The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world's cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private car in use.In order to reverse this decline in the quality of life in cities,attempts must be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more.Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport.
The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to six years of education, so that they can at least read, write and use numbers. To what extend do you agree
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because band customers travel to large shopping centre or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative development?
some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a suceesful career, while others believe that it is better to get job straight after graduating from high school. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neigbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that non academic subjects should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate only on academics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart provides an overview of electricity manufacture and utilised utilisation in ten countries in 2014. Overall, the usage and production of electricity increased in nine countries whereas only Germany have decline in the trend. China and the United States were on the top of electricity output and use. To begin with production, the maximum electricity was produced by China, which was 5398 billion kWh and it was followed by the USA at 4000. However, the least energy was generated by Korea, reported at 4851. Interestingly, power generation by the remaining countries ranged between 1000 and 500 billion Kw. In case of consumption, the highest usage was in China with 5322 Kw, while the lowest was in Korea at 449.5 kwh. The usage in Canada, France and Brazil was almost similar around 450 kwh. However, the figures in Germany, India, Japan and Russia remained close to 1000 kwh and above 500 kWh.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, howeve, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference with your company and there were several problems with your room. Write to the hotel management to complain. Include
•Where you stayed
• What the problems were
• How they can fix your complaints
Some people suggest that international news should study as a subject in secondary school. However, others say that it will be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
An increasing number of people are choosing plastic surgery. Why do people choose to change the way they look? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
children spending a lot of time watching tv and playing computer games however it doesn't help in improving their mental abilities . Do you agree or disagree?
Many governments think that economy progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both view and give your opinion
Some people believe that it is good to share as much as information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information id too important or to valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that healthcare should be free for everyone. Others believe that people should pay for their own medical treatment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that girls and boys benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss these two views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
a hundred years ago some people believed that the human race was steadily making progress in all areas. Nowadays there are less certainty that this is the case. In what areas do you think the most progress has been made so far? In which areas does more need to be done?
Some people say that the best way to include public health is by increasing the number of sport facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effects on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
Some believe the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars and motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar graph below shows the amount of carbon emissions in different countries during three different years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons wherever relevant. Carbon Emissions by Country thousand metric tonnes 1800000 1600000 1400000 1200000 1000000 800000 600000 400000 200000 • 1975 • 1990 # 2005 USA Germany United Kingdom China Canada India
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand , other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opininon.
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police or military force, such as the army, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from
a new campus restaurant which is open late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the
University. In your letter,
Complain about the situation
Say why this is a problem
And propose ways to reduce the noise
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. Topic: information/ business/ choices To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many countries have embraced tourisma as a way to boost their economies and create jobs for local residents. However, some argue that tourism can have negative impacts on the environment and local cultures. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism for a country?
Some people believe that legalization of drugs would solve man societal problems. Others think it would lead to drug abuse and other social issues. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The diagram illustrates the cyclic process of producing ethanol fuel from biomass. Overall, the procedure involves seven stages, beginning with tree cultivation and ending with ethanol used as fuel, which emits carbon dioxide that feeds the cycle again.
Many people want their country to host an international sporting event. Othour er believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
With the pressures on today’s young people to succeed academically, some people believe that nonacademic subjects at school (eg: physical education and cookery) should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
10.B.Some people think restoration of the old building takes huge amount of the government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to use this money for the development of new roads and buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that playing video games is bad for children in every aspects. Others saying that playing video game have positive effects on the way children develop. Disscus both views and give your opinion.
n many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sport on television. Some people believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the changes in participation levels in various sports in the USA between 2010 and 2014 for people aged 18 and 34.
Some people believe that computers are more a hindrance than a help in today's world. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. •In what ways are computers a hindrance? •What is your opinion?
Some people believe that celebrities have a positive effect on society, while others think that their effect os harmful and negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopement next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comprasions where relevant.
Universities should accept equal members of male and female student in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to a friend who lives in a different city.
a.Tell him/her about your recent job offer
b.Tell him/her about your arrangement of a dinner to celebrate your achievement
c.Inform him/her about the arrangement of his/her accommodation
Improvements in health and education are essential for the development of the poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping them in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that cell phone 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
Many people believe that taxes should not be paid. The rest should be closed. Do you think it has more advantages of disadvantages? Give your opinion
Many people believe that keeping young criminals in prison is the only way to stop them from committing crimes again. What are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping minor convicts behind bars?
Some people believe that it is a good idea to express their points of views and ideas through social media. However, others believe the opposite. Who do you support and why?
Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by a very small number of people. People say that govt should spend public money on saving these languages. Discuss both views and give ur opinion.
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you thnk the advantages outweigh the disavantages?