Some people think any form of experimentation on animals for any reason is wrong. They believe all such experiments should be banned. Others think the benefits research offer us in terms of medical advances make experiments on animals worthwhile. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
The increase in production and consumption of meat has resulted in the destruction of the natural environment. What is the cause? What can be done to solve the problem?
The movement of people to cities is one of the biggest problems facing many cities today. Discuss the main causes. What solutions can be used to tackle the situation?
The graphs below provide information on global population figures and figures for urban populations in different world regions.
Most high level positions in companies are filled by men even though the work force in many developed countries is more than 50 percent female. Companies must allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
Your friend invited you to go with him/her to a concert next week, however, you are unable to come. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
let your friend know why you can't go to the concert;
suggest another activity you can do together;
explain why you think your friend would enjoy this activity.
There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and culture contact between countries on a nation’s identity. What is your opinion ?
The table below presents the number of children ever born to women aged 40-44 years in Australia for each year the information was collected since 1981. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the table shows the proportion of monthly household income five European countries spend on food and drink houseing
Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might be the case? What could be the disadvantages of self-employment?
Some people think that it is best to save money, for example in a bank or savings scheme. Other people feel that money should be spent whenever it is available. Discuss these views and reach an opinion on this debate. Give reasons for your answer, and support your essay with ideas amd examples from your own experience.
Fossil fuels like coal, gas, and oil are the primary sources of energy for most countries. However, there are alternative energy sources like wind power and solar energy that have been encouraged for use by some countries. To what extent is this a negative or a positive advancement?
You applied for a new passport, and it got delayed.
Due to this delay, you missed your (study) intake.
You are very disappointed over this delay. Write a letter to Regional Passport Office for the same. In your letter • introduce yourself • describe what happened and how you are at loss • s say what you wantthe officer to do
In some country people have to find work abroad. They have to move from family and friends. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantage
“Public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their limited resources on expensive high-tech media such as software, videos or DVDs. Do you agree or disagree?”
Many claim that tha fast food industry has a negative effect on the environment, eating habits, and families. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why this might be the case? Do you think this is positive or ngative situation?
The bar chart shows informationa bout salt intake in the US in 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion
ome people think that developing countries need financial help from international organizations. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
Most successful inventions do not rely on complicated technology. In fact, some of the world’s greatest inventions have been very simple things. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the process for preparing food for space missions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that the role of parents is to discipline their children and teach them about the right and wrong. Other people consider the main responsibility of the parent is to nurture their children and provide them with a safe environment to grow up in. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
the bar chart shows the scores of teams A,B AND C over four different seasons . summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many cultures around the world are becoming more siilar. What do you think the reasons are? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that economic progress is the only way to measure a country’s success , while others think that there are other factors which can be used to measure a country’s success. what are these factors ? which, of all factors, do you think are the most important ?
Some people believe that historic buildings should be preserved, while others think they should be demolished to make way for modern developments. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development? Huy Cao
Some people think that the best way to reduce the time spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city center with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.（
Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. what are the causes of the increased demand, and what measures could the government and individuals take to this problem
The bar chart below shows the value (in billions of pounds) of Southland's exports in three key industries (international tourism, dairy products, and meat) for the years 2000 and 2025, with projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting more works of art like paintings and statues into towns and cities to make them attractive places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that machine translation is highly developed in today's society. Therefore, it is not necessary for students to learn a foreign language. What's your opinion?
There have been many technological developments in the past few decades, for example in telecommunications, transport and health. What technological development do you think has been the most important? How has it changed people's lives? Have all the changes been positive?
The bar chart shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that hard work will always bring financial sucess. Others say that hard word work is nt enough and that other things are also needed for financial success. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays a large amount of advertising is aimed at children. Some people think it can have negative effects on the children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these opinions?
Children’s education is expensive. In some countries, governments pay partly or all education fees. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart below gives information about the number of students studying Computer Science at a UK university between 2010 and 2012.
The population of the cities is increasing and more people are buying cars for the first time. What problems does this cause? What can be done to solve those issues?
Q: You are going to visit New Zealand for an 'English and Homestay' program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
1. introduce yourself
2. ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
3. tell the family about your arrival date and time
The diagram illustrates the steps and equipment involved in the process of producing five different types of tea from tea leaves. Ainazym
You are moving to a new country to go to university and
will need a part-time job. You have a friend who lives in that
country.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• apologise for not staying in touch
• explain why you’re moving to this country
• ask your friend if he/she can help you find a job
You have enrolled in an evening course but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the course next term instead.
Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter:
Explain the situation and why you cannot continue the course
say what you would like to do about your studies ask for advice about what you can do about the situation.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside town of Brinslow between 1990 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today more people are travelling than ever before. Why is this the case? What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
apologise for what happened
explain why you missed the deadline
tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be =driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles ouitweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about **40 minutes** on this task. Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write **at least 250 words.**