It is important for children to learn the differnce between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is nessary to help them learn this distinction. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children
“Your first impressions when you meet someone are always right.” Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say this is good but others believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the charts below shows the levels of participation in education and science in developing and industrialised countries in 1980 and 1990 . write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. you should
The two bar charts show the proportion of 14-16-year-old students studying a modern foreign language in an English-Speaking country and the top three popular foreign languages Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger?Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
Your sister has been in the hospital for a week. During this time, you have noticed the meals they are providing for her are very poor quality. Write an email to the hospital manager and include the following things: • Tell him/her what you have seen in the past week. • Complain about the food quality. • Offer a suggestion on how things could improve.
Some people think that machine translation is highly developed in today's society. Therefore, it is not necessary for students to learn a foreign language. What's your opinion?
A friend from another coutry moving to your city for work. he asked you to advise about living in your city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
1. suggest an interesting part of the city to live in. - beautiful river , italian restaurants , different culture
2. describe the public transport in your city. - 5 minute bus service , convenient, affordable pass , all day pass.
3. say how your friend can meet new people there. - Visit shops , bars and art gallery ,join tourist group destination.
Logging of the rain forests is a serious problem and it may lead to the extinction of animal life and human life. Do you agree or disagree&
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other peoplebelieve that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Few individuals have opinion that it is not important for adults to gain knowledge in class and self study is the better way for them to study more efficiently. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In some countries,owning a home rather than renting one is very importent for people. Why might this be case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revenant.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisagtion. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge orexperience.
Some peopel say it's a waste of time to plan for the future. We should live in the present. To what extend do you agree or disagree?.
Excessive consumption of sugar causes many health related issues. Some people believe the government should control population’s sugar intake while others think people themselves should be responsible for their sugar eating habits. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The two graphs below show the percentage of smokers and the consumption of alcohol in litres in selected countries for the period 1960-2000. Write a report for a lecturer describing the information in the graphs.
Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less time with their parents. •What is the reason for this? •What problems can this cause?
Topic 3. You paid for a holiday overseas, but the holiday was very disappointing. Write a letter to the travel company. In your letter
explain which holiday you went on
describe why the holiday was disappointing
tell the company what you want them to do
When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration for many. Others, however, prefer different other aspects of a job over the salary they earn. In your opinion what are the most important aspects of a job? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
These days, more and more people prefer to use shared transport such as buses, trams or carsharing applications on their smartphones rather than driving their own cars. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter:
– Explain that you have completed your studies
– Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code
– Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for?
It is argued that parents of children who break the law should be punished as they are responsible for their children's actions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The health benefits tof physical excercise are well-known. Despite this, a lot of people do not exercise regularly. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to encourage them to excercise more often?
The pie charts compare the proportions of different energy sources used in Australia in 2008 with predictions for 2030.
Many cities are currently facing a serious housing shortage. What are some of the reasons for this shortage and what solution can you suggest.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now, and plan for its development.
Some people believe that studying abroad is important because it expands a person's knowledge and understanding of the world. Others feel that it is better to study at home because that is the best way to prepare for a career in the student's own country. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion.
Your internet connection has been slow and intermittent Write a letter to your internet service provider to complain about. In the letter: –
Describe the problem and why you are unhappy –
Arrange for an engineer to visit your home –
Request a reduction in your bill
Governments should be responsible for funding and controlling scientific research rather than private organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram shows the procedure for university entry for high school graduates.
Feedback and evaluation are necessary aspects of school and work, but many people dislike being evaluated. What are the causes of this problem? How could it be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
How much has the Internet has improved people’s lives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that the governments should pay for healthcare and education, but others think that this is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Most employers nowadays put increasing emphasis on social skills. Some people believe that cocial skills are important in addition to good qualifications for job success. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
You want to book a hotel recommended to you for a family holiday at the seaside.
Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements.
• explain what accommodation you require and when you want to stay
• ask what will be included in the price
• enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Mental health concerns are a growing issue for many people around the world. What are some reasons for poor mental health, and what can governments do to support citizens’ mental health?
Road transport is taking over rail services. Discuss the positive and negative effects of this development. Is this true for your country?
Nowadays people normally stretch their working hours and get stressed than before. What are the reasons for this? What employers can do to make people's life easier?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than Secondary School. Do the advantage of this outweigh disadvantage?
Some people believe that advertisements are useful for viewers, while others think that they are misleading and can't be trusted. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
**You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged.**
**Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:**
- **apologise for the damage to the item**
- **explain what happened**
- **say how you are going to fix the issue**
Some people think that it is a good thing for senior positions to have much higher salaries than other workers in a company. Do you agree or disagree?
Tourism helps promote a country’s or a region’s culture. At the same time, there is concern about its negative effects on the preservation of local cultures. For a local culture, do the disadvantages of tourism outweigh the advantages?
The bar charts illustrate the activities that UK graduate and postgraduate student did instead of full-time work after learing college in 2008. Overall, the proportion between both types of the student is similar. Most of them studied further, while the rest of them worked voluntaraly. The most often picked option for students is to continue their studyings with the estimate amount of 29665 graduates and 2725 postgraduates. Second in popularity is a part-time work counting 17735 graduates while only 2535 postgraduates.
Governments spend millions of dollars each year on their space programmes. Most recently, Mars is the focus of scientists attention. Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with problems closer to home. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own Knowledge or experience.
Some people say that health care and education should be the responsibility of the government but others think that it is the responsibility of the individuals themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Farmers within a country are often protected by tariffs - that is, special taxes on imported food. Such policies are necessary, and should be implemented wherever possible. To what extent do you agree with this? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
“Do you think extra-curricular activities are important in a student’s life?” Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.