Nowadays there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development . Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Minh
The chart below show the figure for hours per week in the industrial sector in four European countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teeangers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless theya re accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. other people think that, in today's world, subjects like science and technology are more importhat than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Write an informal letter to a friend who has invited who has invited you to come and stay with him on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation in 150 words
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for music and sport, and others are not. However, it’s sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both ideas by giving your opinion.
The line graph below shows how eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values) Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holiday makers in the future. What do you think are advantages and disavantages of space tourism?
Human activities have a negative effect on plant and animals species. Some people say that it is too late to do anything. Some people think that we should take effective action to improve the situation. Discuss both sides and give an opinion.
Television serves many functions. Watching TV makes us relax. We can learn knowledge and information from TV programs. Besides, TV can also be seen as a companion. To what extent do you agree with this?
Many species of animals and plants are disappearing from the world. ➤ What are the causes of this loss of biodiversity? ➤ What can be done to prevent it?
Eco-tourism is now defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment. What are the advantages of Eco-tourism? how can we make Eco-tourism more popular ?
The diagrams below show a structure used to generate electricity from wave power. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevan 150 words
An increasing number of people are changing their job. What do you think are the reason? Do you think it is positive or negative?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons…experience.
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 diagram shows how rainwater for drinking usage in one Australian town.
The migration of people from farming areas to municipalities to work can create severe difficulties in both places. What are the serious problem ? What measures can be taken to solve these problems.
The graph below shows the population of foxes on four diffeent Californian islands between 1994 and 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
Research shows that some activities are good for health and others are bad.Despite knowing that millions of people engage in unhealthy activites. What is the cause of this? What can be done?
You are looking for a part-time job.
Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
● introduce yourself
● explain what sort of job you would like
● say what experience and skills you have.
Working long hours causes a great deal of stress and can be very bad for the health. The government must find a way to reduce this type of stress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today‘s children are living under more pressure from the society than children in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that in order to give opportunities to new generations companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire. Do you agree or disagree?
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world.School should cut art and music out of the curriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as information, technology To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, more people get married to someone of a different culture than they ever did. Why is this happening? Discuss the benefits and demerits of this trend
You are getting married. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend to invite him/her to the wedding. In your letter - describe who you are going to marry, - tell what will happen on the wedding day (the schedule), - explain why it’s important him/her to be at the wedding.
Some governments believe it is necessary to impose a higher tax on junk food because an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much of this food. What do you think about this?
Many people believe that watching a live performance is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do yoou agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any examples from your own knowledge or experience
There was an advert inviting applications for a certain job in the local
newspaper. Write to Human Resource Department. In your letter,
describe the job you are applying for and your relevant work experience.
In your letter
• say about the job position you are applying for
• describe your experience
• describe how your current job and the one you are applying for is a
good match
The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems to being overweight is increasing. What is the reason for the growth in over-weight people in the society? How can this problem be solved?
Online courses have been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, other students see these courses as a poor substitute for classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. To what extent do the advantages of private healthcare outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently received a letter from your freind asking for an advice to go to a college or to find a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to your freind, In your letter include why he would not enjoy goin to college. why getting a job is good. suggest few good jobs for him
The bar graph shows the number of man and woman participants in the olympics between 1924 to 2012
The table below shows the number of people from five European nations living in each other's countries in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is more important to focus on the future rather than the present. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss, including examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Most high level positions in companies are filled by men eventhough the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50%female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain % of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade-lebelled coffe and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You saw an advertisement for a short course in computer programming located in another city.
Write a letter to the course administrator and ask for more information.
In your letter:
introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in the course
ask for details about the course schedule and accommodation options
ask about the total cost and any entry requirementsv
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantage than disadvantages?
Nowadays people use bicycles less as a form of transport. Why is that? What can we do to encourage people to use bicycles more? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Governments should focus more on preventing crime than on other issues such as healthcare and education. To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
(an essay) 250 words. Some people believe that local news is more important than international news, while others argue that news from around the world has more significance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
• explain why you would like the job
• give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
• say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
there should only be one government in the world rather than a nationa government for each country. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Plan A below shows a health centre in 2005. Plan B shows the same place in the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
People argue that Companies and private indivduals rather than goverments should pay to clean up the pollution that they produced. To what extend do you agree or disagre
“A lot of people believe that the amount of violence shown on TV and in the cinema affects the actions of our young people and therefore increases the amount of violence in our society today. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be done to reduce violence in our society today?“
The maps below show Hunderstone town at present and a proposed plan for it.