In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children tis message?
The table below shows the number of cars made in Argentina, Australia and Thailand from 2003 to 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Tourism helps promote a country’s or a region’s culture. At the same time, there is concern about its negative effects on the preservation of local cultures. For a local culture, do the disadvantages of tourism outweigh the advantages?
The graphs below show the total percentage of films released and the total percentage of ticket sales in 1996 and 2006 in a country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that after hundred years life will be easier for most of people, while the others are unsure. What is your opinion?
The three pie charts give the details of transition of expenditure collected by local government in Someland each year in terms of 6 important categories over the period in question.
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of like die. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent you agree or disagree with the statement? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your argument with examples and relevant evidence.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Some people feel that it is always wrong to keep animals in captivity, for instance in zoos. Other people say that there are benefits for the animals and for humans. Discuss both sides of this debate, and give your personal view. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Question: The table below shows the number of cinemas in three areas in a European country in 2004 and 2009, along with the percentage change over this period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In a number of countries, some people think that it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructiong new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that business is successful if it must take care of their customer first others think that it is important to take care of employees. Discuss both the views and give your opinion?
The main purpose of a university is to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed for students to get a good job. To what extent do you agree?
Topic 3: The chart below shows the number of films produced five countries in three years.
Some people think that educated people are more valuable than people who have learned skills through experience. Do you think that educated people are the most valuable for society? What kinds of skills can people learn trough experience that can benefit society?
Write a letter to someone to invite them along with you. In the letter:
– Explain what has happened and that you would like them to come
– Give details of when the trip will take place
– Inform the person of the things they will need for the trip
Some people believe that success in sports depends on physical ability, while others believe that there are more important factors associated with success in sports. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion
More and more people read news from the Internet, but newspapers will continue to be read by the majority of people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Advertising is increasing the sales of products that people do not need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some students take a year off between finishing school and starting university to travel or work. Do the advantages of taking a gap year outweigh the disadvantages?
Walking is important for health but the number of people walking has reduced. What is the reason of this situation? What can be done to takle the this problem?
Millions of dollars are spent on research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standard on Earth. Do you agree or disagree.
Everyone should be required to stay in school til age of 18 . To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The maps below show the changes in a town after the construction of a hydroelectric power dam.
The charts below give information about the purposes of travel for passengers using four different UK airport in 2016
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous governments' expenditure. This money should be used in new housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
only 20% of Tech Jobs are Held by Women. What problems do women face that prevent them from getting these jobs and what must be done to change this situation
computers do not help children to learn effectively. on the contrary, their usage has a negative effect on both the physical and mental development of young people. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, many people have started working remotely from home instead of commuting to an office. Some people believe this shift improves work-life balance, while others think it reduces productivity and teamwork. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The provided illustration demonstrates the production of electric power by using a particular type of coal.
73.In some cities of the world, cars are replacing bicycles. However, in some other cities, bicycles are replacing cars. What are the reasons for these two deveopments? In your opinion, which one is better?
some people believe that construction of new public buildings such as museums, town halls and sporting facilities is more important than renovation of the existing ones, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The growth in crime among teenagers can be attributed to an increase in the use of violent video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. "Fatherhood ought to be emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have habies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up." To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You looked after a friend’s house while he/she was away on holidays. While you were there, you broke one of the windows.
Write to your friend. In the letter,
Explain what happened
Apologise for breaking the window
Say how you are going to fix the issue
A young person is going to spend his first day at the office next month. Write a letter to explain what he should do on his first day.
In your letter, you should tell:
– what work should be done in the company
– what he/she will do on the first day of work
– what items/objects he /she needs to take along.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting thier usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?
Older generation often hold some traditional ideas on the correct way of life, thoughts and behavior. Most people argue that it is not helpful for younger generations to prepare for modern life. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The government should sometimes infringe on people’s freedom for the security of society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many young children have unsupervised accesss to the internet and are using the internet to socialise with others. This has can lead to a number of dangerous situations which can be threatening for children. What problems do children face when going online without parental supervision? How can these problems be solved?
The pie chart below show the makeup of the congress in country X after Election Day. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information.
Many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their personal data in exchange for access to software. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years.
It’s important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
A major part of Brainrot community think that Tung Tung Tung Sahur can easily slam any other character, whereas others think that Tralalero Tralara is the most overpowered. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some cultures, chldren are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. what are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
The flow chart depicts the figure of tourists to a monumental center in UK during the two seasons of the year in 2003.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others,however,say that this would have little effect on public healthand that other measure are required. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The cost of electricity for the average household is increasing in many countries. What are the causes of this phenomenon? What are the possible solutions?
Nowadays many families move overseas for job opportunities. some people think this is beneficial for the childrens of this families, while other think children will find it difficus. discuss both views and give your oppinion
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club.
In your letter
- introduce yourself
- say why you are interested in this sports club
- ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Begin as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,