The values that we learn from our parents and family have a greater influence on our future success than any knowledge and skills we learn at school. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the amount of air pollutants released in the UK from 1990 to 2005, measured in million tonnes. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that to become a good teacher, you should acquire enough training, while others say that teaching capabilities can be developed better with experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schols. others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It has become easier and more affordable for people to travel to other coutries. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development? Give your opinion and relevant examples from your experience
Some people think that it is better to take part in team sports, while others believe that individual sports are better. Discuss both these views and Give your opinion.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed became of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this became a positive or negative development?
in the past when students did a university degree,they tended to study in their own counytry. Nowadays,they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the aow dvantages and disadvantages of this development
The average standard of people is a likely to be lower in future then it is now. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement and give one reason for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or explanation.
You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and the atmosphere. Also suggest any improvements to make things better.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Many believe that being good at a sport is the result of talent while others think that it comes from hard work. Discuss both views and give your reasons.
Many people believe that strong tradition helps to civilise a nation and that governments should therefore subsidise musicians, theatre companies, actors and artists. Explain whether you agree or disagree with this statement and what you think governments should do to promote the traditional cultural heritage of a country
The chart below shows the proportion of business making e-commerce purchases by industry in Canada between 2015 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everything matters is likely to result in a society of individual who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
this topic from The tables below gives information on consumer spending on different items in four countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
*In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough.* *What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?*
The bar chart shows the level of air pollution in five different countries. Summurize the informationn by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think that all universities students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that individuals should be responsible for their own health and healthcare. Others argue that it is the government's responsibility to provide healthcare services. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that economic development is the only way to end poverty while others believe that it is causing damage to the environment and so should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to leam how to occupy themselves on their own. 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.
The charts below show internet use for different purposes in Australia in 2010 and 2011 and the percentage by users. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries the average of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the cause of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Some people say that learning a foreign language is only useful for travelling or working in another country. Others believe there are other reasons to learn a second language. 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.
Some people believe that universities should offer free education to all students, while others think that students should pay for their education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should write at least 150 words.
It has been said that reading for pleasure is better in developing imagination and language skills than watching TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries it is traditional for men to work and women to stay at home to look after the family. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some People believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should Ье required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should Ье free to work in another country if they wish.
Discuss both these views and give your own
opinion.
The differences between countries are becoming less and less evident, as people all over the world wear the same fashions, use the same brands, have similar eating habits and watch the same TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
The charts below show the percentage of monthly household income spent on various items by two different groups in one European country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or díagree ?
Being able to purchase goods from any places in the planet has made nations around the world become almost identical. Do you think this is a possitive or negative development?
Some people think we should stop building libraries because it is a waste of Government revenue. What extent do you agree or disagree
More and more tasks we do at home and at work these days are done by robots. Is this a positive or negative development? Trung
The line graph below gives information about the number of visitors to three London museums between June and September 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people are now working from home every day instead of travelling to the office What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this for workers and employers? Discuss your ideas and support them with reasons and examples
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this the case? Do you think that this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Should schools stop teaching handwriting entirely and focus instead on their typing skills? Is handwriting no longer relevant? Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.
Space travel has been possible for some time and space tourism will probably be developed in future. Do you think space tourism is a negative or positive development?
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that violent films and video games have negative effects on people and should be banned. Others think that they are just relaxation sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The maps below show the village of Stockford in 1930 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Some people belive that robots are very important to human’s future development, whilw others believe they are dangerous and negatively affect society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph illustrates the average emissions of carbon dioxide by each person in several countries in Europe from 1967 to 2007
Some people like to do their everyday shopping at large supermarkets. Others want to go to several small stores or local markets to buy what they need. Which style of shopping do you prefer and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country 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.
In some countries, governments provide payments for unemployed people. How does this impact people? Is this a positive or negative development?
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter.
▪️ Explain the important event.
▪️ Apologise for the situation.
▪️suggest a new arrangement.