Some people believe that success means earning a lot of money. Others believe that success is defined by personal happiness. Duscuss both these views and give your opinion.
The given bar chart depicts the ratio of the most expected films based on types for men and women, and the pie chart indicates the number of ticket sales for each type in the USA, in 2010.
Some people believe they should keep all the money they hve earned and should not pay tax to the state. Do you agree or disagree?
You are soon goi na to spend three months doing work experience in an organization.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you are going to do work experience.in your letter
Thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience
Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
Ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do
Many people believe that playing games and watching TV programs is beneficial but others say it doesn't improve the mental ability of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that hardened criminals should be sentenced to death. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before.Some people say anageing population creates problemsfor governments.Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The teaching of Information Technology (computers) has become a standard part of the curriculum in most secondary schools. The same is now happening in primary schools, where children as young as six are learning how to use computers. However, there is a danger that IT skills are being taught at the expense of more basic skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Space tourism is only the privilege of the rich, and it should be totally got rid of. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that it is. A waste of time to learn literature such as a novel and poems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Computers and AI technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificia intellgence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people are of the opinion that women should play an equal role in police or military forces like the army. While others think that women are not suitable for these kind of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that our personalities are predetermined by our genes and there is nothing we can do to change those traits. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that competition at work, at schooland in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to coctate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people say that protecting the environment is the government’s responsibility. Others believe that every individual should be responsible for it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People can know about culture and life through internet. So there is no need to travel to other countries to know about cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows average annual expenditures on cell phone and residential phone services between 2001 and 2010.
Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses. Nevertheless, they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is accepting of those with physical than psychological illnesses or disabilities; the latter is regarded as a “taboo” subject sometimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Testing is a difficult issue. Some think coursework and continuous assessment is best, others prefer the traditional closed examination, while some like online testing. Which way is preferable in your opinion?
The below graph shows different types of transportation chosen to go to work and return from work in one European city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in newspapers and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that university education should be free for everyone, regardless of income. Others think it should be paid for by students. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say it is acceptable to use animals for our benefit, others say it is wrong to exploit them. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Some people fails in school, but ends up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? What is important things to succeed in life?
You recently visited a local museum and had a mixed experience. Write a letter to the manager of the museum. In your letter:
describe your visit to the museum
explain what you liked and what you didn’t like
suggest some improvements to help enhance the visitor experience
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
People now spend more and more time at home than in the past. What are the reasons for this development and what its effects on people and society.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter,
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
*In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough.* *What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?*
Indvidual greed and selfishnesss have been the basis of modern society. Some people think that we must return to the older and more treaditional values of respect for the family and local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays , women as well as men work full time. Therefore, women and men should share household tasks equally (e.g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
MANY YOUNG PEOPLE SPEND MUCH OF THEIR FREE TIME IN SHOPPING MALLS.THIS HAS A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON THEM AND SOCIETY. TO WHAT EXTEND DO YOU AGREE OR DIS AGREE?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “When people succeed, it is entirely because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with their success.” Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
Punishment is the best approach to teach kids what is good and bad. Do you agree or disagree. What are the other options do teachers and parents need to follow, provide some examples
The charts below display the percentage of the area and the current population of the seven continents of the earth.
People continue to commit crimes even after being penalized for their wrongdoings. Why do you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?
The charts below show the results of a survey of the primary exercise objectives and locations of a selected group of adults between 20 and 50 years of age. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gas, are used in many countries. The use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, is encouraged. Is this trend a positive or negative trend?
The chart below shows the proportion of profits made from the seven most viewed movie genres in US cinemas in 1995, 2000, and 2005 as a percentage of the total earnings of the US film industry for each year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter:
• explain what you need
• say when you plan to be there
• ask for information about prices
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr/Ms __________
Doctors, nurses and teacher make a great contribution to society and should be payed more than entertainment and sports. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently went to see a good play at a theatre, but you did not enjoy it because of some problems in the theatre.
Write a letter to the manager of the theatre. In your letter:
say which play you saw and when
describe the problems you experienced in the theatre
suggest what the manager should do
The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
If a product is good or it meets people’s needs, people will buy it, so advertising is unnecessary and no more than an entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams illustrates information on transport and car use in Edmonton.
Should young people follow older people’s example or it’s good for them to challenge older ‘s opinion and thoughts. Discuss both of the views and give your opinion.
many people around the world use social media to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to offer time for local environmental initiatives in your area.
Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter:
Describe a local volunteer project that you are passionate about
Explain what you would like to do to help
Suggest how to gather more support for the cause
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
(SS)Some believe that students should begin learning a language very early in school,while others think these subjects be taught later.Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Last year many famous pop and sports stars earned millions of dollars each. Many other entertainment and sports personalities also have very high incomes.On the other hand,most people in ordinary professions like nurses, doctors and teachers earn only a small fraction of the incomes of these stars. What do you think about stars receiving very high salaries? IS IT fair that people with jobs that directly help people are paid much less? give reasons for your answer.