In many traditional societies, caring for the children is only the mother’s responsibility. More recently, some people have argued that the father’s role should be as important as the mother’s role. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. RITING ›u should rite abol Some Why i deve five re nowle Vrite Sources National Government Local Taxes Other sources (eg grants) Total Police Budget 2017-2018 (in £m) 2017 175.5m 91.2m 38m 304.7m 2018 177.8m 102.3m 38.5m 318.6m How the money was spent 17% 17% 8% 14% 75% 69% 2017 2018 Salaries (officers and staff) Technology Buildings and transport
Some people believe that those moving abroad should try to adapt themselves to the new cultures. While some think that there is no need to do so. Discuss both view and give ur opinion.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Ask for some time off to complete a qualification. Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Some people think competitive sports, such as football, are valuable because they can gather people with different ages and culture together. Some think it can cause problems because people are from different groups and countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
As social media continue to develop, more and more youngsters have unsupervised access to all the contents available over the internet in order to meet and chat with friends and even strangers, which can lead to some potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?
The government spends a lot of money on space exploration and on trying to discover life on other planets. Some people think that the government is wasting money and should spend more money on addressing problems in society. To what extent do you agree?
Word Limit: 200 - 250 words. *Please do not exceed 300 words. Duration:1 hour only Question Some people think that children should not watch television, because it has negative effects, while others believe it helps children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write about following topic: In many places, new homes 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend of yours is living in another country. You would like to work in his/her country for a while. Write a letter to your friend and say
Explain why you would like to work in his/her country
Describe your skills and experience
Ask for some information about working in his/her country.
Nowadays people are living longer, and some believe that this can contribute to people’s development. What are the causes of this change? Is it a positive or negative phenomenon?
Full time university students spend most of their time behind academic subjects. Some people say that they should engage in other activities also. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a friend who will come to your country to work for 6 months.
In your letter, you should:
•recommend a city
•suggest a few jobs that your friend could do
•give some opinions about making friends with the locals.
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?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out anout the history of the house. what are the reason for it? how can people research this?
in some areas of the US, a curefew is imposed, in which teenangers are not allowed to beo out doors after particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion about this?
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to take time off work
• give details of the amount of time you need
• suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Write at least 150 words.
You DO NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ____________________,
There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel. Some people think the most important invention is the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some children receive almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children receive too much pressure from their over enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impact on the child. Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well at school? What do you think the role of a parent should be in their child's education?
Science has extended human life expectancy to one hundred years and even beyond. Some people view this in a positive light while others believe this creates some problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
At present time the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of old people.Do the advantages of this situation outwiegh the disadvantages?
Because some children do not seem to have natural ability to learn other languages, schools should not force them to learn foreign languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, unemployment is high, therefore some people think children should study only primary education and not secondary education because they cannot find jobs in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or exercise class. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Parents should set punishments in some ways if their children break the law. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviour, in other coutries they are allowed to do almost anything they like. To what extent should children have to follow rules?
[Studies show that many criminals do not receive enough education. For this reason, some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate them rather than punish them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.]
All parents want the best opportunities for the children. But there are some people who think that school should teach children skills, but others think having a range of subjects is better for children's future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageijg population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people To what extent do the advantages of having an ageijg population outweigh the disadvantages
In the last few decades there have been more and more cases of famous peoples being hounded by the press. Some people think that famous people in the media have no right privacy. To what extend do you agre
Rising University fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects like philosophy and history, and only practical degree courses that maximize chance of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter:
Describe the problem you had with the tickets
Say why were unhappy with the staff
Suggest what action the train company should take
Millions of dollars are spent on spcae research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
Schools should teach children some academic subjects which will be beneficial to their future careers. Therefore, other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it’s a positive or negative development?
Q: You are going to visit New Zealand for an 'English and Homestay' program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
1. introduce yourself
2. ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
3. tell the family about your arrival date and time
You have some library books that you are unable to return as a member of your family in another city has fallen sick and you have hand to go and look after them.
Write a letter to the library. In you letter, you should: Formal letter
explaining the situation - my gramother suffering from cancer
apologize for the inconvenience called - apologising
and say what you are going to do - My friend will deliver to tou next day
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there. Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
• explain the purpose of the trip
• ask about things to do and see in the city
• invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
You have bougth some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
Give details of the purchase
Describe the problem
Explain why you need a replacement urgently
Planting trees is very good for the environment. Some people think that trees should be planted in vacant areas in towns and cities, while others say homes should be built instead. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in major cities in Viet Nam. What are the reasons for this? Suggest some solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The diagrams below show the existing ground floor plan of a house and a proposed plan for some building work. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In a number of countries, some people think it’s necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging business and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Most adults are not doing exercise.Some people think that showing sports events like olympics and world cup will encourage them to exercise. Others believe that some other methods can be used for it. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kind of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004 .
In some countries, many people are choosing to leading an unhealthy lifestyle these days. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
the growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curricular. agree or disagree?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to be a good sport person or musician. Discuss both sites of views and give your opinion.
You have bought a toy online. On delivery, you found that it has some issues. Write a letter to the manager of the toy company and express your dissatisfaction. In your letter:
Give details of the toy you have purchased.
Tell them why you think the toy is faulty.
What do you want the comapny to do about that.