Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today*s world and should be closed.What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town
centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully
agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.In your letter
• say which points in the article you agree with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
.offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
In order to solve traffic problems government should tax private cars owners heavily and use the money to improve public transport. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
As the number of cars increases, more money has to be spent on road systems. Some people think the government should pay for this. Others, however, think that the user should cover the costs. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In today’s society, both Western medicine and traditional complementary forms of medicines’ are now widely known and used. The effectiveness of these kinds of treatment is determined by the patient’s mental attitude towards it. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Today people live longer after retiring from work. What problems does this cause for individuals and society? What can be done to address these problems?
Some people believe that countries should produce the food to feed their population themselves and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people now own cars. What are the problems associated with an increase in the usage of private cars? How can these problems be solved?
Some people argue that competitive sports are good for bringing together people from different cultures. Others argue that these sports can cause problems and increase conflicts between nations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many young children have unsupervised accesss to the internet and are using the internet to socialise with others. This has can lead to a number of dangerous situations which cab be threatening for children. What problems do children face when going online without parental supervision? How can these problems be solved?
Some think that people should not change th9eir jobs while others think they should because it brings advantages for themselves, the company and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
1-Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say they are just harmless and help people to relax. Discuss both these points of view and your 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.
Some people believe that environmental problems are too big for individuals ro deal with, while other think that individual should take some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems when they are not be able to pay their debts back. In your opinion, do the advantages of credit creds outweigh the disadvantages.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious problems, as well as practical problems. To what estent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this? Sample Answer (Band 9)
The diagrams bellow show the Porth Harbour in 2000 and current
Teh table shows data underground railway systems in 6 major coties with date opened kilometers of route and passesnger numbers per year in millions.
Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individual to solve, while others think that the government cannot solve these environmental problems unless individual make, some action. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Tourism, as attractive as it may seem, also creates of variety of problems. What are the problems made by today’s tourism industry and what are the possible solutions for them?
You have been living in an apartment for the last three years. A few problems have emerged in your apartment since the last repair. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter, give details of the last repair work
what the problems are now
how you would like the landlord to solve these problems
Even though some cities have extensive public transportation systems, many people still drive cars. Why do you think this happens? How can people be encouraged to use more public transportation?
Nowadays there is a trend that media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think this is harmful to individuals and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
OVER THE LAST FEW DECADES,THE MEDIA HAS PROMOTED THE IMAGE OF YOUNG THIN WOMEN AS BEING IDEAL. WHATS PROBLEMS HAS THIS CAUSED? WHAT SOLUTIONS CAN YOU SUGGEST TO THIS ISSUE.
Other people think the government should focus on social services such as health and education programs. Which statement do you agree with? Explain and provide examples to support your opinion.
As computers are being used more and more in education, there will soon be no role for the teachers in classrooms. What extent do you agree or disagree
It is becoming increasingly expensive to keep museums open to public. What do you think is the best way of funding them (e.g. government, businesses or individuals)?
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.
Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this matter?
You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter,
•explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute
•mention what problems you have encountered with parking
• what you recommend to solve the problems
The maps show two different underground tunnel systems for cars in two Australian cities
You live in a block of flats, your neighbor makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter, you should:
• explain the situation
• tell him/her how you are affected by this
• suggest what you want the landlord to do.
Many companies sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. Some people think this is good for the world of sport, while others think it is a negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar fromsugar cane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programs. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The internet has changed the world. Some people say it is great. Others say it causes problems. Give the advantage and disadvantage of the internet.
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park secondary school since it's construction in 1950. Summarise the information and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevent
You have rented an apartment recently, but you are facing some problems. Write a letter to the landlord:
•Describe the details of the problems
•How are these affecting your family
•Ask for possible solutions
People aim to achive balance between their work and lives. But few people achieve it. What are the causes of the problems? How to overcaome it?
You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
•explain your situation
•describe your problems
• tell him/her when you think you can move in
There are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities, and only the government can solve these problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The population of the cities is increasing and more people are buying cars for the first time. What problems does this cause? What can be done to solve those issues?
Fish pie production line The diagrams give information about the manufacture of frozen fish pies. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime.Others ,however ,argue that the circumstances of an individual crime and motivation for committing it,should always be taken into account account when deciding on the punishment .Discuss the both these view and give your opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevent experiences from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people live in towns and cities where there are museums that promote historical and artistic objects of cultural importance, but they don't visit them. Why do you think many people don't visit museums? What is the cultural importance of museums to society?
The world of work is forever changing at a fast pace. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions for how people should prepare themselves for work in the future
Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less time with their parents. What is the reason for this? What problems can this cause?
Getting promotions is one of the biggest drives for people to apply themselves and work hard in the modern workplace. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotions? What other factors influence people to work hard? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People are living in a “throw-away society”, using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?