The population of young people is more than old people in the countries .And it benefit us To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, the increase in life expectancy means that people have to work until they are older to help pay for their retirement. An alternative is for people to start work at a younger age. Do you think this alternative would be a positive or negative development?
In some places old age is valued, while in other ultures youth is considered more important.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some place old age is valuable, while in other cultures youth is considered ,ore important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people buy products that they do not really need and replace old products with the new ones unnecessarily. Why do people buy things they do not really need? Do you think this is a good thing?
Some people believe that old public buildings in cities should be restored while others say that they should be demolished and new buildings should be built instead. Agree or disagree?
The older generations tend to have very traditional idea about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
In some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some parents believe that children should help with washing-up, cleaning and other jobs in the house as soon as they are old enough to. What is your opinion?
Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The local Council in your city has no funds for repairs and maintanenance of old buildings. It has decided to demolish a historical building to build a software company. Write a letter to the head of Council. In your letter:
*explain why the building is important
*suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community
*suggest a solution to finance the repairs.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian Magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-years old Child.
Write a letter to the parents, in your letters
• Explain why you would like the job
• Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
• Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
ome people believe that children should begin formal learning at school as young as possible. However, others feel that children should not begin school until they are at least seven years old. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
n some places, young people find it difficult to communicate with older people. Why is this? What are the solutions?
n this modern world, there is a strong competition between young and old people for the same job. I will discuss the pessimistic sides of this trend and suggest some feasible solutions. First of all, this trend will reduce young people’s employment opportunities and give rise to unemployment.
Some believe that young people should be required to attend full-time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen a advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and after look after their six year old child.
Write a eletterto the parents. In your letter
Explain why you would like the Job
At the present, the population of some countires includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old houses in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own styles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In Britain ,when someone gets pld,they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them.Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay? Give your reasons ?
A report indicated that many children between 7 and 11 years old watch television and/or play video game too much. How does the problem affect? What measures can be taken to control it?
At the present, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this stiuation outweigh the disadvantages?
In many cities, there is a lack of space to develop and as a result, in order to modernize, old buildings are demolished and replaced with new buildings. What are the disadvantages of knocking down old buildings? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. why do think this is. do you think this is a positive or a negative development.
While on a business trip in another city, you met an old friend who lives there. You are going on another business trip to this city soon and would like to see him/her again. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
•tell him/her about your trip;
•say why you were happy to see him/her;
•suggest an arrangement for you to meet.
you have seen an advertisement in Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for 6 month in look after their 6 year old child. write a letter to the parents.
In your letter.
- explain why you would like to the job
- give details for why you would be a suitable person for employee
-say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
At present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disaddvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many old buildings protected by law are part of a nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by news ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You attended an old friend's wedding in another city, about 3 hours away, a week ago. It was an outdoor wedding held on a rainy day and you had taken along a rather expensive, elegant umbrella. When you returned, you were tired and went straight to bed. You had a very busy week.This weekend, when it started to rain, you realized you had the wrong umbrella. You must have taken someone else's umbrella, which was very similar to your own, when leaving the wedding reception. Write to your friend who got married. In your letter:
congratulate him / her on the beautiful wedding
explain the situation
ask how you can return this umbrella and locate your own
Some people think that children should start school at early very early age, but others believe that children should go to school until they are older.Disscuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that teenager should always follow the examples of older people, whereas some believe it is natural in teenager to challenge what old people say. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Experts say older people were happier and healteir in the past because they did more excercise and spent more time with family and friends, whereas many now suffer from loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solutions ?
Many doctor recommended that older people exercise regularly but most patients do not follow on exercise routine .Why do you think this happens and how can people encouraged to exercise regularly.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
The table and chart show data about reading among people under 30 years old. Types of book by age Book reading
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more exercise and spent more time with family and friends, whereas many now suffer from loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this problem and suggest some measures to solve it?
People should be at-least 21 years old before they are allowed to drive a car. To what extent you agree or disagree with the statement.
Some people think young people should be required to have full time education until they are at least 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Zhazira.
Directors and managers of organizations are often older people. Some people say that younger people should be leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most countries provide driving licence at 19 years old. Some people support that, while others believe that 25 years is the best time to drive.
Currently, some countries' populations include a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, boys and girls are educated separately after the age of about ten years old. Discuss this view and give your opinion.
It is too expensive to look after and repair old building. This money should be spent on building modern building instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays number of older people select to live in retirement communities with other people, rather than living with their adults. Is it a positive or negative.
effort. At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the numebr of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvanatges?
Some countries allow old people to work to any age that they want. Do the advantages of this outwight the disadvantages?
In many countries, old people are valued by the government while others think that they should consider the young. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The table and chart show data about reading among people under 30 years old. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some culture, the old age is more valued while in some culture youth is more valued. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The leaders or directors of organisations are often older people. However, some people believe that young people can also be effective leaders. Do you agree or disagree?