You have just read an article in a national newspaper which clamis that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
- say which point in the article you agree with
- explain ways in which your town centre in different from most other town centres.
- offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
The picture below shows Bell Hill farm in 1976 and the changes that took place in 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school using different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show changes that took place in Youngsville in New Zealand over a 25 year period from 1980 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some believe that private secondary schooling is the superior choice for students, while others feel that they can have a negative effect on society as a whole. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a 'gap year', before they begin work or univeristy and see it as a chance to broaden their hoizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good while others think there are disadvantages to this. Discuss both side and give your opini
Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. Discuss both sides of this argument, to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart gives information about the number of books rented in a British local library in 2009.
Some people believe that free social service should be made compulsory for high school students. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter,
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offe
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now.
School and university students learn lessons far better from teacher than from other sources, such as the Internet and television. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Now a days food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live? Give reasons for your answers using your own ideas and experience?
Many people believe that zoos have no purpose in today’s world and should be closed. What problems do zoos bring? What are the alternatives to zoos if they are closed?
Even when poor countries get help from rich countries, hunger is still an issue. Discuss probable causes and solutions. support your answer with specific reason and example.
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children’s story books are wasting their time which could be better used doing other useful activities. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that schools should choose students according to their academic abilities, while others think it is better to have students of different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your own opinion?
Some people say that having a lot of TV channels is good, while others argue that it reduces the quality of programs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
All sudents should be required to study art and music in secondary school. Do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people believe that entertainers are paid too much and their impact on society is negative, while others disagree and believe that they deserve the money they make because of the affect on others. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Nowadays, there is a trend of people being able to get copyrighted products of books and music easily from the Internet. Do the advantage outweigh disadvantage?
Science tells us about the activities which are good for our health and others which are bad. Millions of people all over the world know this and still do unhealthy activity. Why do you think this is and what can be done to change it?
The pie chart highlights the repartition of dance classes in percentage between numerous types of institutions, while the bar graph illustrates the style of dance courses two groups of youngsters follow. Overall, private studios represent the main amenity for dance classes and most of the youth under the age of 11 practice ballet whilst the teenagers from 11 to 16 years old prefer modern dance. Looking in closer detail at the chart, we can notice that private studios head the locations of dance classes accounting for 48%. In addition, school halls come in the second position, representing 24%. Community halls and other schools follow with a rate of 18%. Finally, a small percentage of 10% is attributed to college-based studios. The bar graph brings more pieces of information concerning the style of dancing practised regarding the age. In fact, the majority of ballet dancers belong to the under-11 group, accounting for more than 600 students. Modern style of dancing is, on the contrary, practised by approximately 500 students from the age of 11 to 16 years old. Furthermore, the tap dance courses are almost equally followed by the two groups.
With the vast increase in online resources today, libraries with print books are not a necessity for today’s society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
A growing number of people feel that animal should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The news is a source of knowledge about the world. How much can we trust the journalists? What are the qualities a good journalist should have? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People from poor and rural backgrounds find it difficult to get a university education. Some people think that government should make it easier for them to enter universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at early age .punishment is necessary o help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what short of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children ?give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own Knowledge and experiences.
Some people believe that parents should be the main educators of their children, while others argue that schools play a more important role. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is better for students to study from home rather than go to school. Do you agree or disagreewith this statement?
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre
that you visit. You have complained several times but with no
success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
● Describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
● Say what happened the last time you complained
● Explain what you want the manager to do
Studying with a group of students in a classroom is more beneficial than learning online at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning a practical skill. Do you agree or disagree?
Human activities have negative effect on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Other believe that effecive measures can be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both views and give your opening?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at early age .punishment is necessary o help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what short of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children ?give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own lnowledge and experiences.
Too much outdoor lighting is a problem in many cities nowadays. What are the causes and negative impacts of light pollution in cities?
There are some violent cartoon characters on TV such as mickey mouse which bring a negative influence on children. Do you agree or disagree? What types of TV Programmes are suitable for children?
Some say that students should not be exposed to teachers' opinions on social and political issues in the classroom. Others, however, think that it is helpful for students to hear various perspectives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is increasingly difficult to feed everyone in the world today. Some people believe that the best solution to solve is issue is for scientists to discover new ways of producing food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is sometimes said that countries should produce all the food for their populations to eat and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of children have become hooked on fast food and aerated drinks that do not provide much nutrition. This poor diet has led to a rise in obesity among children. What are the problems that are associated with obesity in children and what steps could be taken to prevent it?
Some people consider corruption to be the root cause of problems in government organizations and politics. What problems arise due to this corruption? What are possible solutions to eradicate corruption?
Scientist agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think education will not work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Learning English at schools is often seen as more important than local languages. If these are not taught many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it more important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure survival of local languages and if so, how?
Should young people follow older people's example or it is good for them to challenge older people's opinions and thoughts. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that children of all ages should have extra responsibilities. Other believe that, outside of school, children should be free to enjoy life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, childhood obesity has become a serious health issue. What is the reason for this? How can this be tackled?
DISCIPLINE IS AN EVER INCREASING PROBLEM IN MODERN SCHOOLS. SOME THINK THAT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF TEACHERS WHILE OTHERS THINK THAT THIS IS RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS. DISCUSS BOTH THE VIEWS?
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit them in their country.
You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Q Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
request advice about a gift for his/her family ask about activities and clothing find out about the food