Without capital punishment(the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crime of violence increases. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that couples should live togrther before getting married to start knowing each other better and see if they are compatible. Others say that because of this tendency people become immoral and only deep emotional attachment makes a durable alliance. What is your opinion?
In the future we may have to live on other planets. For this reason, some people think it is necessary to spend money on research about space. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Helping each other, exchanging services with neighbors, has always existed. Today, with the Internet, mutual aid networks are developing in neighborhoods to offer various local services (large or small DIY, babysitting, cleaning, walking or pet-sitting, moving, lending objects: e.g. tools, kitchen appliances, etc.) What do you think of this exchange system? Would you be willing to ask or provide a service to strangers living in your neighborhood via the Internet?
Modern medical science has made it possible to combat many diseases. This is one reason that people are living longer lives now than in the past. Discuss the effects this might have on society. Support your answer with reasons and examples from your own experience.
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extend do the benefits of information technology outweigh the diasdvantages.
living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can couse serious social problems, as well as practical problems. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
you are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
Explain where you live
Describe the problem
Give reasons why you don’t want this development.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Write at least 150 word
Some people believe that computers are more a hinderance than a help in todays world. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. In what ways are computers a hinderance? What is your opinion?
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
•Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
•Explain how your friend could learn this sport
• Suggest that you both learn this sport together
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear:....,
Information technology is changing many aspect of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, university students live at home with their families, while studying, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
SOme people say that in the modern world, getting old is entirely bad. Others belive that old people's life nowadays is much better than in the past. Discuss both view
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in different parts of the world. Summer use the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and male comparisons where relevant.
You currently live in a rental apartment, and the noise from your neighbours disturbs you. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
describe how this situation affects you;
explain what steps you have taken to address the problem;
ask the landlord to take action to resolve the issue.
Many people now choose to move out of crowded cities due to many drawbacks of city life. Discuss the disadvantages of living in big cities.
Q: Many people think living in high-rise apartment blocks makes people feel lonely and unhappy, while others argue that it has advantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
In future it may be necessary for us to live on another planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now to reseach another planets. Such as mars, to what extend do you agree or disagree?
You live in a room in a college where you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because your roommate always has friends visiting. He/She has parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking you.
Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room.
Explain your reasons.
Nowadays many people havie an unhealthy diet and do not exercise regularly. What are the reasons behind this trend? How can we encourage these people to live a healthy lifestyle?
Sometimes spouses have to live far away from each other. Maintaining a long distance relationship is sometimes difficult and straining. What do you think are the main reasons of long distance relationships? What can be done to help couples feel closer?
There is a big number of people who wish to live in big cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
the most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. Two what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More and more people in the city live in homes with small spaces or no outdoor areas. Do you think it is a negative or positive development？
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and live without ant face-to- face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative development in your opinion?
There days, many people like to watch live performances (such as shows or concerts) at home, either on TV or on a computer, instead of attending in person. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
It is thought by some that is better to live in a city while others believe it is better to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that children should not be given homework every day , while others belive that they must get homework everyday in order to be succesful at school.Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
People are living longer. As a result, some people think that older people cause many problems to the government. Others argue that they have greater contribution to the society. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantage
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian coountries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved cospommunication technology and tranrt. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Mixed—cam 16 In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
In the future, it is difficult for humans to live on earth. Some people think more money should be used to on the researches on how people can live on other planets, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
it is better for studnets at univesity to live far away from home than to live at home with their parents.To what extent do you agreee and disagree with the statement?
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year.
Recently a new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of
noise, which disturbs you.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
*Explain the situation
*Describe why it bothers you
*Suggest a solution
Some people feel that playing computer games has a nagative impact on children's health and social skills. Others say that it can have a positive impact on their lives. Discuss both these views.
Nowadays, people in some countries can choose to live and work anywhere they want because of the improvement in transportation and communication technologies. Discuss the benefits and the drawbacks of the phenomenon
Some people claim that governments should take action to ensure that people have a healthy lifestyle. Others, however, disagree and believe that people should decide for themselves which way they prefer to live their lives. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
rease number of people are choosing to change careers during their working lives and some even do so more than once. what reason might people have to change careers ? do you think this a positive or negative development for society
Many people argue that humanity must radically alter its ways of living in order to prevent more climate change. To what extent do you agree?
It is becoming more and more difficult to eacape the influence of the media on our lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media rich society.
Many universities students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
Around the world, people are now living longer than ever before in the past. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Work is being done on the street where you live. The noise is disturbing you. Write a letter of complaint to your local council. In your letter: introduce yourself explain what the problem is suggest solutions to the problem
Individual greed and selffishness have been the basis of the modern society.some people think that we must return to older and more traditional way of respect for the family and community in order to create better world to live in.To what extent do you agree or disagree??
Neighbors are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what type of neighbor is the best to have? •someone who is quiet •someone who we are similar to •someone who is supportive Use specific details and examples in your answer.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. to what extents do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries, adults are living with their parents after graduating or even after finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?