The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels- individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram shows the process of labelling shellfish for the international market. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Tourism is growing in many parts of the world, particularly in developing countries. To what extent does this trend benefit the countries and their people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some British families decide not to buy televisions because they influence the development of the creativity of children. What do you think?
The bar chart illustrates how families spent weekly in the year of 2018 and 2022.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
You want to learn a language. There is a teacher near to whereyou live.
Write a letter to the teacher. In the letter:
• say how you came to know about him/her
• explain why you want to learn
• ask what help they can offer.
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a “gap year”; before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to a broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2002, and projections for 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
International tourism has become a huge industry in the world. Some people think that the problems caused by international tourism outweigh the benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below gives information about the msnufscture of frozen fish pies. Summarise the informationand reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
•Explain why you would like the job
•Give details of why you will be a suitable person to employ
•Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Robotics and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace . Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
Many museum charge admission fees while others are free. Do the advantages of charging people to visit a museum outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. summearise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that using animals for entertainment, such as in circuses and zoos, is unethical. Others argue that these activities provide important educational opportunities for people. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
While some people believe that new houses should be built in the same style as the houses already in the area, others argue that local councils should allow people to build a house in their own style. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
at the present time, the population of some coutnries includes a relatively large number of youn adults, compared with the number of older people. do the advantages of his situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, a lot of people change the way of smoking: from conventional cigarettes to electronic ones. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this statement.
The graph shows changes in the sales of musical instruments in the UK from 2008 to the present and gives predictions for future sales.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreing country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreing language. Discuss both these viers and give your own opinion.
Young people who commit serious crimes, such as robbery or violent attacks should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should
focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems.
To what extent do you a gree or disagree?
in the modern world it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face-to-face contact with others. Show advantage and disadvantage
The government spends about 220 million pounds a year supporting museums and galleries in the U.K., and a similar amount subsidizing the visual and performing arts This is a huge sum to spend on minority interests, and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to the people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them What are your views? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
some organisations believe that their employeea shuld dress smartly. Other value quality of work above appearance. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
Your next- door neigbour owns a small dog that barks througthout the day and the night Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done the dog .Include in your letter
Your reason for writing
What you would like to happen
A nice ,respectful style
The youth in many countries are unemployed and unskilled, while at he same time, the military service are in need of people. compulsory military service is beneficial and neccessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved to a new home. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have moved
describe the new house
invite your friend to come and visit.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. Towhat extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
The given table illustrates all the expenses of a used bookstore in Scotland for January and December 2018.
The line graph show of amount of carbon dioxide emissions in 1976 to 2007 in four countries united Kingdom, Sweden Italy and Portugal.
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people believe that taking risks is an essential part of personal and professional development. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more students are moving abroad for higher education. There are people who think there is an advantage to it but a few say that there are some drawbacks as well. What can be the merits and demerits of studying abroad?
It is said that the amount of violence on TV programmes has negative effects on our social development and therefore should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that children should begin formal education at a very early age. Others believe they should start school at the age of seven. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
News media is important in our society. Why is it so important? Do you think its influence is generally positive or negative?
The chart below provides information about the 5 types of transportation that tourists used in a particular city between 1989 and 2009.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
-say which points in the article you agree with
-explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
-offer to give a guide tour of your town to the writer of the article
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
It is importan for everyone, inclduing younh people to save money for the future?To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people believe that children should spend all of their fee time with their families. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments both sides, and say which side you personally support.
In many countries, people are now living longer than even before.Some people say an aging population creates problems for government.Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people.To what effect do the advantage of having an aging population outweigh the disadvantages?
It is quite common for both parents in a family to work. Sometimes this is because they need two salaries to survive, whereas other times it is their choice. What are the problems you see in this situation? How does this affect the children and the family life?
•Some people think that job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others think that people can not expect enjoy a job and that having a permanent job is more important. •Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below gives information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail services companies from 1920 to 2000.
Some people think that homework should be banned from schools while others think that it is an important part of a student's education. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of homework and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that animals must be used for conducting laboratory tests, while other people think that animals are innocent creatures and we must not exploit them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
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 coleagues
More and more plastic is polluting cities, the countryside and oceans in the world. What are the problems caused by plastic wastes? What measures should be taken to solve it?