Many people believe that using animals for entertainment, such as in circuses and zoos, is unethical. Others argue that these activities provide important educational opportunities for people. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
People generally know that the environment is important. However, most individuals still don't take responsibility to protect the environment. Why is this? what should be done to encourage people to protect the environment. Give reasons for your answer or include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people think that money is one of the most essential factors in promoting happiness. Do you think people can be ahppy without much money? What other factors contribute towards happiness?
Some people believe that the government should financially support retired people. Others feel that those who have retired should pay to support themselves. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are living overseas and have just come across an article about your country in a magazine where some of the information is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor.
Explaining what the incorrect information is
say how the editor could change it
Suggest another topic about your country that they could write about
In recent years,people in many countries have been able to afford material possessions such as electronic kitchen appliances,computers and vehicles.Discuss the advanteges and disadvanteges of this level of affluence, and give your opinion about whether this is a positive or negative development.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed，rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case？What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed？Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your ownknowledge or experience.
Most of successful invention do not rely on complicated technology. In fact, some of the word’s greatest inventions have been very simple things. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Obesity in children is a serious problem in a number of countries. What are the causes of obesity in children? Discuss the possible alarming effects of this problem in the future.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me most'.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine aboyt the book that influenced you most. in you letter
describe what this book was about
explain how this book influenced you
say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Climate change is one of the biggest environmental problems of the 21st century. Some people think that humans should stop using oil, gas and coal and switch to alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others claim that fossil fuels are essential for many industries, and not using them will result in economic recession. What is your opinion? Support your point of view with relevant examples.
In some societies, more and more people choose to live on their own. What are the reasons people choose to do this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
More and more people want to own famous brand name cars, clothes and other items. What are the reasons for this? Is this a negative or positive trend?
Some people believe that the only purpose of films is to entertain. But others say films should have educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasize that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this task. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today most people get married and give birth in their 30s rather than when they younger is it positive and negative development in your opinion.
The chart and graph below give the information about three categories of workers in Australia and unemployment levels within those categories. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You and a couple of your colleagues would like to participate in a work-related seminar.
Write a letter to your colleague who is the person in charge of the seminar and ask for:
Detailed information regarding the dates
Program schedule
Enquire about cost and possible discounts for groups
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called 'the book that influenced me most". Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influences you most. In your letter,
describe what this book was about,
explain how this book influenced you,
say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
The greatest advantage of the railway transport is that it is the most dependable mode of transport as it is the least affected by weather conditions such as rains, fog etc. compared to other modes of transpor
Some people think that water is the most important natural resource, while other believe that other resources such as oil and gold are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read what they want online without paying any cost To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some children spend hours every day on their smart phones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that woman should take part in the military or the police force, but other oppose to this idea. Discuss both views give your own opinion and examples.
You are disappointed with the electricity provision in your local area. Write a letter to your council.
- explain the problem;
- state how it is affecting local people;
- suggest some possible solutions
You have rented an apartment recently, but you are facing some problems. Write a letter to the landlord:
•Describe the details of the problems
•How are these affecting your family
•Ask for possible solutions
•Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Being able to purchase goods from any places in the planet has made nations around the world become almost identical. Do you think this is a possitive or negative development?
Write a letter to your friend expressing your inability to meet on a particular date.
Your friend was supposed to visit you soon, but due to some personal problems, you can?t meet him/her on the specified date. Write a letter to him or her explaining the situation. In your letter, you have to:
- Apologies to your friend.
- Explain why it?s not possible to meet now.
- Suggest an alternative date for the meeting.
Some people think most crimes are the result of circumstances like poverty and other social problems. Others believe that they are caused by people who are bad in nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that what children watch influences their behavior. Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior most. Discuss both views and qive your opinion.
You work for an international company. You are celebrating for a special family even and you would like to have a time off for it. Write a letter to your boss
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some people say that educational success most of the time depends on having a good teacher. Others say that student attitudes also do matters. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many people say that the use of animals for the purpose of experiments is cruel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some cities have few controls over the design and construction of housing and office buildings. People think that they should be free to choose the design they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in some way.Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative develoement?
When travelling back home on the train last week you lost your wallet. The wallet contains some valuable things. In your letter, write to the Station Manager:
say when and where you left your wallet
describe the wallet and what was in it
say how you will collect the wallet
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that money is one of the most essential factors in promoting happiness. Do you think people can be happy without much money ? What other factors contribute towards happiness?
You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In your letter, - explain your and your friends project - ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms - state what day and what times you would like to use the hall
YOu should write at least 150 words.
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmentalproblems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The percentage of overweight children in western countries has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the possible causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution.
The graph show teh number of tourists viositing a particular carribiean island between 2010 2017. Summarize the information by selecting main feature and make comparison where relavent.
You have just an article in a national newspaper which claims 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 points in the article you about explain ways in which year Town Centre is different from most other towns centres offer to give a guided tour of your Town Centre to the writer of the article
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in countryside is decreasing Do you think this is a positive or negative issue?