In many countries, children in remote villages and communities have no access to education. Some people believe that the best solution will be to provide teachers and schools. Others think that providing computers and the Internet in these areas will be a better solution. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The diagram below shows the floor of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now.
Many people believe that the government should invest more in public transportation to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Others argue that individuals should take more responsibility for their own transportation needs and that the government should not spend more on public transportation. What is your opinion? Discuss both views and give your own perspective." This prompt asks you to explore both sides of the argument and then express your own opinion on the topic.
Compared to past, more people are now trying to learn a foreign language to increase their chances of landing a better job in their native country or to have better opportunities to work abroad. To what extent do you agree with this point of view?
You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like the company to take
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Umar
The charts below compare five different countries, showing the electricity used (measured in megawatts or mw) in a typical hospital during one week, and also the number of emergency medical calls made by local residents during the same week. The last chart shows the average time (in minutes) spent on assessing emergency cases by hospital medical staff before the patient
Last Tuesday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
• Where and when you lost your bag
• What your bag looks like
What its contents were
The map below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
At the present time, the population of some countrles Includes a relathvely large number of young aduits, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outwelgh the disadvantages?
Some people belive that the death penalty should be abolishe. Other believe that it is necessary for certain crimes. Discuss both sides and gives your opinio.
The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people assert that history has little value in the contemporary world. But some believe that history is needed today to learn from the past. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that climate change has negative impact on business while others believe it will creat new opportunities for business. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Last month, you travelled to another city. You told a friend who lives in the city that you
would meet them, but you did not. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
apologise for not meeting him/her
explain why you did not contact him/her earlier
suggest a time and place to meet in the future
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant. Assel 2
Nowadays it is possibe to use computers and moblie phones for automatic language translation, and there is no need for human translators and interpreters. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
ome people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that finding a job satisfaction is considered the most important thing for the young generation nowadays. Do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?
several languages are in danger of extinct because they are spoken by very small number of people. some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Occasionally, students in elementary school are allowed to advance to the next grade even though they have not successfully completed the lower grade. Advocates of “social promotion” think that keeping a child in a grade for longer than a year hurts his or her development and self-esteem. Do you agree or disagree with the idea of social promotion? Use logical arguments and specific examples to support your opinion
You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
· give the details of the flight
· explain what the problem with the food was
· say what the airline should do about it.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Internet allows us to stay connected with each other no matter where we are. On the other hand it also isolated us and discuss people not too socialized. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Mobile phones and the Internet have made it easier to stay in contact with other people. However, as a lot of time is spent using telephones and computers, there is less face –to-face contact and direct communication. Is the growing use of communication technology a positive or a negative development for society?
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?( how much do agree or desagre )
The line graph gives data about the number of users of five different communication services worldwide from 1998 to 2008.
In the future, nobody will buy newspaper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Computer games are very popular in all ages and nations. Parents think it has little educational value and more harmful effects. What is your opinion about this? Give an example based on your own experience.
The chart below shows the number of different types of vehicles registered in European use from 1996 to 2006.
Some people think that robots are important for human's development. Other's think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Recent research suggests that excessive use of the internet over prolonged periods of time may negatively affect some cognitive functions, particularly attention and short-term memory.' (Source: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center). Some people say that the internet affects our intelligence. To what extent do you agree? Discuss both sides of the argument and give your own personal opinion.
Topic: In many countries, too much money is spent by government and individuals for national holidays such as New Year and religious festivals. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, increasing number of health problems as a result of eating too much fast food.government should impose higher tax rate on fast food agree or disagree
With the recent development in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspapers, and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that those forms of media will never disappear. Discuss both views and give your opinion!
Library or Playground
There are plans to improve your city. Two different ideas are being discussed. One is to build a bigger library with more computers and more books. The other is to build a new playground. The playground in your neighbourhood now is very small and old. The city planners want to ask the public for their opinion. explain why you prefer the city should build a bigger library.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessery to help them learn this distinction. To what extent 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?
Many people these days choose to start their own business. Why do you think they choose to set up their own business? Do you think this is a negative development?
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Comments about the task: 1. An opinion essay 2. You must say how much you agree or disagree Totally agree 1. Corruption 2. Bad economic policies Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph shows information about the number of people in Australia who used Chinese, Arabic, Italian and Greek as their first language
You have bought somne clothing online and not satisfied with your purchase. Write an email to the company that you have bought the clothing from. In your email: - give details of the purchase - explain the problem - explain why you need a replacement urgently.
Some people belive that the death penalty should be abolished. Other belive that it is necessary for certain crime. Discuss both sides and gives your opinio.
In many places,new home are needed,but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
Advances in computer technology allow young adults to work from home and children to study at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative change?
Topic: - Nowadays people spend too much time at work to the extent that they hardly have time for their personal life. Discuss
Music is played in every society and culture in the world today. Some people think music only benefits to individual and society . Other however think that music can have a negative influence . Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in country’s police force and military force, such as the army, while other think women are not suitable for this kind of work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some say children should be disciplined at an early age. Others , however, feel this is not a good idea. Discuss both these view and give your opinion
Physical appearance may play an important role in many spheres of life: in the person͛s success in school, in relationships with people, in the choice of a career path. Say whether you agree or disagree with it, and if you see it as a positive or negative factor
it is argues that mobile phones/gadgets have no space in classrooms. agree or disagree?