Some people believe that university education should be free for all students. Others, however, argue that students should pay their own tuition fees. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that plastic should be banned. Others believe that it is impossible to get rid of it. Do you agree or disagree?
Children today spend too much time on electronic devices such as smartphones and computers. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the modern era, it is easy to sell, buy and work with others through the internet. But others are against it. Do you think this is a positive trend or a negative trend?
Music plays a vital role in our society. How much has music influenced the way we think today? What do you think is key role of music in nowadays world?
You borrowed an item from your friend. While it was in your possession, it got damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Thank your friend for lending the item to you.
Explain how it got damaged.
Tell your friend what you plan to do about it.
The given line graph illustrates the average data of a museum tourists in both summer and winter in the year 2003. Overall, it is observed that during summer, the museum had many visitors compared to winter. To begin with, the highest visits recorded were of about 1600 people to the museum at 12noon during the hot weather which declined to 800 people at 4pm. Whereas in winter about 500 visitors came at 10am which somewhat fluctuate till 12 noon. However, there was massive declined during the winter at 12noon till around 2pm whereas there was no visitors recorded from 2pm till 6pm unlike during summer, the downward trend was only from 4pm and there was no record of no visitors.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE (present) Gym Outdoor courts Changing room 25m Pool Outdoor courts Reception Leisure pool Changing room Sports shop UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE (future plans) Changing room 25m Pool Gym Reception S ;ро hall Changing room > E
Some people believe that advertisement persue them to buy thing, others think that they do not mind it.Both view and your opinion.
“Some people believe that students should learn a second language in primary school rather than in secondary school. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from ypur own knowledge or experience.”
Modern design has become increasingly popular in architecture and interior decoration. What are the reasons for this trend? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The growth of onlline shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it is better to spend and enjoy their money once they earn it. Others think it is better to save their money and enjoy it in the future. Which stand do you agree with and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Most people think that the truth should be objective rather than subjective when it cones to the news. Do you think all news is true? What is the function of newspaper?
Some people feel that the media should not openly share the private lives of celebrities. Q- Some people feel that the media should not openly share the private lives of celebrities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing their friends. This has had a negative effect on their social lives. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more widely available. Do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantage
Some people say that travel helps us to appreciate other cultrures. How true is this statement? Do you think that people who travel a lot appreciate other cultures more than those who stay at home?
The bar charts and line graph below show the results of a survey conducted over a three-year period to discover what people who live in London think of the city. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some countries are struggling with increases in crime rates. Some believed that having more police on the streets is the best way to reduce and combat crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that living in big cities is bad for people's health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a good deal of evidence that increasing car use is contributing to global warming and having other undesirable effects on people's health and wellbeing. What can be done to discourage people from using their cars? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today, children play very cruel games. This should be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most of the world's major cities. What do you think about this?
. Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary school to universities, too much time is spent on learning and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Interviews form the basic selecting criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that the interview is not a realiable method of choosing whom to employ. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Social media marketing can influence what consumers buy. Do you agree or disagree? To what extent do you agree?
The best way to solve the traffic and transportation problem is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs and countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Today children spend a lot of their free time watching TV. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this practice? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With the rapid development of communication(technology, such as smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, some people think the disadvantages outweigh its advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Some people do not go directly to college but travel or work for a short time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Many people are moving from rural areas to big cities, why has this happened? To what extend do you think it is a good trend?
Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What are the positive and negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize the bad effects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
With the enhancement of technology, many individuals have been interested to dedicate their time to activities such as online games on different devices. With the fact that the joy one can feel while using these entertaining tools is undeniable, there is no doubt that they come with their own disadvantages
It is sometimes suggested that primary schoolchildren should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a chil's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is difficult for teachers to be both popular (well-liked) and effective in helping students learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Fewer and fewer young people are choosing to become teachers. Why do young people not want to be teachers? How could this be changed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The amount of sport shown on television every week has increased significantly and this is having an impact on live sports event. Do you think the benefits of having more televised sport are greater than the disadvantages?
You saw a program on TV recently and found it unreasonable for viewers. Write a letter about its quality and content of the material presented. In tour letter Describe what you did not like Make some suggestions Say what you expect from the TV editors to do for you
It is claimed that one of the ways to reduce traffic jam is to improve the cost of fuel. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people believe people should consume locally grown food while others believe food should be transported for consumption. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
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 ?
You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- describe the public event
- explain why you think he/she would like the event
- tell him/her about the other activities you can do
As countries develop, people tend to buy more andmore cars.Do you think the advantages for the individual outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?
1-04: Task 1
letter to a friend asking for his help to make a website.
In your letter, you should:
describe what kind of website you want
say when you want the site to be done
explain how vital the website is to you.
Directors of large organization earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. Some people think it is necessary but others hold that it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
1.Some people say that E- books and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazines to what extent do you agree or disagree.
Professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers make a greater contribution to society and so should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your company wants to allow some employees to work from home. Not everyone can have this choice because some jobs must be done at the office. The company wants to know if this is fair by surveying your opinion about working from home. explain your reasons why you think A work-from-home choice is fair.
Some people think every human being can create artworks (e.g. painting), while others think only the people born with the ability can do that. Discuss both views and give your opinion.（2015/10/31亚太）