These days, many films and pieces of music are free online.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Write your reasons and use examples from your experience.
Some people feel that entertainers (eg film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of jobs should be highly paid?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Modern technology has made it easier for individuals to download copyrighted music and books from the internet for no charge.
To what extent is this a positive or a negative development?
You should write at least 250 words.
Government should focus thier spending in public service rather than on arts such as music and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Top athletes and famous musicians today are paid enormous sums of money, and many people believe that this is unfair and that athletes and musicians should not be paid so much.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show the types of music albums purchased by people in Britain according to sex and age.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
You should write at least 150 words.
Some say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and age together.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people say that art subjects such as music, drama and creative writing era an essential part of education, and every school should include them in its syllabus. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and examples form your own experience.
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. School should cut art and music out of the cirriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as information technology.
To what extent do you agree?
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of the society. Do you think art and music still have a place in today's modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
Some people believe that children’s time outside of school should be filled with scheduled activities such as art and music classes and sports. Others feel that children need free time to play and relax. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people prefer to listen to music while studying, as music has a calming effect on the mind. Others prefer a pin drop silence in order to concentrate on the content they are studying and have an undivided attention while they do so.
Which option works better for you and why do you think the other option is not viable to ensure a successful study time?
Some people believe that Arts (such as painting and music) do not improves people’ life and, therefore, government should not spent money on it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Other people, say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by other sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Schools should only offer subjects that are beneficial to student’s future career success. Other subjects, such as music and sports, are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to listen to music while studying, as music has a calming effect on the mind. Others prefer a pin drop silence in order to concentrate on the content they are studying and have an undivided attention while they do so.Which option works better for you and why do you think the other option is not viable to ensure a successful
Your friend has asked you to help him/her to find a music teacher for his/her child. Write a letter to your friend that you have found a suitable teacher. In your letter, you should tell:
what experience the teacher has
why you think he/she is suitable
how to get in touch with the teacher.
Some people think that schools should give prizes for academic successes. Others argue that it is more important for schools to give prizes for other achievements (for example, for sports, music and behaviour). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that schools should only teach children’s subjects which are beneficial to their future career and therefore other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that the main factors influencing a child's development these days are things such as television, friends, and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that entertainments ej film stars pop musicians or sports stars, are paid too much money?
Do you agree or disagree?
Which other types of job should be highly paid?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports or musician.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You are planning to go to a music concert in your town
and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to invite your
friend to the concert you are planning to go to.
In your letter, say:
• what the content of the music concert is
• where and when the music concert is
• why you think your friend should go to this concert
You should write at least 150 words
Some people think that music plays an inportant role in seciety. Others think it is simply a form of entertainment.
Discuss both views and gives your opinion
The charts below give information about children under 18 learning musical instruments in one region of the UK in 1996 and 2016.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You live near a record shop that sells music, movies, and books.
Write a letter to the shop asking if they have a few different items you are looking for.
– Ask what the prices are and if they can be orders
– Ask when they would arrive and if you can have them held in advance
Your sister has asked you to organize the music for her wedding at the end of next month. Write a letter to your friend who is an amateur musician. In your letter ● ask your friend to perform at the wedding ● describe why he/she would be suitable for this event ● explain how your friend will be compensated if they agree.
You bought a music concert ticket. However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•say about the concert
•say why you are unable to go
• inform how your friend can receive the ticket
The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with the sentence?
The Government’s investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Government should invest these funds in public services instead .To what extent do you agree with the statements?
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The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Schools should teach children some academic subjects which will be beneficial to their future careers. Therefore, other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
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Government investments in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a wate of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that schools should only teach children subjects which are beneficial to their future careers and therefore other subjects such as music and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some argue that music mainly serves as a way for individuals to reduce their stress and anxiety.
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Creative artist should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas in words pictures music or film in whichever way they wish There should be no government restrictions on what they do To what extent do you agree or disagree with this option
Media surrounds us, from the shows we watch on television to the music we listen to on the radio.
How does media affect the society?
Do you agree that the impact of media has more disadvantages than benefits?
Some people think that the main factors influencing a child’s development these days are things such as television, friends, and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important.
Discuss both opinions and give your opinion.
The bar chart showed the percentage of school children learning to play four different musical instruments (violin, guitar, piano, drums) in 3 years 2005, 2010, 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think music plays an important role in society. Others think it is simply a form of entertainment. Discuss both sides of this argument and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some educationalists say that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words.
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governmnents must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people believe that the arts (such as music, literature, and theater) are more important
than other subjects in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that family has the strongest influence on a child’s development, while others believe that external factors such as television, friends and music play a big role. Discuss both views
Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas(in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictionon what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people feel that entertainers for example film starts,pop musicians or sports starts are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree.
Which other types of job should be highly paid.
Some people think that the arts (such as painting and music) do not directly improve quality of people's life, so government should spend money on other areas. Do you agree or disagree?