The graphs below show the percentage of graduates that got full-time jobs after graduating from university in Australia, from 2004 to 2012.
In many country’s children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this?
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both theseof views anda give your own opinion
He recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your leather say how you feel about his performance.
Give details of your musical activities
explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
As public safety is of the highest importance, it is often necessary to test new products on animals. It is better for a few animals to suffer from for human life to be placed at risk by untested products. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you havenʼt finished it.
Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself
•Explain why you havenʼt handed in the project yet
•request more time to do it
The problem with society today is that it is essentially unbalanced, with some people being paid huge salaries to work very long hours, whilst others do not have a job and have too much time on their hands. There is no middle ground. Do you agree or disagree?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people think, however, that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these points of view and give your opinion.
Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Taking a year off between finishing a school and starting university is a waste of student's time. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Topic: robots and artificial are being developed to replace humans in the work place. Why this is happening? Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact on society?
Many young people today spend too much time following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology. Do the advantages of this trend outweight the drawbacks?
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information , such as their hobbies and interests , and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful . Others disagree Discuss both views and give your own opnions
Children nowadays, spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television ca not replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less-well educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them Iearn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports center that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manage of the sport to the manager of the sports center. In the your letter:
* describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
* say what happened the last times you complained
* explain what you want the manager to do
Young people these days are more interested in improving the way they look than in developing their social skills. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to solve/reduce it?
in many countries today, crime novels and tv crime dramas are becoming moreand more popular.. why do you think these tv shoew and books are popular what is your opinion of crime fictions and tv dramas
it is important for children to learn the diffebce between right and wrong at an early age. punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today's worl, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some argue that stories about famous people in the news is a waste of time and ridiculous. to what extent you agree?
Climate change is one of the biggest environmental problems of the 21st century. Some people think that humans should stop using oil, gas and coal and switch to alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others claim that fossil fuels are essential for many industries, and not using them will result in economic recession. What is your opinion? Support your point of view with relevant examples.
some feel that governments should priotize healthcare instead of other important areas. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a
course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment,
you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admission tutor. In your letter,
• explain your position
• apologize and offer to come on another day or later the same day
• also ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be
any tests during it
You and your neighbours have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have recently been quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter,
– explain what you have recently experienced
– explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
– ask what action will be taken to improve the service
Some believe that a country’s success is measured by its economic growth, while others believe that there are more important factors. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that studying History is very important. Others say that it is irrelevant and has many limitations and should not be studied at all. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some say that people should continue to work in the same job for a lifetime, while others say they should change the job at least once in their career. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart shows the average daily minimum and maximum levels of air pollutants in 4 cities 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full time or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your local council is considering closing a sport and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
.give details of how you and friends or family use the centre
.explain why sport and leisure centre is important for the local community
.describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
Should government spend more money on improving roads and highways or should governments spend money on improving public transportation (buses,trains and subways)? Why? Use specifications and details to support your essay.
Crime is nearly always related to the environment in which occurs. For this reason, international laws and international courts are unrealistic and will not succeed in reducing crime levels in different countries. Discuss
In many places , new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Dome people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this ?
Many people believe that social networking side like (Facebook) have had a use negative impact on both individuals and society .to what extend do you agree?
In some cities, the government has tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hour. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
at the present time, the population of some coutnries includes a relatively large number of youn adults, compared with the number of older people. do the advantages of his situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more excercise and spend more time with their family and friends whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems.What are the causes o this and what are some solutions
Some people think that researching the past is a waste of time and money. We should instead focus on the issues if today's world. To what extend do you agree or disagree
Many argue that globalization has significantly contributed to economic growth and cultural exchange, while others believe it has led to increased inequality and the erosion of local traditions. What is your opinion on the impact of globalization? Do you think it is a force for positive change or does it pose more challenges than benefits? Support your viewpoint with relevant examples and experiences.
A friend of yours called Amin gave a party yesterday, which you enjoyed.
Write a letter to Amin. In your letter, you should
Thank you him for the party
Say what you liked best
Suggest when you could gather again.
In many countries parents worry about the amount of time children spend watching TV and using the internet. What do you think are the causes of this , what solutions can you suggest
Many researchers believe that we can now study the behavior of children to see if they will grow up to be criminals, while others disagree. To what extent do you think crime is determined by genetics? Is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
Some people think computers are more important in education. Others believe that teachers play a more important role. Discuss both views.
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 served
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 manage should clo to improve the foocl in future
Some people believe that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in-spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
•Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favor of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the company which supplied the equipment.
In your letter
Describe the problem with the equipment
explain what impact this has one your work
say what you want the shop to do
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged. Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter
•Tell them why you need to move the interview time
•Ask to change the interview date
•Explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
The most important aim of science should be to improve peoples lives. To what extent do you agre or disagree with this statement?