In the past 100 years, there are many inventions such as antibiotics, airplanes, and computers. What do you think is the most important invent for the past 100 years? Why?
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world. However, people are being encouraged to use alternative energy sources such as wind energy, solar energy and so on. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Why?
The charts illustrate the proportion of population trends in Scotland in three different stages from 1940 to 2020. Overall,the ratio of birth and population growth is considered as a decreasing but it is vice versa for mortality.
‘Children do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. This behaviour is now having a negative impact on society.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, people now wear western-style dress such as suits and jeans rather than traditional clothing. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Too much attention is given to headline-grabbing disaster like earthquakes and floods. Governments should concentrate their resources on educating people about their risks they face nearer to home, which can cost far more lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this.
The graph and chart below show the averate monthly maximum temperatures and the average monthly rainfall in two Australian cities, Darwin and Sydney. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the results of a survey that asked 6800 Scottish adults (aged 16 years and over) whether they had taken part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months.
Some people think that entertainers such as film stars, pop musicians or sport starts are paid too much. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Which other type of job should be highly paid?
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, manya are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?
"prevention is better than cure". Research and treating is too costly. so it would be better to invest in preventive measure. To what extend do you agree.
Some people think that university students should study wthatever they like. Others blieve that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people' salaries to pay for public services such as roads and schools. Other thinks high taxes are bad. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You will have a speech about your country on the international college event. Write a letter to the event’s planners about the following:
- Ask about the date of the event
- What speech you prepared/why it should be interesting
-What equipment you will need for your speech
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that consumers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and insterets whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some think dangerous extreme physical exercises such as skydiving and rock climbing should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people guide their children’s education towards specific careers, such as in engineering, medicine or law. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child who has this kind of parental guidance.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to increase the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that costumers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel. Some people think the most important invention is the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is deprivation of accommodation for growing population, meanwhile government is trying to not to harm environment as much as possible.
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural environment, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand from 1901 and its predicted year in 2101. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
“some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of preschool age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids”. Discuss both views and give your opinion.owadays
Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and martial arts, should be banned from TV as well as from international sport competitions. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to be self-employed, whereas others like working for companies or institutions. Discuss the advantage and disadvantages of both approaches. which do you think is a better approach?
some people believe that professionals such as doctors and engineers. should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. discuss both these views ang give your own opinion.
Some people prefer to work on school projects with a group, while others would rather work alone. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In achieving personal happiness, our relationships with other people (fam- ily, friends, colleagues) are more important than anything else. Issues such as work and wealth take second place. Argue in support of this claim.
Some people think that young people who have committed serious crimes, such as robberies or violent attacks, should be punished in the same way as adult offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that all university students should study whatever course they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people think that success in life comes dom hard work and determination, while others think that there are more imrotant factors such as money and appearance.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that we learn beast through in person interaction with a teacher in a classroom. others believe that online learning is more effective. Discuss both these views and gie your own opinion.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Madina
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be change, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give your opinion.
Some businesses find that their new employees lack basic interpersonal skills such as teamwork. What are the causes? Suggest possible solutions.
The ability to maintain friendships with a small number of people over a long period of time is more important for happiness than the ability to make many new friends easily. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
●describe the problem with the equipment
●explain how this problem is affecting your work
●say what you want the shop or company to do
Nowadays, children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some think that these activities are not beneficial for a child's mental health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The figures provide info about economic growth and household expenditure across a variety of categories. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The internet has brought about many changes into our day to day life. Nowadays we are doing things such as mailing, contacting, banking and communication much faster. Do these developments have more advantages than disadvantages?
some people believe that allowing children to make their ownchoices on everyday matters such as food,clothes and entertainment is likely to resultin a society of individaulswho only think about their own wishes.Other people believes that it is important for children to make decision about matters that affect them. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that governments should provide more money on faster means of public transport, while others think that they should pay attention to more important priorities such as spending money and the environment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for their future career. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The graph below shows the percentage of workers in different European countries with a day or more illness absence from 1991 to 2001.
The bar graph below shows the volume of fish and seafood consumed in Spain from 2008 to 2021, by sales format. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that we should replace all plastic products with more environmentaly-friendly materials, such as glass. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe governments should spend more money on improving roads and highways, while some think money should be spent on improving public transportation, such as buses, trains, and subways. -Discuss both views and give your opinion.