Many people now undertake extreme activities, from hang-gliding to mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Although parents are responsible for raising a child, outside influence plays a key role in their development. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Sport can be used to bring people from different cultures together. It helps to foster friendliness between nations, especially when sport-based tournaments or competitions are held. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The map shows comparison of two maps in a liverton town from 1980 until current days. Compare these maps and give clear answer
Some students lives with their parent and some live away from their parent. What are the Advantages and disadvantage of both.
You recently ordered an item that was advertised as having a discount from the normal price, but you have found that when you paid, you did not get the discount. Write to the company. In your letter
•Explain that you did not get the discount
•Tell them where you saw the discount advertised
•Tell them what you would like them to do about the situation
Some people say History is one the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like Science and technology are more important than History. 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 many countries people are now living longer than ever before. some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweugh the disadvantages? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
2.In many developing countries, there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both industry and construction. What measure could be taken to prevent this?
The two line graphs below show New Zealand import figures from Australia and Japan in the years 1994 - 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people claim that the government should provide free health care. Others think that the government will not provide the most innovative methods of treatment and it's better to invest those funds in education and culture. What is your opinion?
Some parents believe that children need strict rules. Other parents believe children should have a lot of freedom to make decisions on their own. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage of adults of different ages in the UK who used the Internet everyday from 2003-2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
School is a place where people create memories. Do you think that school-related memories have an influence on future success or happiness? Why or why not? Use specific examples from your experience to support your view.
CATERING STAFF WANTED Are you free weekends from 20th June to 5th September? We need staff to serve food at events including family celebrations & business dinners. Previous experience desirable but not essential. Apply at: [email protected] Write an email applying for the job (170-200 words). You and some friends ate a meal at restaurant to celebrate a special occasion , and you very pleased with the food and services . Write a letter to the restaurant manager .
Some people think it’s better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. However, others believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending the same school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are getting married. Write a letter to your English speaking friend to him/her to the wedding. In your letter- describe who you are going to marry, tell what will happen on the wedding day (schedule) and explain why it is important him/her to be at the wedding
You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged.**
**Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:**
- **apologise for the damage to the item**
- **explain what happened**
- **say how you are going to fix the issue**
The maps illustrate remarkable transformations in the coastal village of Seaville over a 30-year period, starting from 1980.
Nowadays university education is very expensive. Some people say that universities should reduce their fees, especially for the less fortunate students or those coming from rural areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Memorising facts is the most important way to succeed in education. 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 have just read an article in a national newspapaer which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
•Write a letter to the editor of the newspapaer. In your letter
•Say which points in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
•Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of article.
The line graph shows the size of the global population from 1400 to 2000, and the pie charts show the global population by region in 1900 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart shows the proportion of renewable energy in the total energy supply in 4 countries from 1997 to 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These days more and more people are going to other counties for significant period of time either to find a job or study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that our personalities are formed at birth, and other believe they come from life experience. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
A big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table bellow shows local catches and imports of fresh fish into Perth Australia for the years 2004-2014
some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is apent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree ?
The line chart shows average attendance at the cinema among various age groups in the US from 2000 to 2011
Around the world, more adults can work from home more children can study from home as computer technologies become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some say that young people are not suitable for decision-making positions in governments; others however disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. 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.b
The maps below illustrate how Frenton changed from 1990 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making relevant comparisons.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from hokes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of Covid. In what ways has covid affected the types of interactions people have? Has this become a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Life now is better than it was 100 years ago. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Topic from The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households
The bar chart below shows the percentage of households in different income brackets in the United States from 2000 to 2020.
People from poor and rural background find it difficult to get a university education.Some people think that government should make it easier for them to enter universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
You are going abroad on holiday and your friend will stay in your home while you are away. write a letter to your friend, in your letter :
a. explain where you hide the keys
b. describe what your friend needs to do in your absance
c. say when you are coming back
Pie charts shows the electricity production in France and Australia in 1980 and 2000.
the maps showed the village changes from 1930 to 2010
Some people believe that parents have great influence on children's growth, but others think that influence from the outside plays a more important role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The line graphs illustrate the changes in having washing machines, refrigerators, and vacuum cleaners in households and the time wasted doing housework in households in a country from 1920 to 2019.
The graph shows the number of students enrolled in 4 different courses in China from 2008 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main information.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘ one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
● Explain why you cannot go anymore
● Say who can go instead of you
● Say why this person is a good person to go with