The inequality between rich and poor nations is now wider than it has ever been before. What do you think are the main causes of this difference and what do you think can be done to reduce the gap?v
This line graph shows the visitor ratios of four attractions in Brighton, England from 1980 to 2010.
New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforminig the lives of consumers. To what exent do you agree or disagree wih this opinion?
You were sent by your company to attend a meeting in another country, but you are not happy with the hotel your organizer booked for you. Write a letter to your organizer about -
-the meeting you attended
- your complaint about the hotel
- what would you like the organizer to do about it?
Some people think it would be a good idea for school to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this option ? Describe the skill a person needs to be a good parent.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people eho decides to do this
Nowadays more and more people are deciding to have kids later in life. Some say that it is still better to have kids at a young a age discuss both views.
Some peoplw think cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that Google and other search engines will put an end to the existence of libraries. Others think otherwise, claiming that libraries exist for a cause, and that technology will support libraries rather than eliminate them.Discuss both views and give your opinion
Hosting an international sporting event such as the Olympic Games is good for the country, regardless of the potential negatives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Consumers are faced with increasing number pf advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
all education and healthcare should be funded by the government and free for everyone. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It si therefore necessary for the government to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
some people believe that having fewer children is the best way to preserve the world's limited resousers. others believe that technology is the answer and that population control is unncessary. disscuss both views and give your opinion
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same right as human, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including food and experiments. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
(2024) You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter, describe the problem with the equipment explain how this problem is affecting your work
say what you want the shop or company to do
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It is better for student to study from home rather than go to school . Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that it is a good thing for senior management positions to have much higher salaries than other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
But all this time is actually good preparation for children, who will have to spend many hours working on computers throughout their education and working lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children from 7-11now spend more time watching television and playing video games than before. What are the effects of this on children, families and society? What are the possible solutions to this problem?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter.
Describe the problem with the equipment
Explain how this problem is affecting your work
Say what you want the shop or company to do
you have lost an item of value on a train. write a letter to the railway company
A friend has invited you to a party but you will not be able to attend. Write to your friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend you can’t come
•Explain why you are unable to attend
•Arrange another time to meet
Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until theyare six or seven years old. Others believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. What do you think are the advantages of attending school from ayoung age?
The maps below give information about a plan to redevelop an industrial site
The Internet has brought many changes into our day to day life. Nowadays we can do things such as mailing, contacting, banking and communication much faster. Is this a positive or negative development?
You have been doing some voluntary work to hepl you local commnity. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working
Some people thnk that men and women have different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Ngoc Nhi
The exploration and development of safe alternatives of fossil fuels should be the most important global priority. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? Give reasons for your answers.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings.
Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In you letter,
1. explain your and your friends project
2. ask if it possible to rent the hall and under the what terms
3. state what day and what timings you would like to use the hall
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT to write any addresses. Begin your letters as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,
Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
It is important for children to learn how to distinguish between right and wrong by carryingout punishments.Do you agree or disagree with this?
In many parts of the world, it is common for one parent to stay at home and raise a new born child while other works full time to earn money. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necesarry to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views.
Some people feel that the primary function of a university should be to prepare students for the working world. Others argue that the purpose of a university education is to provide knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that the public should be allowed to have guns. Others do not agree. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Some people believe that only employees who have worked at a company for a long time deserve to be promoted to a higher position. What is your opinion about this?
The greater proportion of government's budget should be allocated to disease prevention and health education because prevention is better than cure. Do you agree or disagree?
The two maps below represent the changes in town of Denham from 1986 to the present day.
Your frined invited you to his/her birthday party , but your are not able to attend. write a letter to your friend
In some parts of the world it has become an increasingly interesting topic to know about history of family.Do you think it is a positive or a negative development.
Many people believe that children learn by watching television. They say that children should be encouraged to watch television regularly at home and at school. To what extent do you agree?
Movies with spectacular car chases are a thrill to watch and fun too but they have led to an increase in car accidents on urban roads. Do you agree or disagree with this view? What do you think can be done to make the youth more aware of road safety?
Globalization is positive for economies but its negative sides should not be ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that children should go to school as early as possible, while others believe that children shouldn’t start school until they are at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that, the construction of new public buildings like museum, art galleries is better than renovate the old ones. To what extent do you agree ?
You are arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend.In your letter.
Explain the important event.
Apologise for the situation.
Suggest a new arrangements.
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing in comparison to the past due to advanced technology which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?