in their advertising, businesses nowadys usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. why is this? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
many museums charg for admission while others are free. do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweight the disadvantages?
Some people say that the government should pay money for large pieces of art, like sculptures for public display in outdoor places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, many children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people say it is the responsibility of governments to solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have recently moved to a new city.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
Explain why you moved
Describe your new city
Tell him/her other news
Began your letter as: Dear…
The line chart illustrates the amount of money in US dollars paid on cars in China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia from the years 1995 until 2005.
Some people think that sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete be-come more useful adults Discuss both these views and give your opinion
PEOPLE’S SHOPPING HABITS DEPEND MORE ON THE AGE GROUP THEY BELONG TO THAN OTHER FACTORS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YO AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Children are generally more successful in foreign language studies than adults.Thus,it is better to learn languages in childhood. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The chart below shows what History graduates did after completing their undergraduate degree course from a university is the UK. The table shows the sectors these graduates were employed withing six years of graduating and their average income.
Some people believe that it is better to live and work in a vertical city with multiple tall buildings, as compared to a horizontal city with fewer tall buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience. Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
some universities require students to take classes in many subjects. other universities require students to specialze in one subject. which is better? use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The graph below shows the average house price in three countries between the years 1997 and 2014.
People are surrounded by all kinds of advertising. They both have important and negative influences on our lives. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays a growing number of people with health problems trying alternative medicine and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
•correct the information in the article
•explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
• suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some people say the best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
A long-distance flight consumes as much fuel as a car consumes in several years time, and causes the same amount of pollution as cars. So some people think we should abandon none essential flights and it is more efficient than restricting the car. To what extent do you agree or dis agree?
You recently took a long-distance bus trip and were dissatisfied with the service. Write a letter of complaint to the bus company. In your letter:
Describe the specific problems you encountered
Explain how these problems affected your experience
Say what you would like the company to do to make up for the issues
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
“Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
Some people believe that the increasing number of vehiclesis one of the problems facing cities, while others believe that cities have bigge challenge . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some pepople feel that the private lives of celebreties should not be openly shared by the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that TV is a source of information and education. Others believe that TV is useful for entertainment only. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You want to learn a language. There is a teacher neat to you where you live.
Write a letter to the teacher. In the letter:
say how you came to know about him/her
explain why you want to learn
ask what help they can offer
Some people think job satisfaction is more important than job security. But others believe that people cannot always enjoy their jobs and having a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays some professionals such as doctors, lawyers and engineers are paid much higher than ordinary workers. What do you think of this trend? Are there any jobs which you think should offer higher salaries?
Light pollution (excessive light during night time) is a form of pollution, especially in modern cities. What problems does light pollution cause, and what solutions can you suggest for governments and businesses to take?
news editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. what factors do you think influence these decision? do we become used to bad news, and would it better if more good news was reported?
Some group of people have benefited from modern communications technology but some people do not have benefit at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
“In some countries the government promotes public transport as the primary means of transportation, and discourages private vehicle ownership. Do you think advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?”
Some believe that it is parents who should teach their children to recycle waste while others feel schools are more responsible. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Many people believe that STEM education should be prioritized over the arts and humanities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some argue that public health services should focus on treating the sick, while others think they should focus more on preventive measures. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that human needs for farmland housing and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree?
Some cites have few controls over the design and construction of housing and office buildings. People think that they should be free to choose the design they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
deforestatrion caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the world, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem ?
improvemnts in health, education and trade are essessential for the development of poorer nations. however, the goverments of richer nations should take responsibilities for helping the poorer nations in such areas. to what extend do you agree?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railways for very fast train between cities. other belive the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. discuss both these views and give your own opinion
some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need.Others say that advertisements are important sources of information about new products.Discuss both view and give your opinion. Hà Vy
YOU HAVE TO RECIEVE THIS EMAIL FROM WHO YOU WENT TO COLLEGE WITH. Do you know it will be five years since we finished college ? i think we should contact our friends and arrange to meet again.Have you got any ideas about what we could do to celebrat e and when? write and tell me jan write an email to jan : suggest a good way to celebrate with your old college friends explain when would be the best time for the celebrate offer to help organise the celebrate
Currently there is a trend towards the use of conventional medicine. However at best these methods are ineffective and at worst they may be dangerous . To what extend do you agree or disagree with the statement?
The main purpose of public libraries should be to provide books. Public libraries should not spend their limited resources on computer software, videos, or DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Schools should do more to teach students about their health and wellbeing. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries it is mandatory that children learn multiple practical skills alongside formal knowledge in their general education, while in others it is optional for students to choose whether to take these classes so they are not distracted from their main curriculum. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the country side. Some people believe it is more important to protect the country side and not build new home there. What is your opinion about this?
Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games for childre. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer/make work calls or home calls at any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individual and society?
Some people believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films, while others feel that it may have a negative impact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, there is a growing gap between the technical skills of younger people and those over the age of 50. What problem does this cause, and what solutions could minimize the problem?
There are increasing number of serious crimes committed each year. While some people say that best way wouldbe to use death penalty as a deterrent, many people say thay that other measures will be needed. Discuss both sides and opine.