Should young people follow older people’s example or it’s good for them to challenge older ‘s opinion and thoughts. Discuss both of the views and give your opinion.
In order to change their appearance people often turn to plastic surgery. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such an approach ?
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
* say what has happened and how you feel
* ask them to explain why there has been a delay
* ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
Today, the life expectancy of people is much higher than before. Some people think that older should continue to be involved in the workplace. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a business person who owns a chain of restaurants. You
talked to him/her and he/she suggested that you should contact him/her about a possible job in one
of his/her restaurants.
Write a letter to this person. In your letter
- Remind him/her when and where you met
- Tell him/her what kind of job you are interested in
- Say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Currently, some countries' populations include a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
the chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the uk, divided into three categories, from 19985- 2002. summarize the information and make comparisons where relevant.
More companies produce goods in the factories located in different countries other than the location of the head office. Advantages and disadvantages?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your ownknowledge or experience.
In today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents’ absence. 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 recent years television has contributed most to changing people's quality of life. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. 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.
Many companies offer their employees the opportunity to work from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home for the company. And give your own opinion.
You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box.
Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter
give details of the camera and where you bought it
explain what has happened
say what you want him/her to do about it
The two given charts explain the employment rate of Korean people from 1980 to 2000 according to the educational background and what types of jobs they got in the same years.
the diagram illustrates the life cycle of a frog in a pond. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
Fast food has become so popular worldwide that it is destroying the nutritional quality of food. What do you think because of this the traditional food and cooking method is being forgotten? Do you agree or disagree with the statement give reasons for your answer?
fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world.However,people are being encouraged to use alternative energy source such as wind energy ,solar energy and so on. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Why?
The two maps below show the village of Bunborough in the present day and plans for the village in 2024. Summarise the data by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. do you agree or disagree? agree= smoking worked, disagree= children ask parents, search for substitute
The diagram shows the life of a special type of tuna fish.
The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up- to-the-minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts.
The charts below show the proportion of people’s spending on different commodities and services in a particular European country in 1958 and in 2008
Modern fofrm of communication such asemail or messaging have reduced number of time people seeing their friends.To what extent doyou agree or disagree?
Public transporation is essential but problematic. Describe soem of the problems connected to the public transportation and suggest some solutions.
You recently read in an advert that a local restaurant was offering a part-time job. Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager.
In your letter:
explain that you would like to apply for the job
give some details of any relevant experience that you have
specify the days and times that would suit you.
The growth of online shopping will one day leasd to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing taffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree. What measure do you think might be effective.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
- introduce yourself
- explain what is wrong with the furniture
- say what action you would like the landlord to take.
Is it important for people to take more risks in their professional career and their personal lifes. Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and dive your own opinion.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your ow
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiene.
Some people think that they can make as much noise as they want, while others think that the amount of noise people make should be strictly controlled.
Discuss both views and include your own opinion and examples.
In the last decade, there has been an increase in the number of varieties of online courses available to adults. While welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, other student see these courses as a poor substitute for classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
The table below shows the number of cars made in three countries in 2003, 2006 and 2009.
Nowadays international tourism is the biggest industry worldwide. Unfortunately, sometimes it creates tension between people from different cultures, instead of better understanding. Why do you think it is happening and how can be improved?
Some are of the opinion that people are naturally born as good leaders while others feel that leadership skills can be learned. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some companies and organizations require their employees to wear uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
The bar chart below shows the percentage of people living alone in five different age groups in the USA between 1850 and 2000.
Recently you saw an article in a newspaper/journal about a city/town you know and some of the information in the article was incorrect. Write a letter to the editor regarding this. In your letter, you should tell:
- how you know about this city/town;
- what information was incorrect;
- what the editor should do about this.
Some people say that it is fair for each group member to be given the same grade after a group project. Others think that different grades should be allocated based on the level of contribution. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Studies show that criminals get low level of education. Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is educating people in prison so they can get a job after leaving prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
•tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
• explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
• ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
*In the modern world, the image (photograph or film) is becoming a more powerful way of communicating than the written word.* To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many heath problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree
The tables and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed
The table below shows the amount of waste production(in millions of tonnes) in six different countries in three different years over a twenty-year period.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to incease recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extend do you think laws are nedded to make people recycle more of their waste?