Many people believe that education standards have declined in recent times, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it
Young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in cities.what are the reasons? Do advantages of their developmenth outweigt it's disadvantages
More and more people are using the Internet to do their tasks rather than doing in person. Does the advantage of this trend outweigh the disadvantage?
The graph shows the changes in the percentage of people who go to the movies once a month by age group in a European country from 2000 to 2011.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
•Give details of the food and services you ordered
•Describe the problems that occurred
•Explain what you want the restaurant to do
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020.
Some think that too much attention and too many resources are given to protection of wild animals and birds. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The gap between the rich and the poor is increasingly wide, as poor people become poorer and rich people become richer. What problems could this situations cause? what are the solutions to address those problems?
4 years ago Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teachign sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the cause and effects of widespread drug abuse by young people. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse. Give reasons for your answer.
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fee. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone.What extend do you agree or disagree.
You would like to take admission at the college.
Write a letter to the program coordinator in charge of the course and ask for detailed information on the deadline dates, the program, the accommodation.
It is important for every one, including young people, to save money for thier future. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think it is more important to spend public money on prompting healthy lifestyle in order to spend it on the treatment for people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists suh as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artits should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Scientists advise people to lead a healthy lifestyle, but most people continue with unhealthy activities. Why do you think it is and what can do with it?
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace. Do the benefit of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
A government's role is only to provide defence capability and urban infrastructure( such as roads and water supplies). All other services ( education, health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays more and more tourists are visiting places with difficult weather conditions, such as the Sahara desert and the Antarctic region and so on. What are the advantages and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
The government should allocate more funding to teaching science rather than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress to what extent do you agree
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Tell him which team won
Describe the weather conditions that day
Say how you felt about the match
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
More and more prisons are being built to house the world’s criminals and many people believe long-term imprisonment is the answer to solving the crime problem. However, others feel that medical and psychological assistance is what is required. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below gives information about the age of women in Australia when they gave birth to their first child in 1966, 1986 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities form 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, 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
Some people believe that a country will benefit greatly by a high percentage of young people going to universities. Others argue that it only leads to a higher unemployment rate. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to your friend who wants to visit your hometown. In your letter say
• When is the best time to visit
• Recommend someplace to stay
• Invite her/him to your house
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future. Use reasons and specific examples to support our answer.
You are planning a holiday to Australia . You have been given the name and address of a hotel in the centre of Sydney and would like further information.
Write a letter to a hotel. Ask about the availability of the rooms and the hotel’s facilities . Find out if the hotel arranges day trips and ask them to send you a brochure.
Students should pay the full cost for their own study, because universities education benefits individuals rather than study. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays anyone can post news on the internet. As a result, we cannot trust information we read there. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that arts, such as paintings and music are a waste of money and the government should spend this money on other public services. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
Nowadays, online dating has become more popular due to the development of technology. This essay discusses the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing applications to meet partners online.
As people live longer and longer, the idea of cloning human being in order to provide spare parts is becoming a reality. The idead horrifies most people, yet is is no longer mere science fiction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Mrs Barret an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barret. In your letter
•Suggest how you could help in her home
•say why you would like to do this work
•explain when you will and will not be available
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of export in 2016 compared to 2015
You bought a football match ticket. However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
explain the football tournament
why you are unable to go
how can your friend get the ticket
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes, and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your own opnion
Write a 4-paragraph essay of about 200-250 words on the following topic: Many young people spend a lot of time on the Internet without any parental supervision or control. What are some of the problems caused by unrestricted use of the Internet and what can be done to curb these problems?
The diagrams below show two cutting tools made from stone. They are from an early period and a later period of human history. The tools were made by breaking off small pieces of stone.
An increasing number of people are buying items which they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping online.
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the negative impacts on society and family life?
As a result of globalization, it is impossible to succeed if you cannot speak one foreign language. Do you think everyone must learn at least one foreign language?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless o[ whether the course is useful to an employee. well in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
‘The best way to educate children is by using the Internet in every lesson.’ To what extent do you
share this opinion? What other ways are there of making lessons effective for children?
University education should be restricted to the very best academic students, rather than being available to a large proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, government are encouraging industries and business to move to regional areas outside the big cities. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in seperate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both these views and give your orn opinion.
Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the work place. Why is thiss happening? Do you think this will hace a positive or negative impact on society?
Some people believe that those moving abroad should try to adapt themselves to the new cultures. While some think that there is no need to do so. Discuss both view and give ur opinion.