In some countries, there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Chidren nowdays watch significantly more television than in the past, which reduces their activity levels accordingly. why is this the case? What measures can you suggest to encourage higher levels of activity among children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbour about this.
Write a letter to this neighbour. In your letter
• Explain the problem
• Suggest a solution
• Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Art classes, such as painting and drawing are as important to a child's development as other subjects so it should bes compulsory in high schools. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that having a high number of young people graduating from universities is beneficial for a country. Others, however, believe that sending a high number of young people to universities leads to high levels of graduate unemployment. Discuss both the opinions and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people aroung the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries، owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
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 feelask them to explain why there has been a delayask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
explain how to apply for the job
Write at least 150 words.
Many manufactured food and drinks 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?
you live in a small apartment building.You are frequently bothered by noise from your upstair neighbor.
write your letter to your neighbor,in your letter
Describe the situation.
explain why it is a problem for you.
suggest a solution
Some parents believe that learning maths at school is redundant and should not be taught. while others believe that it should remain a foundation subject. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some cities, there are few controls over the design and construction of new homes and office buildings, so people can build in whatever style they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph illustrates the proportion of tourists, visited four different attractions in Brighton, England between 1980 and 2010.
v In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this .
Today it is a common practice for many business meeting and business training to take place online. Do advantages out-weight the disadvantages.
In many countries, children are overweight and un healthy.Some people think the government should be held accountable.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more to encourage people to consume less sugar. do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevent examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Many people around the world using social media evereyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good.
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
say how you feel about his performance
give details of your musical activities
e explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsary part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As public safety is of the highest importance. it is often necessary to test new products on animals. It is befter for a few animals to suffer than for human life to be placed at risk by untested products. To what extent do you agree with above?
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbors. Write a letter to the local council.
In your letter
• Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
• Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbors
• Suggest what should be done about the problem
You are a university student and require access to certain research materials that are not available in your campus library.
Write a letter to the university library requesting access to these materials through interlibrary loan or other services. In the letter:
Introduce yourself and your research needs
Explain the importance of the materials for your academic work
Request assistance in obtaining access to the required resources
In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their families and friends. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Q. Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In your apartment building there is an entrance hall which you share with your neighbours. Recently there have been some problems with this shared area. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
introduce yourself and describe the problem or problems
suggest what could be done to improve the situation
suggest a meeting to talk about it
Many countries aim to improve their living standard by economic developnent but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages.
Today more and more people are overweight than before. What in your opinion are the primary causes of this. What are main affects of this epidemic.
A huge amount of money goes towards children's education. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently bought a toy from a company online. When the toy was delivered, you found some problems with it. Write a letter to the company manager. In your letter:
-Describe the toy
-Explain the problems with it
-Tell the manager what you would like her/him to do
n companies promotions to high positions should be given to employees inside the company , not to someone from outsiders or new hiring. Do you agree or disagree?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. what are the advantage and disadvantage of giving children this message.
Today, more and more students are choosing to move to other countries to have higher education. Do you think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?
Some people believe that children should be tought how to be good citizen at school. Others think that this is the responslibilitiy of parents. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of students who passed their high school competency exams, by subject and gender, during the period 2010-2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some poeple say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
ACADEMIC TOPIC: Meat production requires relatively more land than crop production. Some people think that as land is becoming scarce, the world’s meat consumption should be reduced. What measures could be taken to reduce the world’s meat consumption? What kind of problems might such measure cause?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cell phone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
In some countries, men and women are having babies late in life. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some country, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages.
In many countries a high proportion of criminal acts are committed by teenagers. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to reduce this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your on knowledge or experience
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as Sahara desert or Antarctica. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantage of going there.
Many people think living in high-rise apartment blocks makes people feel longely and unhappy, while others argue it has advantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Not enough students around the world choose science subject at university.What are the reasons for this? What impact does this issue have on society?
New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
->Topic: Some people believe that handwriting is no longer useful in the modern world and should not be taught in schools. To what extend do you agree or disagree ?
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
say how you feel about his petformance
give details of your musical activities
explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Australian household energy use water heating 30% heating 42% refrigeration 7% cooling 2% other appliances 15% lighting 4% Australian household greenhouse gas emissions heating 15% cooling 3% lighting 8% water heating 32% other appliances 28% refrigeration 14%