Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us (the study material by post, by internet) but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending in a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information about the use of different modes of transport in Shanghai in 1996, and one possible projection (high motorization scenario) for their use in 2020.
It is important for children to learn 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 o f punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
In today’s society, young people are under increasing pressure to perform well in their academic studies. As a consequence, some individuals argue that non-academic subjects—such as physical education and cooking—should be excluded from the school curriculum to allow students to focus entirely on core academic areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that unpaid community services should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is important for children to learn the different between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
People should be atleast 21 years old before they are allowed to drive a car. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The chart below shows the movement of people from rural to urban area
Nowadays, there are fewer tranquil and calm places that allow us a quiet space to think. What do you think are the main reasons for this? Do you believe that such places are necessary these days? Why/Why not?
Some people believe that access to cheap and fast transport is important for successful international business, while others think that use of technology are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You work for a company and have recently found a training course that you think would be useful for you and your colleagues.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
describe the training course you found
explain why it would be useful for the company
suggest how the company could implement it
Recent advances in air travel have focused only on those sitting in upper class and have left other passengers with no benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody will buy printed paper or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph below shows the percentage of tourists to England who visited four different attractions in Brighton. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan
Some people say govement should give health care the first priority, some others believe there are more important priorities to spent the taxpayer’s money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your local TV channel wants to decide on either creating a new family sitcom or a documentary series for the evening slot between Monday to Friday. Choose between options A and B. Why do you prefer your option? Explain the reasons for your choice, and write about 150-200 words.
as technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaysmakers in the future. what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of space tourism ?
There is a trend of increasing amount of noise in our life. Why could this be a problem? What can be done to reduce it? Give your own opinion support it with examples.
The maps below show the changes in the art gallery ground floor in 2015 and present day.
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years
Some individuals think that the government should provide free healthcare for all citizens, while others argue that individuals should be responsible for their own healthcare costs. What is your opinion?
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies. Do you agree or disagree?
You are moving to a new country ,write a letter to the accommodation agency to rent a house In your letter describe Yourself and your family Which area you would like to live in And what facilities you need in the house.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. DO the advanatges of this outweigh the disadvantages?
R) In future, all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara Desert or Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Some teachers say students should be organised into groups to study. Others argue that students should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your mannager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- describe the complaints that have been made
- say why the reception area is important
- suggest how the reception area could be improved
More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think a solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more tourist are visiting places where conditions difficult such as sahara deseret or the antartic .what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourist who visit such places?
Some believe that the govemment should be responsible for crime prevention, while others believe it is the individual's responsibility to protect themselves.' Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The best way for the government to reduce traffic congestion is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you agree or disagree?
When travelling back home on the train last week you lost your wallet. The wallet contains some valuable things. In your letter, write to the Station Manager:
say when and where you left your wallet
describe the wallet and what was in it
say how you will collect the wallet
The figure shows the results of a survey of 1000 adolescents in five different countries. The participants were asked at what age they believed certain rights and responsibilities should be granted to young people. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. in your letter
-Explain why you want to work in company's head office for six months
-Say how your work could be done while you are away
- Ask for his/her help in arranging it
The advance in air travel are focused only in first-class and this seems to have left others with no benefits at all. Do you agree or disagree?
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.
Some people think that finding another habitable planet is essential to save humanity in the future. Others disagree and believe we should focus on solving problems on Earth instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going on a month training program to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social events' organizer.
Write a letter to the Training Organizer. In your letter
• expressing your interest in the role
• requesting more information about it
• explaining what experience you have
Begin your letter as follows:
Argument: Some people think that students in single-sex schools perform better academically. Others, however, believe that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adult life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the number of students at a Malaysian secondary school during two school years. the charts show the result of a survey asking these students what ttheir favourite sports is
You are an alumnus (alumna) of a Bluegill University, registered in a volunteer program to conduct informal interviews with prospective students. Recently, an interview has been assigned to you to have an interview.
Write a letter to the entrant. In your letter:
- state your reason for writing
- briefly describe the interview and inform the entrant of a possibility to cancel it
- propose a convenient time for an interview
Some people believe that we should celebrate National Holidays, Whilst others oppose the idea and say that the Government should invest this money in health and education. Discuss Both Views and What is your personal opinion in this regard.
Essay topics:
Your next-door neighbor likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter
Describe the situation
Explain the problem it is causing you
Offer at least one solution
To meet the growing needs of food for the increasing population, country should make use of edible insects as foods. However, some people believe that insects are not only unhealthy but affect negatively the nature too. What are the benefits and drawbacks of eating insects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to your friend telling them you moved to a new city
State the reason for the move
Describe the city and accomodation
And invite your friend
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In the past, young people depended too much on their parents to make decisions for them; today young people are better able to make decisions about their own lives.
: People generally know that the environment is important. However, most individuals still don't take responsibility to protect the environment. Why is this? What should be done to encourage people to protect the environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie charts below show the changes in the percentage of people taking different courses at a college in Canada.
You are being sent on a one month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson real estate agency. In your letter:
•Explain the situation
•Describe the kind of accommodation you would like
•Provide the dates you will need it