Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same product anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In the future, no body will buy printed newspapers or book because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are travelling next month to stay with a family you do not know as part of a language training course.
Write a letter to the family to introduce yourself. In your letter,
-Say when and how you will be arriving
-Tell the family a little about yourself
-Ask about the type of food that the family eats.
; --- Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia as many as two thirds of children are now obese. Schools have a responsibility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extend do you agree to this statement?
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 governments to imporse a higher tax on this kind of food. TO what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It is important for children to learn the differance between right or wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them with this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion. What sort of punishment should parents and teaeches be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Mnay manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Prison sentences are often too light, and crime rates are growing in many major cities. Capital punishment is necessary and good Do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land became less productive. the table shows how these causes affected 3 regions of the world during the 1990 S.
There are many benefits to a good education. Therefore, a university education should be offered to all students, not just students with good high school grades. Do you agree or disagree?
Scientist's predict that future generations will be able to live well past 100 years, some people believe this is a good thing while others believe this development will bring about serious problems for the planet. Discuss both views and your opinion
You recently changed jobs, and you want to tell a person who you used to work with about your change of job.
Write a letter to that person. In your letter:
• describe your new job
• explain whether you think it was a good idea to change jobs
• suggest that you meet again soon.
Several countries have reported an escalation in the number of people suffering from health related diseases due to the intake of junk food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You and your friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
· Give details of your visit to the restaurant
· Explain the reason for the celebration
· Say what you liked about the food or service
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
46.The table below shows the amount of waste production (in million tonnes) in six different countries over a twenty-year period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Many office authorities impose a restriction on smoking within the office premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. What are your opinions on this?
In modern society, some people believe children should listen to the story of their parents. However, others think the advanced media could replace parents to tell the story for children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit making companies. Do you think the disadvantage of private health care outweigh the advantages.
Indvidual greed and selfishnesss have been the basis of modern society. Some people think that we must return to the older and more treaditional values of respect for the family and local community in order to create a better world to live in. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some schools are strict about having a school uniform for their pupils, while other schools have a relaxed or no dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a school uniform for children?
The chart illustrates the comparison of various types of energy generation in France namely coal, gas, petrol, nuclear and the other energy over the period of 10 years starting in 1995.
Nowadays, instead of locally sourced produce, many supermarkets sell a variety of imported from countries all across the world Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below show the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
Some people think importing foreign movies and TV programs is good for a country's culture. Others believe it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, people are living in the throwaway society where things are used for a short period and throwaway. What are the causes of this and what problems does it lead to?
Is it important for children to learn the difference between rights and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. 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 behavior to chilldren?
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familer with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
***Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school.***
***Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.***
Many people/students today are choosing to live and work in another country after graduating from university in their home country. Why is this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The pie chart below shows information about where coffee is produced, consumed and where profit goes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of films produced by five countries in three years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Scientists tell us some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that million of people continue doing unhealthy activities. What are the causes and what are the solutions?
Some people argue that globalisation has been a great benefit to people around the world, while others believe that it is the cause of many of the problems we see today. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think it is the case? What methods can be used to tackle it?
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Vu Huyen)
Students generally prefer to choose the period they are supposed to study and the period they are free to have fun. They should be allowed to do their time management. Do you agree or disagree?
People produce more carbon emissions and garbage than in the past. Explain how it is affecting us and the measures that could be taken to address the situation. Provide specific examples and explanation to support your answer
The graph below provides the amount of books which were borrowed in four various months in 2014 from four village libraries, with the pie chart indicating the proportion of books that were borrowed over this period.
Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced number of time people spend seeing their friends. This has had a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Music is played in every society and culture in the world today. Some people think that music brings only benefits to individuals and societies. Others, however, think that music can have a negative influence on both. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people consider price as the most important thing to consider when buying a product such as a cell phone and services like medical treatment. Do you agree or disagree?
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well-educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
You recently visited a local restaurant with your family and had a very good meal. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. In your letter ● explain where the restaurant is ● describe what you ate in the restaurant ● say why you would recommend the restaurant to others
Many doctors say that people in today's would do not do enough physical exercises. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions are there to this problems?
Children today spend too much time playing on screens and not enough time doing physical activity. We need to get rid of our children’s devices to avoid severe strains on our health system in the future. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Unemployment is one of the most serious problem facing developed nations today. What are thee advantages and disadvantages of reducing the working week to thirty-fie hours?
In the past, many people got married when they were very young, but today, many people do not get married until later. Why do you think they do this, and is it a good or a bad idea?
Cambridge 16, Test 2 In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is that? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?