Compared to the past, people can now work in places that are far from their homes because of modern means of transportation. How has this affected the lives of workers? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having modern transportation. Support your answer with specific reasons and example.
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their freetime. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Is it important for people to take more risks in their professional career and their personal lifes. Do the advantages of taking these risks outweigh the disadvantages?
International travel is becoming cheaper, and more and more countries open their door and with more and more tourists. Do the advantages of the increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages?
In some countries, the number of crimes committed by teenagers is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crimes should receive adult punishment. To what extend do you agree?
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
Some people think that it would be better for larger companies and industry to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think advantages overweigh disadvantages?
The best way to help developing countries is to give them financial aid. Write an essay either agreeing or disagreeing with this statement. Suggest alternatives to this policy. v.1
The two line graphs below show New Zealand import figures from Australia and Japan in the years 1994 - 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should New Zealand Imports from Australia New Zealand Imports from Japan
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are mores advantages to living in a apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?
The line graph shows i8nformation about the percentage of th epopulation of four Asian countries living in cities and from 1970 to 2020, and with prediction for 2030 and 2040. Summarize key features and make compariopsns where relavnmet.
In the recent years , many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping malls or centres to do their shopping. is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that all children should learn about history at school. Others however, believe that other subjects are more relevant to children's lives today. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many American believe that the death penalty is effective in deterring people from committing murder. However, other disagree, and many sociologists argue that the evidence does not support this view. Now, write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
You had some photos of your family taken by a professional photographer. Write a letter to the photographer.
In your letter
•say that you liked his/her photos of your family
•ask him/her to be your photographer at a special family event
•give him/her the details of the event.
Many doctors say that people in the modern world do not exercise enough. What are the courses for this? What are the solutions to this problem?
The oficce you work in does not have any cafeteria for staff. Write a letter your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
The graph shows population variation in three wildlife species from 2011 to 2016 in North America and its coastal areas. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show what UK graduates and postgraduates students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
All criminals should have access to education and rehabilitation programs while in prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree
When people commit serious crime in most countries, they are sent to prison. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this approach?
These days many parents want their children to study a second language such as English. Do you think it is important for younger children to study a new language? Do you think schools should teach every student in primary school a second language?
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?
to what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe that it is important to protect the environment, but they make no effort to protect it themselves. Why do you think it is the case? What actions do you think that individuals can do to protect the environment?
In many countries plastic containers have become more common than ever and used by food and dink companies. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You recently moved to a new city, and you want to recommend a good restaurant to your friend who is visiting soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
describe the restaurant
say where it is located
explain why you recommend it
Topic: it is better for students to study from home rather than go to school. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries, citizens must pay a lot of money in taxes, but education and healthcare are free. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantage?
Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think crime is determined by human nature? Is is possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
You are not satisfied with the changing rooms in a sports centre that you visit. Write a letter to the manager.
- What the problem is
- How you feel about the problem
- What steps you want the manager to take
Some people don't like leave in the small city because they can't develop there a skill in there. How far do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The diagram below shows how to recycle organic waste to produce garden fertilizer (compost)
Overpopulation of urban areas led to numerous problems . What are the problems faced by urban people due to overpopulation ? Suggest ways by which governments and individuals can tackle this problems ?
Some people think that there could be more benefits to society if more people studied business than history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to live in the country side. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
The arts, including art, music and theatre are considered to be important in society. Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyles? Should the arts be included in the school curriculum?
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.
Studying art in school improves students’ performance in other subjects because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. That’s why art should be obligatory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe studying in a college or university is the best way to prepare for a successful career. Other people prefer to get a job as soon as they leave school and to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both views and give your own opinio
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend overweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that young people should go to university to futher their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
More and more people are moving away from agriculture background to relocate to cities in order to look for work. What will be the consequences of this? What solutions can you offer?
Write a letter to the manager of a hotel where you stayed and left two things.
Give details of your stay
Why those 2 things ar important
How he can return
While some people like to live at home, other people think that living in an apartment has more advantages. Discuss both views.
The development of science and technology has been accompanied by a decline in traditional culture. Do you think that this has a negative impact on our life?
Do the developments in technology make crime easier to detect or do they make people more vulnerable to crime? Discuss both sides and give your opinion
You had just missed a friend’s party, write a letter to apology.
In your letter, you should:
● apology to your friend
● explain why you couldn’t attend the party
● say what steps you will take to avoid in future.
More and more people buy a wide range of electrical household goods like television, microwave ovens and rice cookers. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?