The position of women has changed a great deal in many societies over the past 50 years. But these societies cannot claim to have achieved gender equality. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The Diagram below describes the lifecycle of the silkworm and how silk cloth is produced in South east Asia.
Telling the truth at all times is not essential. On some occasions it is necessary to tell lies, and it is wrong to tell the truth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
In conclusion, driverless technology promises fewer crashes and smoother traffic, yet unresolved issues in safety, liability, employment, and security are significant. Until these problems are managed by strict standards, transparent testing, and strong social policies, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
school teachers are more responsible for the social and intellectual development of students than parents. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Some people feel that life was better in the past when we had less modern technology because things were simpler and less complicated. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your child is going on a three-day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
• Say why you would like to go on the trip - Because familier with local areas as well as can get a dicent discount on entry tickets with my corporate card. Most of Dhruvi's classmates knowns me very well.
• Suggest what you could do to help during the trip - Can help to guide kids as well as prepare food. Certified CPR personnel
• Ask other questions about the trip - What type of accomodation will be provided and is there any other form that I will have to submit?
The table shows forested land in millions of hectares in different parts of the world.
Professional sportsmen and sportswomen and professional entertainers can often command enormous salaries today and this situation reflects society’s dependence on being entertained. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
‘It is important for foreigners to know something about the history and culture of the country they live in.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram below shows the various stages in involved in publishing a book. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant. The diagram below shows the various stages in involved in publishing a book. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Nowadays, tourists and scientists are allowed to travel to remote natural environments. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include example from your own experience?
Many cities in the world are facing issues due to traffic congestion. why is this happening ?what can be done to improve the situation? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience,related to your country.
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?
somr say that today’s life is better than it will be in the future; othehrs disagree and say that in the future life will be better tha now. Discuss and include your own opinion.
you are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
Explain where you live
Describe the problem
Give reasons why you don’t want this development.
Giving detailed information about crimes in newspapers and on television can have negative consequences, and some people think the government should place restrictions on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Scientists say that junk food is harmful to people's health. Some say the way to ask people to eat less fast food is to educate them, while others say education does not work. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The arts, including art, music and theatre are considered to be important in society. Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyles? Should the arts be included in school program?
The graph below shows the number of tourists (measured in millions) visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that food is one of the most fundamental economic products and should be mostly produced by each country for its own consumption, with only minimal export of products to other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.
Worldwide use of oil and gas has increased to the point that we are causing irreversible damage to the atmosphere and the polar ice caps. It is, therefore, necessary for the government to impose a ban on further drilling for oil and gas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Recent surveys show increased interest in relocation and travel to other countries. What may be the reasons for this trend, and what will be the possible outcome from this behavior? Provide examples for your opinion.
Some people think that housing facilities should be built in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while others believe that parks should be set instead. Planting trees is very important for the environment. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage school students. hu Do you think its advantages will outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Full- time students should not spend a lot of time on studying, but the should be involved in other activities too. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work._ *_What could be the reasons for this?_* _Is it a positive or negative development?_ _*Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
“Prevention is better than cure”. Both research and treatment for the disease are costly and it would be better to invest in preventing the disease. To what extent do you agree?
The government has the responsibility to ensure the safety of its citizens. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?
Some scientist think that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientist think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People living in large cities have to face many problems in everyday life. What are those problems? Should the government encourage people to move to regional towns? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some of today's schools insist that all students have their own laptop computer in class to assist i their education. Do you feel that this would be an advantage to studens' education or would it be an unnecessary complication?
We should introduce laws to me business and state services employee equal numbers of male and female workers in every department or area of the company how far do you support this idea
The charts below show the percentage of monthly household income spent on various items by two different groups in one European country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Many schools insist that students wear school uniforms. Some people think this is a good idea. Other people think school uniforms are a negative idea. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of wearing school uniforms.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetable to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea but some oppose it. discuss both views and give your opinion.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by
It is a good idea for people to continue work in their old ages, if it is possible for them to do so. Do you agree or disagree.
Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are not able to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-Explain why you cannot go
- say that you will give your friend a gift the next time you see him/her
-suggest another time and place to meet
You currently work full-time in a company but would like to change to working part-time. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
a. Explain why you would like to change to working part-time work
b. Say what times and days of the week would suit you best
c. Suggest how your work could be covered or completed if you work part-time
Some believe that all individauls who break the law should be placed in prison as aform of punishment. However, others hold the view that there are more effective alternatives to deal with lawbreakers. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it's a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it's important to keep working life completely separate frmo social life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In this mordern world it is possible to shop,work and communicate with people via the internet and live without any face to face contact with others.Is this a positive or negative devlopment?
You recently ordered an item of clothing through a store’s website. When you received it, you discovered that it was not the same item you had ordered.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
Describe the item you ordered
Explain what was wrong with the item you received
Say what you would like the manager to do
The bar chart given illustrates a comparison of four different types of transportation which residents in a European city used to commute to work in three different years from 1960 to 2000. From an overall perspective, it is evident that the percentage of car commuters showed an upward trend, whereas a reverse pattern could be observed in the data on/ figure for bike or on foot over the surveyed period. In 1960, the proportion of inhabitants who walked to and from work was highest, at around 35%. The figures for bike and bus were lower, at approximately 25% and 18%, respectively. Motor vehicles, however, accounted for the lowest proportion, at just over 5%. The period between 1960 and 2000 witnessed a rapid climb in the proportion of city-dwellers commuting by automobile, reaching a peak of over 35%. In contrast, during the same period, there was a dramatic decline in the data on bike and foot to only around 5% and under 10%, in their respective order/ in the given order. In terms of buses, after a rise in 1980 to somewhere in the vicinity of 26%, its figure declined to over 15% in the final year.
Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the share of the swiss watch market by brand in 2020 and 2021. Summarise the imformation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant