Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage peopleto consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
some people believe that computers are more a hindrance than a help in today's. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. In what ways are computers a hindrance? What is your opinion? Givereasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that children of busy parents should be sent to day-care centres, while others believe that they should be cared for by their grandparents.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
An English-speaking woman has advertised for someone to help her on her farm for a few days next summer.
Write a letter to the woman. In your letter
• say why you would like to do this work
• suggest how you could help her
•mention the time you will be available for the work
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………..,
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.
The pie charts compare the proportion of British children learning musical instruments in the years 1996 and 2016 , while the bar chart illustrates the percentage of children under 18 choosing to participate in various musical instrument courses in given years.
Todays children are living under more pressure from the society than the children in the past. To what extent do you agree or diagree give your opinion.
some people think that children should start school as early as possible while other believe that they should start school at the age of seven. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
It’s important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Some people think that computer and internet are important in children study but other think students can learn effectively in schools and with teachers. discuss both sides and give your opinion
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore physical education and sports should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think?
Some people think that children should start school at the age of six or seven while others think that children should start school as young as possible. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Zoos are seen as important institutions for the conservation of wildlife and for educating the public about animals. Do you think it is important for children to visit zoos? Do you think
In modern times, children are spending less time with their families and more time with their friends. Why has this change occurred? Do you think parents should force their children to spend more time at home?
“Children all over the world should learn to speak a single, universal language fluently in addition to their native language.”
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram gives information about the process of making carbonated drinks. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays more and more children are being brought up in single-parent families. What are the causes of this? What effects can be seen as a result of this?
In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree?
Some working parents believe childcare centers can provide the best care for children, while others think family members such as grandparents can do it better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sports should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your own knowledge or experience.
You were invited to your friend’s birthday party. You missed it and didn’t tell him about that beforehand.
Write a letter to him:
• Apologize;
• Explain the reasons why you missed the party;
• Suggest a way to compensate this misunderstanding.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Some people think that the responsibility should be on the government for the rise of obesity in children, others think that the parents should be in control instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of oil drilling operations in remote locations around the world. This has brought economic benefits to some countries, though it has also raised concerns about the environmental impact of these operations.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Umar
the two maps below show an area of land before and after the building of a hydroelectric dam . Summarize the information by selectingand reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
some people believe that children should not be given homework everyday, while others believe that they must get homework everyday in orter to be successful at school. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday - describe some possible disadvantages - say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear _________,
Some people think that children should attend extra classes outside the school others say that they should be allowed sometime for playing .discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Disciplinary action action is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of disciplinary action action should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Natural resources, such as water, forest and oil, are being used at an excessive rate. What are the causes of this problem? What are the possible solution to address this issue?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
•correct the information in the article
* explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
* suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Some say that music is as important as other subjects at schools to promote learning in children life. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
Should parents be obliged to immunise their children against childhood diseases? Or do individuals have the rights to choose not to immunise their children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart compares the percentage of time Australian mothers and fathers spent helping their children with four activities in 2013
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
There are three main things to consider before writing your essay:
Students in school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skill such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork can be learnt well from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagre
Some people say that government should fund the performing class (drama, music, etc.), but on the other hand the other people say it should be self-funded by the organization or student’s parents. Discuss both view, and give your own opinion
The only way to reduce drug abuse is to legalise the substance and bring them under control. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and induce any relevant examples from your own knownledge or experience.
People are having more and more sugar-based drinks. What are the reasons? What are the solutions to make people drink less.
Some people think intelligent children should learn with others together, since it will benefit for everyone while other people think intelligent children should learn separately and also should get special treatment. Discuss both sides points and give your own opinion.
Nowadays older people of their own age instead of living with their children.Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sport to young children). To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You and your friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were extremely dissatisfied with the experience.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Explain the reason for the celebration
Give details of your visit to the restaurant
Say what you would like the restaurant to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses
In some countries, birth rates are falling and experts say that by 2050 these countries will have far more adults aged 65 and over than children under 15. What problems might this cause in the future? Can anything be done to solve this issue? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge o experience.
Raising children is one of the most important missions for many countries. It is recently updated that new mothers and new fathers should take trainings before getting a child. To what extent do you agree ?
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The number of overweight and unhealthy children in developed country is increasing, and many people think that this is linked to diet and lifestyle. What are the reasons for this increase and what can be done to reduce the problem?
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and heath care costs. Why do you think so many children are overweight? What could be done to solve this problem?
The sale and use of hard drugs are prohibited in many countries, but tobacco and alcohol are sold and consumed Governments should apply laws that prohibit the sale and use of hard drugs to all drugs, including tobacco and alcohol. What is your opinion?
Some people say children use technology too much these days. Others believe that using technology now will help them in the future. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.