In the future all cars, bues and trucks will be driverless. The only people traevelling inside these vehichcles will be passengers. Do you think the adventages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Individual can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that men and women have different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree pr disagree?
Some people think that parents should plan their children's leisure time carefully. Other people believe that children should decide for themselves how to spend their free time. Which idea do you agree with? Give reasons for your choise.
many museums charge for admission while others sre free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe it is good for male and female students to be taught in the same class. However, there are others who think separating them would bring more advantages. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Recently published figures show that the wilife population around the world has decreased by around fifty per cent over the last fifty years. What can we do to help protect the wildlife round the world? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The line graph and pie chart below show information on crime in the UK for the last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping center near your home.Write a letter to the counsil.
A lot of companies and organisations require employees to wear uniforms. Which kind of jobs are uniforms suitable for? Are there any disadvantages to wearking a uniform to work?
More and more plastic is polluting cities, the countryside and oceans in the world. What are the problems caused by plastic wastes? What measures should be taken to solve it?
The chart shows the average house prices in different regions of England in September 2008 and September 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The Internet and television are giving more opportunities for the average person to become famous. Is it a positive or negative development
It is now possible for scientists and tourist to travel to remote natural environments, such as the South Pole. What are advantages and disadvantages of this development?
You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot.
In your letter
•tell him/her about the problem with your photos
•say which photo you would like him/her to send you
•explain why you need this photo
Nowadays, some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The chart below shows percentages of staffs not going to work for different reasons between 2000 and 2010
A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contribute to a child's development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.
1 The pie charts provided information about the average money spent on households in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010.
Some people say that being older in this modern world is entirely bad, while others think that people's lives nowadays is much better than in the past. Discuss both of view
Some people argue that school should no longer be necessary because children can obtain all the information that they need form the internet. They can learn and be educated at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You bought a piece of furniture from a store in another town recently. there is a problem with the item you purchased. write a letter to the store manager. in your letter
Explain the details of your purchase.
Describe the problem that you have with it
suggest what can be done about it
A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agreee?
Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why is it happening? What can the government do to reduce the amount of rubbish produced. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Students should pay full cost for their own study, because university educatio benefits individuals rather than society. to what extent do you agree or disagree
In recent year, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
It is better for children if the whole families (e.g. aunts, uncles and grandparents)are involved in the children's upbringing, rather than their fathers and mothers only. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (disagree)
Modern cultures around the world have become similar as compared to the past. What are the main reasons for it? Is it a positive or a negative improvement?
Some people think that governments must insist on preserving the traditional appearance of old buildings undergoing renovation or redevelopment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
The graph below shows the amount of goods transported in the UK from 1974 to 2002. Goods transported in UK (1974-2002)
he charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six area of the world.
Some employers are giving more value on hiring people with good social skills apart from good qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that social skills are just as crucial as good qualifications for success at work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the percentage of the food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist activities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think new homes need to be built with private outdoor space such as a garden, yard, or balcony. Do you think this is more advantageous or more disadvantageous?
The illustrations show two stages in the development of the mobile phone. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more people no longer read newspaper or watch TV programs to get their news and instead read online. Is this a positive or negative development?
The bar graph below represents data about the clubs joined by people of two different age groups at a leisure centre in a small city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as schools and roads. Other feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that students should take a gap year after finishing school and work or travel during this period. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A glance at the provided pie charts reveal how many hours are spent in the library by undergraduates and postgraduates compared to all students at university of Britain.
Some people say that playing games teaches us about life. Others emphasize that only practical experience teaches us valuable lessons about life. Which statement do you agree with and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
Nowadays it is more important to plant trees in open spaces in towns and cities than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Parents are often over anxious to teach their children to speak. If children are 'slow-developers' parents will often allow psychologists and schools to intervene and give children speech therapy. Do you think development at different rates and so should be left to themeselves to acquire language skills, or, is such intervation justified? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Government should spend money to increase the development of sport and art for school students rather than supporting professional sport and art performances for general public. Do you agree or disagree?
The first chart below gives information about the money spent by British parents on their children’s sports between 2008 and 2014. The second chart shows the number of children who participated in three sports in Britain over the same time period.
The diagram below shows how drinking water is made using solar power. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature , and make comparison where relevant.
Celebrities earn more salary than senior politicians in some countries. Is this a positive development or negative? what is the reason?
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
· thank your friend for the stay
· describe where you left the envelope
· ask him/her to return it to you by post
Write at least 150 words in an appropriate style and format.
*Today, more and more students are deciding to move to another country for their studies. Do you think this is a good or bad idea?