In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care.Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?Gi
The table provides data about reasons for using the car in the city, with the diagram which gives information on transport and car use in Edmonton.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that consumers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Main Topic: Some people think that schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet while others believe that nothing can replace physical classrooms with direct guidance from teachers.Discuss both views( and give your own opinion).
The chart below shows the changes in the percentage of households with cars in one European country between 1971 and 2001.
Your have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very 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 points in the article you agree with
•explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers.
• offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
Nowadays, a growing number of people;e with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatment instead of vising their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of mpney are better prepared to dealwith the prblems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some countries , more and more adults are living with their parents after graduating from college, university, or even afer finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe that by the year 2050, the current system involving both teachers and students in the classroom will no longer exist. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Limited money should be spent either on computer parts or good teachers. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
in many countries today people in cities either leave alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is it a positive or negative trend?
Physical appearance may play an important role in many spheres of life: in the person’s success in school, in relationships with people, in the choice of a career path. Say whether you agree or disagree with it, and if you see it as a positive or negative factor.
lt is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Living in a country where have to speak foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problem. to what extent do you agree or disageree with this statement
“Your school has enough money to purchase either computers for students or books for the library.Which should your school choose to buy - computers or books ? Use specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation.”
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 To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people have argued that there will be no need for art galleries in the future because people can view works of art freely on the internet. Compare and contrast the benefits of viewing art in real life with viewing it on the internet. In your opinion, which is better?
At school, children should either be taught to compete or to cooperate. In your opinion, which form of education would best benefit society as a whole? Describe both sides of the argument and explain your own opinion.
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on healthcare system in an effort to deal with the health issue involved. Some people think the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical educational lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: some people think that teachers are essential to the learning process.Others argue that students at schools and universities learn far more from other sources (such as Internet and television )than from lessons with teachers. What are your views on this?
With the increased global demand in oil and gas, undiscovered area of the world should be opened up to access more resources. To what extend do you agree?
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You see the above advertisement for a course designed to help improve your memory. Write a letter to the organiser of the course. In the letter
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explain your own problems and why you would like to do the course
enquire about the methods used on the course
enquire about course fees and dates
Many automobile manufacturers created self-driving systems for their vehicles. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of releasing cars with these systems.
Many parents think that it is good to help children with their homework, but others think that it is a duty of children to complete thier on homework. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative mmedicines and treatmens instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Due to the influence of world-wide media such as television and computers, the gap between cultures is narrowing. The introduction of this global culture is of great benefit to the world. To what extent do you agree with this point of view?
The bar chart below shows the percentage of households with access to the internet in three European countries between 2007 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that remote work is benficial while others say it has disdvantages. Do you agree or disagree with this statement.
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employ-ment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events.Do you think the advatages outweigh the disadvantages?
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 concert
• say how you think the company should spend the money
Some people think schools should focus only on teaching the content of core subjects such as maths, science and languages rather than developing students creative thinking skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents or other adult relatives should make important decisions for their (15 to 18 year-old) teenage children.
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter:
•Say how long you want to rent the apartment for,
•Explain why your plans have changed,
•Tell the owner about a problem in the apartment.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
The bar graph illustrates the frequency of eating at fast food restaurants amongst Americans between 2003 and 2013. Overall, most Americans eat at those restaurants between once a week to twice a month. Looking in closer detail at the chart, it can be observed that just over 30 % of people in USA used to eat in fast foods once a week whilst 30% used to eat in fast food once or twice a week. A minority of people never consumed fast food neither consumed it daily .In 2006, a slight increase in the frequency of once week can be noticed. At the same time, the percentage of several times a week consumers growth moving from around 16% to exactly 20%; as well as the feature of once or twice a month . Furthermore, there were still few people, approximatively 3%, who were daily fast-food customers. Finally, in 2013, about 33% of people used to eat fast food once or twice a month and still a tiny portion of individuals used to purchase fast foods every day or never.
Due to poorer countries experiecing a 'brain drain' they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers, leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with these situations?
You and your friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were extremely disssatisfied with the experience. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter: Explain the reason for the celebration• Give details of your visit to the restaurant• Say what you would like the restaurant to do•
Television has two roles: to inform and to entertain people. Explain which of these roles you see as more important. To what extent do you think that TV today performs each of these roles in an effective way? Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagress with this statement.
Drug abuse has recently been widespread among yhe youth. It has created problems. What are the most serious problems associate with drug abuse and what solutions can you suggest?
The graph below shows our methods of dealing with waste in four countries. Summary the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
There is now a shortage of physicians and teachers in job within the excess of those who work in IT fields. What are the reasons and to what consequences this development can lead us?
In many countries, governments spend a lot of money celebrating national holidays and festivals. However, some people think that spending money on these celebrations is a waste. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foregin language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from own knowledge or experience.
You hind that your study load is too heavy and you would like to withdraw from two courses.
Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.
You should write at least 150 words.
The majority of news is being reported bad news such as wars, famines, accidents, and crime. Why do you think that is? Do you think news should be balanced with good news and bad news?
If you answer the question, “Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?“, with a Yes, then you have to present more advantages than disadvantages. Conversely, if you choose to go with a No, then you have to include more arguments for disadvantages compared to advantages.
Some people say that the extinction of species is the main environmental problem that we are facing in modern times. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?