Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish.Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You naive find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
• describe the situation
• explain why you cannot continue at this time
• say what action you would like to take
Once children start school, teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph gives information about people of different age groups in New Zealand who went to a fitness center twice a week or more. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
Anyone can post information on the internet. Some people say most of what we read on the internet is inaccurate. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are planning a trip and you would like to invite a friend with you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Explain the trip details
- Say why you chose this friend
- Suggest him/her to bring necessary things
Some people say that the best way to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age of driving motorbikes or cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries , school arrange work for students without any payment , so that students get experience . to what extent is it beneficial for the students as well as company or institution ?
A friend of yours is living in another country. You would like to work in his/her country for a while. Write a letter to your friend and say
– Explain why you would like to work in his/her country
– Describe your skills and experience
– Ask for some information about working in his/her country
In many countries more and more young people are becoming jobless. What problems do you think unemployment will cause to individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters.
Some people think that living in a country is essential to learn that country’s language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People all in modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other society members often set a bad example. Discuss the causes & some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern-day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
The news is an important source of knowledge for all of us about the world, especially in this era of technology. Journalists are mainly responsible to bring this news to us but not all of them are true to their responsibilities and ethics. How much can we trust the journalists? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
It is important for children to learn the difference beetween right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn thi distinction. To what extent dou you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
The leaders or directors of organizations are often elderly people. However, some say that young people can also take the lead of organizations or companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In today's world many people owm a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
What are the benefits of living in big cities,as opposed to rural areas? What are the problems of rural areas, and how can they be solved?
Some people think that school children should be asked to work individually in class. Others believe that working in small groups is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
ome people think that all entertainment TV programmes should educate people about the importance of social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many cannot speak or present well in public. Some people think that it is important to speak well in public, so the training should be from school. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays people use bicycles less as a form of transport. Why is this the case? What can we do to encourage people to use bicycles more? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
People doing dangerous sports activities like scuba diving and bungie jumping, they should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their lives to save people. Do you agree or disagree?
In the past, knowledge was stored in books. Today, people stored knowledge on the internet. To what extent the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
With an increasing population communicating via the Internet and text-messaging, face-to-face communication will become a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show the changes that have taken place in Meadow side village and Fonton, a neughbouring town since 1962
Most high level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 percent female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree?
It is necessary for parents to attend parenting training course to bring up their children. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, some small town-center shops are going out of business because customers are shopping at large out-of-town stores. As a result, some people without cars have limited access to shops, and there may be an increase in the use of cars. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages
In most countries, prison is the most common ~Solution when people commit a crime. However, if they were to receive better education, it Could prevent them from becoming criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “It’s more important to eat a good diet than to exercise a lot”. Support your choice with reasons and details.
Space travel to the moon is considered as “a step of mankind.” But some people think that space travel has made little difference to people’s lives today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The street where you live is in poor condition. Write a letter to local City Council in your letter you
Explain the situation
Explain the likely consequence
Describe the change you expect to occur
IT IS TAUGHT BY SOME THAT IT IS BETTER TO LIVE IN A CITY , WHILE OTHERS BELIEVE THAT LIFE IS BETTER IN THE COUNTRY SIDE. Discuss bith sides and give your opinion.
When international media (including movies, fashion, advertisement and other TV programs) convey the same message to the global audience, people argue that the expansion of international media has a negative impact on cultural diversity. Discuss your opinion?
Today more and more tourists are visiting place where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antartic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
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.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? older buildings How can people research this? specific ways to find information on older buildings
“Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults.” discuss both views and give your opinion.
It so important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age . Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion. What sort of punishment should be parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Topic: modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has had a negative effect on their social lives. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter
explain your accommodation requirements
explain what your food needs are
ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
You should write at least 150 words.You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people believe that children are given too much freedom. They feel that their time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time?
Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on TV or reading about them in the newspapers.Why do they do this?Do you think it is a good idea to copy famous people?
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. White a letter: Say why driving license is advantage; Recommend a driving school; Give extra tips
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own (nowledge or experience.
The chart below gives information about the journey to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that computers are more a hinderance than a help in todays world. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. In what ways are computers a hinderance? What is your opinion?
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities. What are the advantages and disadvanta