Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activity in many countries for young adults. What do you think is the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative developments?
What are the benefits of living in big cities,as opposed to rural areas? What are the problems of rural areas, and how can they be solved?
Some people believe that countries should produce food to feed their populations themselves and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Should museums and art galleries be free of charge for the public or should be charge, even voluntary charge, be levid for admittance ? Discuss both the views and give your opinion
Some hold the view that ideas and information should be completely open-there should be no controls on what people can read and watch in the media (TV, newspapers, Internet). Do you agree with this view, or do you think that in some circumstances governments should limit the freedom of the media?
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you.
In your letter, explain:
what are the changes
the problems you are facing
which parts of the service you would like to change
Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, music, pictures or films) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The graphs below show the total percentage of films released and the total percentage of ticket sales in 1996 and 2006 in a country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Most pollution, especially air and water pollution, is caused by industry. If we want to protect the environment we should make factories and forms of industry pay for all the pollution they cause. That is the only way to make sure that the owners will make a serious effort to reduce the pollution that they caused.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, schools have severe problems with student behaviours. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries at secondary or high school, there may be two streams of study: academic or vocational. What are the advantages for students and society of putting students into two streams at the age of fifteen?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that tourism benefits the host country. Others think that tourism causes problems for the host country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
You have recently visited a building which is of historical importance and came to know that it's in bad condition. Write a letter to local newspaper office. Which building it is? What are the problems? What do you expect them to do?
The diagrams show a museum and its surroundings in 1990 and 2010
Many schools these days have problems with poor student behavior. Why do you think these problems occur? what could be done to tackle these problems
More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get their news and instead read online. Is this a positive or negative development?
Computer games and films containing violence are popular today. Some people think that these are harmful for our society and the government should ban them. Other argue that such games and films are fine for entertainment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
SOME PEOPLE THINK IT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO SPEND MONEY ON ROADS AND MORTOWAYS THAN ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS SUCH AS RAILWAYS AND TRAMS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Today, many people do not know their neighbour in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
Instead of requiring primary school students to do experiments themselves, schools should only allow them to watch experiments demonstrated by teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However others think this leads to environmental problems, so air trave should be more expensive in order to discourage people from travelling by air.Discuss both sides an give your own opinion.
some people think that the best way to solve global environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree? agree: - raising price helps people reduce overuse - limiting depletion of natural fuels disagree: - There are better ways like using energy from the sun, water
a lot of places in the work rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not well-managed. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Many countries face the problem of low voter turnout in their democratic elections. What are the problems associated with it and suggest solutions?
Some believe that it is good for a country's culture to import films and TV programs, while others think it is better for a Country to have their own films and TV programmes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
many manufactured food and drink products contain high level off sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. 🔸To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children having school uniforms?
the diagrams below show the transformation of the area around Tumbledown between 1995 and 2010.
The chart below data about the subway systems in six cities Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at list 150 words.
You want to complain about the service you received in the hotel you stayed in while attending a recent meeting
Write a letter to the person who organised the meeting. In your letter,
*Describe the meeting
*Explain the problems the service
*Suggest what the meeting organizer should do
As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have some problems and can’t stay for the whole course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,
explain your interest in the course
describe your problems
find out whether a refund is possible if you leave early
Across the world, local shops are closing due to losing customers to online competitors. What problems does this produce? And what solutions can you suggest to overcome them?
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where irrelevant. The image contains a table detailing the percentage of national consumer expenditure by category for 2002 across five countries. Ireland's expenditure includes 28.91% on Food/Drinks/Tobacco, 6.43% on Clothing/Footwear, and 2.21% on Leisure/Education. Italy's expenditure comprises 16.36% on Food/Drinks/Tobacco, 9.00% on Clothing/Footwear, and 3.20% on Leisure/Education. Spain reports 18.80% for Food/Drinks/Tobacco, 6.51% for Clothing/Footwear, and 1.98% for Leisure/Education. Sweden exhibits an expenditure of 15.77% on Food/Drinks/Tobacco, 5.40% on Clothing/Footwear, and 3.22% on Leisure/Education. Turkey demonstrates a spending pattern with 32.14% on Food/Drinks/Tobacco, 6.63% on Clothing/Footwear, and 4.35% on Leisure/Education.
A friend has agreed to stay in your flat (apartment) and look after it
while you are away. You want to give your friend some information
about the flat.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
• give information about the flat
• provide any important instructions
• say what he/she should do if there are any problems
In many cities problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move rural areas. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugat, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, a large number of highly skilled professionals like doctors, engineers, and IT professionals from poorer countries are leaving their countries for better-paying jobs. What are the possible problems of this and what solutions can you suggest to deal with this issue?
The diagrams below show the design for a wave-energy machine and its location. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The environmental problems that today's world is facing are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. So governments and large and large organisations should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. Others think that there are alternative ways to achieve this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
the graph shows the number of visitor to four international museums between 1980 and 2015
Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this? Angsa
“In the circumstances of the present-day world, more and more people believe that celebrating Women’s Days is counterproductive, as the special treatment females receive on such occasions only highlights gender inequality.” In about 300 words, state your opinion about this statement.
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 are planning a 2 day work training outside your city next month.write a letter to the manager of the hotel regarding accommodation arrangement for your visit.in your letter
Introduce yourself and your company.
Ask Availability of their rooms.
Tell him/her that your every arrangement and needs.