Many people claim that massive investment in technology for space exploration is a wastage of money. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that a person can be known from his clothes. Do you agree or disagree. Some people think that a person can be known from his clothes. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that teenagers are facing more problems in their life than they did in the past and this is because parents are spending more time at work than at home. Do you agree or disagree?
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimentin with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologist claim that parents and other membes of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and effects of widspread drug use by young people. Make recommendation you feel are necessary to help fight drug abuse.
Some people prefer tp live in a house, while others feel that there is more advantage to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages that disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?
The graph below shows a comparison between the unemployment rate and the number of people leaving Ireland from 1988 to 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task One: A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
1) give contact details for when you are away
2) give instructions about how to care for your pet
3) describe other household duties
Write at least 150 words. Y
ou do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
Some people believe older employees are more useful to a company. Others believe that younger employees are more useful in modern world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A poor infrastructure hinders under-developed countries from progressing and modernising. Some people think that this should be the first problem tackled by foreign aid. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
The graph gives information about people of different age groups in New Zealand who went to a fitness center twice a week or more. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The graph represents the levels of production for primary fuels in a European nation from the year 1981 to 2000.
In many countries, people don't recycle waste materials. Such as bottles and newspaper. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to solve this problem?
You have received an important document in a foreign language and you need it translated quickly. One of your friends knows this language. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
- Tell him why the document is important.
- Explain why you need it translated urgently.
- Suggest to your friend how you will get the document to him.
The charts show the main methods of transport of people traveling to one university in 2004 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
nowadays, television is an essential part of our lives, as a medium to spread news and awareness, and, for some, it even acts as a companion. what is your opinion about this?
The growth of online shopping will one day to closure of the shops in cities. Do you agree or disagree.
Governments spend millions of dollars each year on their space programs. Most recently, mars is the focus of scientists attention. Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with problems closer to home. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people believe that famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws the attentions to problems. Others think that celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Nowadays university education is very expensive. Some people say that universities should reduce their fees, especially for the less fortunate students or those coming from rural areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Fewer citizens go to their local museums and galleries than ever before. What are the causes of this? What can be done about this? Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
Topic: Crime rate in most countries is often higher in urban areas than rural areas. Why do you think that is? What can be done to reduce the crime rate?
The chart below gives information on the number of workers in differnet occupations who migrated to Australia between 2009 and 2012.
n the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or phone. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
A person's success nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness, and trust, no longer seem important. 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.
do you agree or disagree that the world was a better place decades ago that it is today? why do you think so? Give specific details and examples to support your answer
some people believe that government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Other think that building more wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. discuss both side of views and give your views.
nowadays many people have acces to computers and a large number of children enjoy playing video games. what are the advantages and disedvantages of playing video games for children?
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth in low- cost passenger flights, often to holiday destinations Some people say that governments should try to reduce air traffic by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
Buying things on the Internet, such as books, air popular. tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more Do the advantages of shopping in this way outveigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that to be a successful sportsman, one needs to have a natural ability. Others think that hard work and practice are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce summarizes the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some people say that living in high-rise apartments feels very lonely and makes people unhappy. Others say there are advantages to living in a big apartment building. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that in many cities around the world there are constant traffic jams. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to
Some say that children should engage in co curricular activities and some say they should keep themselves busy on their own. Discuss both the view points and give your opinion
The line graph below shows the consumption of 4 kinds of meat in a European country from 1979 to 2004.
Some people say football players who have talent are the best. Others say players who learn the skill are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion
A longer prison term as a way of punishing those who break the law is not as good as other method. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people say that it is possivle to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
The provided pie charts show statistics of granted degrees at the National University from 1990 to 2010.
In many countries, the rich are becoming more prosperous, and the poor are becoming poorer. Why is this a problem? What solutions can be done to solve this problem?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food.. It is there fore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In many countries there is a problem with dec lining quality of air and water from both industry and construction. What measures could be taken to prevent this?
After completing school, students should work or travel for a year before going to University. How much do you agree or disagree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
It’s too expensive to look after and repair old buildings. Thus money should be spent on building modern buildings instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that volunteer work should be a requirement for teenagers in high schools (for instance working for a charity). To what extend 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.
The graph shows changes in the sales of musical instruments in the UK from 2008 to the present and gives predictions for future sales. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries it is illegal to refuse people applying for jobs because of their age. Is it a positive or a negative development, in your opinion?
In the past, important knowledge of culture and history was stored in museums, but nowadays information is freely available on the internet. Therefore, there is no longer any need for museums. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in vacant areas of cities and towns, while others argue that housing facilities should be built instead. Do you agree or disagree?