•Nowadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favor of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In recent years, there has been an increase in bad behaviour, poor discipline and anti-social behaviour in schools. Tough measures and stricter punishments by schools, parents and others are necessary to stop this trend. What are the advantages and disadvantages of stricter discipline for young people?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidences
Many animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and hunting. Some people believe that governments should take strict measures to protect endangered animals. Others argue that individuals have more responsibility to prevent animal extinction. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The use of fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal is increasing. What are the effects of this on the environment ? What can governments and individuals do to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels?
s In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments, Other people think there are benefits If society has more elderly people, To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people want governments to spend money on other plants to look for life. Others believe that it is a waste of public money when there are many unsolved problems on Earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and against keeping animals in zoos.
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighbourhood this should be resident's responsibility's while others think it should be governments's duty. What is your opinion?
Overpopulation is becoming a serious issue in many parts of the world. Some people believe that governments should take strict measures to control population growth, while others think it is up to individuals to decide how many children they have. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
celebrities are more famous for glamour and wealth than their achievements, is this trend setting bad example? do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays most of the people prefer using keyboard for their assignments and they are not used pen or pencil. Discuss the both points give your opinion
The graph below shows the amount of UK investments in clean energy from 2008 to 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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?
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achivements and this set bad example to the young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts summarise the weight measurements of people living in Charlestown in 1955 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
thank your friend for the stay
describe where you left the envelope
ask him/her to return it to you by post
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _________
The chart and table below give information about exercise and absenteeism in two departments of a major company, Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays plastic money replacements such as credit and debit cards are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries , many people suffer from health problems due to eating too much fast food. It is therefore, necessary for governments to impose higher tax on this kind of foof. Do you agree or disagree
Some people think that governments should use the money to provide faster means of public transport, while others are concerned that there are many more important priorities than public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People have better access to education, but many adults cannot read and write. In what ways are they disadvantaged without these skills? What can governments do to solve this problem?
You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to
visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend,
asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need
saying why you need them
making arrangements to meet
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresse
Increasingly, many governments around the world are choosing to provide greater funding for scientific and technological development rather than investing in arts and culture. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.
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 impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Although modern life has brought with it improvements in people's standard of living, people are not generally happy with their lives. Do you agree or disagree?
Over consuming sugar is unhealthy. Some people think that governments should take responsibility to control it. Others think that individuals should take responsibility for sugar intake. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people argue that companies and private individuals, rather than governments, should pay to clean up the pollution that they produced. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for the governments to make it a legal requirement. To what exrent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
In some developing countries, people prefer to invest their money in businesses outside their own country. What are the reasons for this? What can governments do to change this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
elebrities are famous for their weath and glamorous lifestyles rather than their achievements. This sets a bad example for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with that idea?
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house
tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…
Write at least 150 words.
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopments Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests. You do NOT need to write any address. You should write at least 150 words.
The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. Only governments actions can solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Social media has become a real problem for young people today, and governments should create laws that allow only people over 18 years of age to have accounts. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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 impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do yo agree or disagree with this opinion?
Governments spend a lot of money on public celebration such as national holidays and public festivals. Some people say that the government spend too much on this and they should use this money on other useful things. Do you agree or disagree?
Question: Advertisements encourage people to buy in quantity rather than promote quality. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 English words.
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. 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 many countries, governments spend significant resources on promoting national culture through festivals, museums, and public television programs. What are the advantages and disadvantages of governments promoting national culture?
Many people prefer to watch foreigh films rather than locally produced films, why could this be , should governments give more financial supports to local film industries.
Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
Communication technologies, such as smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, have experienced rapid developments. Some people think the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show the number of enrolments into three higher education faculties in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The governments should close companies that produce toxic waste materials without their own waste treatment facility in order to protect the envirnonment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can governments and individuals take to takle the issue?
peoples's lives are now surrounded by advertisements. These advertisements have negative impact on people's lives.To what extend you agree or disagree?
sports has become a bussiness and this earning has brought professional sport people a lot of financial and other developments. is it a positive or negative development?
Some people say in order to prevent illness and disease, gorvernments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?