Some people think that students should be required to do unpaid community service as a part of their school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays children play computer games for long hours. They do not play traditional game. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think it influences in a good or bad way?
Some peoole think that cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to live in countryside. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some educationalists argue that non-exam, arts-based subjects, such as music, drama, art and craft, should be compulsory in the secondary-school curriculum. They believe that activities such as these can improve overall academic performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the average number of hours students in five different universities studied. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently experienced a laptop problem that makes it difficult for you to do your job properly. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
describe the problem
explain how it is affecting your work
suggest what you would like your manager to do about it
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports center, now and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
new research has shown that overeating has a bigger problem than hunger, what are the reasons for this problem? how can it be solved?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. 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.
Some universities offer online courses as an alternative to classes delivered on campus. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people say that death penalty is a useful tool for those whoo committed violent crimes. Other people say that tdeath penlaty is uncaccptable in today’s socity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart gives information about the proportion of children, men and women eating fruit and vegetables daily in the United Kingdom between 2001 and 2008
Some people believe that online education is as effective as traditional classroom learning, while others think it is less effective. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the number of passengers who used public transport in Somewhere town from 2012 to 2015
Many people put their personal information onlinne (address, telephone number, and so on) for purposes such as signing up for social networks or online banking. Is this a positive or negative development?
Many businesses in the world today are run by family members. Do the advantages of family-run businesses outweigh the disadvantages. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experiences or knowledge
Housing and waste disposal are major issue in cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. discuss both viewers and give your own opinion.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised fo someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
- suggest how you could help her in her home
- say why you would like to do this work
- explain when you will and will not be available
The rand and quality of food that we can buy has changed due to technological advances. Do the advantage of this trend outweigh the disadvantage?
The charts below show ưhat UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008
The maps illustrates the changes made to Paradise Island.
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal of more money than people in other impòrtant professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion
At the present time, the populatiom of some countries includes a reltaively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. do the advantage of this situation outweight disadvantages?
Some people think the typical technology of a teacher and students in the classroom will not exist by the year 2050. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people today working long hours, leaving them with little time for leisure activities. Why is this happpend? What problems does it cause?
The line graph below shows the international student enrolment numbers at De Salle University from 1980 to 2020.
The charts below give information about level of education in Glasglow, a city in Scotland, in 2010.
Many people think that living in the city is better than living in the countryside. To what extent do you agree with this view? Minh Bui
Modern technology, such as personal computers and the Internet, have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of the time instead of going to an office everyday. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this solution?
The charts below show changes in student enrolment by degree at a university in Canada in 1980 and 2000.
Many people join distance-learning programmes and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Spme people believe that nowadays we are have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement.
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
When talking about success, we often think of people who are rich or famous. In your opinion, what are the qualities that characterise a successful person? Why do you think these should be the criteria? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In order to meet the increasing water demands and fight against irregular rainfalls, many countries are building large water reservoirs such as dams. Is this a positive or negative developement? What other measures can be implemented in order to solve these issues?
The chart below illustrates the proportion of change in the share of global students amid university graduates in different Canadian states among 2001 and 2006.
Some companies sponsor sports as away to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages to this. discuss boyh sides and give your opinion.
The images below illustrate the process and potential of how garbage can be recycled to create aviation biofuel. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Living in a country where you have to spake a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays more and more young people hold the important positions in the government. Some people think that is a good thing while others argue that it is not suitable. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You would like to take some time off of work to attend a training course. Write a letter to
your supervisor asking for permission to attend the course. In this letter,
Describe the training course
Say how it will help improve your job performance.
Explain how much time you need off and ask for permission.
International tourism has bought enormous benifits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantage of international tourism outweigh the advantage.
Despite a large number of gyms, a sedentary life is gaining popularity in the temporary world. What problems are associated with this? What solution can you suggest?
In some parts of the world, people are living to an older age than they used to. Some people say that this causes problems but others say that an ageing population has advantages for business, for government and for society in general. Discuss both views and give your own option.
The bar chart shows the divorce rates in two European countries from 2011 to 2015
The bar graph bellow depicts information about the average hours of unpaid work per week one by people in different categories.
The chart below gives information about the production of oil daily in 4 nations between 2000 to 2004
The chart below show the estimated growth of the population and carbon
The table shows the number of employees and factories producing silk in England and Wales between 1851 and 1901.