It is importance for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. 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?
Playing a musical instrument is one of the most important achievements for any child. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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.
Success is often measured in terms of how much money somebody has earned. Do you think wealth is a good meausre of success? How else could we measure whether somebody is successful or not?
The flowchart below shows the process involved in writing a formal academic essay for a particular university course. Describe the stages of the process in a report for a university lecturer.
The course director of your previous college has invited you to attend a party for new students, and he has also asked you to give a talk about studying overseas. You have an important examination on the same day so you cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to the director to apologize and to explain why you cannot attend the event. Suggest another date when you could give Your talk.
In some countries, it can be very difficult for people over the age of 50 to get good jobs, despite their experience. What do you think are the causes of this problem, and what measures could be taken to solve it?
The chart below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentange of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world
Some people believe that it is important to plant trees in open areas in towns and cities than build more housing in city and town. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Most people today communicate using mobile phones and computers, and this has affected their need to meet face- to- face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantage
You have stayed at a friend’s house last weekend. You think you have left your watch there. Thank your friend describe your watch tell me what you want him to do write 150 words.
The given bar chart illustrate the proportions of divorce in two European countries (Finland, Sweden) from 2011 to 2015. These values are measured in percentages.
Nowadays, celebraties are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this has set a bad example for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
any parents (mostly women) decide to stay home and take care of the family members instead of working. Some people suggest that the government should pay them for doing that. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
Forests are the lungs of the earth. Destruction of the world's forests amounts to death of the world we currently know. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children are having to much free time and this time should be use to study more. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There is no need to maintain a close relationship with distant relatives. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Public celebrations such as national days etc are held in most countries which is expensive so govt. should not spend money on it and on more useful things. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motor bikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
Write a letter to the company to ask for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
•say where and when you would like to go
•include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
•say what kind of information you would like to receive
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, people are spending more time away from their homes because they spend longer in their work place. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Nowadays the way many people intereact with each other had changed because of technology. In what ways technology affected the types of relationship people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
The line graph shows the number of players in four different sports in a particular European country between 1985 and 2005.
Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to increase the number of police officers on the streets. Others, however, think that other measures are needed to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many Museums charge for admission while others do not. Do you think that the advantages of charging people into the museum out weights the disadvantages ?
Some people believe that universities should focus on providing students with practical skills for future employment. Others think that the true role of university education is to provide theoretical knowledge. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Computers and A.I. technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
The graph shows the number of visitors to four international museums between 1980 and 2015.
Nowadays online shopping is extremely popular. Discuss the impact of it on the environment and on people who lost their jobs because of it. These days Internet shopping is increasing getting popular. Discuss the impact on climate and on the individual who lost their employment?
the diagram shows the design of a modern landfill for househole waste .summarise the informatioin by selecting and reportying the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that goverment is responsilbe for crime prevention. Others think that individuals are responsible to protect themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that universities should offer places to young students with high marks. Other believe that people of all ages and with low grades should be allowed to study. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that globalization has a negative effect on national cultures. Do the advantages of globalization outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three catagories, from 1995 2002
More and more people are moving away from agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for work. What will be the consequence of this? What solutions can you offer?
The charts below compare the age structure of the populations of France and India in 1984. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Not enough students around the world choose science subject at university.What are the reasons for this? What impact does this issue have on society?
The charts give information about world forest in six different regions Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a letter to the train company's head office.
In your letter,
- Give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
- explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
- ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
You should write atleat 150 words
Should homework be banned in schools? Do you agree or disagree? Write a one-sided opinion essay to answer this question giving reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people believe that lessons on becoming a good parent should be included in school curriculum. Others think that it is not essential for students. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A global trade increases between countries ,many daily necessities are produced in other countries .Such goods are usually transported a long distance .do the benefits of this trend outweigh it's drawbacks? Opinion,the advantage and disadvantages.
the charts below show the males and females arrested over 5 years and the reasons for the most recent arresets.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbitan, and planned future development of the site.
The bar chart compares the total number of vehicles per one thousand people in China who owns a car in the years 1987 to 1999.
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student’s performance. Continual assessment such as course work and projects are not satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries, more houses are needed to cope with rapidly increasing populations. Some people think that it is better to build houses in existing towns and cities, while others believe that it is better to build houses and develop new towns in rural areas. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.