Some people think that the main goal of schools should be making children into responsible citizens and good workers, rather than benefitting them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
**Both government investment in public transport systems and reductions in public transport ticket prices will help to reduce transport pollution greatly.** **Do you agree or disagree with this statement?** Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In many countries people have to go away from their family and friends to find work. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think governments should spend less money on arts and invest more in education. How far do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Idividuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a different. To what extent to you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job.
-Write a letter to this friend
In many countries, too much money is spent by governments and individuals for national days such as New Year and religious festivals. To what extent you agree or disagree?
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to write in newspapers.what factors influnce these decision? do you think we become used to bad news? should more good news be reported
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or try to get a job.You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why she/he would not enjoy going 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
The line graph and table below show the percentage of graduates that got full-time jobs after graduating from a university in Australia, and the average salary of both these types of graduates, from 2004 to 2012.
Some people think that governments should invest more in public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some shops are open 24hous a day, 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for the customers, the shop staff and the company as a whole?
The chart below shows the percentage of river water in UK that is classified as having good chemical quality between 1990 and 2002.
Some people think it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. other people believe it’s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The best way that a government can reduce the traffic congestion in cities is to provide public transport free of cost to people 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Restoration of old building in main cities involves enormous government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to spend this money to build new houses and roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the environment becomes polluted the causes is garbage. Which do you think has an important role to play in solving this problem, is the government or society? Give your opinion and example.
some people think that individuals are responsible to take care of own health and diet. But some claim that it is government' s duty. Discuss both views.
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 believe that online education is more effective than traditional classroom learning. Others think that face-to-face interaction is essential for a good education." Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others however believe that goverments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
It is observed that most governments pay a lot of money for an art project for instance, there are more and more paintings and sculpture seen in public places. Some people think that it is wrong, and the government should spend money on other important things of public interests. Give your opinion.
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain the situation
say what action you would like the company to take
You should write at least 150 words.
Establishe good relationship in the workplace is not important as the primary goal of every person is to focus on work. What extent agree or disagree with this statement.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently gone to live in a new city. You want to let an English-speaking friend who lives in another country know about it.
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have gone to live in the new city
describe the place where you are living
invite your friend to come and see you
Write at least 150 words.
Topic: In many countries, too much money is spent by government and individuals for national holidays such as New Year and religious festivals. Do you agree or disagree?
Q- scientific research should be funded by government rather than commercial organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show one government's spending on culture and education in 1995 and 2005 and the number of people participating in arts events in the same years.
Many people say that the onlu way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course in university eduvation. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
in many countires nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over tha world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So government and large organizations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. The what extent so you agreed or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. Write at least 250 word
Eating too much sugar is bad for your health. Some people believe that it is the government's responsibility to limit sugar consumption, while others believe that it is individuals' responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and express an opinion
government will not provide the most innovative methods of treatment and it’s better to invest those funds in education and culture. What is your opinion?
the diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 year ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The table belowshows the results of a 20-year study (research/ survey) into why adults (grown-ups – individuals over 18) in the UK attend arts events (go to art-related activities). the table given presents the data on the reasons for the grown ups in the UK to go to art events in a period of twenty years in percentages Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that the government should set up free libraries in every city. Others, however, think that this is a waste of money as people can use the Internet at home to get information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exercise and avoids stress. What should people do to stay healthy in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your internet is not good. Write to the manager of an internet provider about this problem.
You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend:
Express your gratitude to him/her
Describe the area that you want to live in
Explain what type of accommodation you are looking for
In recent years, many governments have brought in laws to ban smoking in public places, such as bars, restaurents and offices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with banning smoking in public places?
International travel agencies are going to reduce their fees for people. Do you think its advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (approximately 250 words)
You are going on a short training course at a collage in Greenmount, Northern Ireland. You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter,
explain your situation
describe the accommodation you require
say when you will need it
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
You should write at least 150 words.
Any country should be able to sell goods to other countries without the restrictions of the government. Do you agree or disagree?
if a product is good or it meets ppeoples needs.people will but it. advertising is no more than a form of entertainment. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: These days there are a lot of TV channels available to view. Some people think it is good to have a range of options but others argue that it affects the quality of programs. Discuss both sides and give your opinion as well.
Some people argue that to make healthy foods like fruits and vegetables more affordable, they should be subsidised by the government. Others believe that it is better to tax unhealthy foods. Discuss both views and give your option.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your local council is planning to hold an election to choose members from the society but there are no young people on the council and you think that the council needs young people's views. You are thinking of standing for election.
Write a letter to the head of the council. In your letter,
state why you want to be elected
mention why you think you would be a good candidate
describe your qualities, skills, experience, interests, if any
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try 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 going to college
•Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
•Suggest types of job what would be suitable for him/her
The organizer of the annual festival is going to organize a festival in your place. Write a letter to the organizer giving feedback for last year and suggestions for this year.
In your letter, you should:
give your feedback for the last festival
tell him/her what you can do for the new festival
suggestions about the new festival.