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.
In most countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more available. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
This graph shows how many people were employed in the Australian mining industry.
Describe a skill that you learned from older people. You should say: What the skill is? Who learned it from? How you learned it? And how you feel about it?
some people prefer to live in a house,while others feel tjat there are more advantages to living in an apartment.Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with livinv in an apartment ? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays companies and other organisations are requiring their employees to wear a uniform. What is your viewpoint on this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
give a brief update of your life since you were last in touch
explain why you will be travelling to his/her town
say what you plan to do when you visit his/her town
Write at least 150 words.
the graph below shows the quantities of goods tansported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four modes of transport. summarize the information, and make a comp arison.
when a new town is planned it is more impotant to devlop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centre for people to spend their time in . to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
The two pie charts compare five categories household expenditure( food, housing, education other products and services, healthcare) between 2019 and 2020. Units are measured in percentage.
An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart compares how many participants in sport sphere from 1985 to 2005. Overall, the types of sports were different amount of players in the time period. While basketball and badminton players remain stable, the players of tennis rose, and the players of rugby fell over time. As the line graph compares, that badminton players were around 51 in 1985 . Then players slightly decreased around 49 in 1990. And players remained stable in 50 from 1995 to 2005. Regarding basketball's players, in 1985 there were approximately 75 people. Then slowly decreased in 70 in 1990. Afterward remain constant around 77 between 1995 and 2005. The people in tennis were 150 in 1985. Then gradually increased approximately 175 in 1990. And reaching a peak with around 225 participants in 2005. The rugby's players were around 240 in 1985. Afterward people steadily decline just over 200 in 1995. Then participants rapidly went down in 50 from 1995 to 2005.
Some people do not allow their children to participate in games, sports or competitions unless everyone gets a prize. Others think that children must learn to deal with winning and losing in order to be fully prepared for life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In some countries younger people are increasingly losing interest in teaching. Why is this happening? What can be done to improve the situation? Give reasons for your answers and include examples from your own experience.
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payment. Others, however, see this as cheap labour. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
Scientists believe that finding other life forms in space by sending messages is a good idea, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summaries the information by selecting amd reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The graph 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, anomake comparisons where relevant.
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. if these ar not taught, many are at risk of dying out in your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavent examples ofrom your own knowledge or experience
Sample Question 01 (Discuss both views) : In many countries, young adults are engaged in some kinds of work. Some people regard this as completely wrong. Others consider it as a valuable experience, important for learning and taking responsibilities. Discuss both views.
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places like libraries, shop and public transport ,others argue that people should be free to use their mobiles wherever thay like. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The given table illustrates the data about the independent films released in the UK and republic of Ireland based on the category of movies in the year 2012.
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What effect will this have on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have bought a new mobile phone and in a few days of purchase, it has stopped working. You have spoken to the company representative a week ago but it has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter,
» introduce yourself
» explain the situation
» say what action you would like the company to take
The two diagrams below show the life cycle of a lady bird and its anatomy.
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays.
You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the director of the Museum. In your letter:
•introduce yourself
•explain what experience and special skills you have
•explain why you are interested in the job
The graph below shows our methods of dealing with waste in four countries. Summary the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Contained in the bar chat is information relating to the proportion of four different ways to deal with waste in different countries.
‘Cannabis has been classified as a Class B drug in the UK since 2008 and carries a prison sentence of up to five years for possession.’ (Source: The Week) Many countries have decriminalised the use of cannabis and as a result have seen a reduction in drug related crime. Should cannabis and other soft drugs use be legalised? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There is still a certain section of the society which lives under poverty despite the fact that countries where people belonging to this section live are becoming richer. Why do you think this happens and what can wealthy societies do to help their poorer members? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your local council has been doing roadworks to install new internet cables along the road outside your house. This has caused a lot of noise and inconvenience. Write a letter to your local councillor to complain. In your letter:
Describe what has happened, say why you are complaining, explain what you would like your councillor to do.
Arranging Accommodation
You are being sent on a one month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson Real Estate Agency. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe the kind of accommodation you would like
provide the dates you will need it
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Samson,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and ive your opinion.
The table shows the number of students that graduated in 2020 from California's top tertiary institutions in three the most popular majors in the country. Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Due to the availability of fast food nowadays, many people have low- quality diets. What problems can this cause? What can governments do to resolve these problems? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays many young people are drawn towards dangerous sports. What makes them so attractive? What measures should be taken to regulate such sports and minimize the risks? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some Universities Now Offer Their Courses On The Internet So That Peop... Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that industrial growth is necessary to solve poverty. But some other people argue that industrial growth is creating environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that students should be allowed to evaluate and criticize their teachers to improve the quality of education. Others think this is disrespectful to teachers. Discuss both views, give your opinion and include relevant examples.
Men are placed in the most high-level jobs. some people say that the government should encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women do you agree or disagree?
News editor decide what to to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we bacame used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
in some countries, boys and girls are educated in differnt schools rather tahn in the sme school. what are advantages and disadvantages of this
Everybody should be allowed admission to university or college programs regardless of their level of academic ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience?
You want to attend a training course.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter:
- Describe the course you are interested in.
- Explain why you want to attend.
- Ask for details about the course duration, fees, and content.
chart shows proportion people inUK survey carried out i three different years who said they were interested in sports.
The two maps show a park in 2010 and in 2016.
In many developing countries, poor people do not have access to the internet and computer technology. As a result, they are unable to get many services. Why is this the case? What can the government do to solve this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.