Some people feel that students should not have to take standardized tests in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, marketers have left no stone unturned to entice customers. Certain fast food companies and restaurants now tie up with schools to endorse their products. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the chart below shows the average hours worked per day by married men and women in paid employment.
In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.
Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlegde or experience
Some people think that criminal activities can be reduced by giving prisoners a better education inside the prison and they can get a job when they leave prison.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today more people are travelling than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show reasons for travel and the main issues for the travelling public in the US in 2009. Summarise it.
In many schools and universities today, women have a tendency to study the humanities (such as the arts and languages) while men more often major in science related subjects. Some believe this tendency should be changed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People in senior management positions should have a higher salary than other workers in a company or an organisation. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar graph below shows average carbon dioxide emissions per person in the Uniten kingdom, Sweden, Portugal, Italy between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the main point and make comparison where relavant.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. The ease of international travel and the spread of various kinds of mass media all over the world have made it more possible than ever for people to know how other people live in other countries. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
In the past people could only eat food grown locally and in the season. Now it is possible to have any kind of food from all over the world at any time of the year. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that robots are important for human's future devlopment. Others think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The graph and table below give information about the percentage of graduates who worked full-time after university and their average salary in Australia from 2004 to 2012.
The climograph below shows average monthly temperatures and rainfall in the city of Kolkata. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart illustrates the percentage change in average house prices in New York, Madrid, Tokyo, Frankfurt and London by compared the average house prices in 1990 to 1995 and 1996 to 2002 with the average house prices in 1989.
Motorways help drivers travel long distances faster, but they also cause problems. What problems do they cause? What solutions are there?
Long distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses for many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some of the today’s schools insist that all students have their own laptop computer in class to assist in their education. Do you feel that this would be advantage to student’s education, or would it be an unnecessary complication.
Many people believe that social networking sites *such as Facebook)have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree?
The line graphe shows the average temperatures of three African cities through the year. Summarise the information by selscting and reporting the main features. and make comparisons where relevant.
ummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should Graph: Average UK salaries, by city.
You are organising a conference and you want to request an expert in your field to be the keynote speaker. You have not met this person before.
Write a letter to the expert. In your letter
explain the purpose of the conference
describe what you would like her/him to talk about
provide details about the venue, and the date and time of the conference.
Some people think that a car is the best way to travel in cities while others believe a bicycle is a better way. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (14th Mar) (GT)
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it
runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council.
In your letter
give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and leisure centres is importsnt for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You work for a large corporation. You want to apply for one month's leave owing to illness .Write to your manager requesting leave for the same In your letter
Introduce yourself
• describe about your illness
• Infrom the manager how you intend to manage your job assignments in your absence.
The pie chart illustrates the average fees for households in Japan and Malaysia in 2010.
Some people believe that climate change could have a negative effect on business. Other people argue that climate change could create more business opportunities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to local council. In your letter
Give details how you and your friends or family use the centre
Explain why the sport and leisure centre is important for the local community
Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
Many major cities around the world have become too expensive for lower-income people to reside in. Kassiyet What problems does this cause, and how can they be solved? Inabat
Fossil fuels are teh main source of energy for most of countries. However alternative sources of energy have been encouraged for use by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or nagative development?
The US film industry has too much influence on the film industry around the world. Governments have a duty to invest money in their own film industries to protect and develop their cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences
“In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common.” Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below gives information about the average annual spending of people in three dif erent countries.
The average weight of people is increasing and their level of health and fitness is decreasing. What do you think are the causes of this and suggest some remedies to solve this problem
The line graph shows the number of women who have own career in Korea by age.
In some countries today, many people decide to have their first child when they are older. What are the reasons? Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future, more people choose to go on holiday in their own countries and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, many local shops have closed because customers prefer online shopping to meet their shopping needs. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
We live in a world in which we are constantly exposed to advertising. To what extent does advertising influence our choices as consumers, and what effect does it have on our lifestyles? Discuss this issue and give your opinion.
Today, people can use the internet to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the people of other countries. So, there is no need to travel to other countries to learn their culture. Do you agree or disagree?
Every country should have a free healthcare service, if this means the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter: explain why you are writing express concern about the missing card ask them what they intend to do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear
In some countires the average weigh of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the cause of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Traveling in a group assisted by a tour guide is the best way to travel. How much do you agree or disagree with this assertion?
In some countries, the number of shootings increases because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You have seen an advertisement for the post of Quality Assurance Manager at a factory. You want to apply for this job. Write a letter to the employer. In your letter:
- talk about your educational background
- describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job
- explain why you want to work for that company.
the chart mention about the average percentage of five North American lakes covered in ice during two 20-year period between 1973-92 and 1913-2012
Some people feel that manufacturers and have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.