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?
In some parts of the world, it is increasingly popular to research the history of one’s own family. Is this a positive or negative development?
Today more and pmore people want things instantly (e.g: goods, services, news) Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
In earlier days, clothes used to be as per culture, now clothes are more similar around the world. Is this a positive or negative development?
To what extent do you believe that technology have positively and negatively impacted to our society? Discuss and provide examples to support your viewpoint.
televison and internet have brought revolution in the field of communication and entertainment, but their excessive use has negative impact too. discuss both the views.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers 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 newspaper. In your letter
•Say which points in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
•Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays the trend of fashion changes very rapidly, and gradually people become the slaves of it. Some people think that a person should choose comfortable clothes he or she likes, regardless of fashion. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for tour answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of thi development?
The diagrams below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. upper river (slow moving) approx 5-6 months reeds small stones salmon eggs lower river (fast flowing) approx 4 years open sea approx 5 years 'smolt 'adult salmon' 12-158m 70-76cm_
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of UK citizens in 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive ır negative development?
the bar chart shows the data of five portions of fruits and vegitables eaten by children, males and females per ay in the uk between 2001 and 2008
Last year you went on a holiday with your family. A friend has contacted you about the holiday and asked whether you would recommend it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
say where you went and how you travelled
describe the place and the accommodation
suggest why your friend should or should not go on this holiday
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…
Having year off before starting universities is becoming increasingly common. Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
Some universities now of er their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it is a good trend but some oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Recently, abortion has increased rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tools. Others, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You share a parking area with several neighbours and have recently started having problems.
Write a letter to be copied to all neighbours that share the parking area. In that letter
• explaining the problems
• suggesting ways to help the situation
• proposing a possible meeting
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Neighbours,
........
You should write at least 150 words.
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products any ware in the world. Is it a positive or negative development?
Many claim that the fast food industry had a negative impact on the environment ,eating habits and families. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best essy to increase road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or ridind motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Even more people are interested in wearing fashionable clothes nowadays. Do you think it is a positive or a negative trend?
In recent times, many people are making the decision to live alone. What are the causes of this? freedom, Does it have positive or negatives effects on society?
Write a complaint letter to the airline manager regarding the behaviour of one of staff members on your. flight .In your letter
Give full details of your flight
Say what the problem with the staff member was
What would you like the manager to do regarding this matter
Many people regard film as less important art forms than literature and paintings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
International air travel has a negative impact upon the environment and should therefore be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some children spend hours every day on thier smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think that this is positive or negative develpoment?
Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.
Young people's use of computers and mobile phones to communicate has a negative impact on their reading and writing skills. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The unpaid community services (such as teaching children sports or working for the charity) should be made a necessary part in college programs. To what extent do you agree?
The practice of illegally hunting wild animals continues to cause concern in many countries ,particularly developing countries. What are the causes of such hunting? What are the effects on the animals and on the wider human society in these countries and beyond .
With the last century witnessing significant technological advancements, some argue that these developments come with negative repercussions for our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Students should have physical activity as a compulsory subject at school on regular basis. why is it beneficial for student to participate in physical activity ? which sports do you thinks are the safest physical activity?
Essay topics Somepeople say that tourism has many negative effects on the countries that people travel to.How true is this statement? What can tourists do to reduce the harmful effects of tourism on local cultures and environments?Give reasons for your answer and incl
The bar chart below shows the percentage of New Zealander men and women who did regular physical activity in 2008 across different age groups. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the negative impacts on society and family life?
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on thier children to succeed.what is the reason for doing this?Is this a negative or positive development?
In the past, everyone wore clothes according to their culture, but now people wear similar clothes all around the world. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some children found some subject eg mathematics and philosophy,… difficult so these subjects should be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, boys and girls have to study in separate schools and colleges. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this policy.
Topic 99: Although it is generally prohibited, corporal punishment persists in many families. Do you think corporal punishment is an acceptable way to regulate children’s behaviours?
Many people join distance-learning programmes and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move out of large cities and into regional areas. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
The chart below gives information on the average cost in us dollar of a three year degree course in four different countries in the worl
Some people believe that advertisements targeting children may have negative effects on them, and suggest banning such advertisements as a solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
You have just started a course at a college that does not have its own sports facilities. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.
.Introduce yourself
.Tell me why you are interested in this sports club
.ask some questions about the club, e.g. objects, members, costs
Begin with: Dear Sir or Madam