Many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their personal data in-exchange for access to software. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweight the disavantages?
Many people join distance-learning programs (study material, post, TV, Internet) and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar charts show education data related to young adults aged 15 years old in 10 different countries in 2015. The first chart shows in which countries adolescents do the most homework in terms of the hours per week. The second chart shows the nations that scored the best on an international science test. Summarise the data by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
the chart below shows the percentages of different tupes of household wast that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002.
the media is increasing interest in famous people who have ordinary backgrounds. why do you think people are interested in the live of famous people? do you think its a good thing?
The advantages of the spread of English as a global language will continue to outweigh its disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that a person’s intelligence is inherited from the parents, while others believe that their environment is the main factor. Discuss these views. Which factor do you think is mostly responsible for intelligence?
The maps show the extension which took place at the seaside resort of Templeton from 1990 to 2005.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other peole think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph illustrates the different amounts of coffee for export purposes in three nations in a decade.
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. Has this become a positive or negative development ?
Some people think that public health is the responsibility of the goverment, while others think that people should be responsible for their own health. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The table below shows how the UK unemployed spent their time last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think it is more important for govemment to spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illness than to spend it on the treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
mYou lent a bag to your friend and now you need it back Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
ask for the bag back
say why you need it
suggest how you can get it
You and your family are moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house there.
Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself and your family
• Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find
• Give your preference for the location of the accommodation
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom it May Concern,
Some believe that the development of technology and impreved software allow us totranslate between languages automatically.There fore, it is not necessary to learn foreign languages anymore. Do you agree or disagree ?
Despite health warning,a large number of people continue to smoke all over the world.Why should we be concerned about this ?What solutions would you suggest?
More and more people today are moving from the countryside . Why is this happening? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development ?
some people think that the best way to run a business is within the family. What are tge advantages and disadvantages of a family run business?
Tody more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, sush as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
University and college are now offering qualifications through distance leaving from the internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Environmental problems are serious in many countries. It means that the only possible way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent, do you agree or disagre
The bar graph shows the global sales (in billions of dollars) of different types of digital games between 2000 and 2006. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
the diagram below show the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays television and the Internet have a greater influence on children's behavior than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Define the term “globalization” and explain the pros and cons of the effects of globalization. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that parents have a great influence on thechildren's growth but influence from the outside plays a moreimportant role. Do you agree or disagree?
many people think that interviews are not the best way to assess the suitability of a candidate for a position. To what extent do you agree or disagree? agree = lie, limited qualities disagree = proved it works, ideal q to discover personality& qualities
Scientists predict in the near future, cars will be driven by computers, not people. Why? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Trung
The chart bellow shows the percentage of car trips by purpose and genders in 2015.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
HIGHER EDUCATION COULD BE FUNDED IN THREE WAYS. ALL COT PAID BY GOVERNMENT, ALL COST PAID BY STUDENTS OR STUDENTS PAYING ALL COST THROUGH A GOVERNMENT LOAN. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THESE CHOICES?
A reporter complained about a new TV program that you like. Write a letter to the newspaper editor.–
Describe your point of view.
Say what you like about the show and why.
Ask the newspaper to take some action.
Some believe that with the introduction of modern technology people become more social. While some people think with modern technology they become less social. Discuss the both views and give your opinion?
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours
People want to immigrate to rich countries. What are the reasons? Is this positive or negative?
Many cities are investing in public transport systems to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of improving public transpondation.
In what ways does art reflect the culture and values of a society? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using art as a means of communication?
the chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. the table shows the salaries of theanthropologists in work after five years.
The chart and table below give information about tourist at a particular holiday resort in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the proportion of energy produced from different sources in a country between 1985 and 2003.
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays.
You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the director of the Museum. In your letter:
•introduce yourself
•explain what experience and special skills you have
•explain why you are interested in the job
The bar graph provides statistical data on the percentage of British people who donate money to charities based on their age ranges for two years, 1990 and 2010.
In many countries, boys and girls have to study in separate schools and colleges. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this policy.
the graph below shows the amount of energy generated by wind in four countries in the period 1980 2000
Eating too much sugar is harmful for our health. Some people think that it is a government responsibility to limit people’s sugar consumption, while others think that it is an individual’s responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that increasing the number of sports facilities is the best way to improve public health, but others believe that it has little effects and we need other measures to improve it. Discuss both views and give you opinion.
Some people think museums and art galleries should show works of art and history from their own country rather than from different parts of the world. Do you agree or disagree ?