Many people around the world are choosing to move to live in cities.
What problems people experience in big cities? Should government encourage people ti move to smaller towns?
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to reset the mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, traditional values are increasingly eroded as societies embrace modernization and globalization. Some argue that this shift is beneficial, bringing about progress and improved living standards. Others, however, contend that it threatens the cultural fabric of communities and leads to the loss of important societal norms.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many offices authorities impose a restriction on smoking within the office premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom.
Do you agree or disagree that this is the right of course. Give reason for your opinion.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangements. In your letter
mention when you will be arriving and leaving,
mention what type of rooms you would like and the price charged during the weekend
also inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge etc.). Why do you think people attend colleges or universities?
The charts below show the parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the average temperature of four cities from the year 1750 to 2000.
Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic ability or others believe that it is a better to have a student with the different abilities study together discuss both the views and give your opinion
In the present era, children are found to have fewer responsibilities than it used to be in the past time. Some people consider it as positive development, however, some other people believe it to be a negative trend.
Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Celebrities are famous for their glamorous life styles abd wealth thab their achievements and this sets a bad example to young. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Adult youths are often called up for the working development of communities. Some people say that they should be paid others say that they should not be paid. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people belive that universities should only accept students with high marks. Others think that students of all ages and ability levels should be able to attend. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The company you work for is planning to provide special training for staff. Your duty is to find out if the local conference centre has suitable facilities in order to hold the training.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter
• Give some details about the training course
• Describe what kind of equipment you will need for the course
• Ask some questions about the facilities at the conference centre
Some people believe that government should spend money to provide faster public transport. Others think that there are other important priorities for public transport such as cost and environment.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities whether they only know a few people in their area. Advantages and disadvantages of living in small communities?
The table and bar graph below showstime spent in leisure and householdactivities in the UK.
Summarise the information byselecting and reporting the mainfeatures, and make comparisonswhere relevant.
From the last few decades, there has been an increase in international tourism. Some people think tourism is beneficial for local communities and should be engouraged.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of international graduates from UK universities in 2000 and 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffe and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
Summarise the information by selecting ans reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses, nevertheless they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is more accepting of those with physical than psychological illness or disabilities.
To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people think that one should plan in detail activities for their leisure time, while others disagree with this view.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that increasing businesses and cultural contacts between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Many people say that universities should only be offered to young students with high marks,others say that they should accept people of all ages,even if they did not do well.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the increasing number of cars is the biggest problem facing cities. Other people believe that there are even more bigger problems
Discuss both views and give your opinion
“Do you think extra-curricular activities are important in a student’s life?” Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that children should be brought up in cities. Others believe that the countryside offers a better environment for children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Everyone deserves to be educated. It is unfair that intelligent people are not admitted to private universities because of their financial background. University education should be free for everyone. Do you agree or disagree? Provide relevant examples if necessary.
Excessive use of private cars is considered the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities, which is why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion, what are the pros and cons of using public transport?
The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate.
Write a report describing the information shown in the two pie graphs.
According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average ‘holiday’ is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more plastics are polluting in world cities, countryside and oceans.
What are the problems caused by plastic wastes? What measures should be taken to solve it?
The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989.
◦ Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the average monthly rainfall in two different cities.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many schools and universities today, women have a tendency to study the humanities (such as the arts and languages) while men more often major in science related subjects.
Some believe this tendency should be changed.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently visited a local school in your community. It needs people who can help renovate the building and also help with some activities. Write a letter to the principal of the school and say
– How would you be able to help?
– When and why would you do it?
– Who will help you to do it?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam.’How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
You are going to an English Speaking country for some months. Write a letter to the rental agency. In your letter.
1. the type of house you want
2. facilities you require
3. for how long you need the accomodation
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of people from cities buying second homes in the countryside.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Last year many famous pop and sports stars earned millions of dollars each. Many other
entertainment and sports personalities also have very high incomes.On the other hand,most people in ordinary professions like nurses, doctors and teachers earn only a small fraction of the incomes of these stars.
What do you think about stars receiving very high salaries? IS IT fair that people with jobs
that directly help people are paid much less?
give reasons for your answer.
Nowadays, some employers thought formal academic qualification are more important than life experience and personal qualities when they look for new employees.
To what extent do you agree or disagre
Nowadays university education is very expensive. Some people say that universities should reduce their fees, especially for the less fortunate students or those coming from rural areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway line for very fast trains between cities. Other believes the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both themanyse views and give you own opinion
Some cities have few controls over design and construction on housing and office building. People think that they are free to choose the design they like. Do you think the disadvantage outweigh advantage?
Some people think that teenage years are the happiest times of most people's life. Others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilities.
discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government’s expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, doctors can become very rich. Maybe they should not focus on profitable activities such as plastic surgery or looking after rich patients and concentrate more on patient's health, no matter how rich they are. Do you agree or disagree?
There are many reasons that can be attributed for attending colleges and universities; for example, job opportunity, new experience, enhancing knowledge etc. In your opinion what are the main reasons for people to attend colleges and universities?
Some people think that the inteernet has brought people closer togethert while others that people and communities are bbecome more isolated.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.