Many countries import food materials from other countries.Do you think the advantages of imported food materials from other countries outweigh its disadvantages?
Children have more and more tests and exams to do at school, sometimes starting from the age of five or six, right up until the age of 18. What are the advantages and disadvantages of making children do exams?
The line graph below shows the production of paper, wood puplp and sawn-wood in the UK from 1980 to 2000. Assel
You are getting married later this year. You want to invite your friend to the wedding. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- tell your friend that you are getting married
- tell them when and where the wedding will take place
-- ask them to help you prepare for the wedding in some way
Some people prefer cold weather conditions, while others don't. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write atleast 250 words and give your opinion with relevant examples from your own experience.
Some people think that having a set retiremnet age(e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive at an earlier age. 1.Do you agree or disagree? 2.Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasond for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures. We can learn from books, films and internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with the predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparasions where relevant.
Young people are increasingly choosing to eliminate meat from their diets and become vegetarians. Do you think this is a good idea? Does it bring more benefits or drawbacks?
Children are generally more successful in foreign language studies than adults. Thus, it is better to learn new languages in childhood. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that the government should provide unemployed people with a free mobile phone and free access to the internet to help them find jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this option? Give reasons for your answer and include any relative examples form your own knowledge and experience.
The tables below illustrate the number of students who have come from China, America and India to study in the USA or Canada in 2002 and 2003.
The graph below shows the number of books read by men and women at Burnaby Public Library from 2011 to 2014. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
many country women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first month after the birth of their baby. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Nowadays people waste a lot of food that was bought from shop and restaurant.Why do you think people waste food? what can be done to reduce the amount they throw away
Some people think that developing a successful career is more important than spending time with family and friends, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Robots can free people from difficult and dangerous work. However, some people are worried about the possible dangers robots may create. Discuss the benefits of using robots and the possible dangers from it.
You need a recommendation letter from your former university teacher. Write a letter to your teacher: • Give him the reasons for asking for the recommendation letter. • Give him/her details about your personal and academic background that can be added to your letter. • Tell him/ her about your future plans
We are wired at all times. Smart phones have changed the way we communicate with people in the world. More than its advantages, it is seen as a distraction. How badly is your society influenced and what solutions are there to stay away from this device? Discuss.
some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree ? Huyền
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Social Media has made it easy to be in touch with your friends and family. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have risks. Do you think that the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain the important event
Apologise for the solution
Suggest a new arrangement
It has been noted that many people who had a big impact on the world gave themselves completely to their work and did not bother with the idea of “work-life balance”. To what extent should people try to have a good work-life balance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is more important for a building to be functional than beautiful. Architects should not worry about designing buildings as works of art. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, university students live away from home and in another city while studying. Do you think the disadvantsges outweigh the advantages of living in another city?
Children are now less active in their free time than in the past. Therefore, sports lessons must be compulsory in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that marketing and advertising is useless because people buy their products from some shops which have good quality of services and products. Do you agree or disagree?
Many families moved to different countries. Some people think children get benefits from this while others consider it is hard for children if families move to a foreign country, discuss both views and your opinion.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. “Parents should not pressure their children to choose a particular profession. Young people should have the freedom to choose a career path they like. To what extent do you agree or disagree?” You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the number of international graduates from UK universities in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. NURASYL
The working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend To what extend fo you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevaant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
1. You are leaving your current job for some reasons and you would like to recommend one of your friends to your manager. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- say why you resign
- what are the duties of your current job
- why your friend is suitable for this job
Some people think that housing facilities should be built in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while others believe that parks should be set instead. Planting trees is very important for the environment. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to your friend inviting
Him /her to a music concert. Please say.
-Where and when does the concert start?
- What type of music will be played there? Why do you think your friend will enjoy it
Use the information and language from this lesson to answer this The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that the primary purpose of education is to prepare individuals for the workforce, while others argue that it should focus on cultivating personal growth and critical thinking. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people suggest that social networking and online communication have increased social isolation. In what ways do you think this has happened? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today our communications, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. 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 and experience.
The graph below shows tourism statistics among Venezuelian students from 2011 to 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 150 words
The graph below shows the number of university graduates in Canada from 1992 to 2007. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You and your friend have booked tickets to go to the theatre. You are now unable to go but have found another friend to accompany him/her instead.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter,
explain why you can not go to the theatre with your friend
say who can go instead of you
tell them why you think this person would be good to go with
Write at least 150 words.
You have invited a friend to visit you next month. Unfortunately, you are not able to meet him/her.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Apologize for the change of plans
•Explain why you are unable to meet him/her
•Suggest another time for him/her to visit
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it
runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council.
In your letter
give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and leisure centres is importsnt for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
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
You recently bought something from a TV home shopping channel. The product that was delivered does not have the same specifications / functions as the one advertised on TV. Write a letter to the TV channel. In your letter;
Say why and when you bought the item
Say what is the difference / what is wrong with it
Say what action you would like them to take
Today, worldly coronavirus widespread became every nation problem, including education sector and it made many educational officers and experts suggest the government to spend more of its budget on free internet access. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from --DELETED LINK-- children-want-YouTubers-vloggers.html) It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it is better for children to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe that it would be beneficial to have fewer, longer vocations. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.