Men and women can never share the same responsibilities at home and in everyday life. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Countries around the world will be facing significant challenges relating to the environment, population and education as well . What problems will your country face in the next 10 years? How can these problems be overcome
The tables below give statistics on the number of Indonesian students in Australia and the sectors they are studying in. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two pie charts illustrate the proportion of six types of work in employees and self-employed people by gender and job in manual and non-manual in Great Britain in 1997.
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full time or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some cities ban private cars from entering the centre and force people to use bicycle and buses. Do the advantages of this police outweigh the disadvantage
It would be of great benefit if all citizens undertook voluntary work within their own communities. Discuss the effects of such voluntary activities.
The rise of convenience foods has helped people keep up with the speed of the modren life style. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages overweigh the disadvantages?
Some companies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all time. What are the advantages for a company of having a uniform? Are there any benefit of having uniform for a staff?
communications between managers and workers are important, other people said that other factors are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their child to succeed? What is reason for doing this? Is this a positive or negative development?
The chart below gives information on the number of workers in different occupations who migrated to Australia between 2009 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Sports is becoming a business. More and more companies are getting involved in sporting events. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that people should be required to retire from their careers at a certain age. Others believe that people should be allowed to work as long as they like. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion.
The chart below show the result of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the cost of adult education should be shared.
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
· thank your friend for the stay
· describe where you left the envelope
· ask him/her to return it to you by post
Write at least 150 words in an appropriate style and format.
Some people believe that children should be allowed to use mobile phones at an early age while others think that it's harmful to their development.Discuss Both of these views and give your own opinion.
Your friend recently moved to new city. You will also be moving to the same city. Write a letter to your friends and include:
– Ask where to find a place to live
– Tell them what type of place you’re looking for
– Share some fun things you would like to do when you get there
Some scientist thinks that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous, Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some say this is a positive trend, whereas others argue that it is leading to more negative consequences. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
8 Version 1 In some countries police officers do not carry guns. How does this affect the manner they implement law and order? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a gun. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The chart below shows the percentage of people who aten five portions of fruit and vegetable per day in the uk from 2001 to 2008
The charts below show the changes in the proportion of energy produced from different resources in a country in 1985 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The table chart below gives information about total cost and sources of fish imported to the US between 1988 and 2000.
There will be a traditional celebration in your country and you want to invite your
friend from an English-speaking country. Write him/her a letter and invite your friend,
explain what happens at the party,
- describe the tradition and why it's important in your country,
- say why it is important for your friend to be there.
The bar charts illustrate the proportion of workers from four countries who worked in three sectors agriculture, industry, and services between 1980 to 2010.
IT IS COMMONLY BELIEVE THAT NOWADAYS MAIN FACTOR THAT AFFECT A CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT ARE MEDIA,POP CULTURE AND FRIENDS.A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW IS THAT FAMILY PLAYS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ROLE.DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION
In some cities public parks and open space are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people suggest that setting up more gyms will encourage people to remain active. What problems are associated with this proposal? What solutions can you offer for good health?
Some people believe that students in school should study in groups to learn better. Other people think that school student should study alone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
many students around the world are not choosing scinece subjects at university. Give reasons for that ? what are the impacts on society ?
Some people believe that when busy parents do not have a lot of time to spend with their children, the best use of that time is to have fun playing games or sports. Other believe that it is best to use that time doing things together that are related to schoolwork, which of the two approaches do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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
The pie charts compare the expenditure of a school in the UK in three different years over a 20-year period.
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since the internet has widely replaced their function. To what extant do you agree or disagree with this idea.
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
It is important for children to leran the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Differences between countries are becoming less evident nowadays. People tend to have the same films, music, brands, TV channels, and so on. To what extent do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
You have a suggestion for a park nearby where you live. Write a letter to your city’s council. In your letter include:
•what your suggestion is
•why you think this suggestion will improve the park
•when you would like to see this suggestion in action
Some people think competitions inside and outside of school are necessary for children to prepare for their future. Others think it's bad . Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Some people argue that competitive sports are good for bringing together people from different cultures. Others argue that these sports can cause problems and increase conflicts between nations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some cultures the parents arrange marriages for their children but in others people choose their own marriage partner. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?
The growth of consumerism has led to a ‘throw-away’ culture where people are more concerned with acquiring material possessions than protecting the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
elebrities are famous for their weath and glamorous lifestyles rather than their achievements. This sets a bad example for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with that idea?
Although some people value public parks, this space could be better used for other purposes such as residential areas for the ever- growing population or to develop business or boost economies. To what extent do you agree with this?
You have recently landed in a foreign country on work visa and interested in seeking information guide about the place in and around the city.
Write a letter to the relocation assistance provider for seeing help and in your letter.
Write why you are writing the letter. what kind of information you want. how and when you can get requested information.
Traditionally, museums are known as knowledge centres for historical and cultural aspects. With the increasing use of the Internet, museums have become obsolete. Do you agree or disagree?
‘Children who have brothers and sisters often have better social development than an only child. The government should therefore give money to parents to have two or more children.’ What do you think about this proposal?
The two maps below show changes to the town of Somerville over a 10-year period.
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.