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.
In the future all buses, cars and trucks will be driverless. Only people travelling inside those will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
You have not seen a close friend for a very long time. You also still have a few of your friend’s belongings that were left at your house the last time she visited. In your letter include:
- Why you are writing
- What you’ve been doing since you last spoke together
- Apologize for still having the items and ask how you can return them
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution, and airport construction. Some people say that government should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
Students who are given grades work harder than those who do not. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some argue that brain drain may lead to dire consequences for home country, while others think it has marginal effect on society. Discuss and give your opinion.
Some people consider art to be essential and others think it is not. Which view do you agree with and why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many criminals continue to commit crimes even after being punished. What do you think are the causes? How can we solve this problem
The following bar chart shows the different modes of transport used to tavel to and from work in one European city in 1960,1980 and 2000
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, more and more people are competing for a place to study in universities. Why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Governments should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens’ health rather than on protecting the environmemt. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that parents have the greatest influence on their child´s academic development, while others think that a child´s teacher has more influence. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Topic 4: Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view? What other things can people do in order to have a satisfying working life?
The chart below gives information about the average annual pay of doctors and other workers in seven different countries in 2004.
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?
You bought a computer, and it is not connecting the Internet.
Write a letter to an IT specialist to ask for help.
- explain the details of the computer
- tell the problem
- ask for help
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it
runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council.
In your letter
give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and leisure centres is importsnt for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
With the increasing demand for energy such as oil and gas, people start to look for their sources in remote and untouched places. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Music play an important role in society, other think it is simply a form of entertainment for individuals. Discuss both view and give your opponion?
In recent years, the bee population has constantly declined in many countries. What is the cause and soulution for this?
The pie chart below show the highest level of education achieved by people over the age 21 in two different countries
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.
Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What are the positive and negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize the bad effects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Reading has a positive effect on people. Do you agree or disagree? opinion essay giving reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the hour per week that teenagers spend doing certain activities in Chester from 2002 to 2007
Stress is now a major problem in many countries around the world. What are the causes of it and what solution do you offer?
Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will provide better care for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
: Some people think that schools should reward students who show the best academic results, while others believe that it is more important to reward student who show improvements. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Housing is essential for people. Some people argue that the government should offer free housing for peope who cannot afford it. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the tennage years are the happiest times of most people's live. Others thin that adult life bring more happiness. In spite of greater responsibiilities Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
Some people think that there should be a complete ban on all forms of advertising. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
At the present, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this stiuation outweigh the disadvantages?
People should follow the customs and traditions when people start to live in a new country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just read an article in a national newspapaer which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
•Write a letter to the editor of the newspapaer. In your letter
•Say which points in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
•Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of article.
Some feel that individuals should try to assimilate completely to the country where they live while others feel it is more important to preserve their native culture. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
In many countries, the average age of the population is increasing. What are the causes of this trend? What effects does it have on individuals and society?
The charts below give information about the way in which water was used in different countries in 2000.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and derinking habits in five Australia cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some think that too much money has been spent looking after and repairing old buildings, so we knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some parents believe that children should have educational activities in their leisure time as part of their recreation; otherwise, it is just a waste of time for children. What do you think of this notion? Explain with advantages and disadvantages.
you have received a letter from your band, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. however, the card was missing from the envelope.
write a letter to the bank head office. in your letter explain why you are writing express concern about the missing card ask them what they intend to do.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion
Some people think it's better to have one-to-one classes, while some people think it's better to study in a group. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Scientists have been warning for many years that to protect the environment, we have to limit the use of energy in a daily lives. Despite warning many people do not attention to this. What are the reasons for this and how can people be encouraged to save the environment?
The chart provides information about the imported coffee and tea throw different four countries.
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these view points and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that there is a lot of importance of lifelong learning in the phase of rapidly changing technology. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss both views along with your opinion.
With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitats and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
Nowadays, many people find it difficult to balance their work and personal lives. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help employees achieve a better work-life balance?