In many countries, children show less respect to elders. What are the causes of such behavior? What can be done to address this situation?
You saw an advertisement for a short course in computer programming located in another city.
Write a letter to the course administrator and ask for more information.
In your letter:
introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in the course
ask for details about the course schedule and accommodation options
ask about the total cost and any entry requirements
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made mo expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Today children and adults from many countries play video games. Some people believe playing video games is harmful. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English-Speaking countries to learn the “international language – English". It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English-speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement.
Health services are a basic necessity. However private companies have made them quite costly foe ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweighs it's disadvantages
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.
ith the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter • describe the item. Explain where and when you left it Say what action you would like the company to take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
People attend college or university for many defferent reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
The graph below shows the percentages of the population aged 65 and over between 1990 and 2040 in three different countries.
You have recenty traveled somewhere by train, but had several problems during the journey.
Write a letter to the traing company. Include: explain the reason for your jouney, describe the problem, say what action you would like the train company to take.
Many manufacturd food and drinks contain high levels of sugar,which causes many health problems.Sugary products should be made more expensive o encourage peopleto consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
People think that some countries can be both economically successful and clean their environment, Whereas some of them disagree. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The pie charts show the electricity generated in Germany and France from all sources and renewables in the year 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. in this letter:
-describe the situation .
-explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
-say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
The chart below shows the changes in the price of a litre of milk at three different supermarkets between 2010 and 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Multicultural societies, where people of different groups live together, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Training 65-year-olds people to use computer would be a good use of government money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
e chart below shows the value of one countries exports in various categories during 2015 in 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
Some people think that hosting an international sports events are good for the country while some people think it's bad. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe children grow better in the city while others believe the countryside is a better choice. Share your views about both and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer.
It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree?
Topic: You recently visited a restaurant and found that the food was cold and the service was slow. Write a letter to the manager.
Cues:
Describe the problems you experienced.
Explain how these problems affected you.
Suggest what action you would like the restaurant to take.
Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as math and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree?
Schoolchildren are becoming far too dependent on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•describe the item
•explain where and when you left it
• say what action you would like the company to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exercise and avoids stress. What should people do to stay healthy in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some networking sites have improved the level of communication between individuals but at the same time have also led to a number of problems. What problems have social networking sites caused and what can be done to reduce the extent of these problems?
Many governement think that economic progress is theri most impotrant goal. some people, however, think that other types of progress are eqaully important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
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?
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world 10% 39% 32% 19% 53% 71% 15% 13% NORTH AMERICA 7% 9% SOUTH AMERICA 7% 5% EUROPE 12% 7% 84% AFRICA Industrial use 88% CENTRAL ASIA Agricultural use 81% SOUTH EAST ASIA Domestic use
The maps below show the village of Stockford in 1930 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
What Indian book or film do you think portrays a country’s culture the best? Would you recommend it to a foreign friend who wishes to learn and understand that country? Describe the book or film and explain why you would recommend it. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer
in some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. in others, chidren focus on a narow range ofsubjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today's world?
The internert has changed the way we interact with each other now compared to in the past. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
The graph below shows the percentage of people in different age groups in one city who attended music concerts between 2010 and 2015.
In many countries, women and men are working full time.it is there fore logical for men and women to share household tasks.to what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that nuclear weapon is the solution to world peace. Others, however, think that they only cause conflicts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people reseach this?
The promoters of social media claim that they are connecting people and enabling people to share like never before. While critics claim that social media site often impinge upon one’s privacy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
in many coutries, people do not recycle waste materials, such as bottles and newspaper. What are the reasons for this? what could be done to this problem?
The maps compare the village’s development of Stockeford in 1930 and 2010 within 80 years.
The chart below shows the percentages of males and females with higher qualifications in five countries in 2001
The rise of convenience foods has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern lifestyle. what are the advantages of this trend? do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries we have more cars while in others we have more bicycles. What are the causes of this? Which one is better?
Some feel executives in large companies should receive high salaries while others think they are paid too much compared to ordinary workers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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 centre is important for the local community
-Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
some people decide to start their own business instead of working for a company or organization. Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think for those who commit serious crime need to given death penalty. However, other believes there could be better alternatives to death penalty. Discuss the both point of views.