Scientists believe that computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is positive while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the total oil use 4 main consumers from 2009 to 2030
Improvement in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer countries. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
38.Young people today mostly learn by reading books or watching movies, rather than real-life experiences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the goverment sould be responsible for crime prevention, while others believe that it is the responsibility of the individual to protect themselves. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Human activities has negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changes, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give y opinion.
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What are the advatages and disadvantages of solar energy?
Describe a story from a book or film that you enjoyed. You should say: where you read/saw/etc. it when you read/saw/etc. it what the story was about and explain why you enjoyed it.
in some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might be the case ? do you think this is a positive or nagative situation ?
creative artists should always be given the freedom express their own ideas (in word, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. there should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have been to a business meeting at another company and saw a piece of equipment which can be useful for your company too.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
describe the piece of equipment you have seen
why having the same equipment would be useful for your company
offer your assistance in buying the equipment
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Many parents today pay for private tutors to teach their children after school hours. Do you think this is a positive or negative development？
Some people believe that the experience children have before they go to school will have greater effect on their future life. Others argue that experience gained when they are teenagers have a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Effective learning requires time, comfort and peace, so it is impossible to combine study and employment. Study and employment distract one from another. To what extent do you think the statements are realistic? support your opinion with examples.
Adults do less exercise these days. Some people think that showing sports events on the television such as the Olympics and international tournaments is the best way to encourage adults to do exercise. Others believe there are more effective ways to do so. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe these days teenagers are spending their leisure time at shopping centers instead of doing organized activities as sports or music . Do you think it has a negative or positive development?
In the last decade, there has been a great increase in global air travel. What do you think are the reasons for this and do you think it is a good thing? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.
Nowadays, more and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programmes to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
The table below shows the results of a survey that asked 6800 Scottish adults (aged 16 years and over) whether they had taken part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some workers must work at night. What are the advantages and disadvantages of night-shift work? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
A friend of yours is coming to stay in your house for a week while you are away on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend to prepare them for their stay in your letter:
-- Give your friend information about the location of your house
-- Tell your friend what tasks you would like them to do each day
-- Explain what he/she can do and see in your area
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports center, now and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Congratulate him/her for also being accepted
• Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate
• Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together
graph illustrates a comparison between the closure of shops and opening of new shops from 2011 to 2018.
The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada.
Your workplace requires an interpreter to translate from one language to another during meetings. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
recommend someone to act as an interpreter;
explain why the person is qualified for that role;
say how the person can be contacted.
You are organising a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a group of students from Perth in Western Australia.
Write to the manager of Student Hostel Services. In your letter, explain:
when you want to visit the Snowy Mountains
how long you will stay
how many students are in your group and what accommodation you will require
You have recently attended a training course for your job and found it beneficial. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Explain what the course was about.
Describe how it will benefit your work.
Suggest ways to implement the learned skills in your workplace.
Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at schools while others think it is a waste of time. Disscuss both sides and give your opinion.
You are going to write a persuasive essay in response to the following: “How do you think the issue of overpopulation should be tackled?”
The table below shows daily oil production in 4 countries from 2000 to 2004.
Write a letter to your local council that the road in front of your house is damaged.
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Other disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural difference. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phone the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
- describe the problem with the equipment
explain what happened when you phoned the shop
say what you would like the manager to do.
Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, it is common for one parent to stay at home and raise a new born child while other works full time to earn money. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
It is better to run your own business than to work for someone else. To what extent do yo agree or disagree?
You recently did a short course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter Describe what you enjoyed about the course Say how much cooking you have done since the course Suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer.
SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT CULTURE WILL BE RUINED IF IT IS USED TO EARN TOURISM REVENUW, BUT OTHERS CONSIDER THAT TOURISM IS THE ONLY WAY OF PROTECTING CUTURE. DISCUSS BOTH SIDES AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION
How does the lasting value of historical buildings influence your preference for preservation? Give reasons or examples to support your view.
The table show the results of surveys in a European country, carried out in three different years. Percentage of residents expressing interest in certain sports .
Many people around the worlduse social media everyday to keep in touch wth otehr people and get new events. Do you think the advantages outhweigh the disadvantages?
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere. Give your views about the benefits of AI and also discuss some major concerns associated with AI.
The chart shows the proportion of working age adults in four countries from 1980 to 2015.
Some people tend to take temparay jobs (they only work for few months of years )for they have time to do other things. Do you the advantage outweigh disadvantages.
Exposure to international media such as films, TVs and magazines has a significant impact on local cultures. What do you think has been the impact?
Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Do you think the advantages of art subjects outweigh the disadvantages?
It is pointless making children who lack artistic talent learn painting and drawing in Art classes at school. Instead, they should concentrate on other creative or practical subjects for which they may have more aptitude. To what extent to do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and incude any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
When asked to choose between alife without work and working most of the time, people would always choose not to work. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?