Today more and pmore people want things instantly (e.g: goods, services, news) Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
it is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. Tp what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children
The cultures of many countries around the world becomes more similar than they used to be. What are the reasons for this trend? Is it positive or negative?
low cost airline let people travel around the world. Some say it is positive, other say it is negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Students nowadays can get large quantities of information from mobile phone. Despite this, many people think that they should not be allowed to use them in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You saw a brochure for a one-week walking tour in the mountains. You're very interested in taking part, but you're not very fit and are worried you wouldn't be able to keep up. Write to the tour operator. In your letter:
These days, world leaders of all kinds are younger than in the past, What are the reasons? ls thisa negative or a positive trend?
Water is a natural resource that should be free. The government should ban the sale of bottled water. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Development in technology has brought various environmental problems. Some believe that people need to live to solve environmental problems. Others, however, believe technology is the way to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Every man has a right to proper healthcare.However,private hospitals nowadays are so profit oriented that they are distracted from providing proper healthcare facilities. In your opinion,is this profit making tendency a hindrance to proper healthcare ?
Weddings are getting bigger and more expensive What is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
The given table provides vital data about the amount of fast food consumed in Melbourne from 2005 to the present time and predictions for the near future.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatment instead of visiting the usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The table below gives information about the value (NZ$) of exports of kiwi fruit from New Zealand to five countries between 2010 and 2012.
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference.
Write a letter to a former teacher. In your letter
•give details of the job
•explain why it is important for you
•suggest what information your teacher could put in the reference
Some people think that the government should provide free housing, while others think that it is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Fashion has become more and more important when people choose clothes. Why is this the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The bar chart shows the average number of hours students in five differnet universities studied.
The pie chart and the table illustrate the changes in exports in one nation in five different categories between 2015 and 2016.
Why is it important to have job autonomy?
Getting a job that in lines with your passion may be enjoyable. It because you have a bigger chance to apply your mastery into practice. And there are many people out there who don’t have the same experience as yours in this case. A few people trying to look for the job, some are waiting to be called for interviewed and others are waiting to get hired.
You may also feel lucky since you were getting hired without making a big effort to get selected. You feel that you are a perfect-fit worker that the companies need. And It makes you even happier as you have been dreaming of working in that company for a long.
At first, all things seem running smoothly without defect. And you think it was a good starting point to show your best performance while working. Your expectation about being free to express yourself is becoming a priority to support your position. You believed that always makes you optimistic in the probation time.
But, high expectation about those things has ruined your career. You are getting inferior because you are not able to express your ideas, strategy, and implementation in your way. At this time, you are feeling the boundaries is so bold and holding yourself back from things you capable of doing. As you are not a strict person who always depends on a formula to do something, sometimes you feel difficult to follow the standard.
I think that as workers we all need more authority in doing job. I feel that the workers will have the potential to flourish when they can do things on their version. Some people think this is not the right way to do. It seems like ourself are arrogant and don’t need to listen to senior advice. But, that’s not a point I want to emphasize here.
Foremost, autonomy makes your job performance better than when you don’t have it at all. It is because by having such freedom to express the idea, the workers will much confident and optimistic. It also hinders job stress that may make them feel working under pressure. The point here is how to make yourself happy while doing your job.
Frankly, Nothing will gonna stop your effort to reach the goals as long as you are getting job autonomy in doing whatever you do.
Some people believe that computers are more a hinderance than a help in today’s world. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. in what ways are computers a hinderance? What is your opinion?
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? (IELTS 10, AC)
Some people say that now we cans see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
You recently bought an electronic device for your home. Your friend wants to buy the same device and has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- Describe the device
- Explain why you bought it
-Say whether or not your friend should buy it and why
Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the
following topic:
"Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and
commercial perspectives.
What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce
these pressures?
More and more women are now going out to work and some women are now the major salary earner in the family. What are the causes of this, and what effects does this have on families and society?
SOME PEOPLE THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO SPEND MONEY ON ROADS AND MOTORWAYS THAN N PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS SUCH AS RAILWAYS AND TRAMS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Excess use of technology has caused several environmental issues. Some people believe that in order to solve these problems, people need to live simple lives. However, others believe that only technology can solve the problems that are being caused by itself. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Long distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses for many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
n 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 adult. What is your opinion about this?
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
• state your reason for writing
• describe the problems
• propose a solution
Some people suggest that regular driving tests should be taken by people, to reduce the number of accidents, throughout their lives rather than one single test. What do you think are the advantages of repeat driving tests? Do these outweigh the disadvantages?
Interview form the basic selection criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that an interview is not a realiable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the changes which took place in the resort town of PalmGrove which is 450 kilometers from the nearest city from 1950 to 2000.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie graphs show the nutritional consistency of two dinners. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
Major companies use sports events to promote their product. Some people think it has a negative impact on sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
When a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last time you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa 2
Some people believe that school should not be given homework by their teachers , whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children . Discuss both views and give your own opinion .
The graph below shows the number of overseas who came to the uk for different purposes between 1989 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You need to take leave from your work of over one month 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
Most people think adverisements are annoying or amusing but not influenced by them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that painting and music do not directly improve the quality of people. Therefore, government should not spend too much money on artistic projects. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2000 to travel to and from school using different types mode of transport. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is commonly believed that some people are with certain talents for instance for sport and music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sport person or musician. Discuss both views and give tour opinion.
The bar chart below shows the proportions of English men and women of different ages who were living alone in 2011. The pie chart compares the numbers of bedrooms in these one-person households.
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many chocies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It mustbe a woman who stays at home to care for children. men are not suited to this kind of work. to what extent do you agree or disag ree with this statement
the map below shows an industrial area in the town of Norbition and planned future development of the site.