Some people feel that students perform better in school when they are rewarded, while some others feel that they perform better when they are punished. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
You share a parking area with several neighbours and have recently started having problems.
Write a letter to be copied to all neighbours that share the parking area. In that letter
• explaining the problems
• suggesting ways to help the situation
• proposing a possible meeting
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Neighbours,
More and more families have computers in their homes. What advantages and disadvantages do home computers have for children? Should parents restrict the amount of time their children spend using the computer?
At the present time, the popuation of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.
Do the advantage of this situation outweight the disadvantages?
Going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A restaurant has placed for waiters in your local newspaper. write a letter to the applying fo the job
. explain what you are currently doing
. describe your suitabilitu for this area of week
. say when you can attedn an interview.
It is important for all the cities and towns to have large outdoor public spaces, such as parks or squares. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that the only purpose of films is entertainment. Others say films have educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
29.The bar chart shows the average class size in primary schools and lower secondary schools in 6 countries compared to the world average in 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category - 2002
You are going to travel abroad for two months and while you are away a friend would like to live in your apartment. Write to the owner of the apartment explaining the situation. In your letter: explain that you are going to travel abroad, describe your friend and say why he/she would be a good tenant, ask whether the owner will agree to this.
Q/ Some people think that human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
105.Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortageof money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
At present the population of some countries include a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer with relevant example.
Some people say that shops should sell food products that are made in the local areas whenever possible rather than are imported from other countries. Do you agree or disagree ?
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern-day society.
In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work.
Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answers and provide relevant example and experience you might have.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
- describe some possible disadvantages
- say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
Some people do not like changes and prefer to do things they are good at, while other people like taking risks and trying new things.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
* Offer to find somewhere to stay
* Give advice about what to do
* Give information about what clothes to bring
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Worker often have to retire at the age of 60 or 65. However, some people say that they should be allowed to continue working for as long as they want.
What is your opinion about this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 254 words.
Nowadays many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people used to choose as their hobby. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
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 om more academic subjects.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, governments pay unemployed people on a weekly basis. How would this impact people as well as the government? Do you agree or disagree with that?
Some people say that the experience a child has before starting school has the most influence on their future life. Others say experience as a teenager is more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and
relevant evidence.
In many countries, there is a growing gap between the technical skills of younger people and those over the age of fifty. What problems does this cause, and what solutions could minimise the problems?
Some People believe that the best way to reduce commuting time is to replace parks and gardens near the city center with commuter apartment building, but other disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagrams below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The table below shows the number of medals won by the top ten countries in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is becoming increasingly popular to maintain a healthy lifestyle in today’s life. Some people believe that it is a positive aspect of our lives while others are of opposite belief. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Recently, abortion increased rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
Many would argue that scientific research requires a degree of oversight from the relevant governmental auhorities. In my opinion, properly handled, this is a sensible and necessary policy. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Some people say that when deciding how taxes are spent, government should prioritize health care. Others think that there are more important priorities for tax-payers’ money. Discuss both views and give your
Some people say that it is fair for each group member to be given the same grade after a group project. Others think that different grades should be allocated based on the level of contribution.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the main purpose of education is to prepare students for the world of work. Others believe that the main purpose of education is to develop students' minds and personalities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects inaddition to their major subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to their main subjects.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Government nowadays think about space science and technology in our country spend funds for other new research so that other thing it's worng and some people think that it's right.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statements
In some countries, it can be very difficult for people over the age of fifty to get good jobs, despite their experience.what do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?
Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the work place. why is this hapenning? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
Some people believe that it is essential to include Physical Education classes in the curriculum
children, others think that for all school age children's time is better spent on more academic subjects.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion,
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Other say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema.
Disucss both these view and give your own opinions.
Some people think university education is important for getting a job while others believe it is more important to have experience and soft skills. discuss both sides and give your own opinion
Some people think it is the government’s responsibility to tackle environmental issues. Others believe it is up to each individual to be environmentally responsible. Discuss both sides
“Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people ? What could be done to encourage them to take action?
Some people think it is better to have a single legal system worldwide. Others say countries should have their law. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Take a stand and build up your argument.
In some countries, owing a home rather than renting is very important. *why might this be the case *Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?