People attend college or university for many defferent reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university?
Every year several languages die out. This is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Everyone deserves to educated . It’s unfair that intelligent people are not admitted to private universities because of their financial background. University education should be free for everyone. Did you agree or disagree? Provide relevant examples if necessary.
National costume or traditional wears of a particular country are an important part of the culture of that country, but with globalisation of cultures and other exchanges taking place, now they seem to be losing importance. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Large shopping malls are replacing small shops. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graphs below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opend in the one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that students should be taught international news as a subject at schools others feel that this would be a waste of valuable school time .Dissuse both views and give your opinion.
Social media is an essential part of young people’s lives nowadays, but its impact is often criticized. What are the advantages and disadvantages of social media in teenagers’ and young adults’ lives?
Some people believe that money is the most important factor for an achieving happiness. However. some others believe that happiness is has nothing to do with money. Disscus both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows the worldwide market share of the notebook computer market for manufacturers in the years 2006, 2007, and 2014
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of gyms. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his gyms.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
remind him when and where you met
tell him what kind of job you are interested in
say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Many elderly people are no longer being looked after by their families, rather they are living in nursing homes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people enjoy change and look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to remain the same and do not like any changes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career… It is said: “A woman’s place is in the home.” What do you think?
There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some believe that non-academic subjects such as physical, and cookery education should be removed from the school syllabus so that the children can concentrate on academic work.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Q. The increasing number of senior citizens in many societies has triggered a question whether the government should take the responsibility or individual family should take care of them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have recently moved to a new city. Write a letter to your friend and invite them to visit you. In your letter:
•Tell them about your new home
•Describe the city and what they can do there
•Suggest a time for their visit
In many societies, there is a growing emphasis on individualism, with people prioritizing their personal goals and desires over collective interests. Is this is a positive or negative development?
As technology develops, more shopping and business is done through the internet while communication face to face becomes less frequent. Is this a positive or a negative development?
studies show that many criminals do not receive enough education. For this reason, people believe that the best ways to reduce crime is to educate them so they can find a job after being released. Do you agree or disagree?
One of your friend has asked you for a reference letter for the job as Sports instructor. Write a reference letter to Manager of the Sporting facility reccomending your friend. In your letter include
What is your name and how do you know him/her
What skills does your friend have
Why he/she is suitable candidate for the position
Some governments say how many children a family can hare in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometime necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people spend their time in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community or even better climate. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Young people are highly influenced by famous people and they look up to them as role models. Is that a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, for many people, shopping is leisure activity rather than something that needs to be done out of necessity. What problem can this cause? What can be done to resolve it?
The increase in People’s life expectancy means that they have to work older to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a young age. Is this alternative a positive or a negative development?
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour.You have not been able to speak to your neighbor about this.
Write a letter to this neighbour.In your letter
•Explain the problem
•Suggest a solution
•Say what action will you take if the situation does not improve
The given graph shows the nitrogen oxide emissions produced by four vehicles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to an editor of a newspaper about a mistake from a recent article. Include What the mistake was How they can correct it How to avoid this mistake in the future
The given graph shows the nitrogen oxide emissions produced by 4 vehicles. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons with relevant.
New editors dedecide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. what factors do you think influence this descisions? do we become used to bad news and would it better if more good news was reported?
For the past seven days, you were late for work due to some unavoidable issues at home.
Write a letter to your manager explaining why you were late for work for several days. In your letter,
explain why you were late for the last seven days
apologise for the delay
assure your manager that you will be on time from now on
An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist business. Why do you think it is the case? And do you think it is positive change?
The table presents the number of crime victims in Venezuela, categorized by age group and offence type, including murder
Families who do not send their children to government financed schools should not be required to pay taxes that support state education. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
You play sports (e.g. football) for a local team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in a hospital.
Write a let to your teammate. In your letter
say how you feel about the news
ask about the treatment in the hospital
suggest some ways of cheering him/her up
The promoters of social media claim that they are connecting people and enabling people to share like never before. While critics claim that social media site often impinges up on one's privacy. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
You are not happy about a service you recei A couple of days ago from a company and you have decided to complain about it .
Write a letter to the company to complain about the poor service you received from it's employees
Despite scientist's warning about protecting the environment, many people do not pay attention to this. What are the reasons for this and how can people be encouraged to save environment?
The graph below gives information on the number of subscribers paying to use fixed telephone lines and mobile networks in Africa between 994 and 2004.
Jenny is conducting a research project on cell phone use. The chart shows the percentage of students, and parents of students, at Jenny’s school who owned cell phone over a 14 year period. The table provides the cell phone ownership rate nationwide over the same timeframe. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
With the rise of e-book comes the decline in paper books. some people see this as a good step forward while do not. What are advantages and disadvantages of this trend ?
The charts show the number of people using the Internet from 1995 to 2002 and Internet users in the world in 2003.
Globalization is creating a world with a single culture and destroying national identity in the process. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Ine thier advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in sme way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Stress is now a major problem in many countries around the word. what are the causes of it? and what solution do you offer?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measure can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Some people belive that the fast pace and stress of modren life is having a negative effect on families. To what extent do you aree or disagree?
Some people believe that crime is a result of social problems and poverty, others think that crime is a result of bad person's nature. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think women should be allowed to join the army, the navy and the air force just like men. To what extent do you agree or disagree?