In schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects, while boys choose science subjects. What is the reason? Should the trend be changed?
Public libraries provide a large collecction of books to read. Somepeople argue that they should also provide other high tech facilities like computer, internet, CD's and DVD's. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the number of houses built per year in two cities, Derby and Nottingham, between 2000 and 2009
Now a days increasing overweight is a problem, some people think universities should make sport a compulsory module in all degree courses. To what extent do you agree?
The chart below shows the percentage change in the number of international students graduating from universities in different Canadian province between 2001 and 2006.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Autralian cities. Summarise the inforamation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to society, while others think people have more responsibilities as members of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think traffic and housing problems in big cities can be solved by moving companies and their employee to the countryside.Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Write a letter to your friend about a job offer that can be suitable for her
Describe the job
facilities available
Is the job suitable for her
There should be strict laws banning people from taking photographs of people under '18 in order to protect young celebrities and the children of celebrities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are living in the university complex, and you have a problem with loud noise from a campus restaurants that stays open until midnight. Write a letter to higher authorities of the university.
- Complain about the situation
- Why this is a problem?
- Propose way to reduce the noise?
When researching people's personalities and abilities, scientists debate the role that their biological genes play compared to the impact of their environment, including their experiences as they grow up. Which do you think is a more powerful influence– genetics or environment? Why?
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to live in cities rather than in rural areas. What are the reasons for this trend, and do you think it has more advantages or disadvantages?
The most effective way to solve city traffic and transport problems is to encourage people from the cities to live in the suburbs or the countryside . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reserarch show that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that millions of people engage in unhealthy activities. what is the causes of this ? what can be done ?
The graph and chart give information on the aveage daily maximum and minimum temperature in degrees Celsius and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities
certain individuals ascertain that there are benefits to communities by doing research with microbes like bacteria or viruses. Others, however, feel that this is harmful and must be avoided. Express your thoughts on both sides and give your own perspective. Use your own life references to support your arguments.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
Men and women employed in full time jobs should share the responsibilities of household chores.Do you agree or disagree.share relevant personal experience
some universities now offer their courses in the internet so that people can study online , Is that a positive or negative point ?
The graph and the chart below give information on avarage daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius and the avareage number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and makes comparisons where relevant.
You are a library. A new resident has inquired about becoming a member of your library.
In your letter:
• welcome them and introduce the library
• provide information about membership requirements the library facilities
• write about the opening hours and borrowing policies of the library
Children should be encouraged to view every competitions as opportunities as self-improvement and to appreciate what they acquire in the process, instead of viewing its final result as the ultimate goal. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
TEST 8 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 the disadvantages?
Some people think parents should supervise their children's activities closely, while others believe children should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table and pie charts depict the figures of national and international, female and male students conducting research in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010
Some people think that paying taxes is enough to contribute to the society. Others argue that being a citizen involves more responsibilities. What is your opinion on that?
Being celebrities such as famous sports person or celebrities bring problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Nowadays in many countries young people leave rural areas to study or work in cities. What are the reasons for this? Do the benefits of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Universities should allocate the same amount of money to students' sports activities as they allocate to their libraries. To what extent do you agree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
The map illustrates the main developments in the town of Springer from 1970 until the present time. Overall, a multitude of arrangements and amenities changed the city's landscape in aforementioned fifty-year period. In 1970 the pueblo consisted of a wide forest landscape with a large farmland and only a few constructions, especially 2 houses and one shop. However, Springer Town did dramatically change throughout the years. Indeed, we notice that diverse facilities were developed at the expense of the wide forest. A school has been raised in the center of the town with lots of shops all around. At the top right-hand corner, an airport has been constructed, near a small portion of forest and some flats at the top of the shops. In addition, the huge farmland has been restricted to a small area in order to allow the place to some apartments and a house lift up. there has also been a surge in the quantity of arteries between buildings than the 1970 model. Even though, we can still notice some green spaces from the past forest, especially a band of Greenland alongside- the west town. To conclude, the town of Springer changed drastically from 1970 to nowadays, moving from a rural to an urban area.
Many cities around the world are facing issues due to overpopulation. what problems does this cause and what solutions can be iplemented to tackle these challenges?
Some people think the newly built houses should be the same as the old house style in local areas. Others argue that local authorities should allow people to build houses in their own styles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020 with predictions for 2030 and 2040 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the features, and make comarisons where relevant . Ainazym
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your Local Public Library wants to make improvement to their services and facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in witing, write a letter to the librarian in your letter.
discribe what you like about the library. say what you don't like - make suggestion for improvement.
Q: UNIVERSITIES SHOULD ACCEPT EQUAL NUMBERS OF MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS IN EVERY SUBJECT . TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE ?
In some cities public parks and open space are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more plastic is polluting cities, countryside and oceans. What are the problems caused by plastic waste? What measures should be taken to solve it? (Ulvi)
You have 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 cities
Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
The media has the right to publish information about the personal life of celebrities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a local authority by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
-Mention about the current sports facilities available
-What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced?
-How would the new sports facilities be a help for the people in your age group?
In many major cities around the globe the amount of traffic is growing. What do you think are the causes of this? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
some people say that parents shouyld encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. others say it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is distraction in universities regarding the main subject and several other additional languages. It is undeniable that studying plenty of subjects upon only few classes that you need has become inevitable part of our modern world. However, there is no absolute agreement whether additional lessons should be included or not
in my countries today, people in cities either line alone or in small family units, rater than in large, extended family groups. is this a positive or negative trend?
Some people think the best way to solve traffic congestion in cities is to provide free public transports 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Is it good or bad, to what extent do you agree or disagree?
the table below compares actual and predicted figures for populations in three different cities
Nowadays, some celebrities such as film stars, sportsmen and pop musicians are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which job should be highly paid?
In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What do you think is the reason for this, and is it a good thing or a bad thing? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.