Cambridge 16, Test 2 In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is that? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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?
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think that it’s a waste of time. Discuss both sides of question!
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thity years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
IELTS Some think that climate change reforms will negatively affect business. Others feel they are an opportunity for businesses. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
When you learn a foreign langualge ,all four skills (listening ,reading ,speaking and writing) are equally important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world today, there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people skin. Outline the reason for using such products, and discuss what effect they have in term of health and Society?
Some people think that supermarkets and manufacturers should reduce the amount of packaging materials. Others believe that it is the customer's responsibility to avoid buying with too much packaging. Discuss both ideas and give your opinion
Water shortage is becoming an increasingly problem in many parts of the world. What are the causes and effects of this issue, and what solutions can be taken to address it? Do you think that social media can help to spread awareness among people?
Maintaining public libraries is now a waste of money since computer technology is already replacing their function. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people say that the only way to guarantee getting a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start after school and gain experience in the world of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above view?
Most high-level positions in comapanies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 percent female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Many young children have unsupervised access to the internet and are using the internet to socialise with others. This can lead to a number of dangerous situations which can be threatening for children. What problems do children face when going online without parental supervision? How can these problems be solved?
Some people think watching TV and films makes children more creative. Others think that it can actually lower their creativity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that housing facilities should be built in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while others believe that parks should be set instead. Planting trees is very important for the environment. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people think that living in the city is better than living in the countryside. To what extent do you agree with this view? Minh Bui
Some modern artists receive huge sums of money for the things they create, while others struggle to survive. Governments should take steps to resolve this unfair situation» To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more families are choosing fast food over home cooked meal. What are the reasons and how they can be addressed?
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficulty getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause ? What can be done about lack of sleep?
In many part of the world, there are now multi-generational households, e.g. where grandparents live with parents and children, than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this?
Write an essay on the following topic: Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? What is the most important thing to succeed in life? Give your opinion and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. Write at least 300 words.
Every year several Ianuages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Young people today are better qualified than they were in the past. Some people argue that this is because competition for jobs is greater than it used to be. Others say that people only continue their educatiok because the opportunities exist for them to do so. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that studying at unversity or college is the best route to a successful career while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both view and give your opinion
some people say that the only reason fro learning a foregin language is in order to travel to or work in forgin country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should lern a foregin language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
To learn A foreign langauge it is necessary to live in the country where it is spoken. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that competation at work, at school and daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people claim that not enough of the ways from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for the government to make it a legal requirements. To what extent do you think laws are needing to make people cycle more of their waste
You are having a graduation party next Sunday evening. You have invited over 25 people to celebrate in your garden, which may continue late into the night.
Write a letter to your elderly neighbor. In your letter:
· Explain what will be happening
· Offer your apologies in advance
· Invite him to join the celebration
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Kulligowski
Some people believe that a good way to reduce crime is longer sentences. Others may think there are alternate ways to this problem. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the government is responsible for the rise in obesity in childer, while others think it is the fault of the parents.discuss both views and give your opionin
You ordered a mobile phone online. When it arrived, it was the wrong model.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
Describe the order you placed
Explain what was wrong with the product
State what you would like the company to do
Some people believe that we should celebrate National Holidays, Whilst others oppose the idea and say that the Government should invest this money in health and education. Discuss Both Views and What is your personal opinion in this regard.
Write a letter to a local newspaper. In your letter:
ointroduce yourself
odescribe the importance of the park
osay what action you will take if the council continues with its plan
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the relationship between equality and personal achievements. Some people believe that individuals can achieve more in egalitarian societies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having such a society? Discuss both views, and give your views.
It is difficult to experience a country fully as a tourist in a hotel. To appreciate and understand a country, a person needs to live there. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Online films streaming has become the latest entertainment option for people, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic that happened two years earlier. What is the cause for this phenomenon? Do you think online films streaming will overweigh the popularity of going directly to a cinema?
Some people think that having a set retirement age of 65 years for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter: Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight Explain how missing your flight impacted you Clearly state what you would like the airline to do You do NOT need to write any addresses.
City living in the 12th century is stressfull and offers no advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that it is essential to learn a foreign language in school, while others believe that it is not necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experiences and developing soft skill is more important. Discuss both view and give your opinion
The maps show changes that took place in Youngsville in New Zealand over a 25-year period from 1980 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money this practice can act as an inactive for some but many also have a negative impact on others To what extent is this type of management effective ? Are there better ways to encourage employees to work hard?
Television as powerful educational tool or mindless entertainment ? What extent do you agree or disagree ?
Obesity rates are rising in many countries around the world. What are the main causes of this problem, and what solutions can be offered to tackle it?
Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, music, pictures or films) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
“Children all over the world should learn to speak a single, universal language fluently in addition to their native language.” To what extent do you agree or disagree?