Some peoplebelieve tha it is essential to include physical eduction classes i the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children's time is better spent on more academic subjects. Discuss both biew and give yur own opinion.
In many countries, the governments likes to spend more money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However, others think government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even during the holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?p
Some people think that success in life comes from hardword and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that schools are more effective if students are allowed to participate in running the school.State whether you agree or disagree.Give reasons for your answer using personal experiences or other examples.
The pie charts show five different types of foreign language classes that are taken by workers of an export company, and five different causes for learning different languages.
A group of people think that the penalty for each kind of crime needs to equal, another group says that before giving punishment wants to analyse the stimulantt and motivation of the crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
These days more and more people are choosing to improve their appearance with cosmetic surgery.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh any disadvantages?
More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endanger list. What are the reasons for this. What can be done to solve this problem?
Some school leavers choose to take a gap year to travel or work before entering university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this decision.
Developing countries require help offered by international organization to ensure healthy and sustainable development. Some people think that financial aids is important. Other believe that practical aid and advice is more important. Discuss both these views and give youw own opinion.
The line graph gives information about the number of people in 4 distinct age groups going to the cinema once or more than once a month in Europe between 2000 and 2011.
More and more people today are using computers and electronic devices to access information. Therefore there is no longer any need to print books, magazines or newspapers. 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 History is one of the most important school sujects. Other people think that, in today's world, subjects like science and technology are more imporantn than history. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Cohabitation is believed to bring huge advantages for young people since it enables them to fully understand each other before deciding to get married. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You applied for and paid to attend a series of three work-related seminars due to begin next week. unfortunately, you have just received news that your father has been taken ill suddenly and you will have to return home to Hong Kong to see him. You are disappointed as the seminar would have been very helpful to your career and you were looking forward to attending.
Write a letter to the owner of the hotel. in your letter
advise them of your inability to attend express your disappointment and apologies
ask you can attend the seminar was at the later date
if there are no more seminar this year ask for a refund
In many countries today, both men and women need to work full time. Therefore, some people think men and women should share household task equally (e.g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing populations creates problems for government. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages.
Some argue that public health services should focus on treating the sick, while others think they should focus more on preventive measures. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The intrnet has brought sea change in the way inforamtion is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. what are the most serious problems linked to the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
The table below shows the average band scores for students from different language groups taking the IELTS General Test in 2010.
Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future You should say: Who he/she is Whether you worked together before What kind of work you would like to do with him/her Explain how you feel about this family member
ou recently ordered an electronic item online, but when it arrived, it was damaged.
Write a letter to the online store. In your letter:
Describe the item you ordered
Explain the damage that occurred
Say what you would like the company to do
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of planets and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that universities are producing more graduates than is needed, and that less emphasis should be placed on university education. Others are of a different opinion. Discuss both views and include your own opinion.
Some people believe that history should be taught to children at school. Others however,believe that there are other subjects that are more relevant to children's lives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Media surrounds us, from the shows we watch on television to the music we listen to on the radio. How does media affect the society? Do you agree that the impact of media has more disadvantages than benefits?
the line graph below shows china‘s population by age group starting in 1960 and icluding a forecast to 2050.
Some people think that schools should give prizes for academic successes. Others argue that it is more important for schools to give prizes for other ahivements (for example, for sports, music and behaviour). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
many people work long hours, leaving very lite tire for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
The bar chart illustrates the amount of third-year foreign students being registered in two courses in computer science at a Canadian college.
The graph below shows the percentages of tourists who used different types of transport to travel within a particular nation between 1989 and 2009. Each tourist may have used more than one type of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, more and more older people who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same job. What problemes does this came? What are some possibles solutions?
As people are becoming more self-centered today, we must learn kindness. What are the consequences of kindness. What is your opinion?
Nowadays nations are becoming more intresting and developing better thanks to the mixing of diffrent nationalities and cultures? To what extent do you agree or disgree?
Some people believe that entertainers are more important than scientists. Do you agree or disagree ?
Many people think technological devices such as smartphones , tablets and mobiles phone brings more disadvantages than advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some people say that fashion affects our lives in a negative way; however others say that it has more positive effects on our life. Discuss and give your opinion.
Advances in technologies and automation have reduced the need for manual labour. Therefore, working hours should be reduced. To what extent do you agree?
Many people today have online friends, even if they rarely meet. In your opinion, how do online and more traditional face-to-face friendships compare?
Many people go to university for academic study. More people should be encouraged to do vocational training because there is a lack of qualified workers such as electricians and plumber. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have an acquaintance that lives there. Write a letter to the acquaintance. In your letter
• explain your situation
• say why you feel unsure about living in the city
• ask some questions about life in the city
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Other, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety.**
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children shoul be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adultsz. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say history is one of the most important school subject. Other people thik that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that higher institutions should concentrate more on academic subjects such as history and the physical sciences, while others think that they should concentrate more on practical subjects such as car mechanics and cookery, and so on. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Simon: Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Having year off before starting universities is becoming increasingly common. Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
Having babieslater can have more negative than positive effects on young adults? What is pros and cons about having babies later and how do you think?
Many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit. Others think there are more effective methods. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.