Research shows that overeating can be just as harmful as smoking. Thus the advertising of certain food products should be banned, as cigar is banned in many countries. Do you agree or disagree?
The involvement of youth in crime is increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are reasons for this, and what are the effects?
Many people say there is a need to protect the environment, however little effort has been made to bring these intentions to fruition. How do you feel about this situation? What action could be taken to prevent further environmental damage? Discuss this issue by giving real life examples.
In many countries, the government likes to spend more money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However, others think government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both sides and giver your opinion.
Today inToday in many countries people are moving from rural areas to urban areas (city). Why do you think people are doing this? What problems can this cause?
The map below shows the changes that have taken place in Meadowside Village and Fonton, a neighboring town, since 1962.
It’s believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Science and technical experts seem to be more valued by society than musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree?
The line graph shows the sales of gold in Dubai for 12 months in 2002 in millions of Dirhams. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
obesity is a serious problem in many countries especially in rich countries. fiscuss ways to solve the problem . provide specific reasons n examples to support your answer.
You have a large extended family, and every year you all get together to go on a big family trip for a week. Your brother is in charge of the plans this year, and you would like to suggest a place you’ve visited before. Name the destination you have in mind. Briefly describe your previous experience in this place. Talk about some of this place’s features.
The movement of people from the countryside into the cities is happening in many parts of the world, resulting in the problems, especially in cities. What are the causes of this movement, and how can it be reversed Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Stress is now a major problem in many countries around the world. What are the causes of it and what solution do you offer?
The graph below shows UK air pollutants in millions of tonnes, from three different sources, between 1990 and 2005.
In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than the large groups. Is it a positive or negative development?
"Nowadays, both online and offline education methods are widely used. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each, and give your own opinion on which is more beneficial."
In many counteries,a small number of people eran extremely high salaries for the country,but others think that government should not allow salaries above a certain level.discuss bothe views and give your opinion.
In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemployement will cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative deveolpment?
Wealth and material belonging often measure the success that a person has. Do you think wealth is best measure of success? What makes a successful person?
Many people say that we place too much importance on money and possessions. Others believe that the consumer society improves our quality of life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ome people claim that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefit of human beings, while others argue that it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It has been observed that in manycountries notenough students arechoosing to study science subjects at university. What do you think are the causes of theproblem? What are theeffects on society
Today in many countries people are living in a ‘throwaway” society where things are used for a short time and then throw away. What do you think is the cause and what problems will it lead to
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in Netherland between 2001 and 2006. Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where appropriate.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people can say an ageing population creates poblems for goverments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extend to the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Recently, flooding in many big countries often happens worldwide and it frequently causes disaster to many people living in urban areas. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres or route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Underground Railway Systems Date opened Kilometres of route London Paris Tokyo Washington DC Kyoto Los Angeles 1863 1900 1927 1976 1981 2001 394 199 155 126 11 28 Passengers per year (in millions) 775 1191 1928 144 45 50
The maps presents the developments which took place at Queen Mary Hospital between 1960 to 2000.
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only large companies and governments can make a difference. What extent do you agree or disagree.
In many countries, there is a growing concern about the excessive use of plastic and its detrimental impact on the environment. Some argue that implementing a plastic tax would discourage the use of plastic products. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that it is acceptance to use animals in medical research for the benefit of human beings, while others argue that it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, not enough students study science subjects. What are the causes? What will be the effect on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays in many countries chemicals are used to produce and preserve food. Do the dangers associated with the use of chemicals in food production outweigh the advantages?
In many government like to spend more money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However some think government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
These days, people work in more than one job and often change carrier several times during their life. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Fossil fules(eg coal,oil and natural gas) are the main source of energy in many countries. However, in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy(eg solar and wind) is encouraged. To what extent is this positive or negative ?
Courses in music and art should be compulsory for students in high school. Do you agree or disagree with the idea?
The large number of private cars on the roads in many parts of the world has led to serious problems of pollution and may contribute to golfbal warming. Some people think that governments should spend money for the development of public transportation systems in Oder to help solve this problem. Other think it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause less pollution.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are the reasons for this, and suggest some solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
you should spend about 15 mintutes on this task. there have been several complaints about the reception area where vistors to your company arrive. your manager has asked you to suggest. how the reception area could be improved. write a letter to your manager. in your letter, describe the complaints that have been made say why the reception area is important sggest how the reception area could be improved.
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What are the advatages and disadvantages of solar energy?
In many developed countries, life expectancy is rising while birthrates are falling. As a result, the elderly will make up a much larger proportion of the population in future. Is this a positive or negative development?
In many western countries there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no children. What are the advantages and disadvantages to couples having no children?
the bar chart below shows the percentage of australian men and women in the different age group who did regular physical activity in 2010. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are spending more and more of their time indoors. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to solve it?
The charts show the main methods of transportation for people travelling to a university for study in 2004 and 2009.
In many countries, plastic bags are one the main sources of damage to the environment, and so they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
It is compulsory for children to attend school between the ages of 5 and 16. Many people are in favour of raising the age at which children must start their schooling to 6 or 7, and the age at which they are allowed to stop to 17 or 18. People of this view believe teenagers would gain more from staying in school longer. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Some People think that men museums should be enjoyable places to entertain Poople, while others belive that the purpose of museums is to educate. Discuss both views and give your own opinion