapers about a discount sale at a particular shop. However, when you meet to buy the goods you wanted, you found the sale had ended.
Write to the shop manager. In your letter,
-inform him/her where and when you went to the shop
-what you felt when you came to know that the sale had ended
-demand compensation for the goods you wanted to buy
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opi
Some people feel that country should produce most of the food that is eaten in their country and import as little as possible. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
You and your family are livign in rented accommodations in an English speaking country. You are note satisfied with teh condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
- introduce yourself
- explain what is wrong with the furniture
- say what action you would like the landlord to take
chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possibleJob in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
• remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of Job youaare inter,sted in
• say why you think you would be suitable for theJob
A work colleague (or student friend) has applied for a new job, and he/she asked you to write a reference letter to the new employer.
Write a letter to the employer to recommend your colleague/friend.
In your letter
* state your reason for writing and say how you know the applicant
* describe your colleague/friend's relevant qualifications and skills
* and explain why you are recommending this person for the job.
The charts below show average age of men and women retired from work in 7 countries in 2004 and 2008.
Your colleague is traveling from another country by plane for a meeting. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meetings. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter,
– Say when and where you will meet him/her
– Explain where he/she will stay
– Tell him/her about the other arrangements you made.
some people beleive zoos have no purpose in todays world and should be closed. what problems do zoos bring? what are the alternatives to zoos if they are clsoed?
E-mail have had a huge impact on professional and social communication. However, their effect have been positive and negative. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages.
Some people are afraid to go out for fear of being robbed on the streets. Still, there are robberies that happen inside houses. What do you think is the best thing a person can do to ensure his or her own security? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The chart below shows the numbers of male and female research students studying six science-related subjects at a UK university in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result in many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and the healthcare costs. Why do you think so many children are overweight? What could be done to solve this problem?
Some people believe that education is a fundamental right and plays a crucial role in the development of individuals and societies. Discuss the importance of education and the factors that contribute to a successful education system.
Nowadays human activities have had negative effects on plants and animal species. Some people think that it is too late to do anything about this problem while others argue that effective measures can be taken to improve this situation. Discuss both these views and give your own 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.
There has been an increase in the number of children and youngsters committing crime. What are the reasons for this? What punishments should they receive?
IIt is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the percentage of adults in urban and rural areas who took part in four free time activities in 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information and compare where relevant, by selecting and reporting the key features.
Public transit(e.g. buses,local trains,metros/Subways) play an important role in helping residents and visitors get around large cities. Public transit should be free at all time for those who want to use it. Discuss both sides give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the passenger kilometres traveled by different means of transport in the UK in 1990 and 2000.
Some people think that buildings such as flats and houses should be designed to last a long time. Others believe that it is more important to provide accommodation quickly and cheaply. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowladge or experiance
Some people think that cultural traditions will be lost if they are used as money-making attractions for tourists. Others believe this is the only way to preserve these traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Companies regularly introduce new products and encourage consumers to replace their old models with these new ones. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some believe that young people should have a university education, because this will bring benefits to the society in the future. Others, however, think it will lead to graduate unemployment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that governments should invest more in public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music and paintings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, children are engaged in some kinds of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong. While others concider it as valuable work experience important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinion on this issue
In recent years, "responsible tourists" have paid attention to preserving both cultures and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a "responsible tourists". To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries students are engaged in some sort of paid work . Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibilities. What is your opinion?
The chart below shows the proportion of male and female students studying six art-related subjects at a UK university in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT NOW WE CAN SEE FILMS ON OUR PHONES OR TABLIETS, THERE IS NO NEED TO GO TO THE CINEMA. OTHERS SAY THAT TO BE FULLY ENJOYED, FILMS NEED TO BE SEEN IN A CINEMA. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION.
The graph below gives information on the differences in clothing exports from three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic: Some believe that people should make efforts to fight climate change while others think it is better to learn to live with it. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
【V1】There are both problems and benefits for high school students study plays and works of theatres written centuries ago. Discuss and use your own experience as examples.【V2】Do you think school should have curriculum asking students to play old dramas and works of theatres centuries ago?
Some people believe that schools should reward those students who show excellent academic performance while some believe that only the ones who show significant improvement in the grades should be rewarded. Discuss both the views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.