Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to child's development as other subject, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Children over 15 should be allowed to make decisions about their lives without the interference of their parents or teachers. Society should accept that children mature at a younger age these days and should adjust the law accordingly.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some students decide early in life to pursue vocational careers that involve cooking or baking. For them, it is better to study their chosen occupations in high school rather than regular subject.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries young people are encouraged to travel or work for a year between finishing the high school and starting universities studies.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decides to do this.
The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Your friend is coming over to stay with you. However, you will be away on vacation for a month. Write him/her a letter and say:
In your letter
•How to get the keys to your flat
•How to operate the equipment in the flat and
•Suggest a few places of interest to visit
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for
your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
• describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Nowadays, the gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider in some countries of the world. What problems can this situation cause? What solutions should be taken?
It is thought by some that it is better to live in a city while others believe that life is beer in the countryside. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In the request for development, many countries allow their natural environment to be affected. Such a strategy is well worthwhile, and economic development should always be placed ahead of the environment. Argue both sides, and give your opinion.
The bar charts illustrate the average years of schooling, scientists and technicians per 1000 people and also the participation levels in research and development in developing and industrialised countries during 1980 and 1990.
Students should pay the full cost for their own study, because universities education benefits individuals rather than study. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the results of a recent survey into the causes of poor school attendance in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that hard work and determination are the main requirements to become successful in life, while others say there are other factors lead to success. Discuss both vies and give your opinion.
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing.
What problems will this cause for individual and society? suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing population.
Some people believe that it's fairer to assess a students ability based on their performance during the whole course rather than giving a formal examination at the end of the course.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The reason that most individuals are in debts is due to the overuse as well as irresponsible use of credit cards. Banks should not issue credit cards unless they are completely sure of an individual’s ability to pay back their debits.
To what extent do you agree with this?
To improve the job prospects, the secondary schools should spend more time teaching communication skills and business and spend less time on history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent years the family structures have changed as well as the family roles. What are the changes that are occouring. What do you think can be done to mend it?
People who were born in rural areas often move to big cities when they become adult. What are the reason for this? it ia a positive or negative trend?
Some people think young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Courses and general online study have recently become very popular. However, some people still prefer to attend classes in person.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
At the prison time, the population of some countries includes relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts show the age at which people left full-time education as well as the average salary they were making two years after entering the workforce.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Consumption of the world's resources (such as oil, fresh water, etc) is increasing at a dangerously fast rate. What are the causes of this increased consumption? What can people do to reduce it?
Some people believe that a county becomes more interesting and develops faster when its population includes a mixture of different nationalities and cultures.
Do you agree or disagree ?
Public transportation is a great way to travel, particularly within a metropolis. The
metro is the most convenient way to get around the city. Do you agree or disagree?
The two pie charts below show the marital status of the populations of Canada and Australia.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the lifecycle of a species of large fish called the salmon.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relavent.
Q. In some parts of the world traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing. What problems is this causing?
What measures could be taken to counter this situation?
In the past,it was unusual for most people to change careers more than once or twice.Now it is quite common for people to have had ten or more different jobs in their lifetimes.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a change?
The food travels thousands of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think it would be better to our environment and economy if people only ate locally produced food. To what extent does the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
•say why she/he would not enjoy going to college.
•explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
•suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...................,
Social media is becoming increasingly popular amongst all age groups. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have a risk. Do you think that advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
You had a minor accident at work, and you got injured. According to the company rules, you must report it to your manager in writing. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
describe what happened and your injury;
explain what the result of the accident was;
suggest a way to avoid similar accidents in the future.
You are going to another country to study.you would like to do a part-time job while you are studying,so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend.In your letter
Give details of your study plan
Explain why you want to get a part time job
Suggest hownyour frined could help you find a job.
All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This
problem affects both children and adults. What are the reasons for this rise
in obesity? How could it be tackled?
The charts below provide the primary reason tourists visited Orange City in two different years.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today Inceasingly, more people have freedom to work or live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this system outweigh disadvantages.
For the past year you have been a member of a local club. Now want to discontinue your membership. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter:
As reading is important for a good education, we should encourage our children to read whatever appeals to them.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You live in a small apartment building with a parking lot in back, and you often cannot find an empty parking space when you get home from work. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
• describe the situation
• explain why it bothers you
• suggest something the landlord could do to solve the problem
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
The table below show the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two period.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
• give the date and time of the party
• suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
In some countries, fast food restaurant and supper markets give money to school to promote their products. Do you think this a positive or negative development?
Some of the schools insist that all students have their own laptop in class to assist in their education. Do you feel that this would be an advantage to students' education or would it be an unnecessary complication?
The graph shows Internet Usage in Taiwan by Age Group, 1998-2000.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that real life skills like cooking, housekeeping and gardening should be included in the curriculum as compulsory subjects? Do you agree or disagree? Explain your opinion, using specific reasons and details.
As the world becomes technologically advanced, computers are replacing more and more jobs.
Describe some job positions that may be lost because of computers, and discuss at least one problem that may result.
Some people say that young people should be encouraged to leave home when they become adults while others claim it would be better to remain with their family.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.