Some people believe that electronic calculators should not be allowed in school until after the pupils have mastered mental arithmetic. Others believe that calculators save pupils time, especially with complicated calculations.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The world has seen an enormous increase in flights for leisure, business and commercial purposes around the world over recent years.
what do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of such flights. Do you think flights should be taxed more?
Give reasons for your answers and include and relevant examples from your own experience.
Towns and cities are attractive places. Some people suggested that the government should spend money putting in more works of art like painting and statues to make them better to live do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people believe that school curriculums should focus more on practical skills, like financial literacy and cooking, rather than traditional subjects, like history and literature. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have decided to go on a holiday abroad for 2 weeks, and you want one of your friends to go with you. Write a letter to your friend asking him to accompany you.
In your letter:
•explain where and when you want to go
•give details of the travel, dates and costs involved
•describe some of the things you want to do.
Blood sports (any spots involving Killing or shedding of blood as bullfighting, cockfighting or hunting)have become hot topic for debate in recent years as society develops it is increasingly seen as an uncivilized activity and cruel to the helpless animals that are killed.blood sports should be banned.
TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE
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.
Enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and creativity than spending time on reading books. To what extent do you agree? explain with reasons and examples.
Many universities and colleges worldwide offer business studies. One major criticism of these is that they are too academic and not hands-on enough. In your opinion, what needs to be added to the curriculum to make the programs more practical?
Mobile phones and the Internet have made it easy to stay in contact with other people.
However, as a lot of time is spent using telephones and computers, there is less face-to-face contact and direct communication.
Is the growing use of communications technology a positive or a negative development for society ?
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweight the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
- remind him when and where you met
- tell him what kind of job you are interested in
-say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
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 plans - explain why you want to get a part-time job - suggest how your friend could help you find a job Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear _______,
Some people say that organising events like world cup and Olympic games can encourage adults to do exercise, while others say that there are other ways to encourage adults for doing exercise. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Q. Violence and crime have increased in most major cities of the world.
Some people say this is because children now play violent video games online.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the results of a survey on happiness rating for married and unmarried people in the US, and the effect of children rating on the overall ratings of married couples.
You have recently visited a building which is of historical importance and came to know that it's in bad condition. Write a letter to local newspaper office. Which building it is? What are the problems? What do you expect them to do?
An increasingly number of professionals , such as doctors and teachers , are leaving their own poorer countries yo work in developed countries . What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this situation ?
Climate change is a big environmental problem that has become critical in the last couple of decades. Some people claim that humans should stop burning fossil fuels and use only alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others say that oil, gas, and coal are essential for many industries, and not using them will lead to economic collapse.
What is your opinion?
Support your point of view with relevant examples.
Some people belive that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can benefit teenagers and community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants. Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter …
• Remind him when and where you met.
• Tell him what kind of job you are interested in.
• Say why you think you would be suitable for the job.
Working long hours causes a great deal of stress and can be very bad for health. The government must find a way to reduce this type of stress.
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Car drivers and cyclists share the same roads, and this can cause problems
for both of them. Why is this the case? What measures can be taken to solve
these problems?
Those days, it seems that hosting a large international sporting competition, such as the Olympics or World Cup, is less about national pride and sports and more about money.Countries would therefore not spend billions on events and venues that mostly do not help them fix their real problems but only serve their politicians.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable and liveable for people in those times than they are now.
What problems will this cause?
What can be done to solve these problems?
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the percentage of greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The tables below give information abou sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
The government should be responsible for providing retirees with financial support and care. While many people think that citizens should save money to take care of themselves when they are old. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
You recently ordered an expensive item from a mail order catalogue after you saw it being advertised at a discounted price in the press.
The company withdrew the offer after you made the order and charged you at the full price. Write a letter to the company outlining your dissatisfaction with the way you have been treated and the action you want them to take.
In many countries, children in remote villages and communities have no access to education. some people believe that the best solution will be provide teacher and schools. others think that providing computer and internet in these areas will be a better solution. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people say that it is possilble to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from their choice of clothes.
Do you agree or disagree?
Giving detailed description of crimes in newspapers and on television has bad consequences. Some people therefore suggest that the government should impose restrictions on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country.
Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Nowadays, many people communicate using social media and the internet on a daily basis. However, this had led to an increase in online attacks and cyberbullying. What are some of the reasons why people take part in cyberbullying? What are the effects on the children and teenagers who are victims of cyberbullying?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You live near a recreation ground. A local school often brings pupils to the recreation ground to do sports, such as football and cricket, but recently this has caused some problems.
Write a letter to the head of the school. In your letter:
explain why you enjoy living by the recreation ground
describe the recent problems at the recreation ground
say what you think the school should do
Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city for an upcoming 2 days business trip for you and your colleagues. In your letter you should tell
- Introduce yourself and colleagues
- give information about the business meeting
- tell other requests you might have
As cities expanding, some people claim governments should look forward creating better networks of public transportation available for everyone rather than building more roads for vehicle owning population. What’s your opinion? Give some examples or experience to support.
Some businesses observe that people who just finished college have a hard time interacting with collegues in working as a team.What do you think is the reason behind this? What are your suggestions to address this problem?
These days more and more people are going to other countries for a significant period of time either to find a job or study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The parents of your Australian friend chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him
Write a letter to Chris parents, in your letter
Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
Explain why you won't be able to attend
Give details of a plan to see Christ on a different time
These days people succeed in their chosen profession because they are good communicators and not just experts in a particular field". Discuss the reasons and why this is the case. Give reasons to your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Not enough students around the world choose to study science subjects at university. What are the reasons for this? What impact does this issue have on society?
The line graph below shows changes in the amount and type of fast food consumed by Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Populations in developing nations are rapidly growing, people now believe that we should turn to gentically modified crops to increase the productions of food grains.
Discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of this approach.
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour?
What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?”
Nowadays children are experiencing increased educational, social and commercial pressure. What are the reasons for this? What can be a solution to reduce the pressure?
In many developing countries, there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both industries and construction. What measures could be taken to prevent this ?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people believe that young people should choose the jobs that they want, but other people think they should be more realistic and think more about their future.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.