Some people feel that the responsibility for providing education should be borne only by the government and that private education should be banned. What are the main advantages of banning private education? Are there any circumstances ehre private education should be allowed? What is your own opinion on the matter?
Many people say that globalization and the growing number of miltinational companies have a negative effect on the environment .to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows greenhouse gas emissions by country in 2014 and 2016.
Summarize the informatin by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that job satisfaction is more important while other people think that a stable job is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, many animal species are becoming extinct. Some people believe that countries and individuals must solve this problem, others believe that human beings aremore important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Successful sports professionals can earn much more than those in other important professions, like nurses, doctors, and teachers. Some people think it is fully justified, while others believe it is unfair. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the process of producing drinking water by solar power powdered pump and filter. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Do the developments in technology make crime easier to detect or do they make people more vulnerable to crime? Discuss both sides and give your opinion
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugarcane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
this graph shows the percentage of the population living in cities from 1970 to 40 in(Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia)
The diagram below shows the product life-cycle of the car. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
During the last fifteen years, the use of smartphones has increased dramatically, making it possible to contact others almost anywhere and at anytime.Do the advantages of smartphones outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal berween 1967 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The rise of convenice foods has helped people keep up with the speed of modern lifestyle. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operative rather than compete become more useful aduts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The role of parents and family, in the future success of a person is more important than knowledge and skills learn at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think that men and women have different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agreee or disagree?
Write an essay of 200 - 250 words on the following topic. Some people think scientific research should focus on solving world health problems. Others think that there are more important issues. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should been encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that fashion items cost too much money. Others say that this is acceptable because fashion is an important part of life. Discuss both these views and give your ouwn opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The young today spend a large amount of their time in the shopping mall. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this issue?
This bar chart gives information about rates of Australian male and female of dissimilar ages doing physical activity in 2010.
People follow interests and have hobbies (e.g. collecting or making things). Do you think it is pointless? What can people learn from hobbies?
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit card statement
A country should spend money on skills training or vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a stain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with the problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You have asked for a meeting with your manager the next day. Write a letter telling him/her what you would like to discuss in the meeting.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. What extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? min words - 250
Some people claim that public museums and art galleries object and works of art by using a computer . Do you agree or disagree with this opinion
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following ways of learning a foreign language. State which you consider to be the most effective. studying on your own taking lessons with a private tutor taking lessons as part of a class taking lessons online going to live in a country where the language is spoken media?
Modern technology is being used more and more in different aspects of our live, such as education. Do the advantages of using technology as an educational tool outweigh its disadvantages?
In many countries, not enough students study science subjects. What are the causes? What will be the effect on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information. Such as their hobbies and interests, and whether theyq are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that patents should teach children how to be good member of society. Others, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
the maps below show the center of a small town called lslip as it is now, and plans for its develpment.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work at home and have problems with the equipment you see for work.
Write a letter to the store or company that supplied the equipment. In your letter
. describe equipment problems
. explain how this problem affects your work
. Tell us what you want the store or company to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Dear Sir or Madam,
the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The diagrams below show the development of the village of Kelsbey between 1780 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people say the gap between rich and poor people is wider, as rich people become richer and poor people grow poorer. What problems could this situation cause and what measure can be done to address those problems?
he diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry. See all user-written answers on this topic Image for topic: The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry.
The graph below shows the contribution of three sector - agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services - to the UK economy in the twentieth century
Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do yo think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve this problem?
The issue of gay marriage remains controversial. Some people think that this trend has adverse effects on the society while others believe that it is seen as a natural trend and right for people to choose this type of marriage. Should gay marriage be legal? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today's society provides people with various ways to lose weight, such as special diets or exercise regimes. Many people believe though that poor food and today's lifestyle should be addressed first. What is your opinion?
The pie charts indicate changes in the proportions of energy produced in a country from 1983 to 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic 2: These days many families move to other countries for work. Some people believe that the children in these families benefit from this move. However, others believe that it makes life more difficult for the children. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The line graph shows the cost for watching films. The pie charts show the change in the percentage of maket share represented by the three forms
The tables below give the distribution of world population in 1950 and 2000, with an estimate of the situation in 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.