Some people think that government should spend money on railways. Others believe that there should be more investments into new roads. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say this is a positive trend, while others argue that it leads to negetive consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
It is a good thing that senior management positions are paid much higher salaries than other workers in the same company or organization. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that only the government can bring about significant changes in society, while others think that even an individual can have a lot of influence on society. What is your opinion on the above statement? You should take about 40 minutes for this answer and write a minimum of 250 words.
these days parent encourage kids to spent more time in screnns and tablets to improve their technological skills. does this development advantges outweigh disadvantages
STRESS CAUSED BY WORK IS BECOMING A MAJOR PROBLEM WORLDWIDE. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THIS? HOW COULD THIS PROBLEM BE TACKLED
Some people think that music brings only benefits to individuals and societies.Others, however, think that music can have a negative influences on both.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People feel that educational success is dependent on having a good teacher, others say it depends not the attitude of the student. Discuss both side and state your opinion
Nowadays many people have access to computers and large number of children enjoy playing video games. What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing video games for children.
Some people think the subjects that students study at university should be decided by the government. Others, however, believe that university students should be able to choose their own subjects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe school children should help to create rules in their schools. Others say teachers alone should decide what the rules are. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Team activities can teach more skills to individual more than other activities ideally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays genetically modified food is widespread all over the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of GM food. In this current situation, genetically changed food spreads around the world. This statement will discuss the merits and demerits of this.
Some parents think that childcare centers provide the best services for children of preschool age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents are better caregivers for their young children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Professionals such as doctors, nurses and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree?
Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think is a good idea or a waste of time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exaxples from your own knowledge or experience
Technology has allowed many people to work from home, but it has also meant that they are often expected to be available for work outside of normal working hours. Do you think this is a positive or negative development for employees?
to solve the problem of traffic congestion govt should provide free oubkic transport 24*7. to what extent do you agree
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
•tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
• explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
• ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Some people say that universities should be concern with educating people so that they will have wide general knowledge and be able to consider important matters from and informed view point. Other people say that universities should make or train students to do the jobs required by the society, and not concern themselves with broader issues. What do you think?
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
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books and theyshouldn’t waste their limited resources and space on providingexpensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos andDVDs.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
People spend less time at home than they used to. What are the reasons for this change and what are the effects on society and individuals?
Some people believe that tourists do not learn anything during their holidays, while others believe that they learn a lot. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, the cost of living is rising. What are the effects of this on individuals and society. Suggest solutions to this problem.
The most effective way to solve the traffic problem and trasport problems in the cities is to encourage people from cities to live in suburbs or countryside. to extent do you agree or disagree.
The table below shows the percentage of first year students who gave "very good" rating to the resources provided by the college, for three courses. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting, the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many parents put a great deal of pressure on their children to be successful in school and get excellent grades. Some think that this is not a good idea and is unhealthy. Others think it is the right thing to do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is important to have a single language as an official international language. Others think that it will make it difficult to identify countries and cause a less of culture. What are your opinions on this?
Some people think that next day delivery services are good thing, while others think such services are having a negative impact on the environment and should be stopped. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The use of violence in music lyrics, video games and films seen by children is causing concern in many societies. What problems may be caused by this type of violent imagery, and what steps could be taken to lessen the impact on young people?
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Choose a Name],
Present a written argument of case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print on newpapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and supprt your arguments with examples and relevant evidence
Some people think that modern games can help children develop a wide range of skills, but others argue that traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. What is your opinion? Write an essay of about 250 words to express your view. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that government must apply high taxes to provide good public services for everyone. What is your opinion?
It is irrefutable that learning mathematics in educational system has become a topic of debate among parents. While some parents think that teaching mathematics is unimportant, other parents believe that this subject is a fundamental part of education. This essay wil discuss both sides of this topic.
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
99.In the future all cars, buses and dricks will be driverless. The only people traveling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (15/16 years) (for example for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that subjects like arts, music, drama and creative writing contribute more towards a child's overall development. The school curriculum should provide more time for these subjects to be taught if the school wants the all- round development of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Every year Government and individual spent money on new year and various other celebrations. Do you agree or disagree with that. Add relevant examples from your experience.
The charts below show what UK postgraduates and graduate students who did not get a full-time work did after leaving collegue in 2008
The diagram below illustrates the recycling process of discarded glass bottles. Provide a summary of the information by mentioning the main features and make appropriate comparisons wherever relevant.
Consider the arguments from both aspects of this possible debate and reach a conclusion
“Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others, however, believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals.”
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In recent years, more and more people tend to live individually. What are the causes of this trend? Does this have a positive or negative effect on society?
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Given is a chart concerning family income. It provides a comparison of yearly income of households in the United States in 2007, 2011 and 2015.
It has been claimed that workers over 50 are not resposilbe to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that for this reason younger workers are to be preferred. To what extend to you agree or disagree?
In the future all cars, busses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicle outweigh the disadvantages?
Every man has a right to proper healthcare. However, private hospitals nowadays are so profit-oriented that they are distracted from providing proper healthcare facilities. In your opinion, is this profit-making tendency a hindrance to proper healthcare ?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
•describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
•summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
•say how you think the company should spend the money