High school and university students should be required to complete a certain number of volunteer hours before graduating. Do you agree or disagree?
New coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Therefore, some people believe this type of news should not be reported in newspapers or shown on TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The children now tend to ignore their social responsibility compared to the past children. Some people think of this as a positive change, however, others think of it as a negative thing. What do you think about this change?
The table below shows the age profilof tourist on backpacking holiday and the guided tours in New Zealand in 2005, and the pie chart gives the satisfaction rating of their stay. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and makecomparisons where relevant.
When new towns are planned, it is important to build more public parks or sports facilities than shopping centers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In nations that have already gained great wealth, any additional economic prosperity would not make people more satisfied. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that you can never become fluent in a language unless you have some spent time living o r working in that country.to what extend do you agree or disagree?
It is widely believed that people's ability to learn new things decreases with age and that companies should actively recruit younger employees who have great potential to learn. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people argue that competitive sports are good for bringing together people from different cultures. Others argue that these sports can cause problems and increase conflicts between nations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
news editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspaper. what factors do you think influence their decision? Do we used to bed news ? would it be better if more good news was reported ?
Some people think that media have influenced people’s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problem and your concerns
explain what you would like the Principal to do.
Cheaper airfare has increased air travel in the last decade and it has positive effects on nations as per some while others disagree. Discuss both the views. Give your opinion.
Violence in playgrounds is increasing. However, it is important that parents should teach children not to hit back at bullies. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You will take a short holiday in London next month and would like to spend some time with a friend who lives there.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•Tell him when you will be in London and why
•Ask him for recommendations of what to do there
•Suggest some things you can do together
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses
The graph bellow shows twitter use by age group in the USA between November 2010 and May 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Children need to learn the age difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents or teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviors to children?
Some people believe that children's time outside of school should be filled with schedule activities such as art and music classes and sports. Others feel that children need free time to play and relax. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Educating young people is naturally important, however some think government ought to invest more in education for adults in need. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
you have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course you know find that you can not continue the course. write the letter to the course tutor. in your letter : describe your situation - explain why you cannot continueat this time -say what action you would like to do.
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003-2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. I'm
The given chart represents the number of tavellers using three vital airports in New York city among 1995 and 2000.
The following table shows the number of people from five European nations living in each other’s countries in 2011.
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to contiune doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you have been working
in your letter
- describe the work you have been doing
- explain why you can no longer do this work
- recommend another person who is interest in the work
The graph below shows the average monthly prices in the pieces of three metals during 2014. Summarize key information nad make comparison where relavent.
The line graph shows the income of four cafes in New York last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
E-mail has had a huge impact on professional and social communication,but this impact has been negative as well as positive. Do the disadvantages of usinge-mail outweigh the advantages
You have been volunteering at a local organisation but you can no longer do so. Write a letter to the head of the organisation to explain why you must leave. In your letter:
Describe the work you have been doing and what you have learnt.
Explain why you must leave.
Suggest someone to replace you.
the charts show the distribution of money spent on music in three different years in nothern ireland
Some people believe that charities should focus their assistance on individuals within their own country. Others argue that these organisations have a moral responsibility to help those in need regardless of where they live. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand between 1901 and 2101.Summarize the information be selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The qualities a person needs to become truly successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart shows the usage of yellow taxis and 2 ride-sharing services in New York City from 2015 and 2018.
Some say that news has no connection with most people’s lives and it is a waste of time for most of us to read newspapers and watch television news programs. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that studying at university is the best way to develop oneself, learn new skills and find a well-paid job. Other people believe that more is learned from getting a job straight away after school and learning whilst working. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The maps below show the malvern nature school campus in 1999 and development plans for 2029
Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspaper and TV programs has bad consequence, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is common nowadays for each member of the family to have their own piece of modern technology. Some people think this will lead to a break down in family relationship and communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people focus on news in their country, while others think it is more important to be aware of international news. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you have been working. In your letter:
•describe the work you have been doing
•explain why you can no longer do this work
•recommend another person who is interested in the work
Some people believe that children should spend all of their free tim with their families , Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative . Discuss arguments on both sides , and say which side you perosnally support .
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained in popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be taken as good as those taken at a collage or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us (the study material by post, by internet) but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending in a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With the improvements in today’s health care, society has to care for more and more elderly people. Do you feel that society will be able to cope with the increase in numbers of elderly people today and how can it be managed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
new stories on TV and in newspaper are very often accompanied by pictures. some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. what is your opinion about this?
Some people say that because we can now watch films on our phones, there is no reason to go to the cinema. Others say that films should be seen in a cinema in order to be fully enjoyed. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
you are visiting an other town next month for a short break. write a letter to the tourist information center. in your letter
tell them how long you are staying
ask for some suggestion for what to do
find out if there are any local events happening at the time
Giving detailed information about crimes in newspapers and on television can have negative consequences, and some people think the government should place restrictions on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below show changes in the town of Youngsville in New Zealand from 1980 to 2005.
With the improvement in today's health care, society has to care for more and more elderly people. Do you feel that society will be able to cope with the increase in number of elderly people today and how can it be managed? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your knowledge or experience.