Some people say that education and heath care should be the responsibility of the goverment but other thinks that it is the responsibility of the individuals themseves. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People today can shop, work, and communicate with others via the Internet. They do not need to do these face to face. Is it a positive or negative development?
Fossil fuels coal oil and natural gases are the main sources in many countries but some countries the use of alternative sources of energy wind energy solar energy are encouraged. to what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development.
Today technology and robots replace people in many areas. Why do you think this is a case? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that historic buildings should be preserved, while others think they should be demolished to make way for modern developments. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe raising the price of fuel is the greatest way to address global environmental issues. Do you agree or disagree?
Shortage of Housing has given several social consequences. Only the government who can solve the problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays an increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during life. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
A large number of young people are leaving school and cannot find a job. What problems will youth unemployment cause for individuals and for society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among young people Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The table shows the proportion of women in the labor force and women in management in five countries
Some children receive almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children receive too much pressure from their over enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impact on the child. Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well at school?
Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia. As many as two thirds of children are now obese. Shools have a responsibility to monitor what their studetnts eat and amount of exercise they do. To what extend do you agree with the statement?
Some developed countries now have unemployment problems. Why do people still want to immigrate to these countries? Give reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.
Few young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study and work in cities. What are the reason? Do advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a courntry. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Certain parents believe that good parenting means constantly being involved in the lives of their children. While some parents believe it is better for the development of their children if they learn to deal with situations by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some languages are increasingly spoken in different countries. while the usuage of others is rapidly declining. Is this a positive or a negative development.
Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment> IT would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports and games. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion.
Around the world it is likely that more adults will work from home, and more children will study from home, as computer technology becomes cheaper and more accessible. Do you think this will be a positive or negative deuelopment?
Some claim that children are more aware of environmental issues than older adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that developments in the fields of artificial intelligence will have a positive impact on our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, worry that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think traffic and housing problems in large cities can be solved by moving companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to cintinue with their work. To what extent do you agree?
Students are becoming more and more reliant on the internet. While the internet is convenient, it has many negative effects and its and its use for educational purpose should be restricted. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasons for wanting the job
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers and books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or diasgree with this statement.
Write a letter to your friend, who is also a member of the club. Write about your feelings
and what you think the club management should do about the situation. Write about 50
words.
Some government say how many children a family can have in their country. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons to your answer.
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
These seem to be an increasing trend towards assessing student through exams rather than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantage of exams as a form of assessment?
Q1. In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to imporse a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In the past, students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this developments?
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Both governments and individuals are spending vast amount of money on protecting animals and their habitat. This money could be better spent dealing with fundamental issues in society such as poverty and health care. To what extent do you agree?
Some people believe that technology has led to many positive developments in their lives, while others think technology is gradually taking over control of the way people live. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Responsible tourists could preserve both the local culture and environment. Some people think it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been invited to talk about your country at the international meet at an American college. Write a letter to the secretary of the international community. You should write:
1.Accept the invitation 2.discuss what you should talk about 3.Ask if you require any instrument
many adancements in techonolgy are making people's lives easier, users need to think and do less to achieve tasks. discuss the positives and negetives of this development and give your own opinion.
the most important aim of sciense should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Government should make laws about people’s nutrition and food choice. Other argue that is their choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, people get married and have children after age of 30. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and examples based on your experiences.
The pursuit of wealth has become the main motivation for many business owners nowadays. Do you thinks this is a positive or negative development ?
The maps below show the Malvern Nature School campus in 1999 and development plans for 2029. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
You recently stayed in a hotel and an employee was very helpful to you. Write a letter to the hotel management to tell them what happened. In your letter:
Describe the situation
Explain what happened
Say what you would like the manager to do
Some scientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligence than human beings. While some see this as a positive development others worry about the negative consequences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the maps show improvements that have been made to a university campus between 2010 and the present day
A building company is planning to build new houses on some land near where
you live and has asked the people to give their comments. Write a letter to the
manager of the building company and
- Say how you heard about the plan of the building company
- Give your opinion of the plan
The higher proportion of older population will over take younger generation what is the reason? is it positive or negative development?
The map below shows the development of village of Rye mouth between 1995 and present
In many countries nowadays,consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world.Do yo think this is a positive or negative development?