Some people believe that annual exams are the best way of assessment while others believe that regular appraisals are better. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both
These days most people prefer not to leave in rural areas. Task: What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in rural areas?
Some people say that the best way to discourage smoking is to make smoking illegal in public places. Other people say that this is not enough and that other measures are needed. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays people are spending more time in workplace and staying away from home for work. Discuss its advantage and disadvantages?
School children and student of all ages now use technology a great deal in their studies. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Parents who send their children to study abroad. Discuss advantages and disadvantages.
In recent years, the pressure on schools and university students has been increasing. And they are pushed to work hard at a very young age. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
More people have unhealthy diet and do not do enough exercise. What are the reasons for this?How can we encourage people to have a healthier?
The world has been an enormous increase in flight for leisure, business and commercial purposes around the world over recent years. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of such flights?. Do you think flights should be taxed more?
pIn the last decade, there has been a great increase in the number and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see these courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Aisian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020 with prediction for 2030 and 2040.
technology is transforming the way education is being imparted. Discuss the advantages and potential drawbacks of digital learning platforms and their impact on traditional education systems.
In some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Introduction
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 conditions. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows prediction about the number of people who will study three major world languages between 2020 and 2030. summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparision where relevant.
The chart below shows the average cost of monthly contract for four different mobile (cell phones) in a European country from January to September 2002, measured in euro.
In some areas in the US a "curfew" is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be outdoors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion aabout this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge.
The graph and bar chart show the average monthly rainfall and temperature for one region of East Africa
These days people prefer to throwaway damage things whereas in past people used to repair and keep them for long time.Why has this change happend? What are the effects?
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara Desert or the Antartica. What are benefits or disadvantages for tourists visiting such places?
In order to solve traffics, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
The table below shows the average income and divorce rates of different sized families living in England in 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A lot of people have become dependent on technology as it plays a big role in our daily lives. Do you agree that living in computer age has more advantages than disadvantages?
These days, it is pervasive to have people from two different generations mix in the same workplace. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this situation? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary productsshiuld be expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
You have written an article for a magazine about the job that you do. Write a letter to your manager and ask for his/her comments regarding the article, which will be published in a famous magazine next month. In this letter, you should say Explain why you have written this article. Give a short description of what you have written. Specify what particular things you want him/her to comment on.
The school library is seeking applicants for a job over summer break. Write a letter to the library’s manager, in your letter include:
- A brief introduction of yourself
- Your experience and relevant skills
- Why you want the job
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The chart and table below show the average number of children born to one woman and the average age of women when they had their first child in two countries between 1920 and 2019
Technology has brought many benefits to people, however, some elderly have difficult using technology. What are the possible benefits of technology for the elderly population and how can they be encouraged to use it. Give answers and explainations to support your opion.
Some say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their spare time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single –sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree?
The three pie charts below shows the chnages in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991, and 2001.
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten vears. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The chart belo gives information about the ratio of income to spending (in dollars) by American by age range in 2013. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The line graph below shows the percentage of people in Africa, subscribing to move by and fixed line phones from 1994 to 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The increasing demand for oil and gas has made it necessary to look for these energy sources in remote and untouched natural places. Do you think the advantages of locating oil and gas in these areas outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these places?
In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents, but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss and give your own opinion.
In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use their money to improve public transport. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
International travel is becoming cheaper and more and more countries are opening door for it. Does the advantage outweight its disadvantage.
Task 1-Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say why a driving licence is advantageous
• recommend a driving school
• give any extra guidance/tips
Nowadays some countries encourage people to buy more and more products, which is good for economy. While others believe it is bad for the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The three pie charts below show the percentage of US online music service users from age groups in 2013, 2015 and 2017.
You wish to apply for a position with a company in your city. Write a letter to the manager of this company and include the following information:
- your educational background
- your work experience
- other information that makes you an ideal candidate for the position
Nowadays some high-school graduates travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph shows the percentage of tourists to England who visited certain Brighton atrractions between 1980 and 2010
in some cutures children are often told that they can achieve anything if they work hard. what are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message.
The chart below gives information about how many European citizens of various age groups frequently went to the gym from 1990 to 2010.
the pie chart shows the percentage of persons arrestedin the five years ending 1994 and the bar chart shows the most recent reasons for arrest. summarize the information and make comparison.