The table below shows the number of universities ranked in the top 200 in the world (2011) for three subjects in five countries.
Some people believe that the best way to improve the general well-being of schoolchildren is to make physical education compulsory in all schools. Others, however, think that this would have little effect on overall health and those other measures are needed. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A business partner and his team have recently visited your organization, and one of the team members left a coat behind. Write a letter to your business partner.
In your letter
Say what you liked about their visit
Explain why you think the coat belongs to one of their team members
Tell them how you plan to return it
Some people believe that children should do what their parents tell them to do; others think children must learn to think for themselves. Discuss both views and give yo own opinion
Many people are concerned about the impact of technology on social interactions and relationships. Some believe that technology has brought people closer together, while others argue that it has led to increased social isolation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Teh table shows data underground railway systems in 6 major coties with date opened kilometers of route and passesnger numbers per year in millions.
In many developing countries there’s an increasing movement of workers from rural areas into the city Why do you think this happens? What problems can this cause?
Some people think that manufacterers and shopping malls should sell fewer products while others argue that people have the responsibility to buy products with less packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In today’s times internet is making it easy to study online from home. Some prefer online courses to study and they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education. Discuss both views and share your opinion.
Computers today can quickly and accurately translate languages; therefore, it is a waste to learn a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that best way to show care to friends and family is giving gifts or presents ,others say that we can show care with other ways . Discuss both views and give your opinion .
Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Vy
The line graph gives information about the number of Iranian, Greek and Turkish students who enrolled at Sheffield University between 2005 and 2009.
Some people believe that individuals over 65 shouldn't be allowed to continue working. Others think the people should be allowed to work for as long as they chose. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that traveling abroad is beneficial for personal development and cultural understanding. Others argue that traveling within one's own country is more valuable and rewarding. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that mobile phone conversations should be banned in crowded and social places. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that professionals such as doctors and engineers should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss these points of view and give your own opinion.
You want to invite a famous actor to open the new theatre.
Write a letter to this famous actor. In your letter
• give some information about the new theatre
• invite her/him to open the new theatre
• explain why she/he would be a good person to open the theatre
In some cities, there are few controls on the design and construction of homes and other buildings, and owners can decide on the style of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh the drawbacks?
Some people think city planners should create more green spaces and plant trees. Others believe that they should focus on building new houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart shows the total distance travelled by passengers on five types of transport in the
Your child’s school is organizing a week-long overseas trip, and the principal is looking for parents to join as volunteers. Write a letter to express your interest
In your letter, you should:
Explain why you would like to join the trip.
Ask some general questions about the trip.
Describe how you can contribute to the trip as a parent.
Some people think that students in single-sex schools perform better academically. Others, however, believe that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adults life. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
e.g., computers are being used more and more in education. some people say that is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negati consequences. discuss both sided of this argument and then give your own opinion.
Some educational systems make students study specialised subjects from the age of fifteen while others require students to study a wide range. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences arethe key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety.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.
There is a general increase in anti-social behaviours and lack of respect for others. What are the causes and solutions?
Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. other believe that this is unneccesary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides and say which side you personally support.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if the wish. Discus both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that exercise is the key to health, while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career , while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after graduating from high school . Dicuss both views and give your opinion .
Video games are very popular with children. However, some parents feel that video games can have a negative impact on their children, but others believe that they may have some positive effects. How do you feel about children playing video games? Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Teachers are not as imortant as they used to be because of the choice of other alternatives for students,such as online teching.To what extent do yo agree of disagree?
Some people believe that it is important for parents to tell or read stories for their children. Others think that parents don’t have to do this because there are many sources for children to read like books, comics and websites. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Too much emphasis is placed on testing these days. The need to prepare for tests and examinations is a restriction on teachers and also exerts unnecessary pressure on young learners. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective? Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that elderly parents ought to live at senior homes. Others believe that they should live with family members (blood relatives). Do you agree or disagree?
In many countrieschildren are engaged insome kind of paid work.Some people regard this as completely wrong ,while others consider it as valueable work experience and taking important for learning and taking resbonsibility
Discuss bothviews amd give your opinion
The table data below shows the top ten Internet users by country in 2016.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
•Explain the problem
•Suggest a solution
•Say why parking will benefit all employees
University students are increasingly studying abroad as a part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? Nowadays, many students pursue their higher studies in foreign countries. The main advantage for students studying abroad is the access to better quality education and improved job prospects.
Some people believe that governments should spend money on searching for another habitable planet to secure humanity’s future, while others argue that this money should instead be spent on environmental protection on Earth. Discuss both views and give your own opinion."
The chart below gives information about the average annual pay of doctors and other workers in seven different countries in 2004 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were abale to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
The chart below shows the results of two surveys, carried out at the beginning and end of the year, asking a restaurant's unhappy customers why they were dissatisfied with their experience.
Some people think that main benefit of international cooperation is in the protection of the environment, while others believe that business mainly benefit. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe schools should be given multiple short vacations, while others believe they should get one long vacation. Give the advantages of both and express your own point of view. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that artists such as painters, writers and musicians affect our life more than scientists. TO what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your experience.
Some people believe that cell phones should be for personal use only; others, however, feel cell phones should be used mostly for work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph compres the percentage of international and the percentage of UK students gaining second class degress or better at a major UK university. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.