Directors of organizations receive higher salaries than the ordinary worker. Some people think it is necessary while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinionsˋˋ
Many people think that money is the best gift to give a teenager, but others disagree. Discuss bot the views and give your opinion including relevant examples.
In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. What are the consequences of doping for athletes? What measures should be taken to combat this issue? Beka 2
inSome companies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all times. What are the advantages for a company of having a uniform? Are there any benefits of having a uniform for the staff?
The chart below shows the household spending power in two countries between 1980 and 2008.
You are looking for a part-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency.
In your letter:
- introduce yourself
- explain what sort of job you would like
- say what experience and skills you have
The charts show the information about internet usage in five countries in Europe in 2000.
‘Healthcare should always be funded by governments, and it should always be free for people to use.’ To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Many people think that countries have a moral obligation to help each other, while others argue that the aid money is misspent by the governments that receive it, so the international aid should not be given to the poor countries in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
With the growing population in cities, more and more people live in homes with small or no outdoor areas. Is it a positive or negative development?
In some cities public parks and open space are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to 4 countries from 1990 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparisons where relevant.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisemnt for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
. Describe the training course you want to do
. Explain what the company could do to help you
. Say how the course will be useful for your job
The table shows the number of mobile phones sold in millions for a period of six years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that studying abroad provides better educational and career opportunities, while others argue that it is better to pursue higher education in one’s home country. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The diagram below gives information about how mercury gets into the food chain. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The process below shows the Human Resources (HR) recruitment process for a company. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the Worlds are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
The best way to understand other culture is to work for multinational company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say parent should encourage their children to participate in team activities in the free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss and give your opinion.
Currently, more and more people respect elders and become convinced that old people should live with their families, which is in contrast to the view that old people should live at a nursing home. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that older generation had a better quality of life due to their lifestyle which did not have involve any use of high tech gadgets or technology like that smart phone or internet. Do you agree or disagree?
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book influenced you most. In your letter
*describe what this book was about
*explain how this book influenced you
*say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Fossil fuels are the ain sources in many countries, but insome countries the use of alternative sources of energy are encourages. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The map above shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and presen
Many students now have the opportunity to study in other countries. Studying abroad may bring some benefits to some students, but it also ha a significant number of disadvantages. Discuss both sides of the arguments and give opinion.
Some people believe that children at secondary school should be streamed, i.e. taught in classes according to ability, rather than being taught in mixed-ability classes. Do you think the advantages of streaming children at secondary school outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below compare the age structure of the populations of France and India in 1984. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six moths working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
*Explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
*Say how your work could be done while you are away
*Ask for his/her help in arranging it
Nowadays many people choice to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Formal exams are used to assess srudents at the end of each semester in many countries.Why are these exams used by schools and universities? What other types of assessment are possible? Give reasons for your answer along with example.
You have arranged a meeting with a business partner. Unfortunately, you have to change the arrangement.
Write a letter to your business partner. In your letter,
apologise for the changes
explain the reason why the changes were needed
explain the new arrangement
Wild animals have no place in the 21st century. Some people think that preventing these wild animals from dying out is a waste of resource. In what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and cultures contact between countries on a country’s identity. What is your opinion?
The table below shows the results of survey of first-vear students who take courses in a particular university
Some think that governments should provide free public transport for all citizens, while others believe people should pay for this service. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of export in 2016 compared to 2015
As a part of their education, many students work at a company for a short period of time without a salary. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to this?
The maps show a university library in 2005 and the same library today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Teenagers should have regulare exams at secondary school as this will prepare them better for life after leaving school. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think spending money on art is a waste, while others believe it is important to spend money on art. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, students pay their college or university fees, while in some others, the government pays for them. Do the advantages of governments paying for fees outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below shows information about age, average in come per person and population below poverty line in three states in the USA. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
some people think its better to choose friends who always have the same opinion as them. Other people believe its good to have friends who some time disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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 comparison where relevant.
Success is often measured by wealth and material belongings. Do you think wealth is the best measure of success? What makes a successul person?
Public transit (e.g. buses, local trains, metros/subways) play an important role in helping residents and visitors get around large cities Public transit should be free at all times for those who want to use it. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarize the information by selecting and reportingthe main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? It is true that online courses are becoming a common feature of university education.