In many countries, online shopping has eclipsed in-store shopping and this trend has been receiving a great deal of public attention. Although this trend is not without disadvantages, the upsides will justify these.
Many people think that the government should spend more money on providing faster and cheaper means of public transport. Some others think that there are other important factors to take into consideration like (petrol, cost and environment). Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Since money for postgraduate research is limited, some people think financial support from the government should be only provided for scientific research rather than the research for less useful subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that flights around the world should be reduced dramatically in order to help prevent climate change. Supporters of this idea claim that people should switch to using trains or public transport. Do you believe this is a good solution?
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell him which team won
describe the conditions on the day
say how you felt about the match
Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence in TV, videos games & other types of entertainment for children’s leisure. How does this affect children? How do you think problem can be tackled?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think advantages of driverless vehicles outhweighs the disadvantages ?
You recently had lunch at a restaurant and accidentally left behind a valuable item. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
When and where you lunched
What item you left behind
What you would like them to do
The diagram shows the consumption of renewable energy in the USA from 1949-2008. Write a 150-word report for a university lecturer identifying the main trends and making comparisons where relevant
The given graph shows the nitrogen oxide emissions produced by 4 vehicles. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons with relevant.
Popular events like the football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion. Include your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Social media has harmed people’s social life. Do you agree or disagree? Write a one- sided opinion essay giving reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people think that governments should use the money to provide faster means of public transport, while others are concerned that there are many more important priorities than public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The range and quality of food have improved with the development of technology and scientific advances. Some people think it is good, and others think it is harmful. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that museum should be an enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. Others think the purpose of museum is educating not entertaining. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Addiction to TV is becoming more and more common worldwide. What are some of problems associated with this and what solutions can you suggest?
Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace. Do the benefit of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars, and other items. Many have encouraged this behavior, but others believe it has caused modern society to be worse off. Discuss both views and provide your opinion.
At universities in some countries, it is common for students, especially for those who have no scholarship, to have jobs while they study. They may work in offices, at the library, in labs or as teachers’ assistants. They earn money for living expenses and sometimes receive a reduction in tuition as well. Is this a good idea? Support your opinion with specific reasons and details.
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 some mone
Advances in communication technology have enabled us to work outside the office, whether at home or while traveling. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its advantages?
Some people think that it is important to have a single language as and international official language. Others think that it will make it difficult to identify the countries and cause a loss of culture. Discuss both viewpoint and give your opinion.
In many countries people have to pay for medical care, but some think that it should be a free service provided by the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart shows the percentage of people who accessed news from 4 sources from 1995 and projection to 2025. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write least 150 words. Write your answer in the space provided.
The figure below provide information on the number of people per 100,000 found guilty of reckless driving offences in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
These days, a considerable amount of adversing is directed at children.Sould it be banned because of the adverse effects? to some extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph provides information about changes in food consumption by Chinese population in the years of 1985 to 2010.
It Is neither possible nor useful to provide university places for a high porportion of young people.To what extent do you agree or disagree
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetable to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school .other , however , say that cooepration and team working skills are more important. Discuss bothe sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
Some people consider corruption to be the root cause of problems in government organizations and politics. What problems arise due to this corruption? What are possible solutions to eradicate corruption?
Many countries are spending a huge amount of money on supporting their competitor to take part in some worldwide sports competitions. Others argue that it would be better if these countries can spend the money on children to take part in sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IIn the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside the vehicles will be passenger. Do you think the advantage of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that cars are the best to use in cities, while others think that bicycles are better. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
AUTOMATION CONCERNING PEOPLE’S LIFESTYLE. (ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES) We are living in times when technology has made our life so much easier. However, people should face a lot of advantages and disadvantages of having automatic devices at home/work/school nowadays? Describe your for and against ideas.
People attend college or university for many defferent reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge). Why do you think people attend college or university? You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
Many people are now working from home every day instead of travelling to the office What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this for workers and employers? Discuss your ideas and support them with reasons and examples
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide CO2 emission per person in United Kingdom Sweden Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparison for relevant
Some people think that the government should fund creative people such as artists and musicians due to the benefits they provide to society, other people believe that as they enjoy their work they should have received no government funding. Discuss both sides.
Some people say that large companies should provide sport and social facilities for local communities. To what exent do you agree or disagree with this view
Promotions to higher levels should be within a company and not to a new person from outside.Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people decide to have children at a later age than in the past. Why? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people regard video games as a harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videogames are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
The line graph below shows average carbon dioxide (co²) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that children should be taught at school how to become good parents. Other thinks it is not a good idea Do you agree or disagree?
Some people belive that the death penalty should be abolishe. Other believe that it is necessary for certain crimes. Discuss both sides and gives your opinio.
Your child is attending a school that does not provide adequate sports facilities.
Write a letter to the school principal requesting improvements in the sports facilities for the students. In the letter:
Introduce yourself and your child
Describe the lack of sports facilities at the school
Explain the importance of sports for the students and request improvements
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the chart provide information about student accommodation at one US university in 2013