These days many people live or work overseas in a different country than they were born in. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and then give your own opinion.
In many countries, smoking is now illegal in public places. Many people believe that such aban is justified. Do you agree or disagree?
Some jobs are based at a single work place where the hours are the same each day, while other jobs involve frequent travel and irregular working hours. Discuss the advantage of both types of job and give your own opinion about which one is best.
the chart below shows the number of passengers arriving at a train station per hour across a day,and also the average price (in US DOllars) of their tickets.
At an event you attended recently, you met an employee of a company you would like to work at. You talked to her and she suggested that you should contact her if you needed any help with your job application.
Write a letter to this employee. In your letter:
1. remind her how you met and ask for some help
2. tell her what kind of job you are interested in
3. ask her about the company's job application process
Some people think that the teenagers years are the happiest times pf 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
Write about education in a country you know. Write about: what you think is good and bad about education in that country how you think education in that country will change in the future.
Some people claim that it is immoral to exploit animals, and that the government should prohibit using animals for scientific research. In the meantime, others argue that exploiting animals is crucial for allowing scientists to learn more about human biology and health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People nowadays sleep less than they used to in the past. What do you think that is the reason for this? What are the consequences for the people around them.
is a commonly held belief that the death penalty is a good deterrent to prevent heinous crimes. However, others believe that life long sentence is a better deterrent. Discuss both views and give tour opinioIt n
The charts below provide information about the websites where consumers from Australia and New Zealand bought products in 2012, as well as their reasons for online shopping. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Courses and general online study have recently become very popular. However, some people still prefer to attend classes in person. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
Some people believe that individuals should be allowed to own a gun as a means to protect themselves and their families. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Some people think that professional athletes make good role models for young people, while others believe they don`t. Discuss both these points of views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the amount of leisure time enjoyed by men and women of diferent employment status. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Animals-discussion..A growing number of people feel that aniamal should not be exploit by people and they should have same rights as humans, while other argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs including uses foods and research
The use of personal cars has increased more than ever before but this use of cars causes many problems. What are those problems? To reduce these problems, should we discourage people to use cars? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people choose a career according to the social status and salary it will give them. Others choose a career according to whether they will enjoy the work. Which do you think is the best way to choose a career? Give reasons for your answer and inlude any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, more and more people have access to the Internet. But constant availability of any information worsens people’s memory and critical thinking skills. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
the table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbishetd. the charts show the result od surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with visit, during the same two period.
Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on your children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One of your friends has just had a twin and for some reason you can not visit them in their town.
You should write a letter to your friendand in your letter you should
Congratulate them on the new born babies
Explain why you can not go visit them
Offer to help in case they need help.
People nowadays are surrounded by all kinds of advertising. Advertising affects what people think is important and it has a negative influence on people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Every year your company organize a sports event for a local community but this year they can’t do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this. In your letter
: Express your feelings about missing the sports event.
: Tell them about your plan for next year.
: Explain how this sports event is useful.
Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?
The chart below shows the results of a recent survey into the causes of poor school attendance in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. CAUSES OF POOR ATTENDANCE IN UK SCHOOLS Upbringing 5% Bullying 15% Peer group pressure 15% Both parents wacking 40% Lack of school disclipline 25%
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed beacuse of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
The chart below shows the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers.
Governments spend millions of dollars each year on their space programmes. Most recently, Mars is the focus of scientists attention. Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with problems closer to home. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own Knowledge or experience.
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why is this the case? Do yo think this is a positive or a negative situation.
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The following diagram shows how greenhouse gasses trap on from the sun. Write a report for a teacher to describe the information below.
Some people do not allow their children to participate in games, sports or competitions unless everone gets a prize. Other think that children must lear to deal with winning and losing in order to be fully prepared for life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
T he diagram below shows how honey is made in small-scale commercial production. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people like to spend their liesure time after work with their coworkers while others like to keep their private life separate from work. Discuss both sides.
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign language instead of studying in theilhome town. Do the advantages oflearning a new language in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
The average standard of people health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowlegde or experience.
It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. To what extend do you agree with the view expressed?
Some people believe citizens should be allowed to carry handguns in order to protect themthelves, while others think this can lead to many social security problems in the society. What is your opinion? Use specific rsasons to support your answer.
The table below shows social and economic indicators for three countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just read 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 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
Dear Sir or Madam,
The table below presents the food consumption per a person weekly in European country in 1992, 2002, and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the different levels of post-school qualification in Australia and the proportion of men and women who held them in 1999
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.
All big businesses should give a percentage of their profits to charities. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbour. You have not been able to speak to your neighbour about this.
Write a letter to this neighbour. In your letter
• Explain the problem
• Suggest a solution
• Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear....,
The graph below shows the changing patterns of access to modern technology in homes in the Uk.
The pie graph below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities ni which girls participate.
The internet has made knowledge immediately available through computers and smartphones all over the world. Much of the information is free. Discuss the both advantages and drawbacks of this trend.
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
apologise for what happened
explain why you missed the deadline
tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.