Climate change is now an accepted threat to our planet, but there is not enough political action to control excessive consumerism and pollution. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant ideas from your own knowledge or experience.
Some workers must work at night. What are the advantages and disadvantages of night-shift work? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The graph below shows the number of inquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.
The chart shows the information relating to people within 15 minute drive service in a particular region in the UK. It also compares the people living in urban areas and people living in rural areas. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given below.
Many people believe it is easier to have healthy lifestyles in the countryside. Others believe that there are benefits of living in cities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The below chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s.
The table below shows the change in number of people engaged in various physical activities between the years 2001-2009 in Australia (in million people).
some people do physical activities to relax, where others do mental activities. discuss both the view and give your opinion.
Some people say that social media is a digital drug that has left many people addicted enhanced their lots of valuable time while others say social media has Enable Connectivity with the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion on the topic.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. the only people travelling inside the vehicle. Advantages oughtweigh the disadvantages.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparison where relevant
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usuallyemphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that spending the national budget on space exploration wastes resources. They insist that that fund should be spent on people living on earth. Do you agree or disagree?
MENU Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy. Which opinion do you agree with? Discuss both options and give examples
Every year Government and individual spent money on new year and various other celebrations. Do you agree or disagree with that. Add relevant examples from your experience.
Develop habit of exercise among students by showing sports programmes on TV or should show other ways to encourage them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are planning a vacation and want your friend to come with you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
tell your friend about the vacation
explain why you want your friend to come
give details about the arrangements
Some argue that it is necessary to prioritize economic development over environmental protection, while others believe that protecting the environment should be the top priority. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people belive that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.
You live in a block of flats, your neighbour makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter, you should:
•explain the situation
•tell him/her how you are affected by this
•Suggest what you want the landlord to do.
Studies shows that many criminals do not receive enough education, for this reason, people believe that the best ways to reduce crime is to educate them so they can find a job after being released. Do you agree or disagree.
Modern lifestyle has made it harder for people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. What are the causes of this situation? Suggest what can be done by the government and large organizations to improve it.
Handwriting today is less formal than it was in the past. What are the causes of this change? Is it a positive or negative development?
Many cities have installed cameras in public places in order to reduce crime. However, some people think that those cameras restrict our privacy. Do you think the advantages of this system outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, young people communicate with friends and family mostly through social networking sites, rather than other ways of communication like talking on the phone or face to face. Do you think this is a positive or negative developmen
The table below gives the results of two surveys, in 1997 and 2006, in which people were asked which communication skills were essential in their jobs.
Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment people must use less energy in their daily use. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people have not taken individual actions. What could be done to encourage them to take actions?
The bar chart shows how many tourists visit four different museums in London over a five month period from June to October.
The charts show the main methods of transport of people travelling to one university in 2004 and 2009
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are encouraged to make comments or even criticism on their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
There are more and more parents working full time. Some people argue that childcare centres are the best in taking care of children of very young age. Others think grandparents are better carer. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram shows the process of making five tea types.
Why do people choose to be self employed rather than working in a company? What could be the disadvantages? Give your reasoning and examples.
Some are of the opinion that children below the age of 12 shouldn’t be allowed to have a mobile phone. Others believe that mobile phones are a useful tool for children of all ages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that mental strength is more important for success in sport. Some believe physical health is more important. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
fossil fuels are the main sources in many countries, but in some countries the use of alternative sources of energy are encouraged. Do you think it is possitive or negative effect
Some people believe that the rapid increase in population these days is unsustainable and will eventually lead to a global crisis. Others believe that the world population increase is necessary and beneficial as it creates the growth of the world’s economy and society. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Sending people to prison is not effective, and other methods, such as community work, should be supported instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Many people think it is the government’s responsibility to ensure the provision of good health care for everyone in the community and that each individual should be cared for by State medical programmes. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
There is a public park near where you live. You have heard that the local council wants to sell
this park. Write a letter to a local newspaper. In your letter
• Introduce yourself
• Describe the importance of the park
• Say what action you will take if the council continues with this plan
Lifestyle and culture are in different countries is becoming similar. What do you think? Is it a positive development or negative development?
a person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according ot social status and material possessions. old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? give reasons for your answer and include my relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
ome people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others believe that the purpose of museum is to educate. Discuss both views and give you own opinion.
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently stayed at a hotel during a business trip. However, you were not satisfied with the service you received. Write a letter to the hotel manager explaining the issues. In your letter: • Describe the problems you faced. • Explain how these issues affected your stay. • Suggest what you would like the hotel to do.
While people flood into big cities to seek jobs and happy life, there is a tendency for people to move out. What problems do big cities have? Give reasons for answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are going to spend your vacation in Rome, Italy. Your
friend's grandfather lives there and has offered to let you
stay in his apartment.
Write a letter to your friend's grandfather. In your letter:
• Thank him for the offer but politely decline
• Inform him of when you will be in Rome and your travel
plans
• Invite him for an outing
Some people think that schools should invest more money in technology, such as more computers, while others think more money should be spend on teacher. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
We simply cannot help everyone who needs help in the world. So, why not be concerned only about our own people, our communities and our own countries? Is this reasoning valid? Why or why not? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some feel executives in large companies should receive high salaries while others think they are paid too much compared to ordinary worker's. Discuss both views and give your opinion.