Traditionally, elderly people have lived with and been cared for by younger family members. In modern society, more and more elderly people are living in special homes for the elderly. Why do you think families choose to have their elderly relatives live in special homes away from family?
Urbanisation has meant that more and more families are raising their children in the city; however, the countryside is a far better environment to bring up children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Film stars and music celebrities may earn a great deal of money and live in luxurious surroundings, but many of them lead unhappy lives. Do you agree? To what extent is this the price they pay for being famous?
The line graph below shows the number of single-family homes constructed in the United States by region over a period of six years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The increasing population is the root cause of many other emerging problems in developing countries. In your opinion, should government intervene in the rights of an individual with regard to family planning. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With the help of the internet and television, many people are becoming famous. Is it a positive or negative trend? Include examples.
You are planning a trip for you and a group of friends to a resort in a foreign country. Write a letter to the manager of the resort requesting more information. You letter should include:
1. When you hope to be staying at the resort
2. Ask for suggestions on activities to do
3. Ask for advice on places to eat for both vegetarian and family friendly places.
Some people think that keeping animals as pets at home is beneficial for the family. Others oppose and say it is a bad idea. do you think keeping pets have a advantages? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? explain your answer with reasons and include examples.
Some people believe that Christmas has lost its original meaning and has become too focused on consumerism. Others think it remains a valuable time for family bonding and spreading goodwill. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays more people are choosing to live with their friends or alone rather than with their families, this trend is likely to have a negative impact on community. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doinf things they are familier with. Discuss both these attitides and give your own opinion.
Nowadays many people want to buy famous brands of clothes, car and other items. what are the reasons for this ? do you think it is positive or negative development ?
Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid ,organizations draws the attention to problems, while others think celebritiesmake the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
n 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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many mothers stay at home to take care of their family and don't go to work. Some people believe these mothers should be paid by the government. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that young children benefit from going to nursery school before starting primary school. Others think it is better for young children to stay all day with their families. Siscuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, more and more children are being brought up in single parent families. What are the causes of this? What effects can be seen as a result of this?
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 makes comparisons where relevent.
The care of old people is a growing problem. Some say the government should care for old people. Others say that it is the family’s responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that giving gift and present to friends and family is important to show them that we care .other think that there are more important aays .discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that Others argue that it is more important to spend time with friends and family than at work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some parts of the world, it is increasingly popular to research the history of one’s own family. Is this a positive or negative development?
*QUESTION* There is an increasing trend around the world to have a small family rather than a large family. *Do the advantages* of having a small family rather than a large family *outweighs* *the disadvantages ?*
Some people suggest that bringing up children by the whole family including uncles, aunts and grandparents is better, rather than only by parents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and examples.
You've seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their children your language for a year.
In your letter,
-Explain why you would be suitable for the job
-say what else you could do for the family
-give reasons for wanting the job.
Ordinary people try to copy famous people either by reading magazines or watching TV. What are the reasons of doing this? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter:
-Explain why you would like the job
– give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
– say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Write an email to the mall manager in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: •Describe the problem you are having with the mall’s parking. •Explain what you and your family have to do in order to visit the shopping mall now. •Provide some suggestions for how the mall manager can solve this problem.
In many countries, young children are looked after during the day while their parents go to work. In a sense, they are raised by guardians and not their biological parents. What is your opinion of this family arrangement?
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. - state what problems you had with the food you ordered - complain about the service - describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem
Top athletes and famous musicians today are paid enormous sums of money, and many people believe that this is unfair and that athletes and musicians should not be paid so much. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that it is good for children to stay away from their families and go to a boarding school. Others suggest that children live with their families and attend a day school. What is your opinion?
Nowadays a few people take their family with them abroad whenever they got on a business trip. Is it a positive or negative in your opinion? To what extent do you support this development?
The chart below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many university students nowadays live away from their home and their parents because of their university location, while others live with their families. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each situation? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Families who do not send their kids to public schools should not be required to pay taxes that support universal education. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to landlord about the one or two problems you have in the house you moved to before 15 days with your family.
What are issues and tell what you want him to do.
“some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of preschool age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids”. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some university student live at home with their family members during their studies, while in some nations student prefer to attend classes at another cities. those the advantage outweigh it disadvantage
The chart below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Ask them the following:
when you want to arrive and leave
what type of rooms you would like and ask how much they will cost
you are interested to know about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- years old child.
write a letter to the parents. In your letter
-explain why you would like the job
- give details of why you would be suitable person to employ
- say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Nowadays many people working from home. Some think it is beneficial to employee, others think it may distract the family routine. What is your opinion?
Some people think that it’s important to spend money on family celebrations (e.g. weddings, birthdays). But others think expensive celebrations are a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, young people leave their parents’ home in their early twenties to go and live on their own, while others prefer to stay with their families until a later age. Do you think the advantages of young people living with their parents for longer outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think it is more important to develop a successful career while others think it is more important to spend time with friends and family. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that to spend time on professional development is more important while others argue that we should use more time with families. Which one do you agree? To discuss both and give your opinion.
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.
Students from disadvantaged families and rural areas are finding it difficult to get a university education in many countries. Some people believe that universities and authorities should help them so that they can get a university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People today are more concerned with owing material possession than with developing friendships and family relationship. To what extent do you agree with this statement?