Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicinr. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countries are stealing from poor countries. Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries ,small shops are closing.Give your reasons about this also is it a positive or a negative development?
You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
-remind your employer what the course was about
-explain why the course was useful to you in your work
-suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleagues
The relatively recent development of games on phones, computers, and TV consoles is extremely popular with people all over the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such electronic games?
Some people say that the amount of noise that people make should be strictly controlled. Others say that people should be free to make as much noise as they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the 21st century, many women have come out of their home to become what we call working women. What are the advantages and disadvantages of women joining the workforce?
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports center now and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Research shows that increasing numbers of people are now living in mega-cities: cities of more than 20 million inhabitants. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people should focus on all, whereas other people think that they should concentrate on only those that they find interesting. Discuss both views and give your own.
The maps show how the industrial area will change into a housing area in the future Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The increased use of text messaging using mobile phones is largely to blame for the falling standards in written English, particularly among young people, many of whom are unable to construct grammatically correct sentences. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that teachers should be responsiblefor teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many students now work while they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their education as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solution could you suggest?
The charts below show the percentage of male and female students of different age group who studied in Australia for full- time and part-time education in 2006.
“Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer”
Many people argue that museum and art galleries should present the nation's art, as opposed to artwork from other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The following diagrams show how a pellet stove and a pellet boiler work to heat a house. Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Many people in society believe that having fixed punishments for all crimes is a more efficient way of dealing with criminals in the justice system. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a fixed punishment?
Technology has brought many changes in our lives, especially in the educaion system. One of these is the introduction of online studies. Is this a positive or negative dvelopment? Give readons and examples from your personal opinion.
Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Other believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. What do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table shows the underground services used by the passengers in millios in six cities including total distance coveres in kilometers
Nowadays animal experiments are now widely used to develop new drugs and test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause suffering to animals, while others advocate them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both perspectives and express your own opinion
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
You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony.
Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•whose marriage ceremony it was
•give details of this marriage ceremony
•invite your friend to come and visit your country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………..,
In recent years, many small scale local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or malls to to shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
the map below show village of Stokeford in 1930 and in 2010
Today many young people and teenagers go to jail because of committing crime especially violence. What are the causes of this? Can you offer any solutions?
Some people think that all children in school should learn a foreign language at an early age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
Many people find it difficult to speak in front of and to present to an audience. It is believed that this skill should be taught in school. Why is this important? To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
Although more and more people read newspapers on the internet, newspaper will remain as the most important source of news. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The internet has changed the world. Some people think it has made life better. Others believe that it has created problems. This essay will outline the advantages and disadvantages of the internet.
Some people think that animals should be kept in men-made cells. What are the disadvantages of keeping animal in zoo?
With pressure on today’s young people to succeed academically, some people believe that non-academic subjects should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities whether they only know a few people in their area. Advantages and disadvantages of living in small communities?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Some say now we can see films on our phones, there is no need to go to cinema, other says to be fully enjoyed films need to be seen in a cinema. What is your opinion?
The bar chart below shows the percentages of different kinds of landfill waste in five different countries in 2010.
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
1)Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
2)Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
3)Suggest what should be done about the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear Sir,
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three period and whether they were studying full-time and part-time.
The diagram below shows two methods of collecting water for irrigation purposes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
Human cloning is today turning into one of the hottest issues in the world and while it has attracted many supporters, there are still people who disapprove of this modern science. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The bar chart compares 7 various factories that utilize ground and public water supply in a country. Data are expressed in millions of cubic meters.
Some believe that the development of technology and impreved software allow us totranslate between languages automatically.There fore, it is not necessary to learn foreign languages anymore. Do you agree or disagree ?
There are now many different kinds of internet sites and apps offering medical advice, but they all share one thing in common: they do more harm than good. Why might online sources of medical advice be said to "do more harm than good'? Present a counter-argument. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
You are a current student of Loren Brusque University, studying Business Administration. You want to apply for the post of Quality Assurance Manager you have recently seen on the university's notice board. Write a letter to Mr. Walker, and ▪️Give your reason for writing ▪️Tell about your education ▪️Describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job.
The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1990 and at present.
Topic: It is better for college students to live far away from home than live at home with their parents. Do you agree or disagree?
The use of smartphone is decreasing our collective intelligence because we are reliant on the technology and not our own minds. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Write a letter to your boss for a recent meeting you missed
1. Apologies for the missing
2. Explain what happened
3. Day what you will do to compensate