Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be taken as good as those taken at a collage or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The natural resources such as oil, forest and fresh water are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does it couse? How can we solve these preblems?
Having babies later can have more negative than positive effects on young adults? What is pros and cons about having babies laterand how do you think?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactoryjob or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is generally acknowledged that families are now not as close as they used to be. What are the causes? What can be done to improve the situation?
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advice about finding a place to live.
Writr an letter to your friend. In your letter
Describe where you would lived when you were a student at the university.
Recommend the best what from him/her to look accommodation.
Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation.
People think that a hundred years ago, the human race was steadily improving in every area of life. Nowadays, there is no certainty of this case. In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays? In which areas do think we still need to make progress?
The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems due to being overweight is increasing. What is the reason for the growth in overwight people in society? How can this problem be solved?
You were absent from an important event held by the company you work for.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
•Apologize for your absence and explain the reasoning
• Explain why you had to be at the other event
• Explain what you will do to catch up
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people think visual images, such as photographs and videos can most accurately inform people about a news or story. Others believe they are not reliable sources of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on public services rather than on the arts (e.g., music, painting, and theatre). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university Recommend the best way for him|her to look for accommodation Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
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 you letter
•Correct the information in the acritical
•Explain whey it is important for the magazine to view the correct information
•Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation.
Some people think that people should choose their job based on income in order to provide security for their family. Do you think money is an important factor when choosing a job? What other factors should be considered?
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. abc Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• exain the important event
• apolgise for the situation
• suggest a new arrangment
The graph below shows the percentage of urban/suburban and rural households in a European country that had Internet access between 1999 and 2004.
In many countries nowadays consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a postive or negative development? give resons for your answer and include relevant examples?
Some people think high-end technology can prevent and cut-down the rate of committing crimes. Do you agree or disagree?
The map below shows the changes in an American town between 1948 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, there is no need for museums and art galleries anymore.since everything is accessible through internet, people can find historic facts there. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and examples of your personal knowledge.
These days, people work in more than one job, and often change career seversl times during their life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
You are going to spend three months doing work experience in an organization.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you are going to do work experience. In your letter:
•Thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience,
•Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience,
•Ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do,
Nowadays, celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative impact?
In some countries, people buy far more food than they need. As a result, a large amount of food is thrown away. Why do you think some people buy too much food? What could be done to reduce the amount of food that people throw away?
Some people believe that children who are brought up in families which don't have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up in wealthier families. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some families people believe that children who are brought up in which don't have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up in wealthier families. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people say that television is a very useful tool when it comes to education. Others argue that television is a much overused, ineffective teacher. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion as to the usefulness of television as an educational tool.
the graph below gives information about the percentge of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These days, it is becoming increasingly popular for people to live in another country for either work or their studies. While many people can find greater opportunities abroad, others may struggle to adapt. What are the advantages of living in a foreign country and what are the disadvantages?
PRACTICE 3 - Population of Asian Elephants The graph below shows the number of Asian elephants between 1997 and 2004
These days, many people prefer ready –to-eat food outside of their home rather than home-made food. Do you think this have more advantages than disadvantages.
The government intends to ban smoking in public areas. Some people say that it is a good idea, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write an letter to your friend telling telling them you have moved to a new city
State the reason for the move Describe
Describe the city and accommodation
And invite your friend
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. What do you think is the reason for the growth in juvenile crime? What are some solutions?
Some people believe that entertainers are more important than scientists. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to cinema hall. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, we are producing more and more rubbish Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help to reduce the amoung of rubbish produced?
These days, it seems that an increasing number of people are leaving rural areas to live in the city. Discuss some of the effects of rural depopulation (migration from the country to the city) and suggest some ways on which this trend could be reversed. Use your own experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant experiences.
The leaders or directors of organisations are often older people . But some people say that young people can also be a leader . Do you agree or disagree .
Some people think that international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that universities should only accept students with the highest marks while others believe that some students with low marks should have an opportunity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People all in modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other society members often set a bad example. Discuss the causes & some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern-day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
The pie charts below show the results of a survey into the popularity of various leisure activitiies among European adults in 1985 and 1995
Some children find some subjects such as Maths and philosophy too difficult to learn, so some people argue that these subjects should be optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree? agree = concentrate in interesting, creative disagree = general knowledge, find interesting
: In some cities, public parks and open spaces are changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruit and vegetables. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
It is more important to invest in further education rather than to gain work experience after finishing university in order to find a good job. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write 250 words or more.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation,such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. others argue that ıt ıs better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion?
Prevention is better than cure. Researching and treating are too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measures. To what extent do you agree?
To meet the growing need for food to support an increasing population, a country should make use of edible insect as a food source. However, some people believe that insect are not only unhealthy but harvesting them will also negatively affect nature. What are the benefits and drowbacks of eating insects?