The table below Shows how The UK unemployed people spent their time last year.
Some people believe that individuals can achieve more in egalitarian societies. Others believe that high levels of personal achievement are possible only if individuals are free to succeed or fail according to their individual merits. What is your view of the relationship between equality and personal success? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Computers are being used more and more in education and so there will soon no role for the teachers in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, some people live with their families while studying,but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities.Do the benefits of living away from home outweigh the disadvantage.
The increase in people’s life expectancy means that they have to work until an older age to pay for their retirement. One alternative is that people start to work at a younger age. Is this alternative a positive or negative development?
You have recently bought some furniture. It was broken when you received it. Write a complaint letter to the store manager and say
– What and when did you buy?
– Why was it broken?
– Suggest how the problem could be solved
The pie charts below show the results of a survey into the popularity of various leisure activitiies among European adults in 1985 and 1995
Some people think that children should receive formal training at schools on how to be a good parents in future. Do you agree or disagree with the statement
fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world.However,people are being encouraged to use alternative energy source such as wind energy ,solar energy and so on. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Why?
Today, children spend a lot of time watching TV. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this practice? Give examples and reasons to support your idea.
A lot of people today move to other countries for their work. This has advantages and disadvantages for the children of such people. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion
Some people say young people should be encouraged to leave their family when they become adults while some argue they should live for a longer time with their family. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the numberof enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011
In some countries ordinary citizens are allowed to keep a gun in their homes. Some people think this is a good idea, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently enjoyed a meal at an expensive restaurant, and you were impressed with the good service you received. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
• explain the circumstances of your visit to the restaurant
• describe the service you received
• say what you would like the manager to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Governments should prioritize national interests over global cooperation to maintain their sovereign status. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods . This is having a negative effects on both families and societies . To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society on individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that is important for children to make decision about matters that affect them. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed rather than work with a company or organization. What might be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
The growing number of overweight people is putting a stain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with the problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion
Some people think that employers should focus on the personal qualities of potential job seekers instead of their academic qualifications and experience. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
the best manager are people who are warm and friendly to their staff. Do you agree or disagree State your reasons, with relevant examples or experience
Nowadays, more people move away from their friends and families for work. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In many societies, there is a growing emphasis in individualism, with people prioritizing their personal goals and desires over collective interest. Is this is a positive or negative development?
In the future, the younger generations will have nothing to learn from their parents and grandparents. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss, giving examples from your own knowledge and experience.
More children are becoming overweight. Therefore, daily physical education classes should be compulsory in primary and secondary schools. To what extent do you agree?
In future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside this will be passengers. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
In many socieities, fashion is becoming more and more important in people's choice of clothes. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that women and men possess different traits, making them unsuitable for certain jobs. Is it right to exclude males or females from certain professions because of their gender?
Some people say that what children watch on TV influences their behaviour while others say the amount of time children spend watching TV influences their behavious. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Young people are often influenced in their behaviours and situations by other in the same age. This is called peer pressure. Do the disadvantages outweighed the advantages?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teachign sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents believe that children should have educational activities in their leisure time as part of their recreation; otherwise, it is just a waste of time for children. What do you think of this notion? Explain with advantages and disadvantages.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their tim and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh diasadvantages.
Some people feel that there is too much emphasis on getting an education, and that the government should spend money on leisure time activities for young people too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The first chart below gives information about the money spent by British parents on their children’s sports between 2008 and 2014. The second chart shows the number of children who participated in three sports in Britain over the same time period.
Today more people are waiting until their thirty to get married and have children. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than their academic qualifications. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Fossil fuel, such as coal, oil and natural gas, is extensively used in many countries which cause harm to the environment. The use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, however, is being encouraged in many countries. Is this a positive or negative development?
People aim to achieve a balance between their work and lives, but few people countries. What are the causes of this problem? How to overcome it?
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main jeatures, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many companies offer their employees the opportunity to work from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home for the company. And give your own opinion.
fast food companies should not be allowed to give away free toys with their food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Taxing Industries, corporates and individuals based on their environmental footprint is the only way to save the environment. Do you agree with the statement? Give your opinion.
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people , however, think that other types of progress are equally imporant for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The bar graph below shows basic information about uses of leisure time among different age groups. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main information and making comparisons.