Alternative energy sources that use natural power of the wind, waves and sun are too expensive and complicated to replace the coal, oil and gas that we use to power our cities and transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have a friend who lives in a ity abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city.
Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. Tell him/ her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the pastfew years and ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.
Some say that music is as important as other subjects at schools to promote learning in children life. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
Economic progress is often used to measure a country's success. However, some people believe that other factors are more important. What other factors should also be considered when measuring a country's success? Do you think one factor is more important than others?
it 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. Tp what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children
Some people think that in order to prevent people from disease and illness, governments should reduce environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
oung people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
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 work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter
• describe the situation
• explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The charts below show information about the percentage of government spending on education, the average number of years of education completed and the average annual income per person in US dollars in five different countries in 2010.
Some people believe that it is better for a nation’s economy if students study science and technology rather than other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, it seems more difficultto live on the Earth. Some people thinkmore money should be spent onresearching other planet to live, such asMars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that it is not possible to be happy without money, while others think that money does not guarantee happiness. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experienc
Many students find it difficult to learn subjects like mathematics and philosophy and hence they should be optional in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the donation given to six different types of charity by one company from 2012 to 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people think that people can be encouraged to take up sport through sporting events such as Olympics. However, others think that there are better ways to encourage adults to do exercise. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people suggest that it is wrong to give money to beggars asking for money on the street, while others think that it is the right thing to do. Which point of view do you think is correct, and why?
Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fillnesy of time, classroom teachers will be totally substituteed for technology. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays young people spend too much of their free time in shopping malls. Some people fear that this may have negative effects on young people and the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many children have become habit to about excessive mobile application day and night Why do you think this is so ? What parents can do to avoid this situation declining further?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at early age .punishment is necessary o help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what short of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children ?give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own lnowledge and experiences.
Some students decide early in life to pursue vocational careers that involve cooking or baking. For them, it is better to study their chosen occupations in high school rather than regular subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government should allocate more funds to public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music, painting and so on. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
Some people claim there are different ways of saving energy (electricity and gas), such as using energy for shorter periods of time in the workplace and not using electricity/gas one day a week. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
Some people thinks that government should tax unhealthy food to encourage people to begin to eat more healthy meals. Do you agree or disagree.
these days most people are desperately dependent to their mobile phone. What are the reasons of that and how it has affected their lives? do you think there would be an alternative in future? if so, what?
Nowadays a large amount of advertising aimed at children should be banned be¬cause of the negative effects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Learning about the past has no valve for those of us living in the present. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have a full time job and also doing a part time evening course. You now find that you can not continue this course. Describe the situation Explain why you can not continue at this time Say what action you would like to take
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapaers or books because they will be to read everything they want online without paying. to what do you extent agree or disagree with this statment ?
Read the statements below. Do you agree or disagree with it? Why? Identify at least two reasons. Traditional written exams are the most effective way to measure intelligence. maximum 50 words.
Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anything is more important than economic progress?
The government should pay for large pieces of art such as sculptures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, many people do not know thier neighbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this ?
Although you are meant to present your thesis project in one month, your sister is getting married in Spain at the same time. You would like to change the date of your presentation.
Write a letter to your professor. In your letter:
-Explain the situation
-Remind the professor of your academic achievements to date
-Ask for a different date to present your thesis
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Professor Simons,
It is common for each member of family to have their own piece of modern technology. Some people think this will lead them to break down of family relationships and communication. To what extent do you agree?
Because of traffic and housing problems in the cities the government encourages the business to move to the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievement, and this is a bad example to adolescents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to get drivers tested each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many parts of the world, people are relying more on private cars for daily transportation rather than using public transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
grandparents play an important role in the upbringing of their grandchildren, do you think it is useful for them to be involved, give your opinion?
some people think that men and women have different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for wmen. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the line graph shows the value of australia's trade with china, the USA and Japan from 2002 to 2005 in AUD billion dollars. summerizing the information by selecting and reporting main features and make comparison where relevant
People who damage public property, such as buildings or statues should be required to do community service (such as cleaning parks) as a punishment rather than other forms of punishment (such as paying a fine or going to prison). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Fossil 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 nagetive development?
The following diagram shows how rainwater is reused for domestic purposes.
Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
You are travelling next month to stay with a family you do not know as part of a language training course.
Write a letter to the family to introduce yourself. In your letter,
-Say when and how you will be arriving
-Tell the family a little about yourself
-Ask about the type of food that the family eats.
Some people say that too much attention and too many resources are given to protect wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agee or disagree?