Some parents say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for them to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a school uniform?
Some people say that children should go to school as early as possible, while others believe that children shouldn’t start school until they are at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the age limit for driving should be increased to make driving safer. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
It is often argued that it is difficult to get children to read. Why do you think this is? What measures could be taken to encourage children to read more? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the modern world, many employees lack soft skills such as communication and working in teams. What are the main causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack of such skills? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the diagrams below show the life cycle of a spec ies of large fish called the salmon. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
*Some people say that shops should sell food products that are made in the local area whenever possible rather than foods that are imported from other countries* . _Do you agree or disagree?_ Give reasons from your answer and include any relevant examples from your iwn knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it's a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The world needs an organization to create laws that would be the same everywhere. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In the recent years , many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping malls or centres to do their shopping. is this a positive or negative development?
The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities to work can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems and what measures can be taken to solve these problems?
Children over 15 years should be allowed to take their own decision without any interference from their parents? Do you agree or disagree.
Government spending on restoration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend the money for housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
Governments should focus more on preventing crime than on other issues such as healthcare and education. To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
The charts below give information about attendance at entertainement venues and admission prices to those venues in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that single-sex schools are better than mixed schools. Others believe that mixed-sex schools are the only way for children to learn. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
Some countries achieve international success by building specialized facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development？
The graph below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by four different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to Orr work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others suggest that the circumstances of a crime, and the reasons for committing it, should be taken into consideration when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In schools and universities, girls tend to choose our while, boys like science. What are the reasons for this friend and you think this today should be changed
Some say that children should be taught at school to recycling and avoid waste. Others say they should learn this at home. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The maps below show a residential area witha park and playground in 2016 and the proposed changes for 2025 to make it safer for families and children
16.Throughout the history, people dream to live in a perfect society while they haven’t agreed how the ideal society would be like. What do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world? What can people do to achieve an ideal society?
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they shouldhave the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy theirvarious needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Examine the arguments in favour of and against animal experiments, and come to a conclusion on this issue.
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compariosns where relevant.
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
• Describe where you stayed and what you can do there
• Provide one negative aspect about the destination
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should a learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Students should be taught to read and write using a computer, as handwriting will not be used in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Better driver education for better driving habits is more effective than heavier punishments for driving offenses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows information regarding the change in the percentage of the population aged 65 and above in three countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Bar Chart)
Some people think that in this modern world people are getting dependent on each other, while others think that this world makes them more independent of each other. discuss both viewa and give your opinion.
Giving lectures in auditoriums to large numbers of students is an old way of teaching with the technology available today, there is no justification for it, and everything should be online. To what extent do you agree or disagree? give your own opinion
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Carribean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the infromation by selecting and reporting the main featurues, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more importtant to give all their time and attention to studying for a qulification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects for the progress of the country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You borrowed an important textbook during the last term from a classmate. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book.
Write a letter to him/her.
• apologize for the mistake
• find out how important the book is to him/her
• say what you will do
The popularity of a product depends on the advertising, not on the real needs of people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that's, due to improvement in technology, traditional skills of writing letter will disappears. Do yo agree or disagree?
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that schools should focus more on teaching practical skills that are relevant to everyday life, such as financial literacy, cooking, and basic home repairs, while others argue that traditional academic subjects like math, science, and literature are more important for students' intellectual development. Which approach do you think is more beneficial for students, and why? Use specific examples and reasoning to support your position.
More and more plastic is polluting in world city, countryside and ocean. What are the problems caused by plastic waste? What measures should be taken solve it?
It is sad that life is becoming increasingly stressful for most people. What is the reason of this phenomenon and how could this problem be solved?
The charts below show the number of reasons why some people leave UK and why some people choose to stay. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town.
Write a letter to the shop and ask if they have the things you want or whether they will be able to order them. Ask what the prices are and how long they will be able to hold the goods for you.
You should write at least 150 words.
Some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are theadvantages and disadvantages for the child having a large number of toys?
The maps below show the changes in a town after the construction of a hydroelectric power dam. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that young people face more pressures today than in previous generations. Others think that they have a much easier life than their parents did. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons and examples to support your points.
Some people think that physical strength is important for success in sport, while others believe that mental strength holds more significance. Both perspectives have valid points, and this discussion will explore each view before presenting my own opinion.