Some people think the news has no real connection to people’s lives, so reading newspapers or watching news programmes on television is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
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
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that all universities students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
It is inevitable that traditional cultures will be lost as a technology develops. Technology and traditional cultutre are incompatible. To what extent do you agree or diagree with this view ?
Sports programmes are very popular on television nowadays. Some people argue that those programmes are the reasons for poor health of many young people as the prefer to watch sports rather than partake in them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Sports programmes are hugely popular on television nowadays. But some people argue that these programmes are to blame for the poor health of many young people who prefer to watch rather than part take in physical activity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern technology has greatly changed how we work and is of benefit to all societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most countries spend lots of money on education as they start to recognise its importance. In your opinion which two following subjects are the most important for your people and which one is the least important?
The graph below shows in percentage term the charging patterns of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the UK.
Some psychologists say that doing absolutely nothing for a period of time each day is the key to decreasing stress in everyday life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The teaching of Information Technology is a standard part of the school curriculum in most secondary schools. The same is now happening in primary schools,where children as young as six are learning how to use computers. However, there is a danger that IT skills are being taught at the expense of more basic skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say history and music are important school subjects. Other people think that in today's world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the increasing use of smartphones and other mobile devices has led to a rise in technology addiction. They argue that this is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
There has been a significant role in evolving technology in classrooms and a huge impact on traditional teaching methods. Do you agree? Discuss with examples.
you are going on a month training programme to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social event's organiser. Write a letter to the Training Organiser:
-expressing your interest in the role
-requesting more information about it
-explain what experience you have
Some people think that government should invest more money in teaching science than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagre
With recent developments in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspapers, and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that these forms of media will never disappear. What is your opinion ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people use distance learning program to study at home , but some people think that it cannot bring the benefit as much attending college or university. To what extent do you agree and disagree
Many parents are unhappy because of the increasing amount of violence in their children by computer games, TV programs, and other leisure activities. How harmful are these for children? Discuss possible solutions.
EVERYBODY SHOULD BE ALLOWED ADMISSION TO UNIVERSITY STUDY PROGRAMS REGARDLESS OF THEIR LEVEL OF ACADEMIC ABILITY. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT? GIVE REASON FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVANT EXAMPLES FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE.
Some people believe that photography is an art form, while others argue that it is simply a way to document real life. Do you think photography can be considered an art form? Provide reasons for your answer.
In the globalization process, technology has changed the way people connect with each other. While this development may bring about some potential benefits, I would argue they are eclipsed by the significant drawbacks.
Economic progresses are often used to measure a country’s success. However, some people believe that other factors are more important. What other factors should also be considered when measuring a country’s success? Do you think one factor is more important than others?
Some believe that the development of technology and impreved software allow us totranslate between languages automatically.There fore, it is not necessary to learn foreign languages anymore. Do you agree or disagree ?
Today our communications,medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree wiht this statement?
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compare to the past due to advanced technologies which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?
It is common nowadays for each member of family to have their own peace of modern technology. Some people think that this will lead to a break down in the family relationships and communication to what extent do you agree or disagree.
When a country developes its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It's pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you adree or disagree with this opinion?
People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages
Some believe that modern technology has made life of workers easier while others oppose. Discuss both these opinions and give your own idea.
Rapid advances in technology will make the world of the future a more dangerous place. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the results of a survey of British public figures that people can recognise from their photographs.
The diagram below shows the process of producing yogurt in a factory. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think visual images (like photographs and videos) can tell information more accurately in a news story, while others think they cannot represent the full story. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Since science and technology are becoming more and more important in modern society, schools should spend more time on teaching these subjects rather on arts and humanities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Apologizing to a friend
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to to him / her. In your letter:
apologize for the mistake
find out how important the book is to him / her
say what you will do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _____
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You had a birthday party and you were playing loud music. Your neighbor complained. Write a letter of apology explaining that it was a special occasion and that it won't happen again.
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from you house / flat.
Wirte a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
The graph below shows the percentage of households with different kinds of technology in the U.S. from 1995 to 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Modern technology is now very common in most workplaces. How do you think has changed the way we worked? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing ( for example, through cellphone tracking amd security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that E book and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspapers and magazines. Do you agree or disagree?
A hundred years ago, people think that human race is steadily improving in every areas of life. Now if seems this is not certain in that situation. In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays? ln which areas do you think we still need to make progress?
You have not seen a close friend for a very long time. You also still have a few of your friend’s belongings that were left at your house the last time she visited. In your letter include:
- Why you are writing
- What you’ve been doing since you last spoke together
- Apologize for still having the items and ask how you can return them
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The illustration below represents approximate cost plan for the next five years in American dollar for three ecological projects for sustainable forestry. The diagram depicts anticipated paying out failure allotment for the first year as the projects are put up.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Technology has impacted on the way people interact. These days, many people use technologies such as mobile phones and the internet to meet and communicate. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using technology to establish and develop relationships?
Describe an item of technology that you own which is very important to you. You should say: where you got it from how long you have had it what you use it for and explain why it is important to you.
Writing Task 1:
You wish to apply for a new training programme that is sponsored by your company.
Write a letter to your manager:
• Explaining about the training program
• Explaining why it is important to your work
• Requesting him for approving your time off
Start your letter with Dear Sir/Madam,