Government spending on restoration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend the money for housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory in high school programs (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people working from home. Some think it is beneficial to employee, others think it may distract the family routine. What is your opinion?
The opinion exists that old buildings should be demolished to make way for modern structures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You were doing a short course at another country. However, you had to leave the course unexpectedly to fly back home. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter
explain why you had to leave
describe which part of the course you enjoyed most
thank your teacher for the course
The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the working week should be shorter and workers should have a longer weekend. Do ypu agree or disagree? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
Earlier technology development brought more changes to life of ordinary people than the recent technology development do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many places, people’s lifestyle is changing rapidly and this affects family relationships. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have an upcoming meeting with your manager to discuss your performance in the past year. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
Describe your achievements in the past year
Say what areas/skills you need to improve on
Suggest a plan to improve those skills/areas.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for government to impose a heavy tax on this kind of food. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option?
The graph below shows information about the languages that 13-year-old students in one school chose to study. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at early stage. Punishment is necessary to help them learn the difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in a rural area. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city to living in the countryside. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examp les from your own knowledge or experience.
Young people who commit serious crimes, such as rubbery or a violent attack should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days huge portion of population are moving from rural areas to urban areas.Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
It is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifesytle in order to prevent ilness than to spend it on tretment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unpaid community services should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for example working for a charity ,improving the neighborhood or teaching sport to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
When visiting foreign countries, some people think it is advantageous to learn their cultures and traditions. How do you think people can learn other cultures and traditions? Why some people are interested in learning those traditions and cultures while others not?
Some people believe that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for their future career. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some students choose to work or travel after leaving school and before going to university. Many people, however, say that working experience is more useful in adult life than travel.Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The line graph and table show the average monthly temperature and annual hours of sunshine in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a west of resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, young people are admiring media and sport stars, even though they do not set a good example. do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australlan cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where re/evant.
The bar chart shows a comparison of the daily routines of school pupils between three countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
In some countries, even though the rates of serious crimes are decreasing, people feel less safe than ever before. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believes that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both of the view points and give your own opinion.
In some countries,young people are encouraged to work or travel between finishing high school and high school school.Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages for young people who decides to do so
some people feel that using technology is the best way to solve all our current and future problems in society, while others think we are becoming dependent and should focus on other solutions. Do you think that benefits of technology outweigh the possible disadvantages?
Two pie charts show a comparison of the proportion of people with different degrees and professions who worked in an engineering company in 1980 and 2008
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week, a memver of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell him which team won describe the conditions on the day say how you felt about the match
Q. An increase in production of consumer goods results in damaging the environment. What are the causes of this and give a possible solution?
You need to borrow some money to pay for something you need for your work or studies. Write a letter to your bank to ask for a loan. In your letter introduce yourself and ask for a loan say why you need the money explain how you plan to pay the money back
An increasing number of professionals such as teachers and doctors are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developing countries. What are the reasons for this trend?
Many young people do not know how to manage their money when graduating high school. What do you think are the reason what an be done to teach them this important skills
In most countries, with the widespread of the use of Internet, people have more freedom to choose to work at home instead of travelling to work. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, people of all age groups engage in too many sports or over-exercising. Are there more advantages or disadvantages of this trend?
many people work long hours, leaving very little time for lesiure activites. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agrer or disagree with this statemnet? Zhazira.
The graphs below show the percentage of men and women aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries in 1970 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges humanity is facing today. What are the causes of climate change, and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle the issue?
The diagram below shows proposed changes to Sidborough College for its development into Sidborough University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Advertising has become an unavoidable part of everyone's lives. Some people say that advertising is positive part of our lives while others say it is a negative one. Discuss both views include your opinion.
In some countries young people are not only richer, but also safer and healthier than ever before. However, they are often less happy. What do you think are the reasons for this and what can be done to help?
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•explain why you changed jobs
•describe your new job
•tell him / her your other news
Some people believe that increasing tax on various industries will reduce pollution. to what extent do you agree or disagree?