The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
the graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in usa since 1980 with projections untile 2030
some people think cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to life in the countryside.Discuss both views and give your opinion
It is becoming more and more difficult to escape the influence of the media on our lives. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media-rich society. Give reason for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The traffic problems faced by the people of your country has been hiking. Give reasons and examples to resolve it.
You have a suggestion for a park near your apartment building.
Write a letter to your city's council board. In your letter:
Describe who you are and what your suggestion is
Explain why you think this suggestion will improve the park
Detail when you would like to see this suggestion in action
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Councilor,
Opinions on food are changing rapidly and there are many who believe that everyone chould follow a vegetarian diet because it would have a positive impact in our health and the environment. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiements. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your knowledge and experience.
Some people say that children should go to school as young as possible, while others believe that children should not start primary school until they are six or seven-years-old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that celebrity personal events is a waste of money. Others feel that these celebrations play an important role in the lives of individuals and in society as whole. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday - describe some possible disadvantages - say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear _________,
Some people feel that global warming should be dealt with by governments. Others feel that it is responsibility of individuals in society to solve the problem. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, children are often told they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
some peoples believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientist research, business and the academic world. others believe that some information is too important or too valuable o be shared freely. discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter
● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
● give details of how you have benefited from the club
● explain why you want to leave
You have recently moved into a new house. You want to tell your friend about your good news.
Write to your friend. In the letter:
• Describe the house.
• Describe the neighbourhood.
• Invite your friend to come and see the house.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
Some people argue that being highly qualified is the only way to ensure high paying jobs while others believe that having work experience is the best way to get a well paying jobs .discuss both views and give your opinion.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
&Describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
&Say what happened the last times you complained
&Explain what you want the manager to do.
The traditional idea of working for the same company for life in one particular pace is changing. Today people work for different companies, in different jobs and different ways. Unfortunately, this also leads to job in security and uncertainty about the future. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the government should fund arts, while others think it is not the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
News / Media has an influence on our life and some people think it can have a negative effect. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both theese attitudes and give your own opinion.
1. You are attending a course at an evening school. Write a letter to the director of the school with a complaint about the course. In your letter, you should:
– Describe the course you are taking.
– Explain what you don’t like about the course.
– Give your opinion about what should be done about it.
Should young people develop their own talents to contribute to their own social status or the development and stability of society? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the main factors influencing a child’s development these days are things such as television, friends and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some culture, the old age is more valued while in some culture youth is more valued. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Som people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Other argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Creative artists should be given the freedom to express their ideas (through words, pictures, music, or films). However, some people think the government should impose certain restrictions on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. They should be free to work in other countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some pople think that wild animals should not be kept in Zoos. Others, believe that there are good reasons of having Zoos. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasing early stage. Discuss the causes and some effects of the widespread drug use by young people. Give some recommendations that can be implemented.
Many people think that working from home is just as effective as working from an office. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An increasing number of people are now using dating sites to meet their second halves. Do you think that this tendency helps people to socialize or does more harm than good? Give your opinion. Provide relevant examples if necessary.07500405
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Give details of the course you took at the university
•Explain why you recommend the university
•Give some advice about how to apply
The given bar chart indicates total spendings on health care as from percentage perspective of GDP in 12 European countries during the years of 2002, 2007 and 2012.
105.Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortageof money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A lot of professionals like doctors and engineers are leaving their poor countries to settle down in developed countries. What are the problems? What can be done to control the situation?
Many people these days have computer, laptops, telephones at their homes for work. Do you thibk, working from home has more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons
some people think thay it is a good idea to socialise with work colleaguess during evening and weekends, eother people think it is important to keep working life compeletly seprate from social life. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
With the latest technological advancements, dating is now possible online. Would you recommend online dating for your single friends? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online dating? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Giving detailed information of crime in newspapers and on television has bad consequences. Some suggest that government should impose some restriction on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from home instead of travelling to a workplace every day. Do you think the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The tables below give information about the world population and distribution in 1950 and 2000, with an estimate of the situation in 2050.
Some people say cultural traditions are destroyed when they are used as money- making attractions aimed at tourists. Others say this is the only way to save such traditions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that more academic subjects such as chemistry, physics and history should be taught in schools, while others believe that students will drive more benefits from studying practical subjects, such as motor mechanics, electricity engineering or cooking. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to taste the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that electrocars are important for us, while others think that they are expensive. Discuss both sides of view amd give your own opinion
Nowadays more and more older people who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Write a letter to a friend telling him/her about an interesting website that you have found recently.
In your letter,
• say how you found it
• how it can help
• how you use it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….,
Psychologists have known for many years that colour can affect how people feel. For this reason, attention should be given to colour schemes when decorating places such as offices and hospitals.How true this statement? How far colours influence people & health and capacity for work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.