In some countries defence expenditure is an important component of national security. Every country should allocate a significant portion of its resources for this purpose. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Happiness is considered very important in life. Why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that governments should ban dangerous sports even though others claim they should have the freedom to choose a sport to their liking. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
A.I. technology is increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
It is suggested that everyone wants to have a car, a television and a fridge. Do disadvantages of this development for society outweigh advantages?
Some peole believe that it is best to accept a bad situation. Such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both points and express your opinion.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
&Describe the complaints that have been made.
&Say why the reception area is important.
&Say why the reception area could be improved.
Some people think that the best way to motivate employees is to pay them more money, while others believe that other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that our teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and social as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that everyone should be free to make their own lifestyle choices, even if those choices are unhealthy. Other people think that the government should intervene to influence other people’s choices, for example by putting high taxes on unhealthy products. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience
Some people believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other at work, at school and in daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
interact with each other has changed because of Technology. In what ways has Technology affected personal relationship? Has become a positive or negative development?
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Are sports essential in school life for children .Some people believe that sport is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Parents and teachers make many rules for children to encourage good behaviour and protect them from danger. However, children would benefit from fewer rules and greater freedom. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it look in today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparision where relevant.
The map below show the centre of a small town Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that playing games and watching TV programs is beneficial but others say it doesn’t improve mental ability of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries old people who retire from work spend the money on themselves (e.g. holiday) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
The first graph shows the number of train passengers from 2000 to 2009; the second compares the percentage of trains running on time and target in the period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Computer and A.I technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligance enhance the learing experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
WRITING TASK I The graph and chart below give information about 3D cinema screens and film releases. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. and make comparisons where relevant.
Academic achievements a school or university is the only true methods of a person's intelligence. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below display the village of Burlington in the years 1950 and 2020. Summarize the information through selection and reporting of key features, and make comparisons wherever necessary.
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. Some local governments believe the problem could be solved by reassigning park land for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some parents forbid young children from owning smart phones (cell phones with Internet access), while others disagree and believe that they are important tools for keeping in touch. Which point of view do you think is better, and why?
A person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their major subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to their main subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that access to clean water is a basic human right and should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information from 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
amaj alizadeh: some people think that individuals are becoming more dependent on each other in modern society; while others believe that individuals are becoming more independent of each other. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes to write this task. The picture below shows the recycling process of wasted glass bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
art is considered as an essential part of all cultures throughout all thw world. however, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. why do you think this is? what could be done to encourage arts?
Topic 15: Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
The chart below shows the percentage of adults of different age groups in the UK who used the Internet everyday from 2003-2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 Percentage of adults by age group using the Internet from 2003 to 2006 16-24 25-44 45-54 55-64 65
The bar graph shows the annual number of rides taken on two forms of public transportation in the city of Williamsville between 2016 to 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that they have the right to use as much as fresh water they want, others believe government should control the use of water as it limited sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Societies give sportspeople and entertainment personality more valuable than professional workers such as doctors, nurses, teachers. What is the main reason? Do you think it is a good or bad development?
Below is a map of the city of Brandfield. City planners have decided to build a new shopping mall for the area, and two sites, S1 and S2 have been proposed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers (for example working for the charity, teaching sports to younger children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people are of the view that industries and multinational companies, and not the government, should pay for the cost of ways to clean up the pollution they have created. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe teenagers should concentrate on all subjects, even ones they do not enjoy. Others, however, believe that teenagers should only focus on the subjects they are bast at or find most interesting. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The devolopment of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think it will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken. Andvantages and disadvantages.
Some people want to be able to contact their employees at all times, even on holidays. Does this development has more advantages than disadvantages?
The maps below show the centre of a smalltown called Islip as it is now ,and plans for its development.
There are many people who go to live in different countries. To what extent should people be allowed to move freely between countries and live where they choose? What are the benefits and drawbacks of this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people traveling to other country. why it is happening ? Is it a positive or negative development?
The funds for postgraduate research are limited; therefore, some people think that financial support from the government should be provided. However, only scientific research should be funded, rather than other, less useful subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern lifestyles are said to negatively affect our health, and most people are too busy to make time for their own health. However, some people argue that by making small changes to our daily routines, we can enjoy a happier, healthier way of life. Discuss both sides of the argument and state a viewpoint
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work._ *_What could be the reasons for this?_* _Is it a positive or negative development?_ _*Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.