Governments should focus their spending on plic services rather than on the arts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, celebrities increasingly have the status of role models, in particular for younger people. Do you see this as a positive or negative development?
More and more young people use the Internet to socialise. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that culture traditions maybe destroyed when they are used as money- making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion
Some people support the idea of individual working & learning but many think that it is better to learn things in a group. Discuss both these views & also give your own opinion.
In many parts of the world, the pace of life was slower in the past than it is today. What do you think were the advantage and disadvantages of having slower pace of life?
The maps below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Umar
The chart below shows the different types of accommodations chosen by the British when they were on holidays in 2013.
These days, scientists can tell whether a child will become a criminal or not by examining the child at the age of three. Do you agree that crime is a product of human nature? Do you think we can stop children from becoming criminals?
Some people thnk that money is one of the most essential factors in promoting happiness. Do you think people can be happy without much money? What factors contribute towards happiness?
The key solution for the environment issue is for the current generation to live a less comfortable life to benefit future generations. TO what extent do you agree or disagree
The diagrams below give information on transport and car use in Edmonton. Pie chart shows the which transports people used. Table shows reasons why they are used transports.
some people say that devoting one's time to family activities is more important than spending time working. Others believe that dedicating one's time to work is more inportant? discuss both view and give ur own opinion
In some countries, a high proportion of criminals acts are committed by teenagers. Why is it the case? What is the solution?
PEOPLE’S SHOPPING HABITS DEPEND MORE ON THE AGE GROUP THEY BELONG TO THAN OTHER FACTORS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YO AGREE OR DISAGREE?
In recent years many local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers to do their shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime’ such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
The table below shows how much children (aged 7-15) spend per week on various items. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information.
You were doing a short course in another country. Suddenly, you had to leave the country and return to your home country. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter:
1. Express your gratitude
2. Explain why you had to leave the course early
3. Describe what part of the course you enjoyed the most
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career; while other believe that, it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give y0ur opinion
You have seen a Tourist Board welcoming nominations for a ‘Best City/Town Award’. Nominate your home city/town.
Write a letter to the tourist board. In your letter
•nominate your town/city and refer to its location
•explain what is special about your city/town
•say how winning an award would change your city/town
ou recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of noise very early in the morning because of a faulty central heating system. The manager promised to contact you regarding compensation but you still haven't heard from him.
Write a letter to the hotel. In the letter
describe the problem at the hotel
explain what the manager had said at the time
say what you want the manager to do.
Many countries have compulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others think that this has little effects and other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
One of your colleagues is leaving for a new job, and your manager has asked you to arrange a farewell party for him/her. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter, •suggest a suitable date and time for the party • recommend a place • discuss the food and entertainment options that should be available
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to incease recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirment. To what extend do you think laws are nedded to make people recycle more of their waste?
The maps show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its redevlopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relvant.
In tehir advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphsise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The ease of international travel and the spread of various lands of mass media all over the world have made it more possible than ever for people to know how other people live in other countries. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people like to spend their leisure time after work with co- workers while others prefer to keep their private life separate from their work life. Discuss both side and give your own opinions.
Some people argue that children should not watch television as it can have a negative effect on their development. Others claim that television can help them in their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it is more important to plant more trees in open area in towns and cities than build more housing. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
With the rise of e-books come the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The bar chart illustrates the change in age ratio of viewers per month to a European country from 2000 to 2011.
some people hold the view that a good teacher is more important for education success while others think the student's attitude is more important to succeed in rducation. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The number of students studying science at university is constantly declining. What do you think are the causes?What effects will this have on our society?
Children today play very violent games. This must be the reason for the increase in violence and crime in most major cities of the world. What are your opinions on this? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
1.Global warming is now generally agreed to be a very serious problem. What are the causes of global warming and what should governments do to reduce it.
Air travel causes environmental pollution, so many people believe that there should be an increase in the price of air tickets in order to reduce air traffic. Do you agree or disagree?
Some say that television is useful for education, while others say it is useful only for entertainment. Discuss both views and give own opinion.
In many parts of the world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people’s skin. What are the reasons for using such products? What effects do they have in terms of health and society?
The topic of this: Currently, most students are studying only mathematics and the world language, English. What do you think its advantages more than its disadvantages?
Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but there is no agreement about whether it is the responsibility. What is your opinion?
The chart Mow shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989.
Privat car ownership has been increasing over the past few decades. This has given ordinary people greater mobility, but has also led to concerns about traffic congestion and air pollution. Do the advantages of private car ownership outweigh the disadvantages?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of
money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to
pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general
public.
Write a letter fo the company. tn your fetter
describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
say how you think the company should spend the money
City centers are very crowded with cars. They often cause a great deal of pollution. Cars should be banned from all centers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Bar graphs below provide information about computer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2000 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2000 and 2010.
Some people think that children should be homeschooled when they are very young while others think it is better for them to attend a kindergarten. Which do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe capital punishment must be banned while others think in order to protect individuals; criminals who commit certain crimes must be executed. What is your opinion?