In many countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more widely available. Do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays people are living longer, and some believe that this can contribute to people’s development. What are the causes of this change? Is it a positive or negative phenomenon?
Your local council is planning to hold an election to choose members from the society but there are no young people on the council and you think that the council needs young people's views. You are thinking of standing for election.
Write a letter to the head of the council. In your letter,
state why you want to be elected
mention why you think you would be a good candidate
describe your qualities, skills, experience, interests, if any
These days in some countries an increasing number of young adults are choosing their whole weekands inside homes. Why do you think it is happening ? Is this a positive or negative development?
Many companies offer their employees the opportunity to work from home.discuss the merits and demerits of work from home to the company ,and give your own opinion
The line graph below shows the changes in the share price of Outokumpu companies in euros between January 2006 and December 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You hired a car company, while. While you were driving you had a small accident. Write a letter to the company to explain it. When and where you hired it Describe how the accident happened What kind of action did you take after the accident
The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashton Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarized information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
In modern times, some species of animals are slowly disappearing. Do you think that it is acceptable l for species to become extinct? What are the possible reasons and consequences of this extinction? Provide reasons and examples to explain your opinion.
The chart below shows below the percentage of spending on roads and transport in four countries from 1990 to 2005.
Some people think the government should focus on improving the economy of the country. Other people think that government should focus on social services such as health and education programs. Which statement do you agree with? Explain and provide examples to support your opinion.
In some countries, citizens must pay a lot of money in taxs, but education and healthcare are free. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
In many developing countries, there is a problem with declining quality of water and air from both industry and construction. What measures could be taken to prevent this?
The graph below shows the total value of exports and the value of fuel, food, and manufactured goods exported by one country from 2000 to 2005
Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiments. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Nowadays the trend of fashion changes very rapidly, and gradually people become the slaves of it. Some people think that a person should choose comfortable clothes he or she likes, regardless of fashion. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for tour answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend.
In your letter
•say how well you know your friend
• describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
• explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
some people think that getting adegree from university is the best way to guarantee a good job, others believe it would be better to go straight to work and get experiance instead. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The pie charts below show the percentage of students at one adult education center taking various courses offered in 1985 and this year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, people are spending more time away from their homes because they spend longer in their work place. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Some say that the standard of behaviour among children has worsened and that this is their parents' fault; others say that schools are to blame. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that exercise is the key to health,while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important.Discuss both views and give your opinion Yến Linh
In some places, young people find it difficult to communicate with older people. Why is this? What are the solutions? (Write at least 10 lines)
your company does not have a staff rest area. write a letter to your manager to request an office that can be used as a staff rest area. in the letter
-explain the benefits of this action
-suggest an office that can be used
-what should be done to transform the office into a staff rest are
You have recently been on a vacation in a foreign country and stayed at a home-stay, you have realised that you have misplaced an expensive wristwatch and cannot find it.
Write a letter to the family you stayed with. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
Describe your wristwatch
If found how they could return it to you.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ........
You want to sell some of your furniture and you think one of your friends might be interested to buy it. Write a letter to this friend. Why you are selling it. Describe the furniture he/she might be interested in. Invite your friend to have a look.
Some people say it is important to keep your home and workplace tidy, with everything organized and in the correct places. What is your opinion about this?
Some parents believe that reading entertainment books is a waste of time. In their opinion, children should only read serious, educational books. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own experience.
The following table provides the data of e-waste (in tonnes) trashed and recycled in 2010 all around the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career. It is said, A woman’s place is in the home. What do you think?
The bar chart below shows the percentage of adults by age group in the UK who used the internet every day in the years 2003-2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some parents think giving children a small amout of money on weekly basis is good, while others think it is bad. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Life has become much stressful compared to our parent’s generation. As a results, stress-related illnesses are increasing around the world. Why is stress such widespread in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualication. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is better to go out for a live performance (a show or concert) than stay at home watching TV or using the computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree
n some countries, secondary school aims to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Others think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. SA
The chart below show the proportion of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English in 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that entertainments ej film stars pop musicians or sports stars, are paid too much money? Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid?
The media plays a valuable role in keeping us informed and entertained. However, many people believe it has too much power and freedom." Discuss your views on this, giving examples and presenting a balanced argument both in favor of, and against, the power and freedom of the media.
Some people believe that technological advancements lead to the loss of traditional cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the graph below show information about the hotel staff from 1975 to 2010
Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labour. Therefore, working hours should be reduced. Q: To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe in the era of e-technology, printing newspapers and magazines will cease to occur in the near future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the Manager to complain about the problems that you met on the flight recently.
In your letter you should: -
1. give details of flight
2. What were the issues with the flight.
3. What you want the manager to do about it.
Some people think certain old buildings are worth preserving more than the other ones.Which types of old buildings should be preserved？Do you think the advantages of preserving old buildings outweigh the disadvantages？
The line graph below shows changes in the amount and type of fast food consumed by Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting tha main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic: Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows shares of expenditures for five major categories in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan in the year 2009. (Ulvi2)
High job demands, stress and sense of commitment are among the main reasons people go to work when they are ill. This way they accomplish important tasks, but may infect others or get some serious health problems themselves. In your opinion should people go to work if they are sick? Support your point of view with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.