People are surrounded by advertisement which has an increased effect on our lives. Do you think the positive effects of this outweigh the negative effects?
Housing is a basic necessity for everyone. Therefore, governments must provide free housing to those who cannot afford it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed. – I am on vacation
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.- investigate the case/send revised credit card statement
Even though doctors all over the world agree that fast food is bad for people's health, more and more people are eating it. Why are more people eating fast food? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from your own knowledge of experience.
Governments should fund scientific research rather than commercial organisations. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing video games. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
Studying art in school improves student’s performance in other subjects, because it is easier for multi skilled students to learn new things. That’s why art should be obligatory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that physical strength is important for success in sport, while other people think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food is more environmentally and economically. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
The top prority of business is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilities. To what extent do you argee or disargee?
When people need to complain about a product or poor service, some prefer to complain in writing and others prefer to complain in person. Which way do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, inspite of great responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion?
The table shows the cost of water in 5 cities in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
People want to change the way they look through cosmetic surgery, nowadays. Is it a positive or negative development,? give your opinion and share your knowledge and experience
In some countries, people in encourage their children to get a job or to travel after their country education what are the advantageand disadvantages
It’s important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives, and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks out with the disadvantages?
Academic The charts below show the highest educational degree earned by King City residents, and the average household size in King City from 1950 - 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that professional workers such as doctors should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People all in modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other society members often set a bad example. Discuss the causes & some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern-day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
The graph below show the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart and table provide data about cars registered in one country over a period of time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of people’s private life, while others think it should be controlled. Discuss both views.
In many urban areas, the rising cost of housing has made it difficult for middle and low-income families to afford a place to live. What are the causes of this issue, and what solutions can you suggest to address it?
Many people today find they have insufficient time to spend with their families, because of pressures of work. What problems does this create for individuals and their families? What solutions can you propose? Which would be the most effective solution, in your view?
Some people believe that success is about hard work and determination. Others think that success has a connection with money and personal appearance. Discuss both views. Give your opinion and some of your own experiences.
in the past, many male leaders had led our society to conflicts and violence. The world would be better governed and more peaceful if it were ruled by women. To what extent do you argee or disagree?
Some people believe that it is the best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Other argue that it is bette to try and improve situation. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows the process for producing bottled and canned carbonate drinks.
The main purpose of public librabries is to provide books and they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Other believes that some information is too important or too valuable to share freely. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
As populations grow, places of natural beauty in cities are being used for constructing new houses.Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The table shows the worldwide market share of the mobile phone market for manufacturers in the years 2005 and 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, make comparisons where relevant.
In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural areas which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. Why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural area in developing countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
Some compaies have uniforms for their staff which must be worn at all times. What are the advantages for a company having umifom? Are there any benefits of having uniforms for the stuff?
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a
course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment,
you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admission tutor. In your letter,
• explain your position
• apologize and offer to come on another day or later the same day
• also ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be
any tests during it
Some people argue that it is important to have a university degree to secure a good job, while others believe that work experience and personal skills are more crucial. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Cooperation rather than competition should be encouraged among high-school students.” In about 200- 250 words, write an essay to express your opinion on the proposal. Use reasons and examples to support your position
Many people have changed from a mainly meat-based diet to a vegetarian one in recent years. Do you think there are more advantages or more disadvantages to following a vegetarian diet.
Education is not a luxury but a basic human righ and as such should be free for everyone irrespective of personal wealth. Do you agree or disagree?
the graph below show the number of shops that closed and the number o fnewshops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.
There should be strict laws banning people from taking photographs of people under '18 in order to protect young celebrities and the children of celebrities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the hours per week that teenagers spend doing certain activities in Chester from 2002 to 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making relevant comparisons.
The diagram below shows the usual process a person must go through when applying for a driving license in one state in the US
Friendly robots are currently being developed to help people at work and at home. Do you think that the positive consequence of this outweighs the negative ones. justify your answer and include relevant exmaples from your knowledge or experience.
The bar graph illustrates information about monthly revenue from retail a communication subscribers in four different continents, North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia.
In many countries nowadays consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world.
do you think tis a positive or negative development
In many countries, traditional foods are replaced by international fast foods. Some people think this is having anegative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The rise of social media has affected personal knowledge and society as a whole. Do the advantage of using social media for communication outweigh the drawback?
The charts below show the reasons of public complaints from 4 major cities around the globe.
The graphs illustrates the info relating to time worked and stress levels amongst professionals in eight groups. Describe the information shown to a university or collage lecturer.