The chart below shows the number of men and women (in thousand) in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Worker often have to retire at the age of 60 or 65. However, some people say that they should be allowed to continue working for as long as they want. What is your opinion about this?
In some societies, stress is now regarded as a major problem, and it is thought that people suffer from more stress than they did in the past. However, others feel that the amount of stress people have today is exaggerated. They say that previous generations were under more pressure, but the idea of suffering from stress did not exist. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement?
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned hime, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
Say where you think you left the papers
Explain why they are so important
Tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Nowadays it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not able to pay their debt back. In your opinion, do the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvageants?
In some countries, more and more peaple are becoming interestedin finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can peoplw research this? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space. Others argue they should spend the money for poor people. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graphs below show the number of calls a company received at their Nigerian and Indian call centres in connection wit hthe various cae models they produce.
Some people think that children should learn to compete, but others think that they should be taught to co-operate so that they could become more useful adults. State some reasons for both views and give your opinion.
When employers choose the best person for a job they should consider personal qualities, rather than qualifications and experience. To what extent do your agree or disagree?
Some people think that genetically modified (GM) crops are a positive development. Others, however, argue that they are potentially dangerous. Discuss both these views andgive your own opinion.
In some countries, more and more adults choose to continue to live with their parents after they graduate and have found jobs. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people think that companies and private individuals should bay to clean up the pollution that they produce, not the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many think that in today’s world, it is tough for people to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Others, however, feel that it is easy for people to be healthy and fit if they want to be. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There are more advertisements aiming at children. Some people believe that they have negative effects on children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment people must use less energy in their daily use. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people have not taken individual actions. What could be done to encourage them to take actions?
Experts say that if older people spend their time with others and exercise daily, they will be healthier and happier. However, many elderly people do not exercise and spend time alone. What are the reasons for this? How can this be resolved?
The cultures of many countries around the world becomes more similar than they used to be. What are the reasons for this trend? Is it positive or negative?
People work because they need money to live. What are some other reasons that people work? Discuss one or more of these reasons. Use specific examples and details to support your answer.
In many countries people tend to move overseas or move to a different par of their country after the retirement Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is. Provide specific reasons and example to spport your opinion.
Every day people see advertisements encouraging them to buy products they might not need or might not be able to afford. To what extent do you think people are influenced by advertising?
Ownership of mobile phones has risen dramatically in recent years despite the potentially harmful effects they may have on our health and on society. Governments should introduce measures to restrict ownership of mobile phones to those who need them for their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some People claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say they are just harmless and help people to relax. Discuss both these points of view and give your own opinion.
The top priority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilites. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to six years of free education, so that they can at least read, write and use number. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours, and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons? What can employers do to make their employees' lives easier?
Commoners try ti imitate celebrities and other rich people they watch TV or in magzines.What are the causes behinnd this?In your opinion ,is it good or bad idea?
Some people say that we must send our parents to old age home when they reach 60. However other think that they must be taken care at home. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that male and female students should study separately. Others think that they should study together. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays nurses should not just be required to do basic training but they must have other qualities as well to do their jobs well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should been encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages to study abroad?
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.
“Fatherhood ought to emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up.”
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some think that governments should support retired people financially while others believe they should take care of themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the future, nobody wil buy printed newspapers of books because they will be able to read everything they want on!ine without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Sales companies should recruit people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated workers. Do you think money is the driving force behind hardwork? What factors should be taken into consideration when recruiting staff for sales position?
Do you believe that celebrities are ill-treated by the media, or is this the price they have to pay for their stardom? Regardless of fame, should their privacy be respected or not? What is your opinion?
The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that young people should be encouraged to leave home when they become adults while others claim it would be better to remain with their family. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. “Fatherhood ought to emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up.” To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that students in school learn better when they studying in group whereas others believe students learn better when they study their own. Discuss both views and give opinion.
In some areas of the US, 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 about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience . . 29
Some people believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more academic work. How do you think children should spend their free time?
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion? What are some of the job skills that employers look for in new employees?
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they recieved from empoyers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, people do not recycle their rubbish as much as they could. Why do you think this is? What are the possible consequences?
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other people believe they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their abilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.