There is a suggestion that all young adults should be required to participate in unpaid work to assistpeople in the community.
Do the drawbacks of this requirement outweigh the benefits to both the community and theindividual young adults?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Write at least 250 words
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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Life has become much more stressful compared to our parent’s generation. As a result, stress-related illnesses are increasing around the world.
Why is stress such widespread in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress
Some parents think that helping their children with homework is a good idea. Others believe children should do their homework on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Countries are becoming more similar because people are able to buy the same
product anywhere in the world.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You are bothered by the amount of trash in your local park.Write a letter to the head of the city park department .In your letter: • Describe the problem with the trash • Explain why it is a problem • Say what you think the city should do.
In many parts of the world and throughout the history,governments have moved their capitals.Discuss potential problems and benefits?Say whether you would be in favor of moving your capital?
Some people say that parents should decide on what kind of medical care their children should receive, while others believe that this is the state’s responsibility
Discuss both views and give your opinion
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2002, and projections for 2050.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some students work while studying, resulting in a lack of time for education and constant pressure.
What do you think are the causes of this?
What solutions can you suggest?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Your child is going on a three day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter: • Say why you would like to go on the trip • Suggest what you could do to help during the trip • Ask other questions about the trip
In order for the world to be a 'greener' place, punishments and fines for environmentally unfriendly acts committed by individuals need to be more severe.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Health services are a basic necessity. However, private companies have made them quite costly for ordinary individuals. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?
Write at least 250 words.
Write about following topic: Some people believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
The table below gives details of world electricity production by renewable sources in the four years between 2009 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environment problem which we have at the moment, others believe that deforestation has a more devastating impact on our world.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
There is now a shortage of physicians and teachers in job within the excess of
those who work in IT fields. What are the reasons and to what consequences
this development can lead us?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as Important to a child’ development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that what children watch on TV influences their behavior while others say the amount of time children spend watching TV influences their behavior.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that in order to continue improving the quality of high school education, students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others, however, believe that this would result in the loss of discipline for teachers. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people today are worried about the large quantities of waste produced by ordinary households.
What problems are caused by household waste, and what solutions may be possible in both the short and the long term?
Throughout the history, people have dream art of living in a perfect society, but they have not agreed on what an ideal society would be like.
What do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world.
How can people work towards achieving an ideal society?
In many countries around the world, life expectancy is increasing.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
Holding international games such as olympics is an exciting event. Some people think that it has positive effect, while others argue that it is a waste of money. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Many animal species in the world are becoming extinct nowadays. Some people say that countries and individuals should protect these animals form dying out, while others say we should concentrate more on problems of human beings. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
‘Healthcare should always be funded by governments, and it should always be free for people to use.’
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
You recently moved house and you used a removal Company to help you move your belongings. However, some of your things were damaged in the move. Write a letter to the manager of the removal company. In your letter, •Give details of the move •Describe the damage • Say what you would like the manager to do.
Some people think that building tall building is the best way to create more housing space, while other people believe it's better to build many houses on land. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Air travel is responsible for a lot of pollution in our environment. Some people think that prices of airplane tickets should be increased in order to reduce air traffic.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. But other say film should have educational value.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A university education is the key to getting a good job. For that reason, the government should provide enough money to the universities so everyone can get a degree for free. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that the best way to reduce time spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city centre with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people claim that it is the individual‘s responsibility. Do you agree or disagree?
People after retirement often require financial assistance. Should the government be responsible for this or should the individuals make provisions for themselves? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
suggest what should be done about the problem
Write at least 150 words.
Some think that too much attention and too many resources are given to protection of wild animals and birds. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
->describe the item
->explain where and when you left it
->say what action you would like the company to take
Some people think that money spent on space exploration is a waste and could be better used to fund other urgent problems in society. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that visitors to other countries should obey local behaviors while other people disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences
Discuss both views and give your opinion?
People doing dangerous sports activities like scuba diving and bungi jumping, they should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their lives to save people.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of preschool age. other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids.
Discuss both views and give ur opinion
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).
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portion of fruit and vegetables per day. The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006.
You should write at least 150 words.
Writing Task 1
Are famous people treated unfairly by the media? Should they be given more privacy, or is the price of their fame an invasion into their private life?
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
- suggest how you could help her in her home
-say why you would like to do this work
-explain when you will and will not be available
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes clam that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that it is the government's responsibility to transport children to school while others believe that parents should do that.
Discuss both views and give your opinion
Both governments and individuals are spending vast amount of money on protecting animals and their habitat. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in society such as poverty and health care.
To what extent do you agree?
In many government like to spend more money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However some think government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
The issue of gay marriage remains controversial. Some people think that this trend has adverse effects on the society while others believe that it is seen as a natural trend and right for people to choose this type of marriage. Should gay marriage be legal?
Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.