In many western countries there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no children. What are the advantages and disadvantages to couple having no children?
In many part of the world , families were larger in the past because people had more children. Do you think there were more advantages or more disadvantages to be part of large family in the past?
Over-reliance on modern technology means that people are failing to learn, or are forgetting many basic skills. To what extent is this true? Are people becoming so reliant on modern technology that they are no longer able to do some things without it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
In many countries, freedom of speech is part of a person’s natural human rights. However, in cases when a person’s speech has a negative effect on society, it may be restricted by the government. In your opinion, does the right to freedom of speech outweigh the right of the government to try to protect its society?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing. In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening . Do you think the adavantages of this development outright the disadvantages ?
The chart below shows the changes in three different areas of crime in Manchester city centre from 2003-2012.
Some people believe that the violence shown in movies and video games has a damaging effect on society. While others believe that these don’t have an influence on people’s behaviour. What is your opinion?
Nowadays in many countries, both men and women work full-time. Logically, women and men should share household tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, workers over 60 can still be found in the workplace. However, some people think that this may cause social problems and they should be retired. Do you agree or disagree?
Weddings are more expensive in many countries present and past. What is the reason behind this? Is this a positive or negative development?
In many modern socities grandchildren rarely spend any quality time with their grandparents. what do you think are the consequences of this?
The charts below show the main methods of transportation for people of one university for work or study in 2004 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting the main features and comparisons where relevant.
In many countries around the world, life expectancy is increasing. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this solution and give you own opinion
The line chart shows trends in terms of employment in the USA in millions and predictions for the future. ▪️Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the changes in Meadowside village and Fonton, a neighbouring town, since 1962
In modern society, ambition is getting more and more important. How important is ambition for people to be successful in life? Is ambition a positive or negative characteristic? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Topic: In many countries, there is a growing gap between the technical skills of younger people and those over the age of fifty. What problems does this cause, and what solutions could minimize the problems?
The graph and table show the number of fishers in millions for different regions in 1970,1980 and 2000 and the world’s top ten exporters of fish in 2000.
The restoration of an old building in major cities in the world cost numerous governments' expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world costs enormous amounts of money. This money would be better spent on providing new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
*Some people say that the government should spend money on measures to save languages that are used by few speakers, while others believe that it is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion*
In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to do part-time jobs. What's the situation like in your country? What do yout think are the advantages and disvanatges of doing part-time jobs?
The bar chart below shows the enrolment of students in music at an Australian university from 2000 to 2006 and the pie chart shows their career choices after graduating. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries senior positions have higher salaries compared to those of young workers of the same company. Some people think this isn't justified. Do you agree or disagree?
It is more important to use the space in cities well than make them look beautiful. To what extent do you agree?
Today, in modern society, fast food is growing and playing an important role in daily life. Many people think it has many benefits, but other don’t agree. Let’s consider what are the advantages and disadvantages of convenience food.
In many countries, it is common for people to consume fast food. However, some people believe that fast food has too much influence on our lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbours and there is no sense of community. Discuss the causes and suggest measures that might deal with this situation.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter:
-Explain why you would like the job
– give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
– say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and seperate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages
It is often held that teachers, peers and the media have a significant influence on the life of children. While some people argue that these factors are predominant in shaping a child's future, others believe that parents impact their offspring in more critical ways. This essay will discuss both these points of view and argue in favour of the latter
In many countries crime is increasing. What are the main reasons for this? What can be done to improve the situation? Support your position with relevant examples and include your own experience.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many casesm the people being monitoredd are unaware that this is happening. Do you thinj the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Crime rate,in most countries ,is often higer in urban areas than in rural areas .why do you think that is?what can be done to reduce the problem.
In many countries the widespread use of internet has given people more freedom to work or study at home instead of traveling to work or college. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Nuclear energy is increasingly used as an alternative to fossil fuels in many countries. Some people believe that nuclear energy has more advantages than disadvantages. Others argue that its risks outweigh the benefits. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Fast food is a part of life in many places and as a result, this leads to bad effects in lifestyle and diet. To what extent do you agree?
You recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the platform. Write a letter to the station manager. In your letter: give details of where and when you left the bag describe the bag and its contents suggest how you could get the bag back You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same place or in India. However, others prefer to live in many different areas over their lifetime. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In many countries people of all ages do sports and exercises a lot. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Celebrities earn more salary than senior politicians in some countries. Is this a positive development or negative? what is the reason?
Discipline is an ever- increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that discipline should be the responsibility of teachers, while others think that this is the role of parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In many parts of the world,children are given more freedom than in the past.IS this a positive or negative development.
in many countries around the world , there are too many vehicles on the road . what is the main reason for this ? What measures could be taken to counter this situation?
The map below show the cahnges that have taken in Meadowside village and Fonton, a neighbouring town, since 1962
you have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after six years old child. Write a letter to the parent,in your letter
Explain why you would like the job
Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ.
Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
in many countries have severe problems with students behavior. what do you this are the cause of this? what solution can you suggest?
As more and more students enter universities; academic qualifications are becoming devalued. To get ahead in many professions, more than one degree is now required, and in the future, people will likely take some degree courses before even starting work. It is an undesirable situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21. To what extent do you agree or disagree?