art is considered an essential part of all culutres throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology, and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?
Most people think that government should invest money in improving the quality of life in earth rather than exploring space. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have gone to live in the new city
describe the place where you are living
invite your friend to come and see you
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city centre. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis, and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
MANY CITIES CONTAIN OLD PUBLIC BUILDINGS,SUCH AS TOWN HALLS ANFF ART GALLERIES,WHICH ARE EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR.SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT GOVERNMENTS SHOULD REPLACE THESE BUILDINGS WITH NEWS ONES.OTHER PEOPLE THINK THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE OLD BUIldings discuss both these views and give your own opinion Com
Why do you think teachers give homework to students? How important is it for students to have homework? Are there any other ways of revising school lessons? Perhaps homework should be abolished. Give your opinion about this.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emission which result from this energy use.
The graphs below show the total percentage of films released and the total percentage of ticket sales in 1996 and 2006 in a country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The workplace nowadays is trying to employ the equal number of females and males. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in many places, large chain stores are taking over the market place, making it impossible for small businesses to compete with them. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation.
the bar chart shows the scores of teams A,B AND C over four different seasons . summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or the company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
Describe the problem with the equipment
Explain how this problem is affecting your work
Say what you want the shop or company to do
The maps illustrate an industrial area in norbiton in the presenet day compared with plans for future development of the site.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reportung the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show rhe main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount Of support they receivedfrom employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic 8. Some say that the standard of behaviour among children has worsened and that this is their parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below gives information about the quantities of good transported by six different mode of transport in the USA since 1990 with projections until 2024. Ilets task1
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
Postponement, or the act of delaying a task, has been cited in some research articles as one of the factors for poor academic performance by some university students. What are some of the reasons behind students procrastinating, and what measures can be taken to address the problem?
In many places, new houses 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?
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for a child's future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion .
The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005. (million). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit. Othes think there are more effective methods.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
“More and more parents are allowing their children to play on computers and tablets as they think that children should learn technology skills.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?”
The chart shows the percentage of people who have moved house either in the last 3 years, between 3 to 5 years or not within the last 5 years
The government has the duty to ensure that its citizens have a healthy diet, while others believe this is individuals’ responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Travellers and business people often come into contact with other cultures briefly. What are the main advantages and disadvantages of doing so? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own kowledge or experience.
Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new communiction possibilities world-wide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this view.
Some people think visual images (e.g. photographs videos) in a news story can accurately tell what happened. Others think it cannot tell the full news story. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
You share your room with another student in the college hostel. You find it very difficult to study there because he or She always has parties and friends visiting. write a letter to the hostel warden complaining about your displeasure with the roommate.
The graph below shows the population figures of different types of wild birds in the one country between 1970 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The table below shows data for the largest lakes by area and their depths. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themseleves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays the environmental problems are to big to be manage by individual persons or countries. In other words, it is an internationl problem. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
In some countries around the world, voting is compulsory. To what extent do you agree with the notion of compulsory voting.
You recently spent the week on holiday at your friend's house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter; - Say what you like about your friend's new house - Say what you enjoyed most about your holiday - Suggest when and where you could meet next
You are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:
What activities you have planned
When the first meeting takes place and where
Dear Sir,
Some people prefered to be self employed whereas others like working for companies or institutions. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. which do you think is a better approach.
MANY PEOPLE PREFER TO STAY IN THE SAME TYPE OF THE WORK ALL THEIR LIFE,WHEREAS OTHER PREFER TO CHANGE THE TYPE OF WORK.DISCUSS BOTH VIESWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION
Q: In spite of advance mode in agriculture, many people around the world, still go hungry. What is the cause of this? What can be done to solve the problem?
Some people say that the clothes people wear are the most important indication of what they are. Others, however, say that people should not be judged by the clothes they wera. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In recent years more and more students are choosing to read e-books rather than paper-based books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Last Wednesday you flew from London to Vancouver. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your hand luggage 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
In some countries, most epople prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write a letter to the school. In your letter
•ask about the school
•say what kind of accommodation you want
•mention any special requests you have (for example diet).
Some say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Others believe there are benefits to society having more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of possessing an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Solving environment problems should be the responsibility of an international organization rather than each national government. Do you agree or disagree?
Miss Barret, an English-speaking woman living in your town, has advertised for someone to help her around the house for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs. Barrett. In your letter
* Suggest how you can help him at home
*tell me why you want to do this job
*describe when you will and will not be available
The charts below give information about the way in which water was used in different countries in 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.