People in the limelight should be responsible to set a good example for others by their good behavior. Do you agree or disagree?
The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Beka
the chart below shows the value of one countries exports in various categories during 2015 in 2016. The tab
In the modern education system, presentations have become a crucial part of the learning process. Some people argue that this is an effective method for students to learn and develop essential skills, while others believe it puts unnecessary pressure on students. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree? Provide relevant examples if necessary.
Some people love meeting others online. Others feel that friends on the internet are not as real or as close as when people know each other in person. Can online friends be as important as face-to-face friendships? Discuss your ideas and support them with reasons and examples.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult such as the Sahara or the Atlantic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places
The street plans below show a residential area with a park and playground in 2016 and the proposed changes for 2025 to make it safer for families and children. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Imagine that a company plans to build an industry in your hometown. Discuss the factory might improve your community. Do you favour or oppose to build in your community. Give reasons and examples.
You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there.
Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter,
say how you have learned about the plan
explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area where you live
say what you think the city council should do about it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holiday makers in the future. What do you think are advanatges and disadvantages of space tourism?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own countries. Nowadays, they have more opportunities to study abroad. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of this development?
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger?Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
Blood sports have become a hot topic for debate in recent years. As society develops it is increasingly seen as an uncivilized activity and cruel to the helpless animals that are killed. All blood sports should be banned. Discuss the main arguments for this statement and give your own opinion.
The bar charts below show the Marriage and Divorce Statistics for eight countries in 1981 and 1994.
Society is based on rules and laws. If individuals were free to do whatever they want to do, it could not fuction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
Nowadays, in many countries, people are following the latest fashion, hairstyle, and other trends. Why are they so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or negative development?
The table below shows the percentage of the population and the types of houses they live in 3 areas of a city. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that finding another habitable planet is essential to save humanity in the future. Others disagree and believe we should focus on solving problems on Earth instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
some people argue that to make healthy foods like fruits and vegetables more affordable, they should be subsidised by the government. Others believe that it is better to tax unhealthy foods. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In recent year, more and more people are choosing to read ebooks rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Dietry experts agree that many people have unhealthy diets. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Technological development in earlier times brought more changes to the life of ordinary people then recent technological development have brought? Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying altrnative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Over the past decade, increase in use of mobile phones resulted in birds losing their habitat. Do you agree or disagree
Some people think that the best way to reduce spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city centre with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree.Discuss both views and give your own opinion .
The line graph below gives information about the number of visitors to three London museums between June and September 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You were doing a short course at another country. However, you had to leave the course unexpectedly to fly back home. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter
explain why you had to leave
describe which part of the course you enjoyed most
thank your teacher for the course
You recently went to a movie theate to enjoy a movie, but unfortunately, you left your jacket there.
Write a letter to manager of the movie theater about the jacket. In your letter,
•describe the jacket
•describe where you were seated
•explain what you want the manager to do about it.
Some people believe that modern designs for schools and offices with more open spaces are necessary. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such spaces? Give your opinion.
Social media has become a powerful tool for communication, but some argue that it negatively affects social interactions and mental health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Fast food is becoming one part of life. Everywhere this has had effect on our lifestyle and diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently visited a local museum and had a mixed experience. Write a letter to the manager of the museum. In your letter:
describe your visit to the museum
explain what you liked and what you didn’t like
suggest some improvements to help enhance the visitor experience
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The qualities a person needs to be truly successful in today's world can't be learnt at universities and academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that a person's intelligence is inherited from the parents while others believe their environment is the main Discuss both views.which factor do you think is most responsible?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think lawas are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
People believe that the government should financially support retired people, others believe that retired people should care for themselves. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
It is sometimes said that modern technology brings people more free time. However, some people say that instead technology is making people even busier. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people say the age of books is past. The information will be presented by videos, computers, televisons, films. Others think the book and the written words will be necessary for spread information and complete educations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that young people should choose their professions themselves. Others believe that their parents should choose for them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below gives information about billions of euros invested in four areas by various organisations.
Nowadays online shopping is rapidly replacing physical shopping in stores. What are the positives and negatives of this development, in your opinion? Give some relevant examples.
Teenagers who commit serious crimes, such as burglary or murder, should be treated in the same way as adults who commit crimes. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion.
Art is considered an important part of a society as wen as an expression of its culture. Do you think it is important for children to be taught art? Do you think children should be encouraged to focus on art rather than other subjects?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some members of your city council want to prohibit cars on several downtown streets. This will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to use the roads freely.
Write a letter to a city council official in your city. In your letter
Explain how you heard about the plan
Provide some possible effects of this plan
Give your opinion about the plan
Research has shown that the transportation of products and people are the main source of pollution. Some people believe the government is responsible for, while others believe it is the fault of individuals. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people believe that governments should spend money on searching for another habitable planet to secure humanity’s future, while others argue that this money should instead be spent on environmental protection on Earth. Discuss both views and give your own opinion."
Employes sometimes ask people applying for jobs or personal information, such as their hobbies and interest, and whether they married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to the newspaper. İn your letter,
Say which points in the article you agree with,
Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres,
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.