The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012.
Some people claim that e books and modern media would fully overtake conventional newspapers and magazines. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. (Steve no copyright)
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution prob- lems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Some people think that electrocars are important for us, while others think that they are expensive. Discuss both sides of view amd give your own opinion
Some people think that intelligence is innate while others think that we can improve our intelligence through learning. Discuss both sides and give your opinon.
Many children are encouraged by their parents to get a part time job in their free time. Discuss advantage and disadvantages to children doing so?
Some people believe that reading books are better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Full-time university students spend most of the time studying. They should be doing other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020,withpredictions for 2030 and 2040.
Then, of course, consider the action prompt – to what extent do you agree or disagree? Well, what is it we’re agreeing or disagreeing with? There are essentially two parts to the statement – that working hours improve the economy, and that there are drawbacks to those long hours.
The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses. To what extent do you agree with this idea?(Bayram)
The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in five countries.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the numebr of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvanatges?
In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buying one. Describe the advantage and disadvantage of renting.
Your company recently used a hotel for an important meeting.
There was a problem with the facilities in the meeting room.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter-
-give details about this meeting,
-describe the problem with the meeting room facilities,
-say what you want the manager to do?
In many countries mobile phones are used to pay for things. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors – agriculture, manufacturing and business and financial services – to the UK economy in the twentieth century. Write a report for a university lecturer by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, secondary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today's world?
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter:
- describe the noisy behavior of your neighbor,
- explain how it is affecting you,
- suggest a solution to this problem.
While it is sometimes thought that prison is the best place for criminals, others believe that there are better ways to deal with them. What is your opinion? prison = dangrous, and consequence Rehabilitation = fix, mental problems
In some countries, many parents teach their kids that everything can be achieved if they work try enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study/work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to study/work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
unemployment is one of the biggest problem of contempory society. What do you think are the main cause of unemployment.what Solutions can you suggest?
The charts gives information about the rate of electrical using for different purposes and how much time spent by the owner of houses in the year 1920 to 2019 in a country.
The government should pay for the college fees for everyone who wants to study at the University. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
There is no purpose to a course that does not lead to a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
We should introduce laws to make businesses and state services employ equal numbers of male and female workers in every department or area of the company. How far do you support this idea? Give reasons for your answer, and support your essay with ideas and examples from your own experience.
(SOFIA) The government is looking to demolish an old historic building in the City Centre. Write a letter to them expressing your dissatisfaction with this plan. In your letter
– Say why the building is important
– Suggest solutions to preserve the building
– Explain the benefits of keeping the building to the city and its residents.
Some people think it’s beneficial for children to do paid work, while others think it can be harmful for children. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children doing paid work?
You have been assigned to give a networking presentation with your colleague from a different office, who you met last year.
Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter:
· Inform your colleague that you will be working together
· Provide your initial ideas on the networking presentation
· Ask for a time to meet and practice the presentation
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Petitto,
You work for an international company. You enjoy this work but now you want to leave the company.
Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
- Tell the manager why you want to leave the company
- Explain what you have learnt from working at the company
- Say why you have enjoyed working for the company
the pie chart below gives information about different kind of energy production in France between 1995 and 2005
In today’s times internet is making it easy to study online from home. Some prefer online courses to study and they think it is better. Others prefer classroom education. Discuss both views and share your opinion.
Government should spend more money on promoting healthy lifestyles rather than treating illnesses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the idea?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbitone now and planned future development
You recently bought something from a TV home shopping channel. The product that was delivered does not have the same specifications / functions as the one advertised on TV. Write a letter to the TV channel. In your letter;
Say why and when you bought the item
Say what is the difference / what is wrong with it
Say what action you would like them to take
The line graph illustrates the operation of the stolen cars for every 1000 in Canada, Great Britian, France and Sweden in nine years between 1990 to 1999.
Some people believe that excessive use of modern technologies, such as computers and smartphones, is negatively affecting the reading and writing skills of our young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be usefull in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people believe that protection of environment is the governments duties while some believe its people duties. to what extend are you agree or disagree?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crimes dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV show are popular? what is your opinion of crime fiction andTV crime dramas?
some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. but others believe that teenagers should focus on the subjects that they are good at or that they find the most interesting. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. general knowledge, love creative, fun
The table below gives information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should n
More and more serious crimes seem to be committed each year. Some think that the death penalty is the best way to deal with this problem while other people think different measures are more likely to be successful. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
The table below provides information on marriage status and age from 1960 to 2000 in Australia. Summarize the information on marriage status and age from 1960 to 2000 in Australia.
Some people say that competition has become too intense in the major international sporting events, such as the Olympics and the World Cup. This excessive competition can lead to conflict between nations, rather than the harmony that these events were originally designed to bring about. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Illiteracy has traditionally been viewed as largely a third world problem. However, it is becoming apparent that in countries such as the USA and Australia, illiteracy rate is on the increase. Discuss possible causes for this and its effect on society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people get into debt by buying things they don`t need and can`t afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
You have just come back from a long bus trip. You were unhappy with the service. Write a letter of complaint to the bus company
stating your reason for writing the letter
describing why you are unhappy
making suggestions for improvement.