Some people from poor and rural background from it difficult to get a university education.Universities have to make it easier especially for such groups to get into them.To what extent do you agree or disagree.
With pressure on today's young people to succeed academically, some people believe the non- academic subjects should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is becoming increasingly common for people to migrate from one country to another in search of better opportunities. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of immigration for both the host country and the immigrants themselves. You should include: •An introduction that outlines the topic. •A paragraph discussing the advantages of immigration. •A paragraph discussing the disadvantages of immigration. •A conclusion that summarizes your views and states your opinion.
The gap between the rich and poor is widening in many countries. What problems can this cause, and what can be done to reduce the gap?
These dats people are using the internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar graph below depicts the outcome of a research in UK for the year 2005 on the housing preferences by British population.
Your neighbour has written to you to complain about the noise from your flat.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
explain the reason for the noise
offer your neighbour an apology
tell them what action you will take.
Ask electrician to be as quiet as possible. Pay for additional electrician so job finished sooner.
The health benefits of physical exercises are well known. Despite this, many people do not exercise regularly. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to encourage them to exercise regularly?
The Three Pie Charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991, and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
There are more expensive for museums to be open to the public. What would be the best way to keep them open in your opinion?
The government should close companies that produce toxic waste materials without their own waste treatment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going.
Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter
say what progress you are making
describe the study methods and any materials you are using
say what you find most difficult
You ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing.
Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longe
the diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity
Many believe that doing a part-time job can be beneficial to children and help them develop into better adults. Why is this? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart shows the participation of children in selected leisure activities in Australia.
The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that no one should do this beneficia forever, while omers believe that doing the same job is beneficial for the individual, company and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have rented a condominium (apartment). Under tenancy agreement, you are required to give a three-month notice period before vacating the condo. For some reasons, you have to give up the condo all of a sudden as you have to migrate to other city as soon as possible.
Write a letter to your landlord,
• explain the reason for a sudden decision of vacating the condo
• ask fora special consideration
• how you would feel if your special consideration is granted
Environmental issues, such as pollution, climate change, and deforestation, have become major global concerns. What do you think are the main causes of these problems, and what solutions can you suggest to address them? Provide specific examples and evidence to support your ideas.
Some people think that strict punishment for driving offences are the key to reduce accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both views.
Nowadays people throw away old things and adapt new things. Do the disadvantages of throwaway society outweigh any possible economic advantage?
Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced the amount of time people spend seeing each other. This has a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the top tem countries for the production and consumption of rice in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart compares 4 countries in terms of rice production in three different years.
In many countries, people prefer to use private cars rather than public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using private cars compared to public transport? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think multiple choice tests are better than tests which require you to write an essay. Other people think that tests wflicl1 require you to write an essay are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the past, there were strict guidelines about how people should dress for work, but in recent times dress codes seem to have been relaxed. Is this a positive or negative development?
•Sea levels are steadily rising in recent years. What do you think is the reason behind this? How can it be fixed? Ideas: carbon dioxide emissions are creating warmth on Earth and because of the warmth and the ice in the Arctic is melting year by year.
Nowadays young people prefer going to shopping centres rather than spending their time in organised activities such as sport or music. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films, while others feel that it may have a negative impact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
living in a country where you have to speak a foreign languages can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You want to organise a party in your office to celebrate something.
Write a letter to your manager about the party at the office. In your letter,
say what the party is about
mention why it is necessary
explain what you expect from him/her to do
Write at least 150 words.
Although you are meant to present your thesis project in one month, your sister is getting married in Spain at the same time. You would like to change dates for your presentation.
Write a letter to your professor. In your letter:
· Explain the situation
· Remind the professor of your academic achievements to date
· Ask for a different date to present your thesis
Some people believe that it is essential to include Physical Education classes in the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children's time is better spent on more academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows the production of electricity using a system called Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the price of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comaprisons where relevant.
Some people think that government should spend money on building new train lines,while others believe that improving public transport is more beneficial.Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
■ Write a letter to a sports club. Tell them you are not satisfied with the service and have already let them know about this. Write
▪What exactly wrong with their service
▪What happened after you complained the first time
▪What you want the club to do after your letter
The bar chart illustrates the online purchases of different devices such as mobiles, laptops and tablets in the first four months of the
Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the ways of learning about another culture. You should explain which way you think is most effective, giving reasons in support of your answer.
In general, people are living longer now. Which of the following do you think accounts for this phenomenon? •Technological improvements •Changes to education systems •Improvements to our diets Use specific details and examples in your answer. You may choose more than one cause.
The bar chart below gives information about science qualificatiin held by people in two countries. summarize the infomation given and make comparison where relevant.
Some people believe these days teenagers are spending their leisure time at shopping centers instead of doing organized activities as sports or music . Do you think it has a negative or positive development?
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth of low cost passenger flights often to holiday destinations. Some people say that governments should try to reduce air travel by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
Students should be completely free to choose whether to study or play games. They should be allowed to manage their own time. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Topic: The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014.
ou work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, - describe the training course you want to do - explain what the company could do to help you - say how the course will be useful for your job Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Students in school should learn academic subjects and pass exams. Other skill such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork can be learnt well from family and friends. Do you agree or disagree?
The maintenance of public libraries is a waste of money because of compute technology that has similar functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?