More and more people around the world are learning English as a second or foreign language, even in countries where it is not used in daily life. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this?
Many believe that religion is not a good thing, others say it is. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum 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. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of the population in th UK who consumed the recommended daily amout of fruit and vegetables in 2002, 2006 and 2010
Some people think the money spent on developing the technology for space exploration is not justified. There are more beneficial ways to spend this money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Malnutrition is still a significant problem in many developing countries. What are the causes of malnutrition, and how can this problem be addressed?
For a successful company, selling products depends more on company’s reputation or it depends more on if they provide discounts and offers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
“In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?”
11 June 2025, These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
•explain why you cannot keep the appointment
•apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
•ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The charts below show UK and USA energy consumption in 2000 and 2006.
The graph below gives information the pcentage of the population in four Asian countries in cities from 1970 to 2020, woth predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the informaton by selecting and reposting the main features, and make complarisons where relevant.
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house
tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…
Write at least 150 words.
Topic: The graph bellow gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
A number of tv programsion is growing. some people say that it is good while others say it affects the quality of tv program. discuss both and opine.
The maps below show the layout of a town in 2000 and the changes that took place by 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have heard that there is a part-time job available in a nearby shop. Write a letter to the shop's manager, applying for the job.
specify what job you are applying for
write about your experience and skills and why you should get an interview
ask about the hours required for the job and give your preferred hours
You should write at least 150 words.
Some say that todays life is better than it will be in the future; others disagree and say that in the future life will be better than now. Discuss, and include your own opinion
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: 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.
The graph below shows the number of tourists (measured in millions) visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many assume that the goal of every country should be produce more materials and goods . To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal ?
Some people think that environmental conservation is a global concern. Some others think that some countries do not need it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays people depends on newspapers, radios, television and the internet for news and information. Which in your opinion is the best way for getting news and why?
the chart below shows the percentage of household in owned and rented acommodation in england and waves between 1918-2011
The tables below show data about the amount of television watched by children in different countries (hours per day) and also the average academic achievement of people in these countries (% of people completing each level). Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below, and make comparisons where relevant.
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVED THAT IT IS GOOD TO SHARE AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, BUSINESS AND THE ACADEMIC WORLDS. OTHERS BELIEVE THAT SOME INFORMATION IS TOO IMPORTANT OR TOO VALUABLE TO BE SHARED FREELY. DISCUSS BOTH THESE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION
Professional sports people are often idolised by young children. Some people think that they, therefore, have a responsibility to be good role models at all times for children. Do you agree or disagree?
People today can perform the everyday tasks such as shopping, banking or even business transactions, without meeting others face to face. What are the effects it may have on individuals and society as a whole? Is it a positive or negative development?
You hired a car from a company, while. While you were driving you had a small accident.
Write a letter to the company to explain it.
In your letter:
-- when and where you hired it
-- describe how the accident happened
-- what kind of action did you take after the accident
In recent years, the rise of social media has significantly impacted the way people communicate and interact with each other. Discuss the effects of this trend on individuals and society. Suggest some possible solutions to mitigate its negative impacts.
Some people think that secondary or highschool student should be taught how to use money management as it is an important lifeskill. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people believe that everyone should be free to make their own lifestyle choices, even if those choices are unhealthy. Other people think that the government should intervene to influence other people’s choices, for example by putting high taxes on unhealthy products. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience
The given chart shows the rate of men and women aged between 60 -64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and in 2000. overall, men and women worked many percentage in 1970 compared to 2000 but compared to men, working women percentage is lower than men in four countries in both years. Firstly, In these four countries, men had worked high percentage in 1970. In Australia 74% of men worked in 1970 compared to 2000 it reduced to 47%, in Japan 84% in 1970 to 76% in 2000, in the USA 73% in 1970 to 55% in 2000 and in Belgium 79% in 1970 to 19% in 2000. Secondly, in these four countries compared to men, women had a small percentage of people working aged 60-64. In Australia 18% of women worked in 1970 compared to 2000 it increased to 19%, in Japan 43% in 1970 to 40% in 2000 in the USA 36% in 1970 to 38% in 2000 and in Belgium 8% in 1970 to 7% in 2000.
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of how parents in a country spent time taking care of their children in the evening in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Is music just a kind of entertainment?Or does it play an important role in society?Discuss two opinions and show your one.
*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 my countries today, people in cities either line alone or in small family units, rater than in large, extended family groups. is this a positive or negative trend?
The pie charts show information about energy production in a country in two separate years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, by make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the proportion of women in the labor force and women in management in five countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. (Hà Vy)
Some people argue that job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that they cannot always expect job satisfaction, and a permanent job is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinionSome people argue that job satisfaction is more important than job security, while others believe that they cannot always expect job satisfaction, and a permanent job is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion?
The two pie charts below show some employment patterns in Great Britain in 1992.
Some people think if students are afraid of the teacher it is better. Others see that having a friendly relation is better. Discuss both points and give your opinion.
First impression is the last impression. Some people believe that if you give a good interview, chances are high that you may get selected for the job. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Write a letter to a friend about an item you borrowed last week, that accidentally got damaged. In your letter – Describe the item. – What was the damage? – What do you intend to do to rectify the problem?
Preventative Measures According to the U.S. Department of Justice, compliance programs should contain preventative measures like monitoring and training to fend off corruption issues. To what extent do you think the faithful execution of preventative measures could limit corruption? Do you think corruption is something the business community could eliminate completely, or is it an inevitable phenomenon we must manage?
People have a lot of opinions about the value of advanced education. Which do you think is the most important reason to attend college or university? Use reasons and examples to support your answer. new experiences career preparation increased knowledge Use specific details and examples in your answer.
The chart below shows the promotions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English in 2000 and 2010. Summarise and write the information in about 150 words making relevant comparisons
Learning to manage money is one of the key aspects of adult life. How in your view can individuals best learn to manage their money? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.