Some people assert that the main cause of crime is an economically disadvantaged background. However, others say that crime is caused by a person's nature.
Discuss both ideas and give your own opinion.
Your children go to a local school that requires vulenteers to accompany school science trips
Write a letter to the school to apply to be a volunteer. In the letter
: – Introduce yourself and give details of your children who attend the school
– Explain why you are interested in the position
– Talk about any relevant experience that you have with children
Art is considered as en essential part of all culture throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology, and business. What do you think that is? What could be done to encourage people to take an interest in the arts?
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some hlep.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
give details of your study plans
explan why you want to get a part-time job
suggest how your friend could help you find a job
A person's worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honor, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To what extend do you agree/ disagree with this option?
Parents should encourage their children to spend less time on studying and more time on doing sports and other physical activities. Do you agree or disagree?
There are those who consider work to be the paramount aspect of life, suggesting that without career success, life loses its meaning. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table shows information on consumer spending on different iteams in five different countries in 2002.
Summarize the main features and make ocmparison where relavent.
Some people believe that children should leran to paint and draw. Others believe that it is a waste of time. Discuss both wiews and give your own opinion.
Is mental strength important for success in sports or is it more important to have strong and fit people in sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some scientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligence than human beings. While some see this as a positive development others worry about the negative consequences.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
International sporting events are costly and bring problems to the hosting country. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your position
In many countries, a prison sentence is considered as the best way to decrease crime. However, education is often argued as a more effective way. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people give more importance to artists (painter, writers, musicians) in the current age of rapidly developing technology and science. What do you think?
Do people prefer arts to technology in your view?
Write about the following topic.
The internet has greatly increased our access to information. To what extent do you think this is a good thing?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
More and more people are moving from rural areas to live in cities.
What problems can this cause?
How can these problems be solved?
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
The following table provides the data of e-waste (in tonnes) trashed and recycled in 2010 all around the world.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got home and noticed your bill, you found that you had been charged for items you did not purchase. Write a letter to the supermarket manager explaining what has happened. Tell the manager you are not able to collect the refund and suggest a refund method and say what do you want him to do
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to tru and keep them alive.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Art classes, like painting and drawing are as important as another subject, should be a compulsory subject in high school. To what extend do you agree and disagree?
It is often said “when is Rome, do as the romans do”.
Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they are visit?
Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
In some culture children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disavdantages of giving children this message?
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a job.On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Disscuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that job satisfaction is the most important factor when looking for a job. Others think that having job security is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
These graphs represents the in statistic of population numbers in Japan. It is clear from graphs that the highest propotion was in 2005 over the period given, and the lowest figure was in 1950.
In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in thier own country and not travel aborad on holiday.
Do you agree or disagree?
As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. What are the causes of this trend and what are the effects on society？
Write about the following topic:
Memorising facts is the most important way to succeed in education.
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.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this tas
With the pressures on today’s young people to succeed academically, some people believe that non-academic subjects at school (eg: physical education and cookery) should be removed from the syllabus so that children can concentrate wholly on academic subjects.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Recent sureys show increased interest in relocation and travel to other countries. What may be the reason for this trend and will be the possible outcome from this behavior provide example for your opinion
The table shows the worldwide market share of the mobile phone market for manufactures in the years 2005 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. (20 mins.)
The diagrams show the structure of solar panel and its use.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care.Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?Gi
If children behave badly should their parents take responsibility and also be punished? State your answer and give your reasons. OR If a five year old commits a crime, should his/her parents accept responsibility and how should they be punished. What is the age of a child when parents no longer have the responsibility of a child’s behavior?
History is one of the most important school subjects, other people think that in today's world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that high salary is important when choosing a company to work for, while others think that good working atmosphere is more important.
Discuss both view points and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie charts below show the coffee production, coffee consumption and the profit distribution around the world.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In many countries, people are living in a ‘throw-away’ society. They tend to use things for a short time and then throw them away. What do you think are the causes? What problems may it lead to?
Breakfast at Tiffany's and bottles of bubbles. Girls with tattoos who like getting in trouble.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment, such as course work and projects, is not a satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries,small number of people earn extremely high salaries.Some people believe that this is good for the country.but others think that governments should not allow salaries above certain levels
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Today, many mothers take care of the family and do not go to work. Some people believe that the government should pay them their salaries. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Write a letter to your friend who is interested in learning how to drive.
In your letter
● say why a driving license is advantageous( more convenient to travel, more employement)
● recommend a driving school( instituation cost 599 to guve driving classes
● give any extra guidance /tips( friend gt training who has experience 5 yesrs
The chart below shows the changes in the price of a litre of milk at three different supermarkets
between 2010 and 2014.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You haven't seen each other for a long time and was happy to meet him/her.
Now write a letter to this friend.
In your letter:
- say how you felt about the visit
- refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her
- invite your friend to visit you
Your local college is organizing an event on International Student’s Day.
Write a letter to the organizer and say:
•What topics would you like them to cover?
•Why would it be interesting for students?
• Ask questions about the arrangement
Too much emphasis is placed on testing this days, the need to prepare for test and examination is a restriction on teachers and also exerts unnecessary pressure on young learners. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the numbers of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages.
Write a letter to a friend who is coming to stay at your apartment while you are away on vacation. In your letter,
• Tell him/ her about your flat.
• Give him/ her some instructions about his/ her stay.
• Tell him/ her what to do in case of problem.