In many countries, there is a growing gap between the technical skills of younger people and those over the age of fifty. What problems does this cause, and what solutions could minimise the problems?
Some believe hosting major international sporting events will bring benefits to the country. Others believe it might bring disadvantages. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Below are two charts showing the top 12 nations in military spending for 2005 and those countries' GDP growth for the same year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
2.You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter,
oSay how you found out about the plans
oExplain what problems your neighbourhood will face
oSuggest some possible solutions to those problems.
The chart below compare Australian government investments in various energy sectors and the share of electricity generated by those energies in 2010.
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you write a letter to your friend.In the letter:
•give detalis about the concert
•describe how you won the tickets
•explain why you 've chosen your friend to go with you
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others contest those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. What is your position? Discuss both sides in your response.
People doing dangerous sporting activities like scuba-diving and bungee-jumping should be responsible for their own safety. Rescue workers should not risk their lives to save people doing those sports. Do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that charitable organisations should help people no matter where they live. Others argue that charities should only help those living in the country where the charity is based. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Team/group activities can teach more important skills for life than those activities which are played alone. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
The two maps below show road acess to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison wherever relevent.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to study English at the school
•describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
Some people think that students should only study with those who are at the same level of intelligence. However, others argue that it is better for students to study in an environment of mixed abilities. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Other disagree and think that the host country should welcome culture differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In school and universities, girls tend to chose arts while boys like science. What are the reason of this trend and do you think this tendency should be changed?
Hosting sporting events such as the Olympics and the World Cup can bring benefits to the host countries. How far do you agree with this statement? Use your own examples to support.
Some people believe that people who read books for pleasure can develop more imagination and language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to have a satisfying working life than those who change jobs frequently. To what extend do you agree and disagreeextent?
The table below shows the numbers of same day and overnight stays in public and private hospitals in 5 Australian states for last year. The pie chart below shows percentages of same day and overnight stays in public and private hospitals in the same 5 Australian states.
Topic: "Remote Work and Team Collaboration" Some individuals argue that remote work enhances productivity and work-life balance, while others believe that it hinders effective team collaboration. On which position do you stand? Discuss the supporting ideas for your chosen position.
Hosting an international sporting event such as the Olympic Games is good for the country, regardless of the potential negatives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to visit New Zealand for an ‘English and Homestay’ program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
• Tell the family about your arrival date and time
The graphs compare the number of deaths caused by six diseases in Someland in 1990 with the amount of research funding allocated to each of those diseases.
The given line graph illustrates the admission for five hospitals in a week in a European country form the year 2004 to 2018.
In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural area which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. Why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in development countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
In many coutries, the amount of crime is increasing.What do you think are the main causes of crime?How do we deal with those causes?
The first chart below shows the number of British visitors to the US and American visitors to the UK from 2011 to 2015. The second chart shows the amount spent by those visitors in that period.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like.Othersbelieve that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in thefuture,such as those related to science and technology.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that art (e.g.: painting, poetry, music) can be made by everyone whereas others believe that it can be made by those with special ability. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The two maps give information about the road's condition to a city hospital in the years 2007 and 2010.
Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses, nevertheless they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is more accepting of those with physical than psychological illness or disabilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Whether boys and girls should attend separate schools is a controversial issue. Some people believe that it brings many benefits. However, others believe that it is not good for the future of our children. I agree with those people who think that children should attend the same schools. In the following paragraphs, I will give my reasons to support my opinion.
47. Many people say that we have developed into a "throw-away" culture, because we are filling our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dipose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing those problems?
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be as good as those taken at a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The three maps give data on the developments that which took place at Queen Mary Hospital in three years (1960, 1980, and 2000).
The graph below shows the hospital admissions for three hospitals from 1980 to 2010.
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Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
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You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. you would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
- explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
-Say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
- give details of when you would be available for this work
You are going to visit New Zealand for an “English and Homestay” program. You have just received details of yours homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Ask the family to get information that is important to you
• Tell the family about your arrival date and time
Today, people think that attraction of foreign investment is necessary and important for the development of the economies of the host countries, while the others think that attraction of foreign investment has negative impact on the society and not only on this sphere. Discuss both sides and write your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that charities should focus their assistance on individuals within their own country. Others argue that these organisations have a moral responsibility to help those in need regardless of where they live. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some educators believe teachers should use materials that expose students to only those language structures they have already been taught. To what extent do you agree with this point of view?
Some people belive that university education should only be offered to those who can pay for their own courses and the government should not be expected to fund higher education. to what extent do you agree?
In most countries, prison is an effective solution to the problem of crime. Some people think it is a more effective solution to provide education for those who violate the law. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The gap between the rich and the poor is increasingly wide, as poor people become poorer and rich people become richer. What problems could this situations cause?? what are the solutions to address those problems??
Our local hospital has advertised people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
•explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
•say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
•give details of when you would be available for this work
You should Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the 19th century. The map below shows the development of the village.
The money spent by governments on space programmes would be better spent on vital public services such as shcools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart and graph below give information about three categories of workers in Australia and the unemployment level within those groups.