Q. Each year, the crime rate increases. What are the causes of crime and what could be done to prevent this rise in criminal activity.
The concept of success has varying interpretations. Some individuals attribute success to hard work and determination, while others emphasize factors such as wealth and physical appearance as being more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and child while you go out drinking.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Give contact details for when you are away.
Give instructions on how to take care of your child.
Describe other household duties.
Your friend invited you to go with him/her to a concert next week, however, you are unable to come. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
•let your friend know why you can't go to the concert;
•suggest another activity you can do together;
•explain why you think your friend would enjoy this activity.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this became a positive or negative development?
Foreign visitor should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attractions. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Many people believe that social networking sites(such as Facebook)have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extend do you agee?
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. State what problems you had with the food you ordered. Complain about the service. Describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem to your satisfaction.
Nowadays, more people like to travel to other countries, what are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative impact to the countries they travel to?
Theoretical subjects such as mathematics and philosophy are taught in universities but students prefer more practical subjects such as accounting and computer programming. Some people believe theoretical subjects should be abandoned in universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•apologize for being late
•explain the reason why you were late
•suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
Some people say that family is the most powerful influence in a child’s development. Others say that factors such as television, friend, and music play a greater role. Discuss both and give opinion.
Some people say education is the only critical factor in the development of a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Last month, you travelled to another city. You told a friend who lives in the city that you
would meet them, but you did not. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
apologise for not meeting him/her
explain why you did not contact him/her earlier
suggest a time and place to meet in the future
Some people think local governments should spend money on art projects of major cities. Because these works of art (statues or painting) could make the landscape more attractive. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Living in a country where you have to speake a forigen language can cause serious problems, as well as practical problems. To what extant do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
•give details of what went wrong
•explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
•say what action you would like the manager to take
Some think secondary and high school students should be allowed to choose academic courses leading to university or practical courses leading to careers such as carpenters. 19.30 To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Some people think that dangerous sport should be banned others however believe that people should be free to choose sport activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram below shows how instant noodle are manufactured. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
some people say free time activities for children should be organized by parents. others say that children should be free to choose what they do in free time. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impacts of ageing populations.
Some people say that the only way to get success is to go to universities while others think that it depends on other factor.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that changing people’s attitude to other countries and cultures is an important factor in reducing world poverty. Others, however, feel that the most important method is trade. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that when a person travels into a different culturethey should adapt to the local practices and customs. To what extent do you agree?
Your friend invited you to his/her birthday, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain why you cannot go
explain why you didn’t contact him/hear sooner
suggest another time and place to meet
Many students like to get involved in extra- curricular activities at university such as social clubs and sports. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?v
The amount of sport shown on television every week has increased significantly and this is having an impact on live sports events. Do you think the benefit of having more televised sports are greater than the disadvantages?
Many people now take extreme activities, from hang-gliding to mountain climbing.why do people risk their life's in this way,and do you think this is a good trend?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reason and examples.
In many countries, the average life expectancy has been increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
Many countries are currently witnessing an increase in criminal activities among young people. Discuss reasons for this phenomenon and suggest ways to deal with the problem.
Every man has a right to proper healthcare.However,private hospitals nowadays are so profit oriented that they are distracted from providing proper healthcare facilities. In your opinion,is this profit making tendency a hindrance to proper healthcare ?
Some people argue that governments should have the right to monitor all online activities of citizens in the interest of national security. Others believe this is an unacceptable violation of individual freedom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts is a positive trend, others think that it leads to a loss of social identities. Discuss both points and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the percentage of men and women who did various leisure time activities in England in 2006.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are renting a flat from an agency. Your contract was for one year but you need to leave the flat two months early.
Write a letter to the agency. In your letter
* introduce yourself
* ask to leave the flat before the contract finishes
* explain why you need to break the contract.
The position of women has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Do you agree or disagree that many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children?
Many people believe that exams are the best way of assessing a student’s ability and level. Others, however, believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, children play less with others and this has an impact on their development. What are the reasons for this? Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?
Some people believe that museums should be enjoyable and entertaining to attract young people, while others think that museums should only serve educational purposes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbour about this. Write a letter to this neighbour. In your letter
*Explain the problem
*Suggest a solution
*Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
●describe the problem with the equipment
●explain what happened when you phoned the shop
● say what you would like the manager to do.
The car is possibly the most convenient and popular way of getting from A to B. However, due to its impact on the environment and the risk it poses to pedestrians and motorists, governments should take urgent steps to reduce our dependency on this mode of transport. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- describe the public event
- explain why you think he/she would like the event
- tell him/her about the other activities you can do
Write a letter to Invite a Friend to a Picnic
Explain where and when the picnic will take place.
Describe what activities or food will be there.
Ask your friend to confirm if they can come.
Q. Giving lectures in auditoriums to large numbers of students is an old way of teaching. With the technology available today there is no justification for it, and everything should be done online. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion. Gneral topic -teaching way specific topics- auditorium/online way Completely agree - Advancement in technology provide more convenient method such as smart classes in the schools and practical labs to provide more information.
Some people believe that watching television is beneficial for learning and relaxation, while others think it has a negative impact on society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.