Most Children want to watch the same TV programmes or play the same video games as their friends. Do you think parents should allow their children to do this ?
Fossile fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative development?
The chart shows the hours per week spent watching TV by gender and by age group in 2001 in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
in some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion about this? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one are of Britian. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distribiuted.
Write a complaint to a manager of furniture company regarding the purchase you made and the problems you had when delivery arrived. You should describe: - Things that you bought, The broken items in the furniture What do you want the manager to do.
Some people believe that the government Should take care of old people and provide financial support after they retire. Others say individuals should save during their working years to fund their own retirement. What is your opinion? Give reason for your answer and include examples from your own experience
The graph below shows The number of overseas visitors who went to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009 Summarise the informatsion by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparison where relevant
With more and more people communicating via computers and mobile telephones, there is a real danger that we are losing the ability to communicate with others face to face. Do you agree or disagree?
the line graph below shows the the number of enquiries recived by the tourist information office in one city over six-months period in 2011.
It is thought by some that life is better in a city. Others, however, prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Computer is widely used in education , and some people think teeachers do not p;lay important roles in the classroom. TO what extent do you agree or disagree.
The increase in crime rate in cities is a major concern for governments. Discuss the causes of this increase and suggest ways to reduce crime.
At the present, the population of some country includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that children should study all subjects at school, while others think they should only study subjects they are good at or find interesting. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think one should stay all their life in the same job, whereas others advocate changing jobs from time to time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Living in a county where you have to speak foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houseflat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
Tje bar chart below shows the percentages of different kinds of landfill waste in five different countries in 2010
The chart shown the minimum number of days spent per week on sport and exercise by young people in Canada. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the imformation shown below.
Nowadays, it is getting difficult for people to enjoy their lives in cities. Why do you think this is? What can the government do to make life in cities more enjoyable?
The key to solving environmental problems is simple: present generations must have a less comfortable life for the sake of future generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experi
Some people think that news has no connection to people’s lives. Therefore, it is a waste of time read the newspaper and watch television news programmes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line chart shows average attendance at the cinema among various age groups in the US from 2000 to 2011
The graph compares the GDP per capita, cost of a Toyota Camry and approximate length of time it takes for 1 citizen to purchase that mode of transport in eight Asian countries.
Fewer and fewer people walk on a daily basis. What are the reasons and what can be done to encourage them to spend their time walking?
Men do most of the high level jobs. Should the government encourage a certain percentage of jobs to be reserved for women? What your opinion on that?
The bar chart shows the average number of visitors per day to a park in the UK during a four-month period in 2015.
Movies can be used to bring people from different cultures together. It helps to inform people about other cultures, especially when film festivals are held. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
· tell him/her which team won
· describe the weather conditions that day
· say how you felt about the match
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
Your neighbor has written to you to complain about the
noise from your flat.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter
• Explain the reason for the noise
• Offer your neighbor an apology
• Tell them what action you will take
The graph and the chart below show the number of students choosing different kinds of courses in a university in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, people prefer to rent a house for accommodation, while in other countries people prefer to buy their own house . Dose renting a house have more advantages or disadvantages than buying a house ??
In many countries today, Crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TA shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the survey results for which environmental problems people in 3 countries are most concerned about.
The graph illustrates comparison in number of foreign visitors among 8 most popular countries during 2009 and 2010 and how it changed during one year.
Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school. Do the advantages of teaching foreign languages to young children outweigh its disadvantages?
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950
Some people believe computer games are useful for people while others argue that they are waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays a lot of information about medical conditions and illnesses is freely available on the internet. Is this a good thing or a bad thing for most people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and spend less time being active or creative. What is the reason for this? What measures should be taken to encourage children to be more active?
In many developing countries, children work in some form to bring in necessary income from an early age. In the first world, many people think this is damaging and wrong but others would argue that their work brings them a sense of contributing, belonging and responsibility. What is your opinion?
The diagrams below show stages in the development of simple cooking equipment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, people wore clothes based on their culture or where they came from. Today, people wear the clothes of the same style all over the world. Is this a positive or negative development.
Many people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subject. But others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject that they are good at or they find the most interest. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The diagram below shows the life circle of salmon, from egg to adult fish.
People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? At universities and colleges, sports and social activities are just as important as classes and libraries and should receive equal financial support. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer