Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way of getting job. On the other hand, other people think that getting expericne and skills is more important. Disucss both views and give your opinion.
Every one of us should become a vegetarian because eating meat can cause serious health problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
It is said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are thirty as this is best both for individuals and society. Do you agree or disagree.
Today, many parents and teachers think it is important to supervise children’s activities more closely. However, others think they should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. others disagree and think that the host contry should welcome cultural differences. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
More and more people understand the need for more diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, but few women decide to study and work in STEM fields. Schools and universities should implement specific programs to encourage and support women in doing careers in STEM fields.
The pie graph below shows the electrivity production in ireland and the tables shows the primary reasons for using electricity in the same country
•Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious problems, as well as practical problems. •To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Some people prefer to live in the quite of the country, others prefer hustle and bustle of the city. Which do you think is better choice, state your position and support it with specific reasons and examples.
Some people think that children receive compulsory subjects in local schools, others prefer private schools. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart below show the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.
Some people think that having a set retirement age for everybody regardless is unfair.They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at easy age.Do you agree or disagree. Which type of workers do you think should be benefit for early retirement. Give reason and example.
Some people believe that children spend all of their frew time with their families.Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion
To meet the grow need for food to support an increasing population, a country should make use of edible insects as a food source. However, some people believe that insects are not only unhealthy but harvesting them will also negatively affect nature. What are the benefits and drawbacks of eating insects?
Some people think that computer games are bad for children m, while others believe that they are useful. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of computer games and give your own opinion.
Writing Task 1
you have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with
your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In
your email
-> give details of the purchase
-> Describe the problem
-> Explain why you need a replacement urgently
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The internet has greatly increased our access to information. To what extent do you think this is a good thing? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Ambition is an important characteristic of people. How important is it for people to make success in life? Is it a positive or negative charateristic for success?
Students should pay the full cost of their own studies because a university education benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that governments should invest more money in science education rather than in subjects like arts and literature. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that exercise is the key to health, while others feel that havinv a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people think universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. Others believe that this is an unacceptable policy. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You had something delivered to your home. You now realise the person who delivered it damaged something in your home while they were delivering the item. Write a letter to the manager of the delivery company. In your letter:
• give details of the delivery
• describe what was damaged
• say what you would like the manager to do
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their major subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to their main subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give your advice to your friend who is planning to move to a new city. In your letter
- Describe the different types of accommodation
- Give tips to find a good place to live
- Explain factors to your friend to consider when finding a place to live
Some people think that teacher should be responsible for teaching students to judge right or wrong and to behave well. Some say that teachers should only teach students academic projects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018 summarise the infomation by selecting and reporting main features and make comparison where relevants
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in an area. Others believe that local councils should allow people to choose different designs for their houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvatages?
Nuclear Power is a necessary evil . Despite the potential human and environment consequences of radioactive fallout , nuclear energy is a genuine alternative to non-renewable energy sources like oil and coal, which are quickly running out . In short, the benefits of nuclear power for outweigh the risks of using it. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
5. Some people think the government should ban dangerous sports, while some others think everyone should be free to choose whatever sporting activities he or she likes. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Advertising can influence the way people think, so it has negative effects. Do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are spending more and more of their times indoors. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could best be taken to solve it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
n the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or phone. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
Today’s food travels thousands of miles before it reaches customers. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
New stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompained by pictures. Some peple say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged.
Write a letter to the retailer to comlain. In the letter.
-Explain why you are unhappy.
-Request a refound.
-Make arrangements to return The damaged item.
Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some poeple say History is one of the most imortant school subjects.Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like Science and Technololgy are more important than History. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe 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.
•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 reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
More and more citizens relying on private vehicles as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problem overreliances on cars can cause, and suggest at least one possible solution.
Earlier technological developments brought more benefits and change the lives of ordinary people more than recent developments ever will. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Students are now facing a big problem that they have no time for outside activities such as sports or camping. Their time mostly is used for studying, chatting or sleeping. What is the consequence of this and what is your suggestion to solve this problem? You should write at least 200 words to express your opinion.
In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Films were produced by big companies in the past, but today people are able to make a film. Do you think this trend is positive or negative?
Some people believe that technology has made life easier and more convenient, while others argue that it has led to increased stress and dependence on devices. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more people no longer read the newspaper or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the internet. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to participate in organised group activities in their free time; others say that it is essential for them to learn how to occupy themselves independently. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.