In many countries senior positions have higher salaries compared to those of young workers of the same company. Some people think this isn't justified. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that government should not spend money for faster public transport,others think that there asrrbother important priorities of public transport eg cost and environment.Discuss both view and give your opinion
Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part-time job to support his studies.
In your letter
Describe the job you found for him/her
Explain why this job is good for him/her
Explain what he/she needs to do to get the job
You should spend around 20 minutes on this task. The graph below shows the amount of energy generated by wind in four countries in the period 1980-2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Analysts tell us that many people feel stressed and think they have insufficient control over thier live. What problems do such feeling causes for people ? What remedies should you suggest ?
Evidence suggests that there is a significant rise in the number of money-consumers having willing to use a credit card more than cash. Although some disadvantages are accruing to credit card usage, I believe that advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
University should accept the equal number of male and female student in each subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement
In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
Some say that parents whose children are breaking the law must be punished in some way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that it is parents who should teach their children to recycle waste while others feel schools are more responsible. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
jan---It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Many museums charge for admission while few others are free. Do the advantages of charging a fee outweigh its disadvantages?
success is determined by handwork, and luck has no relation to success.providing specific examples and reasons to support your position do you agree or disagree with this idea
In the future all cars, uses and trucks will be dirverless. This only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. do you think the advatages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Children’s leisurely activities must be educational. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
More and more companies are allowing employees to work at home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
NOWADAYS, MORE AND MORE FOREIGN STUDENTS ARE GOING TO ENGLISH – SPEAKING COUNTRIES TO LEARN THE “ INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE – ENGLISH”. IT IS UNDOUBTEDLY TRUE THAT STUDYING ENGLISH IN AN ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRY IS THE BEST WAY, BUT IT IS NOT THE ONLY WAY TO LEARN IT. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENT?
The table below shows information about the population of New Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently moved to a new city and you want to tell your friend about your new home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Describe your new home
•Tell your friend how you feel about the new city
•Invite your friend to visit you
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast. It is therefore necessary for the government to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
Shopping should be perceived as a form of self-indulgence rather than about buying things that are necessary. Do you agree or disagree?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months say how your work could be done while you are away ask for his/her help in arranging it
Some feel that it is important for all adults to engage in the arts in the free time as a hobby. Others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
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 of this outwiegh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the population figures of different types of wild birds in the one country between 1970 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Nowadays many people complain that they ahve difficulties getting enough sleep. What problems can cause lack of sleep? What can be done about lack of sleep?
Fossil fuel, such as coal, oil and natural gas, is extensively used in many countries which cause harms to the environment. The use of alternative sources of energy, including wind and solar power, however, is being encouraged in many countries. Is this a positive or negative development?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money , either to sponsor a local children's sport team for 2 years or to pay for to 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
Social media is becoming an increasingly large part of people’s lives. What are the effects of the trend? Do you believe this is a positive or negative trend for society?
Some people think that all lawbreakers should be taken into prison. In contrast, others believe there are better alternatives (for example, doing work or learning skills in the community). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are going to move out of your apartment in a English-speaking country. Your landlord is a very good person, who has assisted you a lot during your stay. Meanwhile, your friend would like to rent the flat after you. Write a letter to your landlord.
It is predicted that in the future cars will be driven by computers. What are the reasons behind this? Would it be a positive or negative development?
People from poor rural areas often have difficulty getting into good universities. Therefore, universities should make it easier for these people to be accepted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this issue? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Academic burnout is becoming a serious issue among students due to heavy workloads, high expectations, and social pressures. Some people believe that students should manage their own stress, while others argue that schools and universities should help prevent burnout. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have received a gift of money. The money is enough to buy either a piece of jewerly you like or tickets to a cocnert you want to attend. Which would you buy? use specific reasons and details to support your answer
The diagram below gives the informtion about how instant noodles are produced.
Children nowadays watch significantly more television. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
Some peope 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 environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as a desert or the Antarctic. What are the advantages and disadvantages of visiting such places.
Some people believe that children should be brought up in cities. Others believe that the countryside offers a better environment for children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that history is an interesting subject. Others argue that it is boring and has no place in modern life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the past, people ate local, in-season food, but now, people tend to consume out- of-season food from different parts of the world. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You saw an online post of an important English academy looking for teachers to help underprivileged foreigner students.
Write a letter of application to the company. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself
• Explain why you are suitable for the job.
• Provide details of your past work experience.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In some countries, more and more local shops are closing down because so many people now shop online. What problems might this cause? What is the best way to deal with this problem?
Many people think that countries have a moral obligation to help each other, while others argue that the aid money is misspent by the governments that receive it, so the international aid should not be given to the poor countries in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in additions to their main subjects. Other believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own oponion.
Some families think the best way to take care of their aging parents is to care for them at home. Others believe that it is better for their parents to live in a special home for the elderly. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
With growing population in the cities, more and more people live in hones with little and no outdoors space. Do you think this is a position or negative development?