These days, a lot of people have their own computers and mobile. It has become quite easy do job from home. Do you think, it has more advantages and disadvantages to do work from home? I
Some government say how many children a family can have in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to your answer.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statem
In your letter:
give contact details for when you are away
give instructions about how to care for your pet
describe other household duties
Write at least 150 words.
The charts below give information about the way in which water was used in different countries in 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. 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 or experience.
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way of getting job. On the other hand, other people think that getting expericne and skills is more important. Disucss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that research of medicines should be directly based on human trial. Is this the right way give your opinion and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
Some people say that in our current moden age, it is unnecessary to teach hand writing skills to children what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people are of the view that industries and multinational companies, and not the government, should pay for the cost of ways to clean up the pollution they have created. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say children use technology too much these days. Others believe that using technology now will help them in the future. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
ome people believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human's life. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people now undertake extreme activities from hang-gliding to mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
In many countries today, families are not having meals together on a daily basis. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development?
The maps below show Pebbleton 20 years ago and today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
n the past, shopping was a routine domestic task. Many people nowadays regard it as a hobby. To what extent do you think this is a positive trend?
Many people believe that Zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos brings.
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented apartment overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment. In your letter,
—give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
—explain the reactions of the members of your family
—ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation
Completing universit education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people say that racism nowadays is just a joke overall, but others think that it should be still eliminated. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some large cities, people have to pay a fee when they drive their cars into the city centre, in a policy to reduce the number of cars in the city. Give reasons in support of and opposing this traffic congestion policy, and give your own opinion
some say that the most important thing about being rich is that one has the opportunity to hrlp others. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Other ever argue that the circumstances of an individual crime and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuses both on view and give your opinion
People are less fit and active nowadays than in the past. What are the reasons for this? What measures can be taken to fix this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavent examples from your own knowledge and experience
Nawadays families are not as close as they used to be. what do you think are the causes of this? what can be doen to make families closer?
ome children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this case? Do you think is a positive or negative develompent?
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
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _________
It is often considered that changes are more beneficial to people than traying to avoid it and have everything remain the same. Do you think the advantages of changes overweight the disadvantages?
Some people believe that university students should pay all the cost of studies because university education only benefit the students themselves not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from own knowledge or experience.
In spite of technological developments in transportation, many people believe that a bicycle is the best way to reach any destination within the city. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a bicycle nowadays?
In poorer families, school children may have to work part-time as well as study. Discuss the merits and demerits for these children.
Nowadays many young people are drawn towards dangerous sports. What makes them so attractive? What measures should be taken to regulate such sports and minimise the risks?
News stories on tv and newspapers are accompained by pictures. some people say that these pictires are more effcetive than words. what is your opinion.
American film actor John Wayne said: "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life." ..How is it important for individuals and countries to think about the future rather than the present? ..What’s your opinion?
Some people say that online study is the most effective and convenient way to learn. Others believe that online study will never be as effective as learning at school, in person. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that salary is the most important thing in a job. Others say the job itself is most important. What do you think is the most important aspect of a job? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•give contact details for when you are away
•give instructions on how to care for your pet
•describe other household duties
Some people say that the Internet will soon become the preferred method of delivery of the news and information, causing the newspapers and magazines to gradually disappear. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and include examples from your knowledge or experience. I'm
Some say parents should control children's behaviour but some say they should not be controlled.
Write both views and give your opinion.
In many counties today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors my have caused this situation and what, is your opinion/should be done about it ?
some people believe that the best ways to control accidents on cities streets is to lower the speed limit. but others think there are more important issues that need more attention before words can be safe. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future it may be necessary for us to live on another planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now researching planets that could be a possible home, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as a desert or the Antarctic. What are the advantages and disadvantages of visiting such places.
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their child to succeed? What is reason for doing this? Is this a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit card statemen
Your mentor recommended you to learn a new language and gave you contact details of a teacher. Following his advice, you need to write a letter to the teacher and say:
What is your motivation to learn a new language
•How can the teacher help you
When you will be ready to start
Some people feel that exams are a good way of accessing the students .Other people feel that they put stress on the young learners and tell us very little about the students' abilities. Discuss both the views and tell us your opinion
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people mke? Has this become a positive or negative development?
IN BRITAIN, WHEN SOME ONE GETS OLD THEY OFTEN FO TO LIVE WITH OTHER OLDER PEOPLE WHERE THERE ARE NURSES TO LOOK AFTER THEM. SOMETIMES, GOVERNMENT HAS TO PAY FOR THEIR STAY. WHO DO YOU THINK SHOULD PAY FOR THIS CARE , GOVERNMENT OR FAMILY?