Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in word, picture, music or films) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The line graph below gives information about the rates of unemployment between 1991 and 2005 in three different countries. The table shows the percentage of men and women in the workforce in the three countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that Mathematics is the most important subject for school children to study, while others believe that there are more important subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently attended a local community event, but you were disappointed with the organization.
Write a letter to the event coordinator. In your letter:
•describe the problems you experienced during the event
•explain how these problems affected your experience
•suggest what could be done to improve future events
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 assessment?
The table and pie chart show the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010.
The table above shows the percentage of students who attended four different high schools in the years 2000, 2005 and 2009.
Some people believe that companies should manufacturing products that last for a long time. Others feel that the emphasis should be place on producing goods that are cheap. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that the best way to increase the road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea? what is the possible outcome of this trend?
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the lack of certain types of plants and animals. A more important environmental issue that others say exists. Discuss both of these points of view and give your opinion.
Some people say that travel helps us to appreciate other cultrures. How true is this statement? Do you think that people who travel a lot appreciate other cultures more than those who stay at home?
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports center that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manage of the sport to the manager of the sports center. In the your letter:
* describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
* say what happened the last times you complained
* explain what you want the manager to do
Some people think that competition at work, at schooland in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to coctate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Large companies have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result people gravitate towards buying their products. What problems could this cause? What could encourage people to buy more local products?
Some people think hard work and determination bring sucess. Others think other factors such as money and good appearance are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in some way. why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The maps below show the changes of a community center in 10 years time.
Experts claim that learning a new language is much easier for children than adults. Why do some people hold this view? What solutions are there to make language learning easier for adults
The following charts contain information about the web browsers that were used to access Wikimedia in 2011 and 2012. Describe the main features and make a comparison .
Tourism today creates a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, transport and dirty water. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today’s tourism industry?
Computers today can quickly and accurately translate languages; therefore, it is a waste to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart shows the number of mobile phones and landlines per 100 people in selected countries. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given.
Sports play a significant role in promoting physical and mental well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, children are engaged in some kinds of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong. While others concider it as valuable work experience important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinion on this issue
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five autralia cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your friend's dog has recently passed away.
Write a letter to console your friend. In your letter:
· Express your sympathy
· Include memories you have about the dog
· Invite your friend to do something with you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
One of the main consequences of the improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectency is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this develoment outwight the disadvantages?
Instead of training a few athletes to win medals at the Olympics, governments should spend the money on programmes encouraging the public to be active and stay healthy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Governments spend millions of dollars each year on their space programs. Most recently, mars is the focus of scientists attention. Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with problems closer to home. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that all children should learn about history at school. Others however, believe that other subjects are more relevant to children's lives today. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
If racism and xenophobia are attitude that we are taught, not born with, then the problems that come from them can be resolved. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centre and only bicycles be allowed instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The graph below shows the annual visitor spend for visitors to new zealand from 5 countries for the years 1996 to 2014 summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays more people are choosing to live with their friends or alone rather than with their families, this trend is likely to have a negative impact on community. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people believe older employees are more useful to a company. Others believe that younger employees are more useful in modern world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of beibg self-ployed?
You are taking a course at a local college .The deadline for your project was last week but you have finished it. write a letter to your lecturer in your letter:
. introduce yourself
.explain why you haven't handed in the project yet.
.request more about to do it.
Some people say that a gap year between school and university is good idea ,while others disagree. Discuss both views and give opinion.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
The table shows the percentage of government expenditure on health care in five countries in 2006 as well as the proportions of 24-30-year-olds working in medical services.
Some people think that children should not watch television because it has negative effects while others believe that TV helps children. What is your opinion.
Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this? Angsa
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in 6 areas of the world Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
the diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 year ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
People can know about cultures and life through internet. So there is no need to travel to other countries to know about the culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, many people travel to foreign countries for holidays. Why is it the case? Is this a positive or negative development for the countries they travel to?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, sucha as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
some people think that cometition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing others believe that we should cooprate more rather than competing against each other . discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Say how important new year is to people in your country
-Describe how new year is celebrated in your country
-Explain what you like about new year celebrations in your country.