The bar chart shows percentage of respondents expressing an interest in certain sports.
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema. Other say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Disucss both these view and give your own opinions.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “It is more important for students to study art and literature than it is to study math and science.”
A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes mixtures of nationalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reason for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of seasons. Some people consider it oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion
"Some people believe that the best way to reduce traffic congestion in cities is to provide free public transportation. Others, however, think that other measures are needed. Discuss both views and give your own opinion."
Supermarkets should only sell food products from within their own country rather than imports from overseas. What are your opinions on this?
In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural area which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. Why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in development countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
Recently you saw an article in a a newspaper about a city/town you know and some of the information in the article was incorrect. Write a letter to the editor regarding this. In this letter, you should tell:
* How you know about this city/town
* What information was incorrect
* What the editor should do about this
Write at least 150 words.
The pie charts below give data on the spending and consumption of resources by countries of the world and how the population is distributed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
As part of a class assignment you have to Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people think that watching television is a waste oftime. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay justifying your choice.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a
training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• describe the training course you want to do
• e x p l a i n what t h e c o m p a n y could d o t o help y o u
• s a y how the course will b e useful for your job
The table shows of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the UK in 1998.
You hired a carcomapny .While you were driving you had a small accident . Write a letter tothe company to explain it.Whwn and where you hired it. Describe how the accident happened . What kind of action did you take after the accident.
Opinion essay questions: “prevention is better than cure”. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures. To what extent do you agree?
Topic: Technology and its impact on society. Question: In recent years, technological advancements have transformed various aspects of society. Discuss both the positive and negative effects of technology on individuals and communities. Provide relevant examples and your own opinion.
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each tipe of crime. Others, however, argue that circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. -> topic: traffic, transport Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
An increasing number of people work from home these days and stay in touch with their office using computer technology. What are the effects on employees of working from home?
First impression is important. Some people think doing well in an interview is key to securing a good job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Industrial pollution is increasing all around the world. Some people say that the most effective way to tackle the problem is to tax companies that are causing the pollution. Other argue that there are other ways to control the situation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart gives information about the percentage of overweight men and women in Australia from 1980 to 2010
Environmental problems are too big for individual countries or individual people to address. In the other word, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard
nothing from the airline company. Write to the airline and
- Explain what happened.
- Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it.
- Find out what they are going to do about it.
The pie chart shows the percentage of women in poverty and the bar chart shows poverty rates by sex and age. They are from the United States in 2008.
You have a friend who lives abroad. You have decided to apply for a course at one of the colleges in his city.
Write to your friend explaining
Tell them about the college and the course and why you want to do it.
Ask for their help to find accommodation if you get admission to the course.
Some people think that hosting an international sporting event is beneficial for a country, while others disagree. Do the advantages of hosting a major sporting event outweigh its disadvantages?
More and more people are complaining of people becoming overweight. Some persons are of the opinion that there should be an increase in the price of fatty foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadventages for both individuals and companies to shopping online?
The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of earning money and further education will be something that continues throughout life. Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people say that playing computer games is bad for children in every aspects. Others say that playing computer games can have positive effects on the way children develop. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents choosing to self-educate their children at home rather than sending them to school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that there will be decrease in international travel in future. Do you think the less ammount of international travel is a positive or negative or a negative development?
Topics:Crime & Punishment Some people believe that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both of these two views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your friend who lives in another city has opened a new gift shop. You were unable to attend the inauguration due to an important competition you are a part of. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you must
Congratulate your friend
Explain your inability to attend
Mention that you will visit soon
The two pie chart below show some employment pattern in Great Britain in 1992. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
*Academic You are supposed to spend 40 minutes on this task. Nowadays more and more people are spending less time at home. Why do you think it happens? What effect does this have on individuals and the society?
In this technological era, personal information is stored on computers by many companies and organizations. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Online education is rapidly increasing in popularity. What has led to this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online learning compared to in-class instructions? Provide examples and explanations.
In many workplaces, online communication is getting more and more common than meeting face to face. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online communication?
the maps below show the chances that occured to a town named willington in 1980, 186, and 2000.
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tables there is no need to go to the cinema. Others say that to be fully enjoyed, films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
With growing population in cities, more and more people live in a home with small or no outdoor areas. Is it a positive or negative development？
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Some cities create housing areas by providing taller building. Others create housing by building houses on a wider area of land. What solution is better?
The diagram shows process of creating bricks for the construction industry
The line graphs lower depicts the changing of population in the period from 1940 to 2000 in three different counties in the U.S. state of Oregon.
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that large, impressive buildings are important for a city. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving schools and hospitals. Discuss both these views and giver your own opinion.