Some people think that the education system should only focus on preparing students for employment, while others believe it has other important functions.
Discuss both side and then give your opinion
In some countries people’s weight has significantly increased while their levels of health have decreased. What do you think may be the causes of this problem and what solutions can you suggest solving them?
Scientists believe that computers, not humans, will control cars in the near future. What are the reasons for that? Would this be a positive or a negative development?
Study the table below that shows the results of a survey of 200 adolescents and their parents. Then compare the first paragraphs of two different responses to the survey and answer questions 1-2.
1 Which response do you think is more satisfactory? Why?
2 Why do you think the writer of Response 2 has chosen to include certain supporting details and not others?
The number of older people is increasing. Some people think this is causing problems in their countries while others feel that older people play an important role in society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The pie charts below show how dangerous waste products are dealt with in three countries.
Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
In the developed world, average life expectency is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society ?
Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of aging population.
A friend had a new born baby, you have picked up a present for the baby and want to visit to give it to him / her. Write a letter to :
-Congratulate your friend
-Tell him why you picked up the mentioned present.
-Suggest arrangements for the visit.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Describe the training course you want to do
Explain what the company could do to help you
Say how the course will be useful for your job
Discuss both views & give your opinion essay, Topic: Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of the society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar charts below show the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that visiting museums and art galleries is the best way to learn about art, while others believe that there are better ways of doing that. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram below shows the process of producing yogurt in a factory.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university to or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports or music and others not. Discuss both view and your opinion.
Some think that politicians should always be honest while others feel that there are times when they must lie.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
You have bought a new laptop computer and in a few days of purchase discovered amajor flaw, write a letter to the
Company In your letter
- Intoduce yourself
- explain the situation
- say what action you would like to company to take.
Crimes and other kinds of information on the television and newspaper have bad consequences. This kind of information to be restricted to be shown in media. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
In films and computer games violence has become more popular. Some people think this has negative effects on society, other think it is harmless relaxation.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that in order to reduce crime, prisoners should be given longer prison sentences while some people think there are other alternative ways. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that in today world s subjects like science and technology are more important than history.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words
Traditionally, elderly people have lived with and been cared for by younger family members. In modern society, more and more elderly people are living in special homes for the elderly.
Why do you think families choose to have their elderly relatives live in special homes away from family?
Some people believe that educational success depends on good teachers, while others believe that students attitude is important. Discuss both views and give you’re opinion.
Some people believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more schoolwork. How do you think children should spend their free time?
The diagram below shows the stages in the recycling of aluminium drinks cans.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some argue that patriotism is the primary cause of wars globally. Others feel that it serves to prevent less ethical politicians from running a country and starting wars.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more people today expect to get what they want instantly ( goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this? Do you think these expectations to get things instantly is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that written communication is much less powerful than face to face interaction when it comes to conveying a message. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More and more people no longer read newspaper. They get news about the world through the Internet.
Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think computers and the Internet are more important in child’s education. Others believe that schools and teachers are essential for children to learn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The reason that most individuals are in debt is due to the overuse and irresponsible use of credit cards. Banks should not issue credit cards unless they are completely sure of an individual’s ability to pay back their debts.
To what extent do you agree with this?
Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country.Some people believe there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Which one do you think is more important than the others?
In many countries, people are now living hunger than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people.
To what extent do the advantage of having an aging population outweigh the disadvantages?
You want to take a course related to your work. Write a letter to your employer.
Describe what the course is.
Explain how it will benefit the company.
Suggest how to arrange time for it.
It is important for children to learn the diffirence between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Your English teacher has found a new penfriend. Write a letter to your penfriend and introduce yourself. Tell them what you do in your free time.
Some people think that the government should be responsible for crimes prevention, while others believe that it is responsibility of the individual to protect themselves. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.
First impression is important, some people believe that doing well in interviews is the key to secure a good job.
To what extent do you agree?
More and more people are relying on the private car as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-relinace on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Economic development always harms the environment. It is impossible for a country to both develop the economy and protect the environment at the same time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram shows the process of manufacturing bottled and canned water. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged.
Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter,
tell them why you need to move the interview time
ask to change the interview date
explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The table below shows the information about spending on health in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people consider that people should learn that all people and beliefs are equal. Others think that variety is important in life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write at least 250 words.
Write about the following topic:
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favouring more computer-based subjects instead.
Is this a positive or negative development? What are the reasons for this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?How do you feel about school children wearing uniforms?
Do you strongly agree with school uniforms? Strongly disagree? Mostly agree? Mostly disagree?
Include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.Think about your own experience of school uniforms.
Do school students have to wear uniforms in your country?
Did you wear a uniform? Was this a positive or negative experience?
Can you think of any examples from your own experience that support your opinion of school uniforms?
2. You received a letter from a friend who asked for a recommendation letter from you for the job that he/she is applying for.
Write a letter to the manager:
– Explain how well you know this person
– Describe how this person work
– Why you think this person is suitable for the job.
Nowadays many people prefer to shop in supermarkets rather than small shops or local markets? Is this positive or negative for development? Discuss and give your opinion.