Nowadays, people across the world have access to a large number of online newspapers and magazines. Some people believe that printed newspapers and magazines will not exist in the near future. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some countries old people are highly valued and in other countries the young are considered to be more valuable. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Or Some cultures value old age while others value young age. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pursuit of wealth has become the main motivation for many business owners nowadays. Do you thinks this is a positive or negative development ?
Nowadays a lot of offices employ open space designs instead of separate rooms for work. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Popular events like the football World Club and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In advertising nowadays, businesses usually highlight and emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why do businesses practice this? Do you think this development is a positive practice or a negative one?
Fewer schools are requiring children to learn and improve their handwriting skills. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this trend?
Tipping is a common practice at restaurants in many countries. Some people believe tipping is a great way to show service workers you appreciate them, while others believe it should be the responsibility of the boss or company to pay their workers. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The pie charts illustrates the proportion of employement between male and female in Great Britain in 1982.
Human activities have had a negative effect on plant and animal life all over the world. Some people think that it is too late to do something about it while others think that there is still time to take effective action. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The bar graph below depicts the percentage of families in owned and rented houses in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of yemen and italy in 200 and projection for 2050
You have bought a washing machine. First you found that the machine did not work properly, and you had it changed. Then you found that the new one seriously entangled the clothes. Write to the manager of the company to complain about it. In your letter: - State your reason for writing, - Describe the problems, - Ask the provider to solve the problem
Companies invest millions of dollars in advertising to persuade consumers to buy their products. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages for the consumer? NUR
The diagram below gives information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail services companies from 1920 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
some parents are worried about increasing levels of violence in TV,Video games and other entertainments for Children’s leisure. how does this affects the children? how do you think this can be tackled?
Some people believe that students should spend a short period of time working during their studies in order to understand the world better and develop essential skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows a comparion of different kinds of energy production in France in 1995 and 2005.
In some countries, online shopping is gradually replacing in-store shopping. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative impacts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
say what you have learned in your present job
suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
explain why you do not wish to leave the company
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .......................,
in some areas of the us a curfew is imposed, in which teenages are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless hey are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion about this?
Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities, which are becoming overcrowded. What are the reasons for this movement to cities and what can be done to reduce it? ALWAYS read the topic clearly and work out exactly what you have to write abou
The graph provides information about the number of travellers who used three large airports in New York between 1995 and 2000.The number of people is measured in millions.
some people say that advertising is extremely successful at presuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so commen that we no longer pay attetion to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are unhappy with a service you received at a restaurant.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
- Describe the situation.
- Explain why you were unhappy.
- Suggest what you would like the manager to do.
It is important for chidren to learn the differrnce between tight or wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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 adilt. What is your opinion about this?
Topic 15: Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job.You think he/she get ajob. -Write a letter to this friend.In your letter: #say why he/she would not enjoy going to college. #explain why getting a job is good idea for him/her
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which will causes many health problems. Sigary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Lsilp as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
Some people believe that if people are allowed to work after the age of 60, it would cause problems for younger. Do you agree or disagree? I
The best way to encourage employees is managers giving positive comments. What other methods can also be used? Discuss and give your opinion
Some people thinkit is important to keep and maintain old buildings rather than replacing them with modern buildings . To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
People aim to achieve a balance between their work and lives, but few people achieve it. what are the causes of this problem? How lo overcome il?
The diagram below illustrates how a simple water filter is constructed and how it functions to produce clean drinking water. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugar, which cause many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?
3. Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do advantages of this trend outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Model Answer:
An increasing number of people are moving to large metropolises in the hope of a better future. This essay will discuss some of the challenges of living in urban areas and several measures that governments could take to improve the quality of life for all city residents.
In addition to your full-time job, you are taking a 15-hour Computer Science course. You now find that you cannot continue with the course.
Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
-Describe your schedule and situation
-Explain why you cannot continue the course
-Say what action you would like to take
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows,
Dear Ms. Franklin,
Some people say that the best way to reduce crime rate is to increase the number of police on the streets. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some experts claim that most of the outstanding innovations and have been made by people with a high level of so-called ‘innate intelligence’. What are the advantages and disadvantages of relying on this theory in order to succeed in life for an ordinary people?
Some universities now offer thier courses on the internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?
For some people, the ideal holiday is to get away from their normal routine by staying in a hotel or camping in a countryside. Others prefer to stay at home and do things they do not normally have time for. What do you think are the benefits of going away on holidays? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people think that it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. other people believe it ir good to have friends who sometimes disagree whit them. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In the future all cars, busses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these va hickeys will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweight the disadvantages ?
Some people believe that children should spent all of their free time with their familiae others believe that this is unecessary or even negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people spend a lot of money on clothes, hair cut and beauty product to enhance their appearence. some people think that it is a good way to spend money, while other that there is a better way to spend it. discuss both views and give yor opinion.
The Diagrams below give information about the manufacture of frozen fish pie.
The two line graphs below show New Zealand import figures from Australia and Japan in the years 1994 - 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should New Zealand Imports from Australia New Zealand Imports from Japan