In many parts of the world, people are choosing to have fewer children. Why do you think this is happening? What impacts may it have on society?
Nowadays cultures of different countries are becoming more similar than they use to be. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Children nowadays are spending too much time playing video games and very little time playing sports. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that government should spend money to provide faster public transport. Others think that there are other important priorities for public transport such as cost and environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you have been working. In your letter
>describe the work you have been doing
>explain why you can no longer do this work
> recommend another person who is interested in the work
People today get less sleep than in the past. What is the cause of this? What are the possible effects of this development?
Some people think that robots are important for human's future devlopment. Others think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people say History is one of the most important subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You want to sell some of your furniture and you think one of your friends might be interested to buy it. Write a letter to this friend. Why you are selling it. Describe the furniture he/she might be interested in. Invite your friend to have a look.
“Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?”
owadays more and more people want to live by themselves. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative trend?
One of the consquences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantacges of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What are the reasons for this? What in your opinion can be done about it?
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of people in five different age groups in the UK who donated money to charity in the years 1990 and 2010. The age groups represented are: 18–25, 26–35, 36–50, 51–65, and 65 and over. For each age group, there are two bars indicating the percentage of people who donated in 1990 and 2010 respectively. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods, which has a negative effect on local food culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that we live in a society where money and posessions are given too much importance. Others believe that this is improving our lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing school and starting universities.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree ? ( In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on other planets to live on, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? )
Student today can access the information online so libraries are not necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government to solve the problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Organized tours to remote communities and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for local people and the local environment?
some people think that govements should spend money for faster public transportation , others think that there are other important piorities . Dicuss both views and give your opinion
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study/work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
Some people get into debt buying things they don’t need and can’t afford.What are the reasons for this behaviour?What action can be taken to prevent people having this problem?
Some are of the opinion that children below the age of 12 shouldn’t be allowed to have a mobile phone. Others believe that mobile phones are a useful tool for children of all ages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from
a new campus restaurant which is open late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the
University. In your letter,
Complain about the situation
Say why this is a problem
And propose ways to reduce the noise
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, the have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Fossil fuels (e.g. coals, oil and gas) are the main source of energy for most countries. However, alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind and solar) have been encouraged to be used by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food is more environmentally and economically. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Students are now facing a big problem that they have no time for outside activities such as sports or camping. Their time mostly is used for studying, chatting or sleeping. What is the consequence of this and what is your suggestion to solve this problem? You should write at least 200 words to express your opinion.
some people think that the best way to solve global environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? agree: - raising price helps people reduce overuse - limiting depletion of natural fuels disagree: - There are better ways like using energy from the sun, water
With the rise of the internet more and more people are getting their news from social media platforms. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
This diagram shows how bricks are produced from clay for the building industry. This process is divided in 3 different steps from getting the clay, form it into bricks and letting it dry, heat and cool, then packing and delivering the finished product.
Fresh water has become a global problem for the world. What are the causes of it? What measures government and individual should take to resolve the problem ? Give reasons and examples for your answer.
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are good at or that they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give more option.
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your boss about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
and how long you need
explain how you will keep up-to-date while you are away
suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
More and more newspapers and news channels are using photographs to support their news articles and stories. Some people think that photographs are not relatable source of news while others consider photographs to be irrefutable. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Space explorations costs tax payers an extra orbitant amount of money each year. What are the advantages and disadvantages of spending money on space explorations?
You are leaving your job and would like to invite your friend to replace you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
-describe the job
-explain the reason you are leaving
-tell him/her why you would recommend the job to them
Now-a-days,people all over the world are spending more and more time apart from their families.Why is this happening ?How does this affect people and their families. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some parents think that advertisements are misleading for children, while advertisers claim that they provide knowledge. Give your opinion.
You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter describe the sutuation, explain why you cannot continue at this time, say what action you would like to take.
Some people believe that economic progress is the only factor that can be used to measure a country’s success. Some others argue that there are some other factors. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.
In Some Areas Of The US, A Curfew Is Imposed In Which Teenagers Cannot Be Out Of Doors At Night. What’s your opinion?
Many people in cities today live in high -rise apartment blocks. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of living?
Development in tourism offer very little direct benefit for residents who live in these areas. To what extent do you agree?
Due to the increase in population in city area, many people are living in homes with small or no outdoors. Do you think this is a negative or positive development ?
Example 6: Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the punishment. Why are this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
These days, we are seeing an increasing amount of violence on television, and this is having a negative impact on children's behaviour. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows percentage of male and female in 2007 over the UK that are chiefs in six contrasting types of career.