Some people think that all universty 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.
You have recently moved to a new place and haven’t got a chance to tell your friend. Write a letter to your friend,
Where and why you move from there
Compare your new place to old
Where do u live now
The diagram below shows the stages and equipment used in the cement-making process and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes. (Cambridge 8 Test 3)
The line graph illustrates the percentage of audiences in UK who listen to radio and watch TV during the day from October to December 1992
In modern world technology develops dramatically. Some people believe that this is good for traditional cultures, but others think it will lead to their extinction. 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 line graph gives information about the number of international conferences in three cities
The most important aim of science sould be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that the government should put a tax on unhealthy food to encourage people to eat food that is good for people's health. Do you agree or disagree?
Many students find their first week at university challenging. What are some of the difficulties students may face during this time, and what can universities do to help them adjust? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Families who do not send their children to government financed schools should not be required to pay taxes that supports universal education. To what extent do you agree .
Some people think that what chiinfluenceldren watch on television will their behavior. Others think that the time they watch television influences their behavior most .Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Sport is becoming a business with high income for professionals and more companies have involved in financial and in other ways. it is a positive or negative development?
Children today spend more time watching television than they did in the past. Describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of television for children. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Online education and training is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Computers are now the basis of modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However dependence of computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph shows the life expectancy of people living in Asia regions from 1950 and predicts life expectancy until 2300. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people argue that the government should invest more in promoting sports and recreational activities in schools, while others believe it is the responsibility of parents to encourage their children to participate in sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some parts of the Us, a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this? Give reason for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that subjects like arts, music, drama and creative writing contribute more towards a child's overall development. The school curriculum should provide more time for these subjects to be taught if the school wants all-round development of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think having a university degree is the best way to secure a good job. However, others believe skills and experience are more important. Dicsuss both sides and give your opinion.
your local council has been doing roadworks along the road outside of your house. This has caused a lot of noise and inconvenience. Write a letter to your local councillor to complain. In your letter, Describe what has happened. Say why you are complaining. Explain what you would like your councillor to do.
Rising university fees and scares employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your science class went on a trip to a forest last week. Write an email to your English friend, Dave. In your email: tell Dave where the forest is say how you travelled to the forest explain what you learned while you were in the forest. Write your email in 25 words or more.
In some countires the average weigh of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the cause of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
Many people live in towns and cities where there are museums that promote historical and artistic objects of cultural importance, but they don't visit them. Why do you think many people don't visit museums? What is the cultural importance of museums to society?
“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?” After reading the question, the first step would be,
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
More and more people prefer to buy readymade food from restaurants or convenience stores instead of cooking for themselves. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of this?
Many people in cities today live in high-rise apartment blocks. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of living? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Some people claim that not enough of the waste form home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Everybody should be allowed admission to university study programs regardless o f their level o f academic ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Fossil fuels (oil, gas, coil) are the main source of energy for many countries. However, alternative sources of energy (like solar, wind, etc.) have been encouraged by some countries. To what extent is this a positive or negative development?
rio: You need to take a few days off from work for a family emergency. Write a letter to your employer formally requesting time off and explaining the situation.
The government should reduce the amount of money spent on local environmental problems and instead increase funding for urgent and more threatening issues such as global warming. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Should humans adapt to technology or should technology adapt to us? Is technology making us intellectually weaker or more intelligent? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The most important aim scince should be improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter: explain why you are writing express concern about the missing card ask them what they intend to do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear
There are many female students who finish degrees in science and technology courses at university, but few move into the workplace after they graduate. Why is this? What measures can be taken to encourage them into work? Situation
Farmers within a country are often protected by tariffs - that is, special taxes on imported food. Such policies are necessary, and should be implemented wherever possible. To what extent do you agree with this? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people consider art to be essential and others think it is not. Which view do you agree with and why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Films can have effect on the children's education and teach them many things. Do you think it is always a positive infuelance? Discuss
Test 3
WRITING
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
* give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
* explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
* describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
People generally know that the environment is important. However, most individuals still don't take responsibility to protect the environment. Why is this? what should be done to encourage people to protect the environment. Give reasons for your answer or include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people think that music brings only benefits to individuals and societies.Others, however, think that music can have a negative influences on both.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population. This is causing problems not only for the poor in undeveloped countries but also for industrialised and developing nations. Should population control be strictly controlled by governments ? Give your opinion.
Some people believe that visitors to other country should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of earning money and further education will be something that continues throughout life. Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15, but you will not be available on that date.
Task: Write a letter to your new boss, explaining your situation, expressing your concern and suggesting a solution.
The charts below give information about attendance at entertainment venues and admission prices to those venues in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Children at secondary school are often taken on visits to museums, zoo and concerts and sometimes even to other countries. What do you think the advantages and disadvantages of such visits are?