Around the world, people are now living longer than ever before in the past. Some say an ageing population creates problems for goverments. Others believe there are benefits to society having more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of possessing an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below shows the numbers of same day and overnight stays in public and private hospitals in 5 Australian for last year The ple chart below shows percentages of same day and overnight stays in public and private hospitals in the same 5 Australian
In some countries unemployment is high, so some people think that children should only go to primary school and not to secondary school because, they will not be able to find jobs in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers.
Do you think the advantages of driverless veichles outweigh the dissadvantages.
Some people believe that studying for a university degree is better for an individuals career than gaining work experience immediately after highschool. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You recently joined a new fitness center and have been attending various classes. Write a letter to the fitness center manager to express your thoughts, experiences, and suggestions.
Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities in a process known as urban migration.
What are some of the reasons for this? What might be the future effects if this trend continues?
You should write at least 250 words.
You should spend around 40 minutes on this task.
Your Task Two Answer:
Some people think that children should be taught at school to recycle
materials and avoid waste. Other people believe that children should be taught
this at home.
Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Some believe that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym or health club while others think doing everyday activities. Such as walking and climbing stairs is enough. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite her to join the celebration
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / Ms _________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people contend that all young people should attend university after high school, while others maintain that this is not always the best option.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience where appropriate.
Difference between countries become less evident each year.Nowadays all the over world, people share the same fashions, advertising,brands,eating habits, Tv channels.
Do the advantage of this trend outweigh the disadvantage.
It is very clear that English should be the primary foreign language taught in all schools around the world. Learning a different language before English is, in today’s world, a waste of time.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology, and business.
Why do you think that is?
What could be done to encouragmore people to take an interest in the artiststs?
In some countries, an increasing number of children are overweight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from school canteens is the best way to fight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some experts believe that it's better to begin learning a foreigh language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out.
In your opinion, is it important fir everyone to learn English?
Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and,if so,how?
The use of social media, e.g. Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact for many people in everyday life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that people have the right to University education and government should make it free no matter what they are financial backgrounds extent do you agree or disagree ?
It was observed that in some countries not enough students are choosing to study science subjects at universities . What are the causes ? What effects does this have on society
It has been suggested that all young adults should be required to undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in the community.
Would the drawbacks of such a requirement be greater than the benefits to the community and the individual young adults?
Some people suggest to adults that they do unpaid work in their societies. It has many advantage and disadvantages. I will discuss both and I thik drewbacks ourweight merits
Some cities have vehicle-free days, when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. Public transportation like buses, taxis and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Now-a-days people use social media to keep in touch with others and be aware of the news. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The widespread use of the Internet has brought many problems. What do you think are the main problems associated with the use of the web ? What solution can you suggest ?
We live in a world of technology these days. While the internet brings with it clear advantage, the problems in terms of control and security of information outweighs the advantages.
To what extend do you agree?
• In the 30 years the world has seen an increase in immigration. Many people point out the benefits of this, whereas others believe the negatives outweigh the positives.
• Discuss both of these viewpoints and give your own opinions.
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 decided to do this.
Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Governments give a lot of supprt to artists, even though some people think it is a wast of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are attending a night course at the school. You are not happy with some parts of the course. Write a letter to the school director about this.
What course you are studying?
What you are not happy about.
What you expect from the school director.
The charts illustrate the number of people who were affected by 4 types of noise pollution in day and night in cities and rural areas in 2007.
Some people believe that the world should have only one government rather than national government. Do you think the benefits of this system outweigh its disadvantages?
It is believed that people are suffering from loads of health problems because of consuming too much fast food. Some people hold a thought that education should take responsibility for this phenomenon while others contradict with this opinion.
Discuss both of them and give your own point of view
The line graph below illustrates the percentage of tourists to England who visited four different attractions in Brighton over a period of 30 years between 1980 and 2010.
Some people believe that if the police carry guns, it encourages a higher level of violence in this society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more local shops are closing down because so many people now shop online.
What problems might this cause?
What is the best way to deal with this problem?
Study abroad can be highly motivational for students and also inspire their dreams. However, whilst studying abroad can have a number of positive effects on students, there are also many difficulties that they may meet along the way. With this is in mind, it is more advantages to study at home. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some experts belive that it is better for children to begin learning a foriegn language at primary school rather than secondary school?
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disaddvantage?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing.
Do you yhink the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree/disagree?
Is it a good thing if senior management workers in a company get a much higher salary than other workers in same company.Do you agree or disagree?
In companies promotion to high positions should be given to employees inside the company, not to someone from outside or new hiring. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece pf equipment, you found a problem with it.
Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter :
describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment.
say what happened because of the problem.
explain what you would like the company to do.
Begin your letter as follows :
Dear Sir or Madam,
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or tavel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to do this.
Some people think that secondary or high school student should be taught how to use money management as it is an important lifeskill. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Governments give lots of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been spent better elsewhere.
Discuss both views and give your opinion
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early stage. Punishment is necessary to help them learn the difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some young people go to college or university to have a successful career path. Others, however, chose to go straight to work to gain real life experience after high school. Discuss both views and write your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Social media such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram has replaced face to face communication in our everyday life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages.
Advanced medical treatments are generally expensive. People’s access to proper health care should not depend up on their level of income. All people have the right to access the best medicine available.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Some people think that it is beneficial for children to play games online, while others think that it can be harmful for children.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?