Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination. while others think that there are more important fators such as money and appearance. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to increase the length of prison sentences. Others argue that there are more effective ways to reduce crime, such as rehabilitation programs and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion."
Public celebrations (such as national days, festivals etc) are held in most countries. These are often quite expensive, and some people say that governments should spend money on more useful things. Do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart shows average monthly student expenditure in the UK in 2016. The bar chart shows sources of student income in the same year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Large companies and industries must provide sports and social facilities for local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
A friend wants to get some information about an elementary school where one of your cousins studies.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
1. Why this school is a good elementary school.
2. How expensive it is.
3. Why your friend should get his/her child admitted there.
It seems that finally the world has woken up to the reality that we are seriously damaging our planet. Pollution is killing our oceans, the air in many parts of the world is dangerous and a health hazard for people living in cities, poisonous chemicals are entering the food chain -to give just a few examples. Globally, efforts are now being made to try and protect the planet. In your opinion, is enough being done to save the planet or is it already too late?
The graphs below show the number of medals won by the top five countries in the summer and winter Olympics. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that scientists have more influence over the world whereas others argue that politician have more influence over the world. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The table displays trends concerning the amounts of fast food consumed in Melbourne. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Five Major Types of Fast Food Eaten in Melbourne (units) 2005Present2025 Hamburgers403851 Fried Chicken353745 Salads51541 Fried Rice699 Noodles689
Some people believe that an individual's personality is largely shaped by their genes, while others argue that environmental factors play a more significant role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Schools should concentrate on teaching students the academic subjects that will be useful for their future career. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both view and give your opinion
the charts show the souces of electricity produced in 4 countries between 2003 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting the main features,and make comparision where relevant
in many countries, people are now living longer than ever before . Some people say an ageing population creates probelems for government. Others believe there are benefits is society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantage of having old aged people outweigh the disadvantages
In many countries, the government prioritises economic growth above all other concerns. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
The pie chart displays the major causes of global land degradation, while the table illustrates how three regions of the world were affected by those causes during the 1990's.
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. 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.
The graphs show us woman jobless rates in each country of the United Kingdom in 2013-2014. There are 4 countries of UK.
University students focus on subjects. However, some people think that students also focus on other activities . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is common for people to travel long distance for work and study.some argue that longer commute times affect people in a negative way while others disagree. Discuss the both views and give ypur opinion.
Fast food has become more common in recent years. Some people think that it has a negative effect on lifestyles and diets. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that printed books are not necessary in the digital era, as all writing can be stored electronically. Others believe that printed books still play an important role in our lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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 the benefit
More and more people are working from home rather than at the workplaces. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, privately-owned vehicles should be banned in city centres, while others consider this to be an unrealistic solution. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The line graph below shows tefts er thousand cars in four countries between 1990 and 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Parents want to achieve balance between family and career. Some say that parents have to quit their jobs to raise their children. Some, however, think that it is okay to have a full-time job while raising children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Cities are now expanding; should the government make a better network for public transport or should they build more roads to facilitate car ownership? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think globalization benefits while some people believe harm local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in four countries in 1950 and 2003 and the projection for 2050.
Space travel to the Moon is often cited as one giant leap for mankind. Yet some people argue that this achievement made little different to our daily lives. What is your opinion?
Some people think educated people more valuable than people who learned skills through experience Do you think educated people are most valuable for societ? What kind of skill can people learn through experience that can benefit society?
Some people think that a child should be brought up by not only parents but also other relatieves. To what extent do you agree?
Young people’s behaviour is often influenced by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important for personal growth, while other people feel that it has distinct disadvantages. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviours. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Science finds that by studying the behavior of three-year old children they can predict if they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent is criminality related to human nature? Is it possible to stop children from being a criminal when they grow up?
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. _ What is your opinion about this?
Despite the best affords of crime fighting organizations 0417, crime will never be eradicated from civil society. To what extend do u agree ?
Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to change our character traits. To what extent do you agree?
The line graph show the average number of weekly patients visiting for clinic of a hospital from 2010 to 2016.
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes of thease problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Some people believe that building cities vertically, with tall towers, is better than building cities horizontally. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
Some people believe citizens should be allowed to carry handguns in order to protect themselves, while others think this can lead to many social security problems in society. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that the government should put money in the Arts, such as music, opera and paintings. Other people think money should be spent on construction of public facilities instead. What is your opinion.
Some people believe that printed books are no longer necessary in this digital era as all writings can be stored electronically. Others think that printed books still play an crucial role. Discuss both perspectives and give your own opinion?
rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree? – Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should write at least 150 words.
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Many countries are struggling with increases in crime rates and some think that having more police on the streets is the best way to reduce these increasing levels of crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays on-line shopping has become more popular than in-store shopping. Is it a positive or a negative development? Write an essay to discuss the effect of online shopping. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.