Many young people choose to take a year out between finishing school and starting university in order to gain work experience or to travel. The experience of non-academic life this offers benefits the individual when they return to education. To what extent do you agrede or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience .
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (cam 14 test 1)
Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they release from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest?
Without capital punishment(the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crime of violence increases. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people resist changes in their lives while others think that change is an integral part of life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The most valuable skills learned are practical, rather than the ones we learn while in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
It is important for all the cities and towns to have large outdoor , such as parks or squares. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The bar graph shows the percentage growth in average property prices in three different countries. between 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features and make comparison where relavent.
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that, in today’ world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, people are purchasing fewer new items and more second-hand goods. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative trend?
Some people have vehicle free days where cars, and motorcycles, bikes are banned in the city centre. Only buses, bicycles and taxis are permitted. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Many people nowadays spend a large of their free time using a smartphone. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
A colleague gave you a book which you used for your presentation. Write a letter to your colleague.
In your letter, you should say:
what the presentation was about,
why the presentation was important
how the book helped you.
In many families nowadays, both parents work and pay people to look after their children. Some people believe this is not good for families. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Very few people who commit crime want to. They do it because they feel they have no choice. This is the reality of the situation, and it means that police and prisons are not relevant to reducing crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend you made while you are studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves.
•Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her.
•Explain how to apply for the job.
Some people think that the best way to solve global environment problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been working for a company for some time and other rival companies are willing to employ you with a higher salary for all the practical experience you have gained.
Write a letter to your company manager and in your letter:
Explain the situation;
Say what you would like the manager to do (increase the salary,etc);
Say what action you would take in case the manager fails to meet your demands.
You are renting an apartment. Write a letter to your landlord regarding a noise problem from your neighbors. Include the following in your letter:
– What is the problem?
– What have you done about it?
– What would you like the landlord to do?
Write to your friend, In your letter
Explain the situation
Offer to make alternative arrangements.
In their advertising, businesse nowadays usually emphasis that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
There are more workers work from home ad more students studying from home. This is because computer technology is more and more accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefits that it will replace face-face education soon. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of palnts and animals. Other say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
in some countries, people prefer to rent a house to live in, while in other countries people prefer to buy their own house. does renting a housr have more advantages or disadvantages than buying a house?
You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem either the high of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open until midnight. Write a letter to the governor.
Complain about the situation
Say why this is a problem
And propose ways to reduce the noise
International travel has many advantages to both travellers and the country that they visited. Do Advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The opinion on preserving endangered languages varies. while some believe that governments should invest in saving them, others consider it a wasteful expenditure. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart provides information about percentage change
You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has
asked you for your feedback on the training course.
Write a letter to your employer In your letter
• remind your employer what the course was about
• explain why the course was useful to you in your work
• suggest why the course may be suitable for some of your 5.
Your friend bought tickets to the theatre for both of you. Write a letter to a friend to tell him that you cannot go to theatre. In your letter
-Apologize
-Explain the situation
-Tell him what he can do with the extra ticket.
The tables give information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five countries.
You have received the invitation to take part in your friend's wedding ceremony, but you will be in Canada on a business trip on that day with your boss. Write to your friend to apologise for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony. In your letter: - Thank your friend for the invitation, - Explain why you will not be able to visit, - Suggest another plan.
Millions of dollars are spent on spcae research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
C17 Test 3 The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent theirweekly income in 1968 and 2018.
The line chart showing a social center in Melbourne. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Media coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Therefore, some people believe this type of news should not be reported in newspapers or shown on TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, the government promotes public transport as the primary means of transportation and discourages private vehicle ownership. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation
The graph shows Underground Station passenger numbers in London.
The line graph shows burglaries per thousands in four different countries between 2000 2009. Summarize the information and make comparison where relavent.
Many people believe that economic development is necessary for a country’s success. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such approach?
Space exploration is considered by some to be a waste of resources, while others think it is essential for humankind to continue exploring the universe. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that government is responsible for the rise in obesity in children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buy their houses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?
People are spending a lot of money in art and sports events. Is this a good or bad thing? Give your opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing railway lines for very fast train between cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have visited a store and bought set of china tea cups which later you found broken but store denied to replace it. Write a letter to the manager of the store describing situation.
In your letter add following points:
• State what problem you had with the purchased item.
• Complain about the inability of the sales staff to address the problem.
• Describe how you want the store to solve the problem to your satisfaction.
the graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. summarize information and make a comparison.
the pie charts show the seasons for immigrants to a ẻuopean country in 2009 and reasons for immigrants from a european country in 2009