Surveillance cameras in bank, offices, shops, and streets have been very successful in reducing crime in the workplace and in public, but they are also a tool for their users to spy on people’s private business. what problems do the use of surveillance cameras create? are there any solution? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
Some people think that teenage years are the happiest times of most people's live. Others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these viewsand give your own opinion.
Some people believe that the government should provide financial assistance to artists, while others argue that artists should be responsible for funding their own creative projects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that children should be required to do community service in their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think technological devices such as smart phones, tablets and mobile phones bring more disadvantages than advanatages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph shows burglaries per thousands in four different countries between 2000 2009. Summarize the information and make comparison where relavent.
In some societies, the role of a mother differs in some ways from the role of a father. Why do you think these differences exist? How might the parental role develop in the future?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the center
*explain why the sports leisure center is important for the local community
•describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. other say that advertisments tell us about new products that may improve our lives. which viewpoint do you agree with? use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people argue that universities should focus primarily on providing graduates with specific vocational training and practical skills for the workplace, rather than teaching a broad range of traditional academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart bar gives information about the UK`s ageing population in 1985 and makes predictions for 2035.
Some people think that goverment should only focus their spending on public service and they claim that spending on arts is a waste of money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people want the governments to spend money looking for life in other planets, however. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In recent times, people travel to experience extreme activities like skydiving and paragliding which could mean threat to life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such travel experiences? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the result of an online survey of 1000 people about their first-choice holiday accommodation.
rising university fees and scare employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximize chance of employment. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph below gives information on cinema attendance in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that international companies should take responsibility for dealing with environmental and social problems in the world. Do you agree or disagree?
Your local council has advertised for volunteers to teach on a basic english programme for refugees. You would like to do some work for this programme in your free time.
Write a letter to the programmer coordinator. In your letter
- explain why you would like to do unpaid work on this programme
-describe why you are a suitable candidate
-say when you are available to teach
Technological development leads to lots of environmental issues. Some people think a simple life style can preserve environment while others argue that technology itself can solve it. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge of experience
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “When people succeed, it is entirely because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with their success.” Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
The diagrams below show how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station.
You stayed at a hotel last week. After you got home, you realized that you had left your watch behind. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
- Explain what happened to your watch
- Describe your watch
- Ask the manager to help you find it
In many countries are investing new technology to deal with the public. Why it is happening? Do you think it is an appropriate use of goverment money?
Some people think internatinal events such as the olympic games are important and can bring nation together.others,however think that they are a waste of money as the money could be spent elsewhere on more important issues.discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to complain about a situation in which some adolescents let their dogs run widely causing dangers. You should write atleast 150 words.
The graph below illustrates how many foreign applications a European university received between 2004 and 2008, representing four different nations.
As computers translate quickly and acurately, learning foreign languages is a waste of time? To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situations Such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money.others argue that is better to try and improve Such situations . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is becoming increasingly popular for people to travel to tourist destinations during public holidays. What problems does this cause? What solutions are there to these problems?
Some People think that men museums should be enjoyable places to entertain Poople, while others belive that the purpose of museums is to educate. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
City living in the 21st century is stressful and offers no advantages. To what extent d oyou agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people feel that cities should be designed to be beautiful while others feel their functionality is more important. Discuss both sides and gives your opinion.
Write an letter to your friend telling telling them you have moved to a new city
State the reason for the move Describe
Describe the city and accommodation
And invite your friend
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try and prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree
Some people work for the same organization all their life. Others think that it is better towork for different organizations. Discuss both thiese views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that success in life depends on hard work and determination, while others think that other factors, such as money and luck, play a more important role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the crime among teenagers is increasing because of violent video games. To what extent you agree or disagree?
6. Some films glorify criminal behaviour which might tempt some people into crime. Do you think such films should be banned?
In many countries, it is mandatory for school children to wear uniforms. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking and helps people quit smoking, while others think that e-cigarettes are harmful and may lead to vapers becoming smokers in the future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Currently children have less responsibilities than they had in the past some say this is a good change some argue that it had negative effect on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion based on your personal experience.
Some people believe that children’s leisure activity must be educational other wise they are complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree ?
The plans below show a traditional and a modern two-storey Japanese house, Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people think governments should spend money only on medical care and education and not theaters or sports stadiums. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people see sports only as a leisure activity, while others believe sports play a more important role. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Provide a band 8 example
Whether or not what money should be spent on is still a debatable topic, some believe that this money should be used for outer-space exploration while others argue the opposite.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which clamis that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
- say which point in the article you agree with
- explain ways in which your town centre in different from most other town centres.
- offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
It is becoming more and more difficult to eacape the influence of the media on our lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media rich society.