Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this developmente outweight the disadvantages?
There is a group of people in your community that needs help. Write a letter to your company director and say
– Describe this group.
– What kind of help do they need?
– How will this group and the community benefit from it?
changes in crime rates in an inner city over a 9-year period (from 2003 to 2012). The line graph shows the number of incidents for three types of crime: Burglary (breaking into buildings to steal things) Car theft (stealing cars) Robbery (stealing from people directly, often involving threats or violence)
In some countries, private cars are now banned from certain city centers. What are advantages of such system and do you think this is something that most cities should adopt.
Childood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia as many as two thirds of children are now obese. Schools have a responsilbility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extend do you agree to this statement?
Some people say that television contributes more than any other modern inventions to the quality of life of the modern people. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in hudroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Pressure on the school and university students is incresing and students are pushed to hardwork when they are young.Do you think it is a positive or negative.
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
• describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly( height and not enough capacity
• explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours ( smell and mosquites , spred illness
• suggest what should be done about the problem(arrnage the biiger size
some people believe that students should have the opportunity to criticize their teacher. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
map that show teh difference in the construction of city
Nowadays, distance learning programs have gained popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be as good as those taken at a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are going to have a party. You would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain why you are having the partydescribe your plans for the partysuggest how your friend can travel to the party and where he / she can stay
The graph below show the percentage of math graduates and other graduates who got full tie job after graduating from a university in Australia, and also show the average salary of both these types of graduates, from 2004 to 2012.
To be labeled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art forms should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century, there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labeled ‘masterpieces ’ whilst true works of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree?
Everyone deserves to educated . It’s unfair that intelligent people are not admitted to private universities because of their financial background. University education should be free for everyone. Did you agree or disagree? Provide relevant examples if necessary.
some say that the most important thing about being rich is that one has the opportunityto help others. to what extend do yopu agree or disagree
Full time university students spend most of the time to studying. They should be doing other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disaggre
You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Describe the city you moved to
•Tell him/her about your new job
•Invite him/her to visit you
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Technology has developed very fast over the past 100 years. However, some people think that technological progress has brought negative effects on the humanity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Full-time university students spend a lot of time studying.Some say they should be involved in other activities as well. What extent do yoy agree or disagree!
You have moved to another city but your bank has your old address and continues to send all communication there. Write a letter to your bank branch.
In the letter, mention:
•Where have you moved?
•What problem are you facing regarding the bank’s communication?
•What you want them to do regarding old communication already sent to the wrong address.
The bar chart given illustrates a comparison of four different types of transportation which residents in a European city used to commute to work in three different years from 1960 to 2000. From an overall perspective, it is evident that the percentage of car commuters showed an upward trend, whereas a reverse pattern could be observed in the data on/ figure for bike or on foot over the surveyed period. In 1960, the proportion of inhabitants who walked to and from work was highest, at around 35%. The figures for bike and bus were lower, at approximately 25% and 18%, respectively. Motor vehicles, however, accounted for the lowest proportion, at just over 5%. The period between 1960 and 2000 witnessed a rapid climb in the proportion of city-dwellers commuting by automobile, reaching a peak of over 35%. In contrast, during the same period, there was a dramatic decline in the data on bike and foot to only around 5% and under 10%, in their respective order/ in the given order. In terms of buses, after a rise in 1980 to somewhere in the vicinity of 26%, its figure declined to over 15% in the final year.
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, woman no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because woman are able to earn their own income and therefore do not require the financial security that marriage can bring. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think every human being can create artworks (e.g. painting), while others think only the people born with the ability can do that. Discuss both views and give your opinion.（2015/10/31亚太）
The private motor vehicle has greatly improved individual freedom of movement. Moreover, it has become a status symbol. Its use, though, has impacted negatively on city centres as a whole. What are some serious problems brought about by private motor vehicle use? How can its use be reduced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that art (e.g. painting, poetry) can be made by everyone whereas others believe that it can only be made by those with special ability. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Millions of people move to English speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answers
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the words, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem? Support your opinion with reason and examples from your own knowledge and experience?
Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in a rural area. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city to living in the countryside. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examp les from your own knowledge or experience.
The following two pie charts display the results of a survey into the popularity of various leisure activities among European adults in 1985 and 1995. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 word
Some people argue that internet-based lectures is better type of lectures. The other tend to believe that university-based lecture is still needed. Explain both side of the view and give your opinion.
These days, many university courses are offered through the internet . Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while othersclaim that there are significant disadvantages.
University is useful for future career ? to what extent do you agree ?
Topic: scientists and technology exists seem to be more valued by modern security than musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others belleve it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The government is responsible for protecting a nation's cultural identity. Thus, some people believe new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You want to study in another country in some university. You need an accommodation to stay. Your friend is studying in the same university. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Give details about your study plans
What type of accommodation are you looking for
Suggest how your friend can search a place for you.
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses
Some people state that schools should have a social responsibility to encourage children not to eat junk food. Others believe that parents should take responsibility for their children's eating habits. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
Students in university should be specialized in one subject rather than to develop a wider range of knowledge in many different subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Education, from preschool through university, should be paid for by the government and therefore free to students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the center
*explain why the sports leisure center is important for the local community
•describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
The influence of human beings on the world’s ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of biodiversity. What are the primary causes of loss of biodiversity? What solutions can you suggest? Beka 3
The maps below show the changes of a community center in 10 years time.
Many university students live in a family but other live away from their home because of long distance between their home and university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this issue ?
The pie charts illustrate the total production of electricity measured in units and divided by different sources of fuel in Australia and France in the year 1980 and 2000.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace.Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a univeristy?
Today, some young people say that their mobile phones are the most important thing they own. Do you think that the popularity of mobile phones is a good or bad thing?
Human activity has had a negative impacts on plants and animals.Some people think that this cannot be changed while others believe actions can be taken to bring a change. Discuss both views and give your opinion