News stories on TV and the newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures so we will see Landis pictures are more effective than words. What’s your opinion about it?
The charts below show the results of a questionnaire that asked visitors to the Parkway Hotel how they rated the hotel's customer service. The same questionnaire was given to 100 guests in the years 2005 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some businesses find that new employees finishing their education lack basic interpersonal ability such as working with others as a part of a team. What do you think are the causes of this problem? How to solve this problem?
You recently visited a local restaurant with your family and had
a very good meal.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. In your letter
● explain where the restaurant is
● describe what you ate in the restaurant
● say why you would recommend the restaurant to others
The subject and lesson content of what children are taught in schools is oftern decided by central authorities, such as federal government. Some people believe that teachers should be responsible for this task. To what extent do you afree or disagree?
in spite of the advances in medicine, many people around the world still die of easily preventable. why is this the case? what can be done about this problem?
Fossil fuels are the main sources in many countries, but in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Both government investment in public transport systems and reductions in public transport ticket prices will help to reduce transport pollution greatly. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some universities students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Other 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.
many students today graduate high school and want to study overseas. They want to continue University abroad. Give the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
With all the problems in the world today, spending money on space exploration is a complete waste. The money could be better spent on other causes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? In recent years, a significant number of rural inhabitants have moved into cities. Although there are some advantages associated with this migration, I firmly believe that the development of urbanization brings several detrimental consequences.
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviur. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do you think the disadvantages of private-health care outweigh the advantages?
children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion؟
Some people argue that art classes should become compulsory in high school education. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
The charts reveal data about the police budget from 2017 to 2018 and how it was distributed between different sectors
Education should be accessible to people of all economic background all level of education from primary school to tertiary education should be free. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that educational success depends on good teachers. Others think that it is dependent on the attitude of the students. Discuss both of the views and give your opinion.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
•explain what has happened
•describe the bag and its contents
•say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Universities should be concerned with educating people so that they will have wide general knowledge and be able to consider important matters from an informed viewpoint ,and not simply train students to do the jobs required by society. Give reasons for your own knowledge or experience.
An increasing number of couples have adopted a “chidless” lifestyle over the last decades. What do you think is causing this? What effects will this trend have on society?
Your next door neighbor owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbor requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
oYour reason for writing
oWhat you would like to happen
oA nice, respectful style.
In a recent survey conducted in this country, it was found that up to 20% of twelve year-olds in some schools were showing early signs of nicotine addiction. In the eighteen to twenty year age bracket the percentage was as high as 70%. A large contributing factor to this high level of addiction is attributed to the uncensored TV advertising of cigarettes. For this reason all cigarette advertising should be banned. Discuss.
The diagram below show the changes that have taken place at west park secondry school since its construction in 1950.
“Some parents believe that learning mathematics at school is redundant and should not be taught while others believe that it should remain a fundamental subject whether or not it is used later in life.” Discuss both sides.
People are increasingly becoming concerned about protecting the environment from pollution caused by fossil fuels. Much of the pollution comes from car engines and some have suggested electric cars could be the solution. Do you think electric cars could be better for the environment? What are their advantages and disadvantages?
Some people think that children should begin their formal educatiom at a very early age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently attended a local event in your community and enjoyed it. You want to write a letter to the organizer of the event.
In your letter:
Explain which event you attended and why you chose to go.
Describe what you enjoyed the most about the event.
Suggest one way it could be improved in the future.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In many societies, income inequality has become a pervasive issue with far-reaching consequences. Discuss the causes of income inequality and propose effective solutions to address this challenge. In your essay, consider the impact of educational disparities and the unequal distribution of wealth.
As a result of electronic inventions such as the computer and television, people do less physical activity, and this is having a negative effects on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You recently stayed at a hotel during your holiday, but you were dissatisfied with the service.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
explain the problem you experienced
describe how it affected your stay
say what action you would like the hotel to take
(40 min) Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Studies show that crime rates are lower among those with educational degrees. Therefore, the best way to reuce the crime rate is to educate criminals while they are still in prison. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Today, the high sales of popular consumers goods reflect the power of advertising and not real need of society in which they are sold. What extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people believe that romantic relationships and marriages are essential for happiness, while others argue that being single or focusing on personal goals can lead to a more fulfilling life Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people are moving away from agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for work.What will be the consquences of this.What solutions can you offer.
Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefits that it will one day replace face-to-face education. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
Many modern children spend a lot of time sitting in front of a television or computer screen. This is extremely harmful to their development. Therefore, parents should strictly limit the tiem that children spend in this way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can is better for their overall skills development and creativity than reading. to what extent do you agree?
In today's job market it is far more important to have practical skills than theoretical knowledge. In the future, job applications may not need any formal qualifications. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing. In your letter
– Tell your friend about the party
– Ask for the recipe
– Explain why you need the recipe from his/her country.
Some people think that video games are advantageous, while others believe video games are harmful to the people who play them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that tourism has many negative effect on the countries that people travel to. How true is the statement ? What can tourists do to reduce the harmfulness of tourism on local cultures and enviroments? Give reasons for your answer and include any examples from your own experience.
International travel is becoming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourists. Do the advantage if increased tourists overweigh disadvantages?
The bar chart below shows the percentage of Austraian men and women in different age group who did regular physical activity in 2009.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel. Write a letter to the airline.
In your letter:
•explain what happened
•describe the bag and its contents
•say what you would like them to do about this problem.
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 relevan
Some people believe that all students should be required to study a foreign language in school. Others feel that it is not necessary and that students should have the freedom to choose whether or not to study a foreign language. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Alternative energy sources that use the natural power of the wind, waves and sun are too expensive and complicated to replace the coal, oil and gass that we use to power our cities and transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?