You have just returned from a long holiday. While you were away, your friend looked after your house.
Write a letter to you friend. In your letter
- thank you friend for the things she/he did for you
- offer to reimburse any money she/he spent on doing these things
- arrange to meet your friend for a coffee late this week.
It is sometimes said that ‘travel broadens the mind’. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
**More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think a solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods.** **To what extent do you agree or disagree?**
The graph shows the percentage of UK adolescents following a vegetarian diet. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some people believe that the world should have only one government rather than national government. Do you think the benefits of this system outweigh its disadvantages?
The bar chart below describes the gross domestic spending on research and development in five countries between 2001 and 2011.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing [for example, through cell phone tracking and security cameras]. In many cases, the people are being monitered are unaware that this is happening. Do you think advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
In some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is, therefore, necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. Do you agree or disagree?
In their advertising ,bussinesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way . Why is this ?do think is it a positive or negative development ?
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city centre. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis, and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The best way for the country to prepare for future is to invest on the young people. How true do you think is this ? What are the ways to spend resources on these young people ?
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on public services rather than on the arts (e.g., music, painting, and theatre). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is more important for school children to learn about their local history rather than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Young people spend too much money on fashion brands and gadgets these days, many of which are not necessary. To what extent do you agree?
In nearly all science course at university, there are significantly more male students than female students. What are the reason for this? What can be done to balance out the number
Some experts suggest a method to solve the environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuels and all vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. you would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
- explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
-Say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
- give details of when you would be available for this work
Many people believe that having a pet in the home, such as a dog or a cat, during a child’s first years of life is beneficial to that child’s development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this belief?
In many countries, children show less respect to elders. What are the causes of such behaviour? What can be done to address this situation?
Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Some young people are leaving the countrside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the work place. Why is thiss happening? Do you think this will hace a positive or negative impact on society?
Some people feel that entertainers are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of jobs should be highly paid?
Nowadays the diferent between countries are becoming less evident because people follow the same media. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages.
Some people believe that children can learn effectively by watching TV and they should be encouraged to watch TV both at home and school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? – Disagree -
Space travel has been possible for some time. Some people think space tourism could be developed in the future which can help to develop countries' economies. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development ?
Many people believe cycling has many healthy benefits. However, it is no longer the main form of transport. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the wider population?
Many people try to look youger than their age. What are the reasons people do this. Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing ?
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important sources of information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Minh
Some people think that man's relationship with animals has changed throughout ages and the use of them in human's life in the modern era is totally different from what it used to be. To what extent do you agree on disagree?
Many things that used to be done in the home by hands are now being done by machines. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages.
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books as they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive high tech media , such as computer software, videos and DVD's . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this segment?
The graph below shows the percentage of part-time workers in each country of the United Kingdom in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their watse?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to do part-time jobs. What are the advantages and disvanatges of doing part-time jobs?
Some people say that art subjects such as painting or drawing should not be made compulsory for high school students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student’s performance. Continual assessment such as coursework and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows 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 periods. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People today are surrounded by advertisement. This both affects what they think is important to them and is negative in their lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people can now do their work from home using modern technology. However, this change may only benefit workers, not the empoyers. To what extent you agree or dis agree.
The bar chart shows the number of visitors to three London Museums between 2007 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Students should pay pull cost for their own study, because universityeducation benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today it is common practice for many business meetings and business training to take place online. Do the advantages of this new development outweigh the disadvantages?
Whether or not a person achieves their aims in life is mostly related to luck. 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 rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvangtages?
globalization is positive for economics, but it’s negative side should not be ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The death penalty is the best form of punishment for people who commit serious crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people like to do their everyday shopping at large supermarkets. Others want to go to several small stores or local markets to buy what they need. Which style of shopping do you prefer and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.