Some people feel that students should not have to take standardized tests in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many elderly people are not longer looked after their family, but are put in health homes. What are the advantages adn disadvantages of this trend?
The graph illustrates the percentage of people living in cities in four countries from 1970-2040.
Some children find some particular school subjects difficult (for example maths or philosophy), so these subjects should be optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
By punishing murderer with the death penally, society is also guilty of committing murder. Therefore, life in prison is a better punishment for murderere. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Lack of fresh water is becoming a global issue of increasing important. What problems dose this shortage cause? What measures could be taken to overcome these problems?
Some people think its better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them.Other people say believe its good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss boths views and give your own opinion.
The government should invest more money in teaching science than in other subjects for a country development and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently took a trip with a taxi company. The driver behaved in an unacceptable way and you had a lot of problems. You complained to the company but no one has replied to your complaint. Write a letter to the taxi company. In your letter
say why you are writing and how you feel
explain what happened
tell them what you would like them to do
In many countries people are living in a "throwaway society" where things are used for a short time and thrown away. What are the causes of this and what problems does it lead to?
Health care has always been a challenge to most governments. Some people think that governments should collect fat tax because fattening food increases the risk of diseases. Others, however, believe that people should be free to choose their own diet. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You travelled by plane last week and your suit case was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and describe what happened.
Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it.
Find out what they are going to do about it.
Some networking sites have improved the level of communication between individuals but at the same time have also led to a number of problems. What problems have social networking sites caused and what can be done to reduce the extent of these problems?
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend job as a local tour guide showing visitors around your city Write a letter of application to the tourism office In the letter give your reasons for wanting the job explain why
some argue that it is better to talk to friend and not family about problems. to what extent you agree or disagree.
Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the country side What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve the situation?
A friend of yours is thinking of going to a music festival for the first time this summer. He/She has asked fot your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Explain why you think he/she would enjoy music festivals
- Describe some problems he/she might have
- say if you would like to join your friend
Unemployment remains the biggest challenge to school-leavers in most countries. How far do you agree with this assessment? What other challenges face young people today? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The road in front of your house got damaged a long ago and nothing has been done about it. Write a letter to the municipal authority complaining about the damaged road.
In your letter:
· introduce yourself
· explain the condition of the road
· and suggest what they should do
Some people believe that women should stay at home and should take care of children, while others believe that women should work. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the number of temporary migrant worker in four countries in 2003 and 2006 and the number of these workers per 1,000 people in these countries in 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter:
-explain why would like the job
-give details why you would be a suitable person to employ
-say how you spend your free time while you are in Australia
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong. Punishment is important to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should Patent and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviors to children?
You recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of noise very early in the morning because of a faulty central heating system. The manager promised to contact you regarding compensation but you still haven't heard from him.
Write a letter to the hotel. In the letter
• describe the problem at the hotel
• explain what the manager had said at the time
•say what you want the manager to do.
The most important aim of science should be to improve people`s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons to your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The two bar chart below show the propotion of 14-16 year old students studying a foreign language in an Enmglish spoken country and the top3 foreign languages.
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.
Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st Century and sea levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutio
You live in a block of flats, your neighbour makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter, you should:
• explain the situation
• tell him/her how you are affected by this
• Suggest what you want the landlord to do.
The bar chart shows the electricity consumption and cost of various household devices per year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Government should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this element?
The charts below show the favorite takeaways of people in Canada and the number of Indian restaurants in Canada between 1960 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think movies should only be for entertainment. Others think that they should also have educational values. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Environmental problems are becoming a global issues. Environmental problems are counter challenging the quality of the people enjoy in modern advanced societies. Do you think that environmental problems will produce a better results if it is addressed globally or should be addressed buly individilual countries?
Throughout history, male leaders have led us into violence and conflict. If a society is governed by femle leaders, it will be more peaceful. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
ome people believe that arts (such as painting and music) do not improve people’s life therefore the government should not spend money on it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Competitiveness is considered a positive quality among people. Do you agree with this statement? Write an essay of 200-250 words to state your viewpoint.
The position of women has changed a great deal in many societies over the past 50 years. But these societies cannot claim to have achieved gender equality. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays many job seekers are finding jobs that force them to move for from their family and friends. Is it a positive or a negative trend? What can be done about it?
The graph shows the monthly expenditure on three types of restaurant food in Australia. The plot shows the annual number of restaurant visits for the same types of food between 1965 and 2015. Summarise the information in the charts and make comparisons where appropriate.
Some people think that old buildings should be protected, while others believe that they should be replaced by newer buildings. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. (appears most years in the test)
The supplied bar chart represents data about females in different age that gave birth to the first child in Australia in the year 1966, 1986 and 2006.
The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only goverment action can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line chart demonstrate the amount of tourists who visited a specific Caribbean island during a period from 2010 to 2017. It is clear that the total number of tourists saw a dramatical rise over the peroid, especially those choosing to stay on cruise ships. According to the chart, there is a noticable increase in tourism in Caribbean islands, with the number rising consistently from 1 million to 2.75 million between 2010 and 2016 before a huge jump to 3.5 in 2017. In detail, the number of visitors staying on island remained steady at 0.75 million in 2010 and 2011, after which there is a significant grow in 2013 with the figure twice as large as that in 2010. Then the number levelled out at 1.5 million despite a drop in 2016. In addition, there was a different trend among the tourists who staied on cruist ships: after a fluctuation between 0.25 million and 0.5 billion for 3 years, it climbed gradually during the rest peroid to 2 million, overtaking the figure for those mentioned above in 2016.
Some people say that advertising is extremely seccessful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that Government is wasting of money on the Arts,And this money could be better spend elses where. To what extent do you agree with this view.
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing in comparison to the past due to advanced technology which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?
Huge amounts of money are being spent on space exploration. Some feel that this is a waste of money and that the resources should be used to solve more immediate problems here on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
•Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
•Explain how missing your flight impacted you
•Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows
The diagram below represents a survey on whether consumers would actually consider buying cars from tech companies such as Apple & Google. Summarise the information given in the diagram.