What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 word
In many countries, the role of education is continuously evolving. Some people believe that traditional education methods, such as lectures and examinations, are the most effective ways to learn. Others argue that new technologies should be incorporated into the education system to enhance the learning experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A lot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parents' pressure. Do you think that parents should support their children who want to do a career in sports?
Support your point of view with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people with good education and experience in their field decide to move abroad to work.
Why do you think that is?
What problems does this cause?
Some people believe that it is important to spend a lot of money on family celebrations. While others think it is a waste of money
Discuss both views
Give reason for your answers and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
Some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a job, others believe that it would be better to gain experience first.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Parents, usualy mothers, give up work, choose to stay at home and look after family. Some people think that the government should give them salary. Do you agree or disagree. Give reasons from your own knowledge and experience.
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To what extent do Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health.
you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones.
Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 word
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Some people think it is more important to spend public money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
An increasing number of people are choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why are more people choosing to have operation to change the way they look? Do you think this a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Your local council is planning to hold an election to choose members from the society but there are no young people on the council and you think that the council needs young people's views. You are thinking of standing for election.
Write a letter to the head of the council. In your letter,
state why you want to be elected
mention why you think you would be a good candidate
describe your qualities, skills, experience, interests, if any
The best way to measure somone's success is to look at how much money that person has.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
The internet allows us to stay connected with each other no matter where we are. On the other hand, it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialise. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
It is often argued that it is difficult to get children to read. Why do you think this is? What measures could be taken to encourage children to read more?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event. Write a letter of application to the organisers. In your letter:
Explain why you are interest in helping
Give details suitable past experience
Suggest ways you might help with the event
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has transformed the way we live, communicate and do business. Mobile phones can also be the cause of social or medical problems. What forms do these problems take?
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of mobile phones?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that getting a degree from univerity is the best way to secure a good job. Others believe that employers value work experience more than a university degree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to store manager of the department store.
In your letter,
-Explain how you heard about the job
-Describe the kind of job you would like to have
-Give details of your experience and qualifications
Most people accept that we now live in a globalised world but not everyone agrees this is beneficial. To what extent is globalisation a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the wordls are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this is the statement is?
What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 and examples from your own experience.
In many countries, there is a push to get as many young people going to university as possible. To what extent do you think this effort is a worthwhile one? Do you think some people can benefit from not going to university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that the Internet will soon become the preferred method of delivery of the news and information, causing the newspapers and magazines to gradually disappear. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and include examples from your knowledge or experience. I'm
The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before.
What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Cricket has become more popular than the national sports in many subcontinental countries.What do you think are the reasons behind this?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In your opinion. What has been the most significant transportation innovation
of the past 200 years?
Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A report by UNEP, states that the human populations have been over-exploiting the Earth’s natural resources by unsustainable development. As a developing country, Vietnam has also been undergoing unsustainable development.
Discuss some major causes and effects of this social issue in the context of Vietnam. Give reasons and examples from your reading, experience observations to support your point of view.
Students are becoming more and more reliant on the Internet. While the Interest is convenient, it has many negative effects and it’s use for educational purposes should be restricted.
How far do you agree with this statement?
Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words
The maps below show the changes that took place at the seaside resort of Templeton between 2000 and 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words. The maps illustrate how the Templeton resort experienced some developments from 2000 to 2013.
With the advent of e-books, e-magazines and e-newspapers, some people believe that printed media will soon become obsolete. Others feel much more confident about its survival prospects. Which opinion do you agree with and why?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that history has no value in the contemporary world. But some believe that we still need history to learn from the past.
Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Some people believe that companies should hire young people. Others say that older experienced staff should be employed. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of healt and fitness are decreasing.
What do you think are the cause of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The word is experiencing a dramatic increase in population, thus is causing problem not only for poor, undeveloped countries, but also fir industrialised and developing nations.
describe some of the problem that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least on possible solution.
Many people in cities today live in high-rise apartment blocks.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of living?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write a bout th e following topic:
More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs
of themselves, without looking at tl1e place.
Why do you think this is happening?
Is it a positive or a negative trend?
Give reasons for your answer and include
any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Government should spend money on railways rather than roads.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Violence in playgrounds is increasing. However, it is important that parents should teach children not to hit back at bullies.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Academic Writing Part 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write at least 250 words.
Write about the following topic:
The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:
•Describe the situation
•Explain how you were helped
•State what you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom This May Concern,
Many people believe that exams are the best way of assessing a student’s ability and level. Others, however, believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability.
Which viewpoint do you agree with? Why?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write about the following topic：
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones.
Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write atleast 250 words.
You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to apply for the job. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
• provide information about yourself
• give details of your previous work experience
• say why the company should consider you for the job You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear,
Most of successful invention do not rely on complicated technology. In fact, some of the word’s greatest inventions have been very simple things. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
In the modern world, many employees lack soft skills such as communication and working in teams.
What are the main causes of this problem? What are the effects of the lack of such skills?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, shops open for longer hours daily every week. What is the negative or positive effects of this on the shoppers and local community.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that traveling alone is the best way to experience a country or a culture. Others feel that it is better to travel with people you know. Discuss both views and give your opinion.