In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this positive or negative development. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the media plays a valuable role in keeping us informed and entertained. However, many people believe that it has too much power and freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that children should be educated in single sex schools; others argue that mixed schools are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many old cities around the world are going through a major process of modernization. What are the advantages and disadvantages of modernization? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Rich countries often offer money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Young people who commit serious crimes, such as a robbery or assault, should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many professional sports, there is an increase in the number of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance. What are the causes of the phenomenon and what are some of the possible solutions?
The chart shows requests for information at a tourist office in the United Kingdom form January to June
Two maps show the change of a coastal town called Pentland, from 1980 to 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the changes of a village in 1995 and now.
The diagrams below give information about the manufacture of forzen fish pie. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows information about carbon dioxide emissions for popular private jets
Your car insurance company has told you that they are going to increase the amount you have to pay in insurance for your car each month. You are not happy about this.
Write a letter to your insurance company. In your letter explain
•Why you are writing to them
•Why you think the insurance should not be increased
•What you want them to do
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation in your office about the information you gained by attending the conference.
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
Your organized flight has been canceled. Write a letter to the airline company.
You should
1)Complain about the situation
2)Request what you need from them to make a travel insurance claim
3)Suggest what they should do in future situations
As countries have developed there has been a trend towards smaller family sizes. Why does this happen? How does this affect society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
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 centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The pie charts below show the percentage of students at one adulteducation center taking various courses offered in 1985 and this year Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the mainfeatures,and make comparisons where relevant.
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adults. What are the reasons for this rise in obesity, How could it be tackled?
In this technological world, the number of new inventions has been increasing. Please describe a new invention and determine whether it will bring advantages or disadvantages.
Now a lot of people in college are donig accademc study. We should encourage them to learn vacational skill (like plumbers and electricians). Do you agree or disagree?
the table below shows the percentage participation of women in senior management in three companies bewteeb 1975 and 2015.
The best way to plan a holiday is by not planning at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
In many countries, the amount of crime is increasing What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes? Give reaons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some of today's schools insist that all students have their own laptop computer in class to assist in their education. Do you feel that this would be an advantage to studnets' education or would it be an unnecessary complication?
The graph shows radio and television audiences of the United Kingdom throughout the day in the year 1992.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - ask for some time off to complete a qualification. - Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off. - Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
Many people believe that teaching handwriting skills is unnecessary for children in this technology era. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certains talents, for instance for sport or music, and other are not. However, it is sometimes claimed tha any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both the views and gie your own opinion.
Most people accept that we now live in a globalised world but not everyone agrees this is beneficial. To what extent is globalisation a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
You and your neighbours have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have recently been quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter,
– explain what you have recently experienced
– explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
– ask what action will be taken to improve the service
The given diagram indicates information about how used glass bottles are recycled.
The graph below the contribution of three sectors _ agriculture _ manufacturing and business and financial services _ to the UK in the twentieth century.
The graph gives information on the number of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
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Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• say where you think you left the papers
• explain why they are so important
• tell the manager what you want him/her to do
The bar chart shows the average number of hours students in five different univerisities studied.
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations to continue their development. Some people argue that practical aid or advice is more useful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views adn give your own opinion.
We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agr ee or disagree with this statement?
Scientists believe that computer become more intelligent than human . Some people believe that it is a positive development ,other think that is a negative development .Discuss both the view and give your opinion .
The map shows the plan for a new factory complex and housing area for employees. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The best way to plan a holiday is by not planning at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The line graph below shows the household recycling rates in three different countries between 2005 and 2015.
Nowadays an increasing number of students prefer to extend their studies abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad? Use specific reasons to support your opinion.
The table and graph below show information about cinema visit is in Auckland between 1995 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the main methods of transportation for people travelling to one university for work or study in 2004 and 2009.
In some schools, teacher teach a foreign language to student of primary language to student of the introductory class. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with this phenomenon? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?