Some people think old buildings should be kept because they reflect the unique culture of a society while modern buildings look alike. Other say that today there should be more modern buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Q.) Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
“Some people think that violent sports such as boxing, kickboxing and cage fighting should be banned from TV.” Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Write an Opinion Essay explaining your ideas.
Some people think that sport is very important for society. Others, however, argue that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.（重复2011 年老题）
Some people believe that technology has made people less socially active, while others think it has improved communication. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Too much emphasis is given for education of the young. More government money should be spent to freetime activity of young people. What extent do you agree or disagree?
N All over the world societies are This problem effects both children and adults. What are the reason for this rise in obesity. How could it be tackled?
the diagram below shows the multistage production of pears as can fruit
The chart below gives information on the percentage of British people taking holidays at home, abroad, or both, or no holidays for the years 2014 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show an island before and after the addition of tourist facilities. Summarise the information in the maps and make comparisons where appropriate
It is sometimes suggested that primary school children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals. Do you think that the advantages of this suggestion outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think it is better for children to have many short holidays during the academic year. Others believe that it would be beneficial to have fewer and longer vacations for children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smartphones around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Do the advantages of this type of information outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps beneath show the town of Stokeford
The graphs below show the age of visitors from the UK to Spain in 1983 and 2003.Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. some people say ana ging population creates problems for government. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people . to what extent do the advantages of having an aging population outweigh the disadvantages?
Although you are meant to present your thesis project in one month, your sister is getting married in Spain at the same time. You would like to change the date of your presentation.
Write a letter to your professor. In your letter:
-Explain the situation
-Remind the professor of your academic achievements to date
-Ask for a different date to present your thesis
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Professor Simons,
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe 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 both these views and give your own opinion
The amount of sport, shown on television every week has increased significantly and this is having an impact on live sport events. Do you think the benefits of having more televised sport are greater than the disadvantages?
Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation each year. Others believe that students should have several short vacations throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Comments about the task: 1. An opinion essay 2. You must say how much you agree or disagree Totally agree 1. Corruption 2. Bad economic policies Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged.
Write a letter to the retailer to complain. In the letter:
– Explain why you are unhappy
– Request a refund
– Make arrangements to return the damaged item
Some people believe that time spent on television, video and computer game can be beneficial to children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future. Use reasons and specific examples to support our answer.
***Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school.***
***Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.***
The government should pay for large pieces of the art for public display in outdoor places. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that holding sporting events is beneficial to countries’ development. However, other people hold the opposite opinion. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some educational systems make students study specialised subjects from the age of fifteen while others require students to study a wide range. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 40 min on this task. More people are aducating themselves with online educational sources. Do the advantages overweigh the disadvantages.
University students often focus on one subject. However, some people think that universities should encourage students to learn a range of other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays famous people are photographed by professional photographers everywhere they go. Some people say this is a good thing because the public are interested in their lives. Other people think that photographers are wrong to follow famous people. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The tables 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 show how it was distributed
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor
barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your
letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite her to join the celebration
Your friend is celebrating her Birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to attend an important meeting that day.
Write a letter to your friend and thank her for the invitation;
explain why you cannot come;
propose to meet on other day;
The diagram below shows the proposed changes to an office building. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course.
In your letter:
ask for details of the course
ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
request that the institution sends you their brochure.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,...
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people say that the only reason for learning foreign languages is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country.Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn foreign language. Discuss the both views and give your opinion.
In the past, most working people had only one job. However, nowadays, more and more people have more than one job at the same time. What are the reasons for this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of having more than one job?
Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write your opinion on use of speed limits in cars and other methods. which one do you agree on?
the world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or the same condition of work for life.discuss the causes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for workin the future
Some people think that the media should be for entertainment only, while others believe that media should have educational values. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph gives information about the proportion of females and male in Australia in variation age groups who took daily exercise in 2010.
Some people think that humans can use animals for their benefits. Others believe that this practice is wrong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that some subjects taught in school are a waste of time, whileothers disagree and believe that everything studied in school is useful for students. Discuss boththese views and give your own opinion.
Some say that people should continue to work in the same job for a lifetime, while others say they should change the job at least once in their career. Discuss both 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.
Some people believe that young people should follow older generation’s example. Others, however, disagree and believe that it’s good to challenge older people’s opinions and thoughts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People use the Internet for medical advice and to do medical check ups rather than directly meeting with doctors in an office. Why are they using the Internet for this? Discuss your viewpoints on this.