Nowadays, not many university students choose science subjects in many countries. What are the reasons? What are the effects on the society?
The table shows the passenger and aircraft movements for last year at Singapore Changi Airport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The plan below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to take a year off for travelling and working between high school and university. What are the advantages and Disadvantages of this?
You recently gave. Presentation at work.you borrowed a book from a colleague, which helped prepare for the presentation.write a letter to your colleague.In your letter
Say what the presentation was about
Explain why the presentation was important
Describe how the book helped you prepare for the presentation
In many countries the law says that youngsters must attend school or college till 18. What are the advantages and the disadvantages
Men and women are different in terms of their characteristics and abilities. For this reason some job are better done by men and others by women. do you agree or disagree?
The given bar chart represents spending for five main fields in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Japan in 2009.
Nowadays many children have access to the internet and a large number of children enjoy playing online games. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Zoos are inhumane and should be abolished. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Multinational companies are becoming increasingly common in developing countries. What are the advantage and disadvantages of this?
Challenge 5: Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In the past, buildings ofien reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar.What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing?
Comuters are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a posetive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negeative consequences. Disccus both views and give your opinion.
You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are selling
• describe the furniture
• suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children’s who are taught to co operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do you think the disadvantages of private health care outweigh the advantage
These days, children face a number of social issues. Some people say that the reason for this is parents who work and spend most of their time at work. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that government shoud only focus their spending on public services, and they cliam that spending on arts is a waste of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The responsibility of bringing up children should be shared equally between mother and father. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph below shows the amount of Flamingos, Black Bean Pelicans, and Kingfishers counted at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary between 2001 and 2014.
For some people, learning in a group is the most effective method while others prefer one-on-one instruction. Discuss both ideas. What is your opinion?
some people regard video games as useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
Some argue that Halloween and similar festivities at the end of October are becoming too commercialized, focusing more on costumes and decorations than the original cultural and historical significance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your opinion with examples and reasons.
The diagram shows how leather products are made.
In your letter:
Tell the manager your decision and the reason
Describe what you have learnt in your current job
Ask the manager to write to you a reference letter.
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it . Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision.
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studied. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages?
The two pie chart provide the main reasons fro choosing a perticular UK university in 1987 and 2007.
It is expected in the near future that there will be higher proportion of old people compared to younger population in some countries. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and examples.
Some people say that industrial growth is necesary to solve proverty, but some other people argue that industrial growth is leading to poverty and should be stopped. Discuss both view and give your opinion?
you are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
Explain where you live
Describe the problem
Give reasons why you don’t want this development.
Film stars and music celebrities may earn a great deal of money and live in luxurious surroundings, but many of them lead unhappy lives. Do you agree? To what extent is this the price they pay for being famous? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The charts below show one government's spending on culture and education in 1995 and 2005 and the number of people participating in Arts events in the same years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in toda's world, subjects like Science and Technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a town which is far from your home.Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter:
say which electrical goods you want
ask questions about the cost of the goods and how to pay
explain how you will collect the goo
These days, it is easier than ever for people to travel to different places. As a result, many locations that used to be free of tourists have now become popular tourist destinations. Do you feel this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Nowdays, people live in the society where consumer goods are cheaper to buy. Do you think its advantages outweigh disadvantages ?
Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged.
Write a letter to the retailor to complain. In the letter.
-Explain why are you unhappy.
-request a refund.
-make arrangements to return the damaged item.
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
The graphs below show the changes in the amount of confectionary export in Iran between 2005 and 2010.
Many young people today choose their future career based on the salary they will learn. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that parent should teach children how to be good member of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion?
Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town, others believe that it is a waste of money since people can access the internet to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
An english speaking friends son wrote to you that his/her son would travel to country for a short holiday before starting his university. write a letter to the friend to
Invite the friend’s son to visit.
Suggest interesting things he can do in the country.
Describe the weather in the country.
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessments?
Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the
following topic:
"Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and
commercial perspectives.
What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce
these pressures?
A Museum Near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary / unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary / unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary / unpaid work. In your letter –
explain why you want to do voluntary / unpaid work at the museum –
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful –
give details of when you would be available for work
Many countries aim to improve their living standard by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think that advantages of economic development outweight the disadvantages ?
Topic: Many children and students are taught to push themselves to be better than others rather than work together for everyones’s benefits. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?