"Is it important for schools to make art a compulsory part of the curriculum? Discuss both views and give your opinion."
Celebrities are often seen as role models for young people. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Cricket has become more popular than the national sports in the sub-continental countries. What do you think are the reasons behind this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Instead of requiring primary school students to do experiments themselves, schools should only alllow them to watch experiments demonstrated by teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the percantage of mobile phones owners using various mobile features in 2006 2008 and 2010
The bar graph below shows the number of tourists visiting two different cities by season
The Differences between countries have become less evident, so we can enjoy the same films, brands and TV programs. To what extent do you think the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. I your letter:
•explain the important event
•apologise for the situation
•suggest a new arrangement
A friend wants to get some information about an elementary school where one of your cousins studies.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
•say why this school is a good elementary school
•mention how expensive it is
•explain why your friend should get his/her child admitted there
in some countries young people are encourage to work or ttavel for a year between finishing high scooland starting universty studies. Describe advantages and disadvantages.
The money spent by governments on space programmes would be better spent on vital public services such as shcools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university, in order to travel or to work. Do you think the advantages overweigh the disadvantages?
Some people argue that the government should spend only on medical care and education, not theaters or sports stadiums. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that we should invest more money in classroom technology and equipment. Others argue that we should spend this money on teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two differetn countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives give information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009
Your friend would like to find some quality websites where he/she can read up on what's happening in the world. He/she has written to you asking for some advice.
Write a letter to your friend giving some advice. In your letter
include websites you recommend
Say why you recommend them
give some other ideas which you think may be useful
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Some people think governments should spend money on faster means of public transport. However, others think money should be spent on other priorities (e.g. cost, environment). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Two charts show the use of broadband connections in several developed countries.
In many large cities some people waste hours of their time everyday because of traffic jams on the road. What do you think are the causes of these? What solutions can you suggest?
Shopping is now one of the most popular types of leisure activity in many countries for young adults. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or a negative development?
These days we are seeing an increasing amount of violence on television and this is having a negative impact on children's beahaviour.do you agree or disagree?
food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. however ,some of the method used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities to what extent do you you agree or disagree?
Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life
Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter :
1. Describe what you did for your last birthday
2. Ask for photos of your sibling's last holiday
3. Talk about something you are looking forward to
Nowadays many animals are about to disappear from the earth forever. What are the causes and some solutions for this?
**At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people.** **Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?**
Part time courses are on the rise and students are taking them up as an alternative to full time courses. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The line graph shows thefts per thousand vehicles in four countries between 1990 and 1999.
Nowadays scientists and tourists are allowed to travel to remote natural environments. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts.It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
* Describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
* Summarize the benefits of paying for the concerts
* Say how you think the company should spend the money
The pie charts and table give information about the total value and sources of fish impoerted to the US between 1988 annd 2000.
The chart below shows the percentage of the pop-slation in the UK who consumed the recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables in 2002, 2006 and 2010.
Societies would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. Do you agree or disagree?
The table shows the producton of milk annually in four countiries in 1990,2000 and 2010
Some people think that quality of life is less closely related to money than to the amount of free time they have. What is more important for good quality of life ? What other factors do you think are important?
In the past lectures were the only method of teaching to a large number of students. Technology has brought tremendous changes. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
Some people believe that sports is an essential part of school life for children, while others feel it should be purely optional. Discuss these opposing views and give your own opinion.
Many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit others think there are more effective methos. Disscuss both views and give your opinion
In many countries people are ageing and the need for the young people to care for the elderly is increasing. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
The shift from buying in shops to buying online is causing a range of problems in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
You live on the fourth floor of a five-storey building which is not equipped with an elevator
(lift). Write a letter to your neighbors and in your letter
• introduce yourself
• say what the problem is
• ask the neighbors to agree on the installation of an elevator.
The main purpose of university is to provide graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for students to get a good job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisment tell us about new product that may improve our lives. which view do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of people are now using the Internet to meet new people and socialize. Some people think this has brought people closer together, while others think people are becoming more isolated. Discuss both views and give your opinion. ( Truc Linh )
the chart below gives information about the growth of urban population in certain parts of the world including the prediction of the future summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions with relevant
during vacation time most of those people prefer to spend time in their home country rather than traveling to other foreign places. do you agree or disagree
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.
write a letter to hotel manager where you stayed and left two important things
You are watching television and saw a program being shown early in the morning that contained a lot of violence. You believe the program is unsuitable for that time of day. Write a letter to the manager of the television station. In your letter :- Give reason for writing. Explain what you think the problem is with the program. Say what you would like the station manager to do.