In the future all cars, busses and trucks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant
describe the problems
write about the action you want the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
In some countries young people are enncourage to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this
Some people consider price as the most important thing to think about when buying a product (such as cell phone) or a service (e.g. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that enjoying the present is more important than planning for the future for both countries and individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years in the world that many cities now are "one big traffic jam". Do you think that this statement is true? What measure can government take to address this problem?
Billions of dollars are being wasted on space research. the money could be better used to improve conditions on earth? to what extent do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electricalappliances and amount of time spent doing housework inhouseholds in one country between 1920 and 2019
Nowadays, instead of locally sourced produce, many supermarkets sell a variety of imported foods from all around the world. Does this advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
it is important for children to learn the diffrence between right and wrong at an early age.punishment is necessery to help them learn this distinction. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that certain prisoners showed be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behnid bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that it is more common way to learn history by watching movies instead of reading books. Does the advantages of this ought weight the disadvantages?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problem as a result of eating to much fast food. It is neccesary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food To what extent do you agree or disagree
Money is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some believe that the development of technology and impreved software allow us totranslate between languages automatically.There fore, it is not necessary to learn foreign languages anymore. Do you agree or disagree ?
The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. 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.
Some people believe that foreign workers are essential for the economy, while others think that governments should prioritise employing their own citizens. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit making companies. Do you think the disadvantage of private health care outweigh the advantages.
Some believes that professional, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
they should work in their country because is the way to give back their knowledge to the commmunity and the future generations
Doctors and engineers could help others countries where cyclons or big earthquacke happened. example, Haiti 2009 thousand of people died after the catastrofe
In many countries paying for things using mobile phones (cell phone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages ?
Some people believe that money spent on space exploration is not justifiable. There are more beneficial ways to spend this money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going on holiday and have just remembered that your aunt lives in one of the cities you will be visiting.
Write a letter to your aunt. In your letter:
•Tell her about your holiday plans
•Ask if you can stay with her for a portion of the trip
•Explain how you will make it up to her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Aunt Sally,
Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Governments spend millions of dollars each year on their space programs. Most recently, mars is the focus of scientists attention. Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with problems closer to home. Do you agree or disagree.
In many cities many prople are living in apartments and condominiums. Do these types of accommodations offer more advantages or disadvantages.
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking ricks outweigh the disadvantages?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television has developed communication among friends and family. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
In recent years the family structures have changed as well as the family roles. What are the changes that are occouring. What do you think can be done to mend it?
Many say that international students should reside in university dormitories while others think shared community housing is better. What are the advantages of both? Which approach do you favour? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
Computers are often argued to be the most important invention of the last hundred years. 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 their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The chart below show Australia dollar in Australia’s trade in three nations from 2004 to 2009 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Economic growth is one way to measure a country’s success, but what else should we look at? Which do you think is the most important?
Some people say that soon we will never again have to learn a foreign language because computers will be able to translate all languages into English. What are the advantages and disadvantages of computers being able to do this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart below shows the number of people who visited different museums in London during different months in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some peole think the government should focus on improving the economy of the country. Other people think that government should focus on social services such as health and education programs. Which statement do you agree with? Explain and provide examples to support your opinion.
Young children should be punished in the same way as adults if they commit a serious crime (such as a violent attack or a robbery). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are planning to return to your home town for a holiday after a long absence.
Write a letter to one of your old friend. In your letter,
. explain that you are coming and that you'd like to meet again
. describe what you're planning to do
. say where you're staying and when you'd free to meet.
You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter:
Explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
Describe some skills and qualities that would be useful
Give some details of when would you be available for work
Many people believe that eighteen years old is the appropriate age to finish school. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people argue that the purpose of zoos is only to entertain people. What do you think? What are other purposes of zoos?
Since traffic is such a problem in modern cities, private cars should not be allowed in city centres. Discuss the arguments for and against this statement. What do you think we should do about the problem of traffic in city centres?
Celebrities complain that their privacy is being invaded by the media. Some people say that they shouldn't complain while others say that celebrities deserve privacy. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The computer is widely used in education and some people think teachers do not play an important role in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many things which were done in the home by hand in the past are now done by machines. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say part-time jobs are useful for full-time students because they not only earn money but also gain career experience. Do you agree or disagree?
Today, many people do not know their neighbors in larce cities.What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
You have rented an apaprtment for 5 years. You have decided to move out. Write a letter to your landlord.
. Describe who you are and where you live.
. Explain why you have decided to move out.
. Suggest what you want the landlord to do.
Making a lot of money is the only way to evaluate whether someone else is successful. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it? Write 300 words of an academic essay about it using your explanation and specific examples to support your answers.
Topic: Some people say it is time to say goodbye to reading books with real paper because e-readers and e-books are available. Do you agree or disagree?