In many countries around the wortel, nural people. are moving to cities, so the population inthe Countryside is deereaing. Do you think it is a positive negative development
The movement of people from the countryside into the cities is happening in many parts of the world, resulting in the problems, especially in cities. What are the causes of this movement, and how can it be reversed Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have just received an invitation to an art exhibition. You would like more details about the event before you decide to go.
Write a letter to the organiser asking for more details. In your letter
• thank them for the invitation
• ask what kind of art will be on display and the size of each section
• ask if any of the artists will be present
Some people think that e-books are the death of paper books while others think that paper book will never disappear. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Many movies and video games contain scenes of violence. Some people believe that they should be banned, while others think they are harmless or even help people to relax. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parent's home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that universities should provide graduate with the knowledge and the skills needed in the workplace. Other think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What is your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
The given bar chart illustrates the percentage of residents’ coffee and tea purchasing and consuming habits in last 4 weeks in five different cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart) in Australia.
More and more plastic waste is polluting the world's city, countryside and ocean. What problems will it cause? What measures should be taken to solve these problems?
Some people think that parents should plan their children's leisure time carefully. Other people believe that children should decide for themselves how to spend their free time. Which idea do you agree with? Give reasons for your choise.
Universities should provide students with the skills they will require in order to succeed at their future jobs. How far do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Islip town centre now Countryside Shops Main road Shops Housing E Park School Housing Islip town centre: planned development W E Dual-» carriageway Bus Shopping Car station centre park Pedestrians only Shops Housing New housing New housing Park School Housing PA
Some scientists think that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The pie charts compare the amount of online shopping sales for the retail sector in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013. Moreover, these sales are divided into four categories: travel, film/ music, book, and clothes.
Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tooL Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh tne benefits?
Topic: Some people believe that to protect local culture, tourism should be banned in some areas whereas other think that change is inevitable and banning tourism will have no benefit. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
The table shows the number of overseas visits to the UK by country of residence and mode of travel in two years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feayures, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some place, old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
It is common for young people to have different attitudes and ideas than those of their parents and grandparents. In your society, how do these attitudes and ideas differ between the generations? In your view, do these differences lead to any problems? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town center's in your country all look similar to each other . You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper . In your letter
•Say which point in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town Centre is different from most other town center’s .
•Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “It is more important for students to study art and literature than it is to study math and science.” Provide reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Parents, usually mothers, decide to stay at home to look after their families, rather than going back to work. Therefore, it is thought that they should be receiving some payments from the government for doing that. What is your opinion on that ?
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of oil drilling operations in remote locations around the world. This has brought economic benefits to some countries, though it has also raised concerns about the environmental impact of these operations.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Umar
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is freedom of speech in free society. Now people are beginning to realize that without liberty will not attain good country. Personally, I tend to think that freedom of speech is important.
Some people think it is more important to provide parks and sports facilities than to provide shopping centers in these new town for people to spend their free time. To what extent doo you agree or disagree?
You went on a holiday organized by a tour company. you think your tour guide was excellent. right a letter to the manager in your letter
*described the details of your holiday explain *what the tour guide did that was helpful *suggests how he can be rewarded
Many people consider celebrities such as actors and athletes to be their role models. Do you think that people should look up to celebrities as role models? What other types of people are worthy of admiration?
You hired a car company, while. While you were driving you had a small accident. Write a letter to the company to explain it. When and where you hired it Describe how the accident happened What kind of action did you take after the accident
Some people think it is more important to develop a successful career while others think it is more important to spend time with friends and family. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that visual images provide enough evidence that a crime is committed.Others think that they are not enough their own and other evidence is needed.Discuss bothebthe views and give your opinion.
Some people say that completing University education is the best way to get a job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills are important Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Nowadays, many couples decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the effects on society and individuals?
The table and charts provide data on doctors in Australia between 1986 and 2006.
In many countries, the government spend a large amount of money on arts. Some people agree with this. However, others think government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restriction on what they do to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on food and beverages with high levels of sugar. Some think that these taxes are a good idea while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do advantages of this trend outweigh disadvantages?
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views andgive your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Confidence in oneself is an important part of learning. What factors in a classroom can contribute to a student’s feeling of confidence? Give reasons for your reasons and include examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below provides the expected costings over the next five years in American dollars for three for three environmental projects for sistainable forestry
The chart below gives information on the aveneye cost. of a monthly plan from four defferent mabile phone providers in a European country. between January and September 2012, measured in eours.
Some people say that computers have made life easier and more convenient. Other people say that computers have made life more complex and stressful. Discuss both side and give your opinion
Many people think hosting international sporting events brings a lot of benefits to a country, while others believe that it has more disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your own idea
Some individuals argue that educating children at home is the most effective method, whereas others believe that traditional schools provide greater benefits. Discuss both perspectives and express your own opinion.
Completing a university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting exercise and developing soft skills are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finising high school and starting university studies. discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young peoplewho decide to do this.
Art is considered to be essential to all cultures throughout the world. However, today fewer and fewer appreciate art and turn their attention to science, technology and business. Why do you think this is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?
Some people think that to get good education one should go abroad, whereas other claim that people can get a good education in their own country as well. Which view do you agree with? Provide specific reason and examples to support your opinion.
The differences between countries are becoming less and less evident, as people all over the world wear the same fashions, use the same brands, have similar eating habits and watch the same TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?