Some people think that having people from different nationalities and culture background to a country get a faster development. To what extend do you agree??
Some people feel that paparazzi should not follow celebrities and invade their privacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people believe the media coverage of celebrities is having a negative effect on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some cities create housing areas by providing taller building. Others create housing by building houses on a wider area of land. What solution is better?
The graph below gives information on the number of participants for differnt activities at one social center in melbouren, Austraila for the period 2000 to 2020.
In a number of countries, some people think that it is necessary to spend a large sum of money on constructing a new railway line for very fast trains between cities. Others believe that the money spends on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others, however, think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss Both views and give your opinion.
ome people think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
Many people are moving from rural areas to big cities, why has this happened? To what extend do you think it is a good trend?
More and more people move from the countryside to big cities. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages to the environment?
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in cities and town closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Due to development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries many small local business are unable to compete.some thought that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree??
Over the last few decades, there has been an increase in international tourism. Some people think that tourism is beneficial for local communities and should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this a positive or a nagative development?
Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Others argue that teenagers should not sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the average Australian water consumption in selected cities for last year. The pie chart shows distribution of Aaustralian water consumption for last year
Some people prefer to carefully plan activities in their free time others think it’s a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your answer?
Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have pupils with different abilities study together. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many cities many people are living in apartments and condominiums. Do these types of accommodations offer more advantages or disadvantages?
Research shows that some activities are good for health and othe are bad.Desapite knowing that millions of people engange in unhealthy activites. What is the cause of this? What can be done?
Shopping is the favourite pastime for most of the young people. Why do ou think is that? Do you think that they should encouraged to do some other useful activities?
The graph below shows the percentage of the population in 4 Asian countries living in cities from 1970 and 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary unpaid work.
In your letter
•Explain why you want to do voluntary unpaid work at the museum
•Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
•Give details of when you would be available for work
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that may cities in the world are now "one big traffic jam" How true do you think this statement is? What measurement can government take to avoid this.
Nowadays, celebrities increasingly have the status of role models, in particular for younger people. Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
Some people think 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 own opinion.
Students at schools and universities learn far more from lessons with teachers than from others sources (such as the internet, television). To what extent do you agree or disagree? Introduction
More and more people are working long hours leaving very little for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Some cities ban private cars from entering the centre and force people to use bicycle and buses. Do the advantages of this police outweigh the disadvantage
People attend college or Universities for many different reasons (for example new experience,career preparation,increase knowledge etc). Why do you think people attend colleges or universities?
In many cities,planners tend to arrange shops,schools,offices,and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other . Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh its disadvantages for city residents?
some people believe that automation will lead to massive job losses, while others think it will create new job opportunities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some parents think that children should do extracurricular activities. Others think that this will give them pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the amount of time that people in two age group speny on different activities in the US. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in fivw Australian cities.
The bar chart shows the participation of children in selected leisure activities in Australia.
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club, facilities, membership, costs etc.
You recently moved to a new city for work. You want to join a local club or group to make new friends and spend your free time. Write a letter to the club organizer. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you moved to this city
Say what kind of club or activities you are interested in
Ask for information about how you can join and what the requirements are
Professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers make a greater contribution to society and so should be paid more than sports and entertainment personalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government should spend money in promoting sports and art in school, rather than sponsoring professional sports and art events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some cities, the government has tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hours. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look many differences from their home country. Nowadays, the sceneries in places all over the world are more and more similar. What are the causes of the similarities? Do you think the advantages of this similarity outweigh the disadvantages?
You have moved to a new city and would like to join a club or society to make new friends. Write a letter to the club manager. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in the club.
Describe the activities you would like to participate in.
Ask for details about membership and any upcoming events.
Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is more important to plant trees in open areas of towns and cities than to build more housing. fo whot extent do you agree or disagree?
Some say it is better to have vertical cities with lots of tall buildings rather than horizontal cities with fewer tall buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many cities, there is little control on the design and construction of new houses, so people can choose to build houses in their own styles instead of building them with the same style as the old houses in the local area. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
more and more people in their free time are doing dangerous activities such as mounting climbing. What might be the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant
The pie charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevan