some colleges encourage students to creatw business while they are still in school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many argue thatschools are no longer necessary because children can learn so much from the internet and be educated from home. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed due to technological advances. Do the advantagesof this trend outweigh the disadvantage?
TOPIC1.some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages
You read an article in a magazine recently which might be useful for you and your friend's job. Write a letter to your friend and say -Describe an article and its content, explain why it is good for you, why would it be helpful for your friend?
The maps below show how the ground floor of a particular building has changed over time.
You have some library books that you are unable to return as a member of your family in another city has fallen sick and you have hand to go and look after them.
Write a letter to the library. In you letter, you should: Formal letter
explaining the situation - my gramother suffering from cancer
apologize for the inconvenience called - apologising
and say what you are going to do - My friend will deliver to tou next day
School teachers are more responsible for social and intellectual development of student than parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today's schools should teach their students how to survive financially in the world today. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people think young people should be free to choose their jobs, but other people think they should be realistic and think more about their future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many peolpe say that the only way to guarantee getting a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others clain that it is bette to start work after school and gain experience in the worl of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above views?
the line graph ilustrates the supply of goods transported in the united kingdom from 1974 to 2002 by road,water,rail and pipeline.
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?
Children often eat food that is not good for their health. What do you think are the causes of this and what measures could be taken to solve them?
The internet has become profoundly efficient and popular that people choose it as a platform to learn. Some believe that it would eventually replace the need for books. Do you agree or disagree?The internet has become profoundly efficient and popular that people choose it as a platform to learn. Some believe that it would eventually replace the need for books. Do you agree or disagree?
ome people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful carrier, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place ina local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel,but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• say what the participants liked about the hotel •explain why they were unhappy about the food • suggest what the managee should do to improve the food in the future.
Countries should produce the food that their population eats and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons, examples to you answers
Interviews form the basic selecting criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that the interview is not a realiable method of choosing whom to employ. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most schools in Vietnam, nowadays, put more weight on ”teach to the test” lessons rather than experiential lessons so that students can easily enter their dreaming universities with flying colors. Do you think it is a good trend
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine
for someone to live with a family for six months and look
after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents.
In your letter
· explain why you would like the job
· give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
· say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
– BRIEF – PRACTICE 2 We should stop wasting money on alternative energy sources (for example, solar and wind power) because they are too unreliable to ever replace coal and oil. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, fast food is becoming a part of people's daily diet, replacing traditional foods. Some people believe that this change has negative effects on families, individuals, and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays more and more older citizens who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions?
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follow
Some people say that the experiences a child has before starting school have the most influence on their future life. Others say that experiences as a teenager, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizer and better machinery. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your opinion.
In many countries students who leave high school have no understanding of how to manage their money What do you think are the reasons?What can be done to improve chis important skill?
many parts of the world are losing important natural resources such as forests, animals adn clean water. Choose one of the resources that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved. use specific reasons and example to support your opinion
For school children, their teachers have more influence on their intelligence and social development than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Online education is becoming increasingly popular. Many university students are choosing to study online instead of face to face. Do the advantages of distance education outwiegh the disadvantages?
Some people think it'is better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it´s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that difference is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people choose to eat not meat or fish. They believe that this is not only better for their own healthbut also benefits the world as a whole. Discuss this view and give your opinion?
demand for food is increasing worldwide. what is the cause of this? what measure can the international community take to meet this demand?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons tp your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
Some people say that with the development of modern technology, printed books, newspapers, and magazines are losing their importance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
-describe the problem.
-explain what happened when you asked the hotel staff for help.
-say what you would like the manager to do.
The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between Between 2000 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the expenditure of tow countries on consumer goods in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons wher relevant
Some feel that schools should be mixed with both girls and boys attending while others feel the genders ought to be separated. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is said that it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof. What’s your opinion? Use your specific reasons and examples to support your idea. You should write about 250 words.
Some people believe money is a less important factor than free time for quality of life. What do you think about it? What other factors are necessary to live a good quality of lifestyle?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a compony and organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the advantages of being self employed?
The bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentages of GDP* for various European countries for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should * GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total value of goods that are made and services that are provided in a country.
More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some peopel think a solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe children should be taught to give speeches and presentations in school. Why is this? What other skills do you think it is important to be taught in schools?
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others, however, say that cooperation and tam working skills are more important. Discuss both the sides.