Many students today may study abroad for a part or for all of their course. Although studying abroad has many benefits for the individual student, it also has a number of disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Chart and table provide allocation of men and women for the household activities, apart from paid work, in 2008 in the UK
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disavdantages to living in a house compared with living in an apartment
Many people believe that Zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos brings.
Some people think that the government should pay one of the parents of very young children to stay at home to look after their children. What do you think would be the advantages and disadvantages of this policy? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railways for very fast train between cities. other belive the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the cas? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people are making new friends by using socializing network websites and internet chat rooms.Some people say that this is a good thing.Others say that people should make new friends by face to face chat. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Students should be primarily taught academic subjects so that they can pass exams, and practical skills such as cooking should not be taught. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people that the universities should provide graduates knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others, think that the true function of universities should give access to knowledge to its own shake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
“Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (For example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children).
To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
more and more people today expect to get what they want instantly ( goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this ? Do you think this expectations to get things instantly is a positive or negative development?
The chart above shows information about various professions in the U.K. and their salaries. The table shows the average working hours per week for each profession Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Government should spend money to increase the development of sport and art for school students rather than supporting professional sport and art performances for general public. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantage or more disadvantages?
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities.
Nowadays, there are many television advertisements aimed at children. What are the effects of these advertisements on children? Should TV ads be controlled?
Some people think that children should be raised by all the family members (uncle, aunt and grandparents) rather than only parents. Give your opinion.
The most important a.m. of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
At universities and colleges, sports and social activities are just as important as classes and libraries and should receive equal financial support. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answe.
The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart compares the salaries of five professions in the UK at the beginning of their careers and after three years of experience. The table illustrates average working hours per week of these professions.
many people like to eat unhealthy food even though they know it is bad for them. why ? what are the effective ways to improve peole's eating habits.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
The graphs give information about average house prices in England and other parts of the world.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages? You should write at least 250 words.
Art classes such as painting or drawing are important for children's development, so it should be compulsory in high school. Do you agree or disagree?
The arts, including art, music and theatre are considered to be important in society. Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyles? Should the arts be included in school programs?
A long-distance flight consumes as much fuel as a car consumes in several years time, and causes the same amount of pollution as cars. So some people think we should abandon none essential flights and it is more efficient than restricting the car. To what extent do you agree or dis agree?
There should be laws to control the amount and type of violence shown on television programs. To what extent do u agree/ disgree with this statement.
Some people argue that the government should give every unemployed person a mobile phone and should make sure they have access to the Internet. Do you agree or disagree?
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter :
Suggest how you could help her in her home.
Say why you would like to do this work.
Explain when you will and will not be available.
you took a trip, during this trip your suitcase got damaged. write a letter to the bus company, in your letter inform the bus company of when and where you travelled, describe your suitcase and what happened to it, explain why company should pay for a new suitcase
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter ad follows:
Some people say that the only reason for learnign a foreign languate is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
More and more prisons are being built to house the world’s criminals and many people believe long-term imprisonment is the answer to solving the crime problem. However, others feel that medical and psychological assistance is what is required. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The first chart shows how energy is used in an average australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Make summary by choose and report the main features and compare the charts
These days many people prefer to work longer hours and spend less time at home. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to this trend?
Nowadays, many medical research projects are funded by private companies. In your opinion, do you think that research should be carried by private companies, individuals or government? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people view teenage conflict with their parents as a necessary part of growing up, whilst others see it as something negative which should be avoided. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some believe that children should be taught from a young age how to handle money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As part of education, students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn a different language and culture. Do you agree or disagree?
Even though globalization affects, the world economy in a positive manner, it has a lot of negative as well. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think certain prisoners should be made to set up unpaid community work, instead of just being put behid the bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that protecting the environment is the responsibility of individuals, while others think that governments and large companies should take the lead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that cell phones should be for personal use only; others, however, feel cell phones should be used mostly for work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement?
Some people believe that television is a powerful educational tool. Other people believe that television is nothing more than mindless entertainment and should be discouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that everyone should have the right for free education. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The unlimited use of car caused many problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce the problems, should we discourage people to use car? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience