Social media has become a very effective method of communication. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on individual and society. Do the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantage?
In any professional field, beginners are more likely than experts to make important contributions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantanges outweigh the disadvamtages?
: Some people think that schools should reward students who show the best academic results, while others believe that it is more important to reward student who show improvements. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows social and economic indicators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics. Describe the information shown below in your own words.
It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subject what are the causes? What will be the it’s effects on society?
In recent years, young people in many countries choose to live by themselves. What are the reasons and is it a positive or negative development?
The chart below shows the average cost of a monthly contract for four different mobiles (cell phones) in a European country from January to September2002, measuredin euro.
You are a member of an International Students' club. The club is organizing an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.
Write a letter to the event organizer, Luis. In your letter
•Offer to make a popular dish from your country
•Describe what this dish is
•Explain why it should be included in the event
Essay topics: Some people think that the government should give money to creative people, such as artists and musicians. To what extent do you agree?
In most parts of the world, the volume of traffic is growing at an alarming rate. In the form of an assignment, discuss about the main traffic problems in your country, their causes and possible solutions.
Worldwide use of oil and gas has increased to the point that we ae causing irreversible damage to the atmosphere and the polar ice caps. It is therefore necessary for the government to impose a ban on further drilling for oil and gas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international toursim creates tension rather than understanding between people from different cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The bar chart below shows the hours per week that teenagers apend doing certain activities in Chester from 2002 to 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years. write a report for a university describing the information shown below.
Today more countries import food from different parts of the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend. Provide specific reason and examples to support your answeriety?
It is neither possible nor useful to provide university places for a high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe in the right to freedom of speech. Others believe in censorship. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more plastic waste is polluting cities, countryside and oceans. What problems does it cause? What are the solutions?
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is young people have little leisure time and they are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies.
Robots and artificial itelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is this happening? Do you think this will have a possitive ornegative impact on society?
Some feel goverments should invest primarily in educating the young, while others feel this is not a good use of resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The difference between countries is becoming less and less evident as people all over the world wear the same fashions, watch the same TV channels, use the same brands, and have similar eating habits. Do you think that the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some high school students work part-time in addition to going to school. What are the advantages and disadvantages of high school students having part-time jobs? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
some people think that the best way to reduce the time spend travelling to work its to replace park and garden close to the city center with appartment building for commuters but other disagree. Discussed both the view and give your opinion.
More and more people are moving away from agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for work. What will be the consequence of this? What solutions can you offer?
Some people think that robots are important for humanʼs future development. Others think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many countries raise fuel prices in order to deal successfully with problems pertaining to traffic and pollution. What effects do you think this move can have? What other measures do you think can be taken to reduce traffic and pollution?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfied job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinon.
The line graph below shows the number of students enrolled in four different courses at a university from 2017 to 2022. Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian contries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparision where relavant.
You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer. In your letter,
•give details of your course and your arrival/departure date
•explain your accommodation needs
•ask for information about getting to and from the college
The diagram illustrates the basic principles of a hydraulic dam.The process includes a large dam,powerhouse and long distance power line
Some people believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other at work, at school and in daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The chart below gives information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
Some people think that schools should choose students according to their academic abilities, while others think it is better to have students of different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion?
these days more and more people are going to other countries for significant period sometime either to find the job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this but people who live abroad can face some difficulties. Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Write a letter to the local council regarding the plan of replacement of a library with a supermarket;
You need to write the following:
• Where did you get this information?
• The disadvantages of having a supermarket instead of a library
• Importance of having a library
Today's society provides people with various ways to lose weight, such as special diets or exercise regimes. Many people believe though that poor food and today's lifestyle should be addressed first. What is your opinion?
Both government and individuals are spending vast amounts of money protecting animals and their habitats. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in society such as poverty and health care. To what extent do you agree
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children's studies. On the contrary, those online games have produced a lot of negative effects on their mental and physical development. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows information about age, average income per person and population below poverty line in three states in the USA. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting and make comparisons where relevant.
A noticeable lack of students opting for science subjects at universities is observed in various countries. What are the reasons and what are the effects on society?
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers- based on technology. How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?
In the past,when students did a university degree,they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays,they have more opprtunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas,knowledge and expeience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.
Write a letter to your friend and ask him recipe to cook for a party that you are giving in your home.
-tell him why you are having a party
-tell him why you need a specific recipe
-invite your friend to the party
Some people say it's more important to plant trees in open spaces in cities. cities than to build more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time.
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people say that what children watch on TV influences their behaviour while others say the amount of time children they spend watching Tv influences their behavior. Discuss both views and give your opinion.