The graph below shows the proportion of population aged 65 and over among the US, Sweden and Japan.
Some feel that it is important for all adults to engage in the arts in the free time as a hobby. Others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
In many countries, women and men are still not equal in the workplace. Some people think this is unfair, while others believe it is a natural difference.Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Some parents encourage their high school students to get an after-school or weekend job. Other parents cite the importance of getting good grades, discouraging their high school students from getting after- school or weekend jobs. What is your opinion or viewpoint on this subject? Use specific supporting details from your own observations, experience, or reading as you write your response
Some people say in order to prevent illness and diseases, government should focus on reducing environment pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The map below shows the plan of a proposed new town. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Topic 4: Many people decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it. This, they argue, leads to a more satisfying working life. To what extent do you agree with this view? What other things can people do in order to have a satisfying working life?
We live in world of technology these days. While internet brings clear advantage. The problems in term of security of information outweighs the advantages to what extent do you agree
The charts below show the proportion of students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
Last year you met someone on holiday and became friends. He/she has informed you that he/she will be travelling near your hometown on business in a few months’ time.
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to stay with you. In your letter,
•express how pleased you are to hear from him/her
•invite him/her to stay with you
•tell him/her about your ideas of how you could spend some time together
You go to a gym to carry out exercise everyday one day you have forgotten your bag in the gym and the gym management has announced that they will keep the gym closed for a week for some renovation work. You need the bag as it has some important things in it. Writer alter to the manager of the gym Introduce yourself and describe the problem. Description of your bag Tell them what you want them to do.
should countries invest in building transport systems? discuss both views and express an opinion
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts showed how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Open plan office no walls no barriers. Research has shown that the transportation of products and people are the main source of pollution. Some people believe government should be in charge of this, while others believe it is the fault of individuals. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others believe actions can be taken to bring bout a change. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Some people think that several short holidays from school are better, while others think one long summer holiday for the year is better for children. Discuss both views and include your own opinion and relevant examples
Some people believe the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between poor people and rich people. Others think it is having an opposite effect. Discuss these points of view. What is your opinion
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they travelled abroad and why they travelled for the period 1994-98. The second chart shows their destinations over the same period. Write a report for a university lecture describing the information shown below.
Some people say that because of the growing number of unfit and overweight people, sport should be compulsory in all schools. Others say that compulsory physical education embarrasses students who don’t like sport. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The two maps display a future plan of university sports centre and how it will change.
The two maps below show an island. Before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Sunrise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss both systems and state which one do you think is better.
Children today spend too much time playing on screens and not enough time doing physical activity. We need to get rid of our children’s devices to avoid severe strains on our health system in the future. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Write a letter to a city planning manager about demolition of a historical building in your area and say
– Explain why it shouldn’t be demolished.
– Suggest a future use for this building.
– Recommend a way to raise money for repairs.
It has been observed that in many countries notenoughstudentsarechoosingto studyscience subjects at university. What do you think are the causes of the problem? What are the effects on society
Some people think that planting trees in open space in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
SOME SAY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS MARR FOR LOVE; OTHERS SAY THAT IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLLD IT IS WISER TO MARRY FOR MONEY. DISCUSS BOTH POINTS OF VIEW AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION.
The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production in a country in two years.
The chart below gives information about global population percentages and distribution of wealth by region. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit. ohters think there are more effective methods. discuss both views and give your own opinion
you are soon going to spend three months doing work exprience in an organisation. write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do work exprience. in your letter
thank the manager for the opportunity to do work exprience
explain what you hope to learn from the work exprience
ask some questions about the work exprience you are going to do
In the last decade, there has been a great increase in the numbers and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see these courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
Some people believe citizens should be allowed to carry handguns in order to protect themselves, while others think this can lead to many social security problems in the society . What's your opinion ?
some people think that humans can use animals in any way for their own benefits. others, however, believe that people should not use animals in the wrong way. discuss both this views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the proportion of different categorie of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. Discuss both sides of this argument, to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that all University students should study whatever they like. Others belive that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss these both view and give your own opinion.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Give details of the food and services you ordered
Describe the problems that occurred
Explain what you want the restaurant to do
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Many crimes are often related to the consumption of alcohol some people think that the best way to reduce the crime rate is to ban alcohol. Do you think this is an effective measure against crime? What other solution can you suggest?
Topic: Some people believe that history should be taught to children at school. Others however, believe that there are other subjects that are more relevant to children’s lives today. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The table below show information about the population of new Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group.
In some countries the average worker is obliged to retire at the age of 50, while in others people can work until they are 65 or 79. Until what age do you think people should be encouraged to remain in paid employment?
The line chart depicts the proportion of Australian expor ts to 4 nations, namely Japan, the US, China and India between 1990 an d 2012.
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Nrite at least 150 words. U.S. Energy Consumption by Fuel (1980-2030) 50 45 40 35 Petrol and Oil uadrillion units 25 20 15 10- 5 0 - 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 Projections
It is commonly believed that nowadays main factors that affect a child's development are media, pop culture and friends. A different point of view is that family plays the most significant role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Disruptive school students have a negative influence on others. Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph on the right shows the unemployment figures amongst women of different age groups.
In many countries, the tradition of families living together is disappearing. What are the reasons for this trend? What are the effects on the family and society as a whole? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.