The position of women has changed a great deal in many societies over the past 50 years. But these societies cannot claim to have achieved gender equality. To what extent do you agree or disagree? #234
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing ( for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware what this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18 is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
You have a pen friend living in another country in he or she is curious to know about the nature news item in your country. Briefly describe one news story that has been on TV on the radio on the newspaper in your country and explain why people are interested in it.
Everyone can play a part in helping to stop global warming and the destruction of the planet. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Some people believe that salary is the most important thing in a job. Others say the job itself is most important. What do you think is the most important aspect of a job? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
When international media (including movies, fashion shows, advertisements and other TV programmes) convey the same messages to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has negative impacts on cultural diversity. What is your opinion?
The process diagram illustrates the manufacturing of bricks for the building industry in seven steps.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summeries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on TV or reading about them in the newspapers.Why do they do this?Do you think it is a good idea to copy famous people?
there has been some controversy about the practice of companies in wealthy countries outsourcing labor to countries where wages are lower. what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this practice?
Write a letter to the editor of newspaper. In your letter
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. HelShe has asked for your advice.
Write a letter
to your friend. In your letter
explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Some people argue that companies and private individuals, rather than governments, should pay to clean up the pollution that they produced. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Now, many scientific institutes conduct research on live animals. Some people regard it as cruel and unnecessary while other people believe it is justified in the interest of human welfare. Discuss both views and give your reasons
In many cities the population is increasing. Некоторые говорят, что процесс урбанизации лишает нас знания наших соседей, and this causes a loss of community sense. What is the main problem with this? What measures can be taken to overcome it?
Nowadays an increasing numbers of profession such as doctors and teachers are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What can done to solve this.
In the past, there were strict guidelines about how people should dress for work, but in recent times dress codes seem to have been relaxed. Is this a positive or negative development?
You would like to apply for a full-time position at an international airport. Write to the human resource department and say.
-What job you are interested in
-Explain what you are currently doing
- Why do you think you are best candidate for the job
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this task. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The following table shows the number of people from five European nations living in each other’s countries in 2011.
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. Make compate in' where ven bv saleting and reporting the main features, and
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You should write at least 150 words
The diagram below shows the development of the cutting tool in the Stone Age.
Public libraries provide a large collecction of books to read. Somepeople argue that they should also provide other high tech facilities like computer, internet, CD's and DVD's. Do you agree or disagree?
the graph below shows japanis population by age group starting in 1960 and include a forecaste to 2024
The pie charts below show the percentage of electricity production by fuel source in France in 1990 and 2010.
Q- People often think about creating an ideal society, but most of the time fail in making this happen. What is your opinion about an ideal society How can we create an ideal society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opin
Some people think the housing shortage in big cities is caused by relevant policies so this problem can be solved by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Nowadays environmental problems are too big to be managed by individual person or individual countries.In other words,it is the international problem . To what extent do you agree or disagrees
Describe the table below showing the percentage of the population aged 65 and over in three countries for 100 years. Table: Percentage of Population Aged 65 and Over in Three Countries (1900-2000) YearAustraliaBelgiumCosta Rica 1900583 19507104 2000151812
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarise the informationby selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the percentage of computer ownership in a population between 2002 and 2010, and the percentage of computer ownership by level of education for the same years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that increasing tax on various industries will reduce pollution. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
“You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone 10 live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.”
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The graph shows the consuption of three spreads from 1981 to 2007, Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous governments' expenditure. This money should be used in new housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You need to take leave from your work of over one month of a period for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
· Explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
· Explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away
· Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
The Quality of life in large cities is decreasing. What could be the reasons behind this. What measures can be taken to solve this problem?
The standard of living is higher in urban areas than in the rural areas. To what extent it is true in your county? What steps should be taken to bring the life style at rural areas.
The government should pay for large pieces of the art for public display in outdoor places. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009. Summarise the information be selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual ' jncome in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
socialising online to meeting one another in person. Why do you think this is the case? What measures could be taken to encourage teenagers to spend more time meeting one another in person? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph shows the number of visitors to various art galleries in 2011.
Some people believe that children should be taught to be competitive in school, while others think that they should be taught to cooperate with others. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The age of information technology has taken a lot of people by surprise. While, it has become a way of life for some, others know very little about it. Eventually we will have a polarized society and this will lead to serious social problems. Form an opinion based on the info above and write a well-reasoned essay.