Some people say that governments should spend more money taking care elderly people while others think that government spending should be spent on the education of young people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a store. Write a letter describing your
appreciation. In your letter include:
● What the situation was
● How you were helped
● What you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Society is becoming obsessed with material goods like fast cars, designer clothes and flashy jewellery. We have stopped caring about the important tjibgs and that is why divorse rates are so high and family bonds are not strong anymore:our value system is disintegrating. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think it is good for the country, while some people believe that government should control salaries and limit people can earn. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The graphs below show how people in a European city reached their office and got back home in 1959 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. to what extents do you agree or disagree with this opinion
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetable to some countries where are such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, some are not. Discuss both view and give your oppinion.
Aircrafts have been increasing use to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it is a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that government should control the amount of violence in the films and TV programs, in order to reduce the crimes in the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage of river water in UK rivers that is classified as having good chemical quality between 1990 and 2002.
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Business and Money In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why is it happening? What can the government do to reduce the amount of rubbish produced. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An increase in consumer goods has damaged our natural environment. Why is this the case? What are the solutions?
You are going for a one week vacation and your friend agreed to stay at your place while you are away. Write a letter to him/her.
In your letter you should:
thank him/her and tell the dates of your holiday
explain how he/she enters the house
describe what you expect him/her to do
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time
job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for
some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• give details of your study plans
• explain why you want to get a part-time job
• suggest how your friend could help you find a job
The pie charts illustrate the comparison of the water consumption in three fields (household, industry and agriculture) in San Diego County, California and the rest of the world.
Science tells us that some activities are good for our health, while some others are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people all over the world continue with unhealthy activities. Why do you think this is the case and what might be done to change this?
Investment in local amenities such as leisure centres is the best way for the government to foster a good comuninty spirit. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Houses are essential for people. Some people think that the government should offer free houses for people who cannot afford to pay for it. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some countries encourage foreign companies to open a branch office in their country. Many people think that the government should focus on encouraging local businesses to expand rather than inviting foreign businesses to open branches. To what extent do you agree?
Last semester a classmate let you borrow an important textbook. You realize that you
still have the book after your friend has already gone back home overseas. Write a
letter to him/her. In your letter:
• Give an apology
• Find out if/when they need the book back
• Tell them what you will do to fix the problem
Your letter should be between 150-200 words.
As global trade increases, many goods, even some daily goods, are exported to another country, which includes long-distance transport during shipping. Do you think its benefits outweigh its drawbacks?
environmental problems are too big serious for individuals to solve and only big companies and govements can solve them. do you agree or disagree ?
Animal rights have become a topic of discussion for individual and government how far is animal testing and using for making food is justifiable . Agree or disagree.
Some people think that competition at work, at schooland in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to coctate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by alternatives sources. Discuss both views and give own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that competition at work, at school and ni daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try ot cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbours to say goodbye to them and to thank them for their help during your stay. In your letter
explain how they helped you
say what you will miss the most about the area where you lived
invite them to visit you at your new home.
Governments should focus more on preventing crime than on other issues such as healthcare and education. To what extent do you agree with this statement and why?
You are going to attend a training course at a college in another country. You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the College Accommodation Officer. In your letter:
• Explain your situation
• Describe the accommodation you require
• Say when and how long you will need the accommodation
e chart below shows the value of one countries exports in various categories during 2015 in 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Sample band 8:
Some people think that public health is a the respomsiblities of the government while others think that people should br responsibe for their own health. Discuss both sides and give your opininon
All people should go to university, even if they are not going to use that education In their job. Do you agree or disagree?
There aren’t many houses to accommodate people so it has several social consequences. Only the government can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to a music concert. Please say
- where and when the concert is going to be,
- what type of music will be played there,
- and why your friend will enjoy it
It is responsibilty of government to take care of health of citizens or citizens should take care of their own health. Give your opinion.
in many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. some people say an ageing population creates problems for government. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweight the disadvantages?
Some people believe that governments should invest more in public transportation systems to reduce traffic congestion and pollution. Others argue that the focus should be on improving roads and highways. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The governement should allocate more funding to teaching sciences rather than other subjects inorder for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree?
‘Healthcare should always be funded by governments, and it should always be free for people to use.’ To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Some people think it's bettere to choose friendsط who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe its good to have frinends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some parents believe that schools and the government should be responsible for transporting children to and from school. Others think it is the parents' responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently ate at a restaurant. When you got home, you realized you had left your
jacket behind.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter,
• explain how and when you lost your jacket
• describe your jacket
• say what you would like the manager to do to help you find it
Some individuals believe that the primary goal of universities should be to provide information and skills for needed for future work. Others however feel that the main objective of universities is to give students access to knowledge for its own values regardless of the information is useful for a job or not. What in your opinions, should be the primary objective of university education?
Some believe that the government should not be responsible for combating environmental issues that the international companies should take the mantle. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
You are going to arrange a special party at your home next week. You want to invite a local artist who is a playback singer. Write a letter to him. In your letter explain the occasion to him , invite him to the party, tell him why you wnat him to perform.
You recently received a letter from a fiend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- say why he/she would not enjoy goint to college
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. 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.