The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (co2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Itay and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
In achieving personal happiness, our relationships with other people (family, friends, colleagues) are more important than anything else. Issues such as work and wealth take second place. Argue in support of this claim.
Some people consider sports to be their career in the society. For others, it is mostly a workout to stay fit. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The government should tax unhealthy food to encourage people to eat more healthily. 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 young people should go to university to further their education while others think they should been encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders etc. to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Part time courses are on the rise and students are taking them up as an alternative to full time courses. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for the government to make legal requirements. To what extent do you think laws are needed ti make people recycle more of their waste?
in the future all cars, buses and truncks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that students should be allowed to evaluate and criticize their teachers to improve the quality of education. Others think this is disrespectful to teachers. Discuss both views, give your opinion and include relevant examples.
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on improving public transportation, while others think that building new roads is a better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people prefer to work in the same type of job throughout their lifetime while others like to change the type of jon they do. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the percentage of households, grouped by poverty, on the basis of access to refrigerator, electricity and water in Ghana for the year 1991/1992 to 1998/1999. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Modern lifestyles are completely different from the way people lived in the past.Some people think changes have been positive by others believe they have been negative.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write about following topic: Some organisations believe that their employees should dress smartly. Others value quality of work above appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The diagram describes how to grow and make pineapple products.
some people say that in all levels of education, from primary to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree? give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experienece
ome countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge of experience.
In some parts of the world people are becoming more focused on connecting with older people and researching their history. Why do you think people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?
You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Ask them the following:
when you want to arrive and leave
what type of rooms you would like and ask how much they will cost
you are interested to know about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
In many countries, schoolchildren are required to wear school uniforms. Do you think it should be enforced in all schools ?
Write an informal letter
Your university is organizing the summer camp in the city where your best friend lives.
Write a letter to your friend about 150-200 words about summer camp. Your email should do the following things.
Ask your friend about night clubs in that city
Request your friend to arrange a weekend party for your friends accompanying you.
many musseums charge for admission while others are free. do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweight the disadvantages?
The government have announced that it plans to build a new university. some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community
Increasing number of students are going to university instead of working after high school. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage for young people who do this.
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
describe the problems with the car
tell the manager what you want him to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think of going to other places by car to feel safe. Others feel that by going by motorbike they are free. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In some countries, owning ba home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might be the case? do you think this is positive or negative?
Some people think that young peopie should choose their professions themselves. Others believe that their parents should choose for them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that private schools have many advantages while others think there have many drawbacks for the community. Discuss both sides and give an opinion
he maps below show the changes that have taken place in the seaside resort of Templement between 1990 and 2005.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients sodium, saturated fat and added sugar , all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that learning the language and culture of a country is essential when you live in a country for a long time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
In some countries, health care and education are only partially funded by the government. Which do you think is better in terms of quality: free public healthcare and education or privately paid health care and education?
If we want to reduce unemployment, we need to pay workers more money for manual jobs. This will encourage people to work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph shows thefts per thousand vehicles in four European countries between 1990 and 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that government should make investment in building public libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have access to information via internet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries the average wight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the causes if these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
The cheaper availability of international transport means that more people are able to travel abroad these days. It is claimed that this is improving understanding among the world’s population. However, others believe it is better to use mass media to find out about more about the world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
in many countries doday,crime novels and tv crime dramas are becoming more and more popular why do you think that these books and tv shows are popular? what is your opinopn of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
Nowadays people tend to change careers during their life. What are the reasons for this? Do you think it is good for the society as a whole?
The bar chart shows the results of a survey, in which peopThe bar chart shows the results of a survey, in which people in Europe and the USA were asked what they consider to be the most important factor in the success of a business. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, ad make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays parents are moving to other countries for work leaving their kids home. Some people say that this decision is unwise while others believe it's rational. Discuss both views and give your opinion
There has been more and more mass shooting, especially in schools. Some people think that the best way to solve this problem is to provide the ability of possessing gun to the teacher, while others argue that this will be the start of more violence. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that education should be the responsibility of the government but others think that it is the responsibility of the individuals themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Now you want to write to your friend about the place.
Write a letters to a friend about the place.
In the letter.
-explain where the place was and how you got there.
-describe what you saw
-offer to take your friend there
Educating young people is naturally important, however some think government ought to invest more in education for adults in need. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job. Write a letter to the restaurant's manager. In your letter,
—explain that you would like to apply for the job
—give some details of any relevant experience that you have
—specify the days and times that would suit you
Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace humans in the workplace. Why is happening? Do you think this will have a possitive or negative impact on society