the maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future development of the site.
In some countries quality of life in large cities is decling. Why do you think is happening? What measures can be taken to step it ?
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. if these ar not taught, many are at risk of dying out in your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavent examples ofrom your own knowledge or experience
While choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
Some people think that charity organisations should only offer help to people of their own country. But others believe believe that those organisations should give aid to people great need wherever they live. discuss both views and give your opinion?
Many people believe that safe investments are better for their long-term future while others feel there is more value in risky investments. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Do young people today make good use of their leisure time? Or do they spend too much time watching television and playing video games, instead of taking part in more productive activities? Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, pets are treated as family members and people spend a lot of money on them. What are the advantages (pros, benefits, positive aspects) and disadvantages (cons, negative aspects, drawbacks) of having a pet?
Some people argue that technological innovations, such as mobile phone, are making people socially less interactive. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the various stages required to produce coffee products from coffee beans.
The diagram below shows how geothermal used to produced electricity.
Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, socio, and Commercio, perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
The chart below shows the proportion of profits made from the seven most viewed genres in US cinemas in 1995,2000 and 2005 as a percentage of total earnings of the US film industry for each year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
1.Every year more and more students choose to study online rather than attend classes on campus. Why do you think students prefer to study online? What can universities do to attract students to study on campus?
smoking is a major source of serious illness and death throughout the world today.In the interest of public health ,government should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products .Do you agree or disagree
‘Preventing lifestyle illnesses is the responsibility of individuals and their families, not governments.’ To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your arguments with examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Many students are taught to push themselves to try and be better than other students, rather than work together for everyone’s benefits. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You work in a busy but poorly organized office and you are keen to be promoted. Your
employer needs to find a new supervisor for your department.
Write a letter to your employer. In the letter
• Ask to be considered for this job
• Explain why you would be a suitable candidate
• Outline the current problems and the changes you would like to make
The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countrie
Some people believe that modern technology has enhanced sociable behavior, but others think it has reduced social interactions. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people think that museums should be enjoyable places to entertain people, while others believe that purpose of museums is the educate. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that children should go to school at a very early age, but others think that they should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both the perspectives and express your opinion?
In some countries unemployment is high, so some people think that children should only go to primary school and not to secondary school because they will not be able to find jobs in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below shows male and female arrested over the 5 years and the reason for most recent arrests. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are about to go on vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment. Write a letter to this freind. In your letter . Explain where your freind can get the key to the apartment. Give your friend some instructions about using your apartment.
Recommend some places to go
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might be this case? do you think this is a postive or negative situation?
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. Regadless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university ?
In their advertising businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negeztive development?
The pie charts show student enrollments in different courses in 1984, 1994 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that printed books are no longer necessary in the digital era as all writing can be sorted electronically . Others think that printed books still play an important role . Discuss both the views and give your opnion .
Your employer has recently allowed some employees to work remotely from home. You would also like to work from home.
Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months. In your letter,
mention why you are writing
explain why you would like to work from home
say how this can benefit you and the company
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You recieved a letter from a friend who asked for a recommendation letter from you for the job that he/she is asking for . Write a letter to your manager.
1. Explain how well you know this person.
2. Describe how this person works.
3. Why do you think this person is suitable for job.
Some people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places, while others believe that people should be allowed to use them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbour and the sense of community is lost. Discuss the causes and give measures to turn it around?
Some people think that it is beneficial to young children if sent to Nursery School before starting Primary School. Other people think that Young Children should spend time with Family than going to Nursery School. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries today, major cities have become too big and overcrowded. Why is this? What measures could be taken to reduce this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Smacking children is the best form of discpline. Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree ?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter:
•correct the information in the article
• explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
• suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Governments, not private companies. should take the responsibility to conduct scientific researchTo what extent do you agree or disagree? Should governments take the responsibility of conducting scientific research
The line graph shows visits to and from the Uk from 1979 to 1999, and the bar chart shows the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Gia Linh
some people feel that entertainers (e. g film stars, pop musicians, sports stars) are paid too much money. do you agree or disagree? which other types of job should be highly pai
The chart below gives information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
People spend a lot of money on appearance because they want to look younger. why does this happen? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Human activities such as deforestation, industrial pollution, and overpopulation continue to damage the natural environment. Discuss the main causes of this environmental disruption and examine its effects on ecosystems and human health.
you and some friends ate a mean at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
give details of your visit to restaurant
explain the reason for celebration
say what was good about the food and service
The chart below shows the percentage of households owning four types of electronic devices between 1995 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Students from disadvantaged families and rural areas are finding it difficult to gat a university education. Some people believw that universities should help them. To what extent do you agree or diasgree?
Some people believe that women should be able to join their country's army and police forces. Others think that only men should be allowed to work in these areas. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
31. International travel is becoming coming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourist do the advantage of increased tourists outweigh disadvantages