Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
In some countries people who visit art galleries are reducing. What are the reasons for this? How can this problem be solved?
The cahrt below shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruit and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008.
Many people think that students who go to university directly from school benefit less and can contribute less to their courses than those who travel or do jobs before they start their university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
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 hou could help her in her home.
Say why you would like to do this
Explain when you will and will not be available.
these days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant period of time, either to find a job or study. there are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. do advantages outweight its disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisement from a couple who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your languge for a year.
Write a letter to the couple, In your letter
explain why you think tou would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasons for wanting the job
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as Sahara or Antarctica. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend for tourists who visit these places?
Write a letter to a friend who lives in a different city.
a.Tell him/her about your recent job offer
b.Tell him/her about your arrangement of a dinner to celebrate your achievement
c.Inform him/her about the arrangement of his/her accommodation
Young people who commit serious crime should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your hometown, 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 her in her home
-Say why you would like to do this work
-Explain when you will and will not be available
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara or the Antartic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
As housing is a basic need for people, governments should provide free housing for everyone who can’t afford it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a debate over who should teach children to follow a healthy eating routine to children. Some argue that teachers ought to teach the students to choose more beneficial foods, others argue that parents play a crucial role in this process.
Some people The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
Write a letter to your friend who is moving to a new home.
1. You have time to help her
2. How can you help her move?
3. Ask questions about new home?
There is a big number of people who wish to live in big cities. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in big cities. Include reasins and any relevant examples to support your answer.
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
* Thank him/her for the invitation
* Explain why you cannot come
*Ask him/her about other times to visit.
Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinion as them Other people believe it's goods to have friend who sometime disagree with them. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
You study at a university and often use the university library. The library closes very early in the evening and you are not able to stay there and study.
Write a letter to the manager of the library. In the letter,
-Describe who you are and the details of your university course
-Explain the problem at the library
-Suggest what you think the manager should do
There is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantage and disadvantages for couples who decide to do this.
Some people say that students who achieve the highest scores in their exams should be rewarded. Others say that those who show progress should be rewarded instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the number of oveseas visitors who came to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009
you have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have a friend who lives there.
Write a letter to your friend. in your letter.
-explain your situation.
-say why you feel unsure about living in the city.
-ask some questions about life in the city.
The given 3 pie charts represents the number of percentage of all students, PhD students and junior students who read in per week a journal articles at an Australian university.
nowdays,more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs.what problems this causes?what are solutions?
The charts below show the proportions of British student at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people advocate death penalty for those who committed violent crimes.Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society. Describe adavantages and disadvantages of death penalty and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the number of overseas who came to the uk for different purposes between 1989 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think it's better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it's good to have friends who some times disagree with them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Sports programmes are hugely popular on television nowadays. But some people argue that these programmes are to blame for the poor health of many young people who prefer to watch rather than part take in physical activity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below show the percentage of men and women aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries in 1970 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of Austraian men and women in different age group who did regular physical activity in 2009.
The graphs below show the percentage of math graduates and all graduates who got full-time jobs after graduating from a university in Australia and also show the average salary of both these types of grads, from 2004 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, other argue that they should be funded by the non-government sources. Discuss both views and give opinion.
The bar chart shows the percentage of adults who were overweight or obese in one country from 1965 to 2015. The pie chart shows the proportion of adults who were overweight, obese or severely obese in 2015.
The number of people who choose to get married in the future is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Give relevant examples and
Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger. What do you think are the current and future effects of this trend for those countries?
The table below shows the results of survey of first-year students who take courses in a particular university
People living in the twenty-first century have better standards of living than people who lived in the past. To what extent [completely/ absolutely --- partly/ somehow] agree or disagree?
The pia and table charts show information about the people who are attending different kinds of dances and locations in Australia
1.A lot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parents' pressure. Do you think that parents should support their children who want to do a career in sports ? .
The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008. The line chart below illustrates the proportion of the public in each age group who visit the cinema at least once per 30 days in on particular nation during the period from 1978 and 2008. Overall, although the four different age groups showed various contrasting trends in cinema visits over the period, the 14–24 age group had the highest level among the others, with only minor fluctuations, whereas the 25-34 age experienced a significant growth. In 1978, the proportion of people between 14 and 24 began at about 40% and showed a minor drop until 1988, then witnessed a sharp increase, reaching 51%
Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impacts on environment and on people who lost their job because of it.
The bar chart below shows the percentage ot Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In this letter:
Give details about the concert.
Describe how you won the tickets.
Explain why you have chosen your friend to go with you.
A road near your home is damaged. Write a letter to the council of your town/city to complain about it. In your letter
– Tell them who are you and where you live
– Explain the nature of your complaint
– Say what you would like them to do about it
Some people believe that when recruiting new staff, businesses should try to attract people who can work independently on their own, while others believe that they should recruit people who are able to work in a team. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You rent a flat with your friend who is moving out. It is too expensive for you to pay the rent alone.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
1. Explain the situation.
2. Describe why you would like to stay in this flat.
3. Ask the landlord if you can find another flatmate.
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows: Dear_______,
In some countries old people who retire from work spend the money on themselves (e.g. holidays) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?