Some people think that the best way to reduce time spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city centre with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The diagram below gives information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail services companies from 1920 to 2000.
The graph below shows the monetary aid from four organizations to developing countries in four different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features making comparisons where relevant.
The picture below shows Bell Hill farm in 1976 and the changes that took place in 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that children should go to school as early as possible, while others believe that children shouldn’t start school until they are at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Fossil fuels (e.g. coals, oil and gas) are the main source of energy for most countries. However, alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind and solar) have been encouraged to be used by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
Celebrities are usually famous for glamour and wealth rather than their achievements. Some say taking them as an example can be dangerous for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial backgorund they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themseleves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Modern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not others. Some people, therefore, think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive the government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think traffic and housing problems in big cities can be solved by moving companies and their employees to the countryside. Do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Give details of the course you took at the university
•Explain why you recommend the university
•Give some advice about how to apply
Nowadays nations are becoming more interesting and developing better thanks to mixing of different nationalities and cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Problem: International tourism has brought enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local habitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
You recently notice a local restaurant offering a part time job
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter
•Explain that you would like to apply for this job
•Give some details of relevant experience that you have
•specify the date and time that would suit for you
You should
You don’t write any address
some believe that strict laws are necessary to control pollution , whereas others think that individuals should take personal responsibility to protect the environment . Discuss both views and give your opinion
The ease of international travel and the spread of various lands of mass media all over the world have made it more possible than ever for people to know how other people live in other countries. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that parents should deal with their children's poor behaviour, while others believe it is the government's responsibility to regulate it. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now and plans for its future development.
“It is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?”
the following diagrams show a pellet stove and a pellet boiler work to heat a house. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many doctors recommend that old people exercise regularly, but patients do not follow an exercise routine. why do you think this happen ? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly ?
Currently, deforestation is one of major concerns for global warming. For instance, an urban area without trees and plants surrounding will be impacted by pollution and hazardous chemical. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some places old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
some people believe that the best way of learning about lifeis by listening to the advise of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Compare the advantages of these two different ways of learning about life.
The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four village libraries, and the pie chart shows the percentages of books, by type, that were borrowed over this time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays people make new friends through social networks and internet chat groups. Some people think this is good. Other think that face-to-face interaction is essential. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The student who study from the school to university get benefit less and contribute less too, than those of student who go to travel or job and get skills and experience before going high. Do you agree or disagree?
some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born.what might be the reason for this? what are the advantages and disadvantages?
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other type of job should be highly paid?
Thegraph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Advance in technology and automation have reduce the need of manual labour. Therefore working hoursshould be reduced. Do you agree or disagree?
An international company is offering a temporary job for work experience, write a letter to apply for that job. You need to explain
-where did you find this information
-why you want to apply this job
-what qualification you have
-what position you want to apply
#company
#job
#work
#-where
#information
#-why
#-what
#qualification
#position
Many things used to be done in the home by hands are now being done by machines .do this bring more advantages or di sadvantages ?
Few people think that it is important for collecting personal information such interest, hobbies and material status. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The chart below shows the employment rates of the 25 to 34-year and 55 to 64-year-old population according to the highest level of education attained in two separate years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages. (Huy Cao)
The number of zoos in some countries has increased. Some people think zoos are cruel and should be banned. Whats your opinion?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a wole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvantage.
Many young people do not enjoy competitive sports because they are afraid of losing. For that reason, youth sports competitions should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The most important aim ofscience should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this sfatement?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your ownknowledge or experience,
Some say that due to heavy traffic, governments need to build more roads in metropolitan cities, while others argue this is not the right solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional foods and traditional methods of food preparation. To what extent do you agree or dis agree with this opinion.
The graph below shows the number of international graduates from UK universities in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. N.
Feedback and evaluation are necessary aspects of school and work, but many people dislike being evaluated. What are the causes of this problem? How could it be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and in 2010 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people argue that the retirement age should be raised significantly, given that average life expectancy has increased greatly. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many countries are spending a huge amount of money on supporting their competitor to take part in some worldwide sports competitions. Others argue that it would be better if these countries can spend the money on children to take part in sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In a number of countries,some people think that it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains betwwen cities.Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.