The graph below shows electricity production (in terawatt hours) in Franch between 1980 and 2012.
Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think cheap air travel brings us benefits while others believe that non-essential flights should be cut in order to reduce environmental problems caused by cheap air travel. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many cities, there is little control on the design and construction of new houses. Some people think that people can choose to build houses in their own styles instead of building them with the same style as the old house style in local areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The use of corporal punishment (physical hitting students) in schools is in decline, yet it should be used to improve behavior. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that detailed criminal descriptions in newspapers and TV have bad influences, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government should pay for the course fees for everyone who wants to study at university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was servd for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•say what the participants liked about the hotel
•explain why they were unhappy about the food
•suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
Some parents and teachers agree that the behaviour of children should be strictly controlled. others, however, believe that children should be allowed to do experiment freely . discuss both views and give an opinion
Your friend works as a fitness instructor in a gym. You would like to receive his/her advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should:
– describe your exercise programme
– explain what your goals are
– ask for advice on how you can improve your fitness
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such ad cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people say that time and money spent on music classes in schools are not necessary. Instead, children should be learning useful subjects such as science and computers. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that sports involving violence such as boxing and martial arts should be banned from TV as well as from international sports competition. what is your opinion?
Many countries thought that children have to do homework in their free time while others say children should do more outdoor activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advise about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think 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.
Some people think our first impression of someone is important, while others think we should not judge another person so quickly and should take our time to know them better. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbour about this.
Write a letter to this neighbour. In your letter
• Explain the problem
• Suggest a solution
• Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear....,
The bar chart below shows the perportions of English men and women of different ages who were living alone in 2011, and the pie chart compares the numbers of bedrooms in these one-person households.
Forests throughout the world are shrinking fast. What are the causes, effects and solutions to this problem.
Many people think that everyone has a right to a university education and governments should make it free for all students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what eztent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in.Other people are not interested in it saying it’s boring Discuss both views and give your opinion
The graph below shows the number of vehicles owned by per thousand people in China from 1987 to 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...................,
Some parent believe that learning mathematics at school is redundant and should not be taught while others believe that it should remain a foundational subject whether or not it is used later in life. Discuss both sides.
Some people feels that entertainer such as film stars, pop musicians or sports starts are paid too much money. 1. Do you agree or disagree. 2.Which other types of jobs should be highly paid.
The government investments in art ,music and theatre is a waste of money . Government should invest these funds in public services instead . What extent do you agree or disagree .
You live in a block of flats, your neighbor makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter, you should:
explain the situation
tell him/her how you are affected by this
suggest what you want the landlord to do.
Men and women employed in full-time jobs have to share evenly household chores and caring for children at home. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Social media has become a real problem for young people today, and governments should create law that allow only people over 18 years of age to have accounts. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that taxation should be kept to a minimum as the money people earn should be theirs to do with as they wish. Others believe that people should pay a significant level of tax in order to support the public services we all depend on. In your view, what is the fairest way to deal with the issue of taxation?
"Write a letter to your neighbour to ask him/her to take care of your house while you are away for a week on holiday. Please say
•Explain where you are going and why.
• What do you need him/her to do?
• What should he/she do in case of emergency?"
Many people today choose to take part in extreme sports,(eg skydiving, rock climbing) Why do you think people want to do these sports? Who do you think should pay if people injure themselves while doing an extreme sport?
25DEC The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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?
Financial education should be a mandatory part of the school program. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some parents think children's behaviour should be strictly controlled, while other parents think children should be free to behave. Discuss both views and give examples
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In order to study at university, students are required to pay expensive tuition fees. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The two maps below show the changes that have taken place in the town of Westley since 1815. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should The two maps show the transformation of Westley town from 1815 to present day.
The internet and technology, like mobile phones and laptops, are connecting us to each other every hour of the day via networking sites and applications. Do you think it’s an advantage or disadvantage? Explain your answer. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The first line chart illustrates the changes of the percentage of households using electrical appliances from 1920 to 2019.
some people believe government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider reoads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and giver your opinion.
Some believe that people who do physical work should be paid on par with people who have high level degree. Do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statem
People think children should attend extra classes after school, while others disagree. Discuss both opinions ad give your own view.
Most people think that government should invest money in improving the quality of life in earth rather than exploring space. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some experts believe that learning a foreign language should start at primary school rather than secondary school. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?