these days, many universities courses are offered through the internet. Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while others claim that there are significant advantages. Do the benefits of online teaching outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
When talking about success, we often think of people who are rich or famous. Suc In your opinion, what are the qualities that characterize a successful person? Why do you think these should be the criteria? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In recent years, there has been growing interest in relatiosnhip between eqaulity and personel achievements. Some people beileve that individuals can achieve more in egalatarian socties. Others believe that high level of personel achievements are possible only if individuals are free to succeed or fail according to their individual merits Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
Question. Happiness is considered very important in life,why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness. Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Tests and examinations are central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing overweigh any disadvantages?
Some people think that cars are the best way to travel in the city, while others think that bicycle is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazins 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 would like the job
-Give details why you would be a suitable person to employ
-say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter
explain your accommodation requirements
explain what your food needs are
ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
You should write at least 150 words.
Despite a large quantity of gyms, a sedentary lifestyle is gaining popularity in the contemporary world. What problems are associated with this? What solutions can you suggest?
Your parents will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. But you have a friend who can help.
Write to your friend Julia, who is a professional event planner. In your letter,
explain why this occasion is special
ask for her assistance
set up a time to meet your friend to discuss your plans
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of screen. Some people consider it is a good idea, some are not. Discuss both views and your opinion
In many countries, the cost of living is rising. What are the effects of this on individuals and society. Suggest solutions to this problem.
In many countries, the number of crimes committed by young people has increased rapidly. What do you think are the causes of this problem? How can parents and teachers help to solve it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots.Why do yo think this is happening?Is it a positive or negative development?
Manu students find it difficult to pay attention at school. What are the reasons for it ? What could be done to solve this problem?
Traffic jams are a problem in many towns and cities today. Some people say that the solution is to build wider roads. Do you agree or disagree?
some people think that government should spend money on faster public transportation, while others think there are other more important priorities such as healthcare and the environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 70. Meanwhile, we see some politicians enjoying power well into their eighties. Clearly, there is little agreement on an appropriate retirement age. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people think that we can use as much fresh water as we want. Others think that fresh water supply should be controlled strictly by governments as the sources are limited. Discuss both and give your opinion.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for government to impose higher taxes on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Because people are busy doing so many different things, they do very few things well. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children, so some people think there are lots of negative effects on children, and should ban it. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs . Other believe that there are much wider benefits of university education for both individual and society . Discuss both views and give your opinion .
Some companies sponsor sports and sport stars as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic
You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
- Ask them for help finding accommodation
- Tell them where you would like to live
- Tell them the type of place you are looking for
With tha advances in the field technology an increaing number of people are now working from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working remotely.
In many workplaces, creativity and imagination are becoming more valued than technical expertise. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advangtages and disadvantages of giving children in this message?
The maps depict current structures of Islip town center and future look after planned developments are applied.
Some people tink that men and women have different qualties, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•explain why you are selling
•describe the furniture
•suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
Write at leasr 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows:
Dear .......,
You are going to visit New Zealand for ana 'English and Homestay' program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
• introduce yourself
• ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
• tell the family about your arrival date and time
Topic: Today, fashion is becoming more and more important in choosing clothes. What are the reasons? Do you think the trend is positive or negative
Nowadays many people read the news online instead of reading newspapers or watching TV. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
this diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. summarize the information and make a comparison .
More and more families are choosing fast food over home cooked meal. What are the reasons and how they can be addressed?
The constitution of many countries states that people are the only source of power. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Have you participated in politics in any way?
many museums charg for admission while others are free. do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweight the disadvantages?
the number of students studying science is constantly declining. what do you think are the causes and effects on our society?
You have been looking for a job and have seen a job advertisement for a part-time position. Write a letter to the employer.
In your letter
explain why you need the job;
describe your skills and qualifications;
say what days you are available.
Small shops in towns and villages are closing and are being replaced by big stores. Do you think it is a good or a bad trend? Explain your opinion.
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not tought, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?
Some parents believe that extra private lesson outside school hours, where students work alone with a teach, can help them do better at school. Others disagree. What are the advantages and disadvantages of private tuition? And give your opinion.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian Magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-years old Child.
Write a letter to the parents, in your letters
• Explain why you would 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
Poaching is a persistent problem in many countries. What are the causes of the rise in poaching? What are the effects of this practice?
23. Some people are happy to spend their whole life in the same area, others prefer to live in many different places in their life time. Discuss both view and give your opinion?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to the Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The chart show the result of a survey asking visitors how satisfied they are with their visit during the same two periods.
Some people believe that it is the residents that are responsible for the cleaning and tidying the streets while others believe that it is the responsibility of governmnt. discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s society. To what extent do you agree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.