In many countries good schools and medical facilities are only available in cities. Some people believe that new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, but some think everyone should be free to choose where they work, discuss both views and give their opinion.
In some countries a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
nowadays some buildings such as offices have open space design instead of separate rooms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Australian household energy use water heating 30% heating 42% refrigeration 7% cooling 2% other appliances 15% lighting 4% Australian household greenhouse gas emissions heating 15% cooling 3% lighting 8% water heating 32% other appliances 28% refrigeration 14%
The most important aim of science should be to improve people`s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons to your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is often said “when in Rome, do as the Romans do. ” Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they visit?Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
What do you think are the causes of this? What can be done to draw people's attention to art? The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead.
Some people believe that there should be a gap year after finishing high school (secondary school) and before starting university. To what extent you agree or disagree?
You recently organised an all day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
* Say what the participant liked about the hotel.
* Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.
* Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in futures.
Sone children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a position or a negative development?
Some people think that activities during the free time should be planned while others disagree. Discuss both sides and include examples and relevant data from your own experience
countries are becoming more and more similar because poeple are able to buy the same products every where in the world. do you think this is a positive or negative development?
unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sprots to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Older people often choose to spend money on themselves (e.g on hoilidays) rather than save money for their children after retirement.Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people say free time acitvities for the children should be organized by the parents. Others say that children should be freeto choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and gives your opinion.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have reccently moved to another city but your bank has your address and continues to send all the communicitain there. Wirte a letter to your bank Branch.In this letter mention: -Where have you moved? -What problem are you facing regarding the bank's communicitain? -What do you want them to do regarding old communicitain already sent to the wrong address?
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goos reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young children have unsupervised access to the internet and are using the internet to socialize with others. What problems do children face when going online withobut parental supervision? How can these problems be solved?
Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less time with their parents. What is the reason for this? What problems can this cause?
In Many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing what problem does this cause and what solutions can be given. Give your opinion on the matter.
Even though globalization affects the world’s economics in a very positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. Discuss.
The pie charts illustrate the online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, both electronic appliances and foods were the most purchased via the internet. During the year 2005, the most sold product was electronic appliances with 35% whilst the second most purchased via online shopping was home furnishings with 22% from all the vending. Comes after food and beverage and video games with the former that took 22% of the global online market and the latter that represented the smallest proportion 18% Nonetheless, the trend has changed 5 years after in 2010. Indeed, Electronic goods still represented an important part of the total selling with 30%, but weren’t the first product to be sold. Food and beverage took the lead with a proportion of 32% of the total sales. In addition, video games came in the 3rd position representing 23% of online purchases in Canada whilst home furnitures became at the last position of online bargains with 15%. In general, electronics have always represented an important part of the online market in Canada.
Todays children are living under more pressure from the society than the children in the past. To what extent do you agree or diagree give your opinion.
Governments should make public transportation free in order to reduce the number of private vehicles on roads, therefore leading to lower carbon emissions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. in others, chidren focus on a narow range ofsubjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today's world?
It is responsibility of governments to protect the health of children by combating obesity. The government should enact laws against sugery drinks and fastfood restaurants, among the measure. Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Some people encourage young children to leave their parents house as soon as they become adults while others say children should stay at their parent’s house as long as possible. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
today the high sales of the popular consumer goods reflect the of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are looking for a part-time job at a golf club. Write a letter to the manager of the golf club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain what experience and special skills you have
tell him/her when you could start
The table and chart below show the time spent at leisure and household activities in Britain. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Leisure activities (Average Men Women minutes per day) TV, video, radio Reading Sport 137 118 18 19 15 11 Household activities (Average minutes per day) cooking and washing shopping repair clothes washing and ironing Men Women
ake a look at the graphics and complete the task. The table and chart show data about reading among people under 30 years old. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
There are two line chart diagrams to display two trends which are the percentage of using electrical devices in households and the number of hours of domestic work each week.
some say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent, do uou agree or disagree?
Some people think that spending a lot on holding wedding parties, birthday parties and other celebrations is just a waste of money. Others, however, think that these are necessary for individuals and the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience
It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children. Is this a good way of providing work for others? Should people do these things themselves? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that parents should be the main educators of their children, while others argue that schools play a more important role. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Teenagers should have regular exams at secondary school as this will prepare thembetter for life after leaving school. Do you agree or disagree?
You had a meeting with many jobseekers in a hotel and you were dissaisfied with your stay write a letter to meeting organizer, In your letter;
# Provide the detailsof yout meeting
# Explain what you ere dissatisfied with
# suggest what the hotel should do to resilve issue
You have 20 minutes
Some say you should always marry for love; others say that in an uncertain world it is wiser to marry for money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Every year, many people move to large cities to live and work. This is one of the biggest problems in the world today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As housing is a basic need for people, the government should provide free housing for everyone who can’t afford it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries good schools and medical facilities only available in cities. Some people believe that new teachers and doctors should work in rural area for few years, but some think everyone should be free to choose where they work, discuss both and give opinion.
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighborhood, this should be the residents' responsibility, while others think that it should be the governments' duty. what is your opinion?
(QG) Many people who care for the elderly do not have enough time to look after them. What are the problems related to this? What are some possible solutions?
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
-tell the councilor what you would like to be done
Scientist and technology exparts seem to be more valued by modern world than musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Olhers say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and will use up resources.Do you agree or disagree?