Some people believe that visiting other countries (for travel or academic exchange) is the best way to learn about foreign cultures, while others argue that language study is essential. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The chart below show degrees granted in diffrent fields at the national university in the years 1990,2000,and 2010.
Nowadays more people are living by themselves. What are the reasons for this? Will this have a negative or a positive impact on the society?
The bar chart shows different methods of waste disposal in four cities; Toronto, Madrid, Kuala Lumpur and Amman.
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to live in cities rather than in rural areas. What are the reasons for this trend, and do you think it has more advantages or disadvantages?
Some people feel that life was better in the past when we had less modern technology because things were simpler and less complicated. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give your reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think learning painting and drawing at school is a waste of time while others think it is important. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
The diagram shows the procedure for university entry for high school graduates. Write a report for a university or college lecturer describing the information.
You recently booked a part time course at a college, You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to your college administrator. In your letter
Say which part time course you’ve booked.
explain why you need to cancel your booking
ask about booking a different course.
Begin as : Dear Sir or Madam
The pie charts illustrate how many female and male were employed by manual occupation compared to non-manual profession in Great Britain in 1992.
The older generations tend to have very traditional ideas about how people should live, think, and behave. However, some people believe that these ideas are not helpful in preparing younger generations for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view
Some people believe that there has to be an age limit regarding the users of social media to prevent possible problems they can cause. Do you agree or disagree? Do you think it is logical to design a social media application only for children and teenagers?
In many countries, crime rate is increasing. What do you think are the main cause of crime? How can we deal with those causes?
Nowadays more and more people read news on the Internet. Nevertheless, newspapers will remain an important source of news and information for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some say that children should be taught at school to recycling and avoid waste. Others say they should learn this at home. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Write a letter to a person to have them build a website for your business. In your letter Describe your business Tell them what do you want on the website Specify that you want the use of images on the website
The chart below shows the employment rates of the 25 to 34-year and 55 to 64-year-old population according to the highest level of education attained in two separate years.
The map shows how coastal land develops into a coastal park.
Despite health warning, a large number of people continue to smoke all over the world. why should we be concerned about this? what solution would you suggest? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The use of personal cars has increased more than ever before but this use of cars causes many problems. What are those problems? To reduce these problems, should we discourage people to use cars? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
a person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social 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
Some people think that government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists, while some others think it is a waste of money. What is your opinion?
Some people argue that governments should provide free university education for all citizens. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write a letter to the school. In your letter
•ask about the school
•say what kind of accommodation you want
•mention any special requests you have (for example diet).
Write at least 150 words.
in spite of the advantages made in agriculture,many people around the world still go hungry. why id this the case? what can be done about this problem?
In some countries, there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
"The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University.
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play four different instruments. Zhazira.
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution prob- lems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement? What other measures do you think might be effective?
work is being done on the street where you live. the noise is distrurbing you. write a letter of complaint to your local coucil. in your letter:
- introduce yourself,
- explain what the problem is,
- suggest solutions to this issue.
There is a problem in the road outside your house. Write a letter to your local councilor. In your letter, introduce yourself, explain what the problem is, and tell the councilors what you would like to be done.
The Internet has dramatically altered our lives over the past few decades. Although some of these changes have been negative, the overall effect of this technology has been positive. What are your opinions on this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
The government should spend more money on medical research to protect citizen health rather than on protecting the environment. Do you agree or disagree?
Most people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you ageee?
Some people think that the teenagers should concentrate on all subjects at school. Others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject they are best at or they are most interested in. To what extent do you agree?
Diet and General Health The charts below give information about the diet and general health of two groups of students. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology, and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encouragmore people to take an interest in the artiststs?
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
explain why you have changed your job
describe your new job
tell him/her your other news
Write at least 150 words
A building company is planning to build new houses on some land near where you live , and has asked the public for comments.
Write a letter to the manager of the building company in your letter
+ say how you heard about the building company’s plan
+ give your opinion of the plan
+ say what you hope the building company will do
Some people consider price as the most important thing to think about when buying product (such as cell phone) or services (e.g. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays the environmental problems are to big to be manage by individual persons or countries. In other words, it is an internationl problem. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people store personal and private information online, including banking, contacts and addresses. Is it a positive or negative trend?
The chart below shows the top ten countries with the highest spending on travel in 2014. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should Consumer Spending on Travel (US $ Billion)
ou work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it,
You should write at least 150 words.
In some societies, the role of a mother differs in some ways from the role of a father. Why do you think these differences exist? How might the parental role develop in the future?
Nowadays computer education is compulsory for your learners in most schools. Do you think is necessary or will children acquire these skills naturally from their daily interaction with technology everywhere? provide your opinion and use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Sales companies should recruit people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated workers. Do you think money is the driving force behind hardwork? What factors should be taken into consideration when recruiting staff for sales position?
Childhood obesity is becoming a serious problem in many countries. Some people believe that this is an illness and should be treated medically. Others feel that this is only a result of unhealthy habits and it is sport that must help. Discuss both point of view and give your own opinion.