In some areas of the USA, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion aboout this?
Many companies are developing electronic books. Some people think thoese books will replaced paper books in the future. To what extent do you agree?
You have been volunteering at a local organisation but you can no longer do so. Write a letter to the head of the organisation to explain why you must leave. In your letter:
Describe the work you have been doing and what you have learnt.
Explain why you must leave.
Suggest someone to replace you.
Some people believe that it is essential to include physical eduction classes i the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children's time is better spent on more academic subjects. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
More and more people tend to watch foreign movies, so the local government should ancourage the development of local film industry. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
With the rise of ebooks comes the decline of paperbacks. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
the graph shows data about the annual earnnings of 3 bakeries in calgary in 2000-2010
Now, many scientific institutes conduct research on live animals. Some people regard it as cruel and unnecessary while others believe it is justified in the interest of human welfare. Discuss the two views and give your reasons. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us yo buy things. Other peoplr think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph shows average CO2 emissions per person in the UK, Sweden, Italy and Portugal.
The graph above shows the stock price of four technology companies between 2011 and 2016.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is how to teach children to be good member of society. It is undeniable that teaching children has become an essential part of our life
Completing University education is thought by some to be the best way to get a job,on the other other people think developing skills and experience is more important.Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss hoth these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for vour answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The disgram below shows what happens to pollutants from farming and industry once in a river system. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The bar chart below shows the proportions of English men and women of different ages who were living alone in 2011. The pie chart compares the numbers of bedrooms in these one-person households.
We have been living in the nuclear age now for over a half century. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on earth ? What are the benefits and risk associated with its use?
Maintaining public library is a waste of time since digital technology is now replacing their function.To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Students should pay the full cost of their own university studies, rather than having free education provided by the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Modern technology,such as personal computers and the internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home atleast part of the time instead of going to an office everyday. What are some advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
People cart eat a wide variety of food that can be grown in other areas. As a result, people eat more food produced in other regions than local food. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the changes in the price of a litre of milk at three different supermarkets between 2010 and 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries today, there is an attitude that “anyone can do it” in the arts – music, literature, acting, craft, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous, and genuine talent is not valued and appreciated. Do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show an industrail area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site
The given table provides vital data about the amount of fast food consumed in Melbourne from 2005 to the present time and predictions for the near future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where reevant.
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain ntwhy you need the recipe from his/her coury
Some children nowadays take sports seriously while others play sport in their free time. Is this a positive or negative development?
You are having some trouble with a work colleague. Write to your
employer. In your letter
Explain what the problem is
Describe how it is affecting you
Make a suggestion about what could be done
Some people say that a person’s success is as a direct result of the way they were brought up by their parents. Do you agree or disagree?
Which subjects have more female students and which have more male students in your country? Why do you think it happens? What can be done to equal these numbers?
Nowadays more and more older people who need employment have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. Umar What problems does this cause? What are the solutions?
Some people think that having a set retiremnet age(e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive at an earlier age. 1.Do you agree or disagree? 2.Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasond for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people say it's a waste of time to plan for the future .We should live in the present.To what extent do you agree or disagree
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the projected costing over the next five years in american dollar for three environmental projects for sustainable foresty. the pie chart shows the expected expenditure brealdown allocation for the year as the projects are set up.
In many countries, people are now living Lon than ever before. Some people say an ageing 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 ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Social media has replaced the traditional method of communicating and people use more and more of social media to communicate and follow news and events. Do you think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
these days much of the foods people eat gets transported from farms that are thousannds of miles away. some people believe that it would be better for the environment and the economy if people only consume food produced by local farmers. would the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages?
Many students choose to complete at least some of their university studies in a foreign country. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?
Some people believe that government should help and look after old people, but others believe that people should have money for their lives on the future. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
nNowadays, more and more children play computer games. Why do you think this is the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned 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 Task 1 (general)
The diagrams below represent the modifications that have occured at Queen Mary Hospital since its building in 1960.
Some people believe that the academic success of students depends on good teachers at schools. Others think that it depends on the attitude and determination of the students. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Problem and Solution Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world’s facing today.What are the cause of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue?
In some countires the average weigh of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the cause of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Some people think that exam are a good way of assessing a student level. other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability. Discuss both the view and give your own opinion .
As most people spend a major part of their life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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
• Introduce yourself
• Ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
• Tell the family about your arrival date and time