Rates of diabetes and obesity are increasing in many countries around the world. Some people think that the government should ban soft drinks and sugary snacks from schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this proposal?
Because of your job, you have to move to a new city. Write a letter to someone you know who lives there. In your letter
ask them to help you find somewhere to live
tell them the kind of accommodation you want to find
tell them which area of the city you want to live in
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reportion the main features, and make comparions where relevant.
The chart below shows the percentage change in the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart below shows the number of students who chose certain university subjects in 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non-renewable energy in the United States in 2009 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that being courage is good opportunity, while others believe that being courage is not necessary.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant places to live and work in, private cars should be completely banned from city centers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the percentage of female students in four different courses at one university from 1970 to 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The best way to deal with the rising problem of traffic and transportation is by encouraging people to live in cities rather than in suburbs and in the countryside. What are the effects of rapid population growth in the city? How can the quality of life of city dwellers be maintained?
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open until midnight.
Write a letter to the governor of the University. In your letter,
complain about the situation
say why this is a problem
and propose ways to reduce the noise
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people think that finding another habitable planet is essential to save humanity in the future. Others disagree and believe we should focus on solving problems on Earth instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
completing university education is thought by smoe to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand other think that getting experience and developing softskills is more important. discuss both views and give your opinion
The government should sometimes infringe on people’s freedom for the security of society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter
explain what you would like to do
explain what kind of work or studies you have been doing for the past few years
ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution
Some people think that the ability to compete with others for a successful career is more important. Others believe that the ability to work with others as a team is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
These days, internet based courses have become a popular alternative to university based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others, however argue that it is important to stay at university. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people say that vertical city is best where people can live, while others say that horizontal cities are better. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Summarize the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010 given in the graph.
Many goverments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people,however,think that other types of progress are equality important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The most important reason for a young person to attend a university is to increase the amount of money that he or she will earn in the future. To what extent do yo agree or disagree?
You read in a newspaper that a company is going to renovate some school buildings in your local area that are in a poor condition. You would like to offeryour help. Write a letter to the charity paying for renovation. In your renovation
-explain why you want to help with the renovations.
-suggest what you can do to help
-say when are you available to start work.
using the chart that show the percentages of different types of recycling household in one city from 1992 to 2002.
In many countries girls score higher in examines than boys in high school, even in the sciences. Yet in these same countries boys are more likely to have careers as scientist. Why do you think more boys become scientists than girls? Should the government and university offer incentives for girls to take up careers in science?
Some university students want to learn about other subject in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studing for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give youn own opinion.
You recently received a letter from your bank that you should have received a new credit card. Unfortunately, the card was not in the letter. Write a letter to your bank manager.
In your letter
. Explain what has happened
. Suggest the credit card should be cancelled for security reasons
. Ask when a new credit card can be sent to you
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. F
Some people think that charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The continued rise in the world's population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity ?
some people say that, to reduce traffic congestion in large city, governments should act to reduce the number of cars on the roads. others say that it is the responsibility of individuals to use cars less and public ptransport more. discuss both these views and give your opinion. give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People living in the twenty-first generally have a better quality of life than people who lived in previous century. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the internet has brought people closer together by providing access to information and communication. Others argue that it has isolated people and decreased the quality of social interactions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finising high school and starting university studies. discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young peoplewho decide to do this.
The pie chart shows the amount of money that a children's charity located in the USA spent and received in one year.
In many countries woman no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn their own income and therefore do not require financial security that marriage can bring. To what extend do you agree?
Recent research has confirmed that ‘human activity has become the greatest threat to plant and animal life. Why do you think this has happened? How can we reduce our impact on the natural world?
Both the poor and the rich find the accessibility into univerisity difficult. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that the government is responsible for a healthy diet of citizens, others maintain the view that this is a personal responsibility of each individual. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The maps show the changes of Nelson city between 2000 and now.
The map shows the conditon of Stockford City in 1986 andthe present time.
The pie chart represents the types of careers that Antropology graduates after completing their Bachelor’s degree course from one University. The table displays the wages after five years of working in this particular field.
Sone students tend to travel after finishing school and spend time working somewhere instead of going to the university directly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You will be graduating from university and would like to invite your family to the ceremony.
Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter:
- Explain that you have completed your studies
- Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code
- Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for
We have been living in the nuclear age for over half a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with the ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology a danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
You stayed with a local family when you participated in an exchange program in lreland. You returned to your home country in a hurry and found that you had forgotten to take your laptop. Writea letter to the family and thank them for their hospitality. Describe your computer and where it is,and ask the host to send it back to you.
In nearly all science course at university, there are significantly more male students than female students. What are the reason for this? What can be done to balance out the number
Some people believe that charity organisation should help people where ever they live, others think they should attend their countries only. Discuss both and give your opinion.
Some people think that governments of developing countries should introduce new technology to people to improve their quality of life, while others believe that they should provide free education. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
TOPIC 2: SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT SOME STUDENTS SPEND A GAP YEAR DOING VOLUNTARY WORK OR PURSUING THEIR OWN INTERESTS BEFORE STARTING UNIVERSITY LIFE. DO U AGREE OR DISAGREE?