In many places, people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Some people think that it is better for people to work from home using the internet rather than commuting to an office. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
For some prople learning in a group is most effective way, while others prefer one-to-one instructions. Discuss both views. what is your opinion?
You work in an international company. You need to take some time off work. Write a letter to your employer in your litter
1. Explain why you need this time off
2. Give details of when you want this time.
3 say who can do your work when you are away
Some people believe that to protect local culture, tourism should be banned in some areas whereas others think that change is inevitable, and banning tourism will have no benefits. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The charts below show the proportion of expenditure by students, on average, at one univeristy, in 200 and 2010
The line graph gives information in proportions about the changing pattern of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the UK.There are 4 indicators CD player,Mobile phone,Home computer and Interner access.
Some people believe that art plays a crucial role in society, while others think it is a luxury. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The youth crime rate is rising rapidly in many countries. What are the reasons for this trend? What can parents and teachers do to solve it?
Recently, your position in the company has changed, and accordingly, you are required to write a letter to ask for
some corresponding training programs that contains the following information:
• What was your last position?
• What qualities does your new position require?
• How does the training help you in your new position?
In some places old age is valued, while in other ultures youth is considered more important.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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.
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where rolovant.
In the past, teachers were the primary source of knowledge. Yet, nowadays, students have a vast source of information, so teachers are no longer necessary in current education. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that governments should invest more in public transportation instead of improving roads for private vehicles. To what extent 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 people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that effect them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion:
People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face. What are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?
There should be an international committee to reduce the use of fossil fuels in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influ-ence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. Which do you consider to be the major influence? discuss both sides + Opinion
The chart below shows the results of a European survey into young people's expectations for change in five different areas of life in the next 20 years. They were asked if they thought things would improve or get worse.
Nowadays environmental problems are too big to be managed by individual persons or individual countries. In other words, it is an international problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
I In some cultures, children are told they can achieve anything if they work hard. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Many people today are worried about the large quantities of waste produced by ordinary households. What problem are caused by households waste, and what solutions may be possible in both the short and the long term?
Many people prefer to live in a city while others say that living in a rural area has more advantages. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city to living in the countryside.
Remind your employer what the course was about Explain why the course was useful to you in your work Suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleagues
The two map below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Depicted in the flowchart of a report from the university is the process of drinking water with solar panel energy.
In the past children often played outdoor games with their friends. Nowadays children often connect with their friends online instead Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from you own knowledge or experience.
The government's investment in arts, music and theater is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? When classmates or colleagues communicate about a project in person instead of by e-mail, they will produce better work for the project. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
NOWADAYS, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE DECIDE TO LIVE IN APARTMENTS. DO THE ADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN APARTMENTS OUTWEIGH ITS DISADVANTAGES?
Providing a national system in a country where the unemployed receive a regular payment only encourages people not to seek work and puts an unreasonable strain on a country's financial resources. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
4 jan-----------The charts below show the percentage of workers in three sectors across four countries in 1980 and 2010.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph illustrates the monthly price change between the three metals namely copper, nickel, and zinc in 2014.
The charts below show the proportion of people's total spending in a particular European country was spent on different commodities and services in 1958 and in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant
THE graph bolow givas information about international tourist arrivals in different parts of the world. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003 to 2012.
The diagram shows the main systems of writing used throughout the world. summarise the information by selicting and repeating the main features.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co operate rather than compete become more useful adult.discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are currently trying to improve your knowledge of a language which is not your first language. You have a friend who speaks this language fluently. You have decided to write to this friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• explain why you want to improve your knowledge of this language –
• ask him/her for suggestions on how to learn more quickly
• propose that you meet your friend to talk about it
the chart below gives information about Southland's main exports in 2000,20250 and future projections for 2040. summurise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Animal rights have become a topic of discussion for individual and government how far is animal testing and using for making food is justifiable . Agree or disagree.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing are as important to a child’ development as other objects, so it should be compulsory in high school. To what extent you agree or disagree
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general educational across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrowly range of subjects to related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?
Countries should restrict foreign companies from opening offices and factories in order to protect local business. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.
What are some of the factors in modern society that causes stress for young professionals and how we can reduce it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The money given to help poor countries does not solve the problem of poverty, so rich countries should give other types of help instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
City planners tend to arrange schools, homes, shops and offices in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their personal data in exchange for access to software. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?