modern lifestyles mean that many parents have little time for their children .many children suffer because they donnot get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. Do you agree or disagree?
Computer games are very popular in all age groups and nationalities. Parents think it has little educational value and harmful effects. What is your opinion about this? Give examples based on your own experience.
Some people believe that the whole family (grandparents, uncles andaunts) bringing up children is better than only parents. What is your opinion?
Many people can now study at home through distance-learning programmes via the Internet or television, but some people say this kind of education cannot be compared to attending a college. What is your opinion?
Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in an apartment in the community. Discuss both views and express your support.
The bar chart below shows the proportions of English men and women of different ages who were living alone in 2011. The pie chart compares the numbers of bedrooms in these one-person households.
Some people think that parents have a great influence on the children`s growth but influence from outside plays a more important role. Do you agree or disagree?
Students should choose a university majo that prepares them for high-paying careers. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
The graph compares employement rates in three sectors of the economy, in the UK, 2000-2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think it would be a good ideia for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with opinion? Desribe the skills a person need to be a good parent.
Once students go to school, teachers have a greater influence on their intellectual and social development than parents. Do you agree or disagree with this belief?
To improve children’s lives, mothers and fathers should attend parenting and child development courses every year. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Practice:
You will be graduating from university and would like to invite your family to the ceremony.
Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter:
- Explain that you have completed your studies
- Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code
- Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children the miche at home instead of sending them school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe that family members have less communications with each other compared to the past. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
You will be graduating from university and would like to invite your family to the ceremony.
Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter:
- Explain that you have completed your studies
- Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code
- Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for
The graph below compares changes in the birth rates of China and the USA between 1920 and 2000.
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of how parents in a country spent time taking care of their children in the evening in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
2. Parents have a responsibility to help children with their homework, but others believe children should do it on their own. Discuss both sides and give your opinon.
Parents, particularly mothers, do not go to work to take care of family. Some people say that the government should give some money to those parents. do you agree or disagree with the satement? give reasons to your answers and give example to support your views.
You have a spare room in your apartment that you would like to rent out to a student. Write a letter to the Student Accommodation Officer of local college.
In your letter, you should tell:
- where your apartment is located
- when the room will be available
- what your requirements for a student to stay there are
Begin your letter as follow:
Dear…,
It is better for university students to live away from home during their university studies rather than staying with their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is better for children if the whole families (e.g., aunts, uncles and grandparents) are involved in the children's upbringing rather than their parents. Give your opinion
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to suprise birthday party for him.
Write a letter to chris’s parents. In your lattter
- Say why you think chris will enjoy the surprise party
- Explain why you won’t be able to attent the party
- Give details of a plan to see Chris at different time.
The pie charts below compare the proportion of energy capacity in gigawatts in 2012 with the predictions for 2030
Some people believe that children should obey rules and listen to their parents and teachers; Some others believe that less control will help children deal with their adult life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
“The graph compares the percentage of international students and the percentage of UK learners gaining second class degrees or better at a major UK university.”
The old generation often hold traditional ideas about the correct way of life, thinking and behavior. However, some people think that these ideas are not helpful for young people to prepare for modern life. To what extent do agree or disagree?
The given maps compare the differences of Youngsville in New Zealand over 25 years starting 1980.
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. others ‚however, believe that school is the palce to learn this. C Check the essay discuss both these views and give your opinion.
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 you think that the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In many modern societies grandchildren rarely spend any quality time with their grand parents. What do you think are consequences of this?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? hat sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Computer games are becoming very popular among children of all ages and nationalities. Parents say they are concerned because these games have little educational value and many harmful effects. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart illustrates the quantity of participants who showed interest in sport sphere from 1985 to 2005. Overall, While basketball and badminton players remained stable, the players of tennis rose, and the players of rugby fell over time. The tennis as well as rugby sports had different amount of players in the time period. As the line graph compares, that badminton players were around 51 in 1985 . Then players slightly decreased to around 49 in 1990. However, players remained stable in 50 from 1995 to 2005. Regarding basketball's players, in 1985 there were approximately 75 people. Unfortunately, the figure slowly decreased to 70 in 1990. Afterward remained constant around 77 between 1995 and 2005. The tennis participants were 150 in 1985. The percentage gradually increased to approximately 175 in 1990 reaching a peak with around 225 participants in 2005. The players of rugby were around 240 in 1985. Afterwards people steadily declined just over 200 in 1995. Then participants rapidly went down to 50 from 1995 to 2005.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The extended family (grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles) is less important now than it was in the past. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
1.A lot of people who wanted to become professional athletes gave up this idea because of the fear of failure and parents' pressure. Do you think that parents should support their children who want to do a career in sports ? .
Financial education should be included as a mandatory subject in schools to prepare students for managing money effectively. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that school should teach children skills, but others think having a range of subjects is better for a children’s future. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some parents offer their school-age children money for each high grade (mark) they get in school. Do you think this is a good idea? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good father.
Discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that discipline is the responsibility of teachers while other think that this is the role of parents. In this essay I will discuss both the viewpoints and share my opinion.
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to tech every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person need to be a good parent.
Some people think that with combined effort on the part of the government and society crime can be completely eradicated, while others argue that this is completely hypothetical and that crime has always been present in societies even in ancient times. Compare these two views. Which do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The greatest advantage of the railway transport is that it is the most dependable mode of transport as it is the least affected by weather conditions such as rains, fog etc. compared to other modes of transpor
At 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 disaddvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram illustrates different stages in the procces of Pu-erh Raw Tea and Ripe Tea. The procces shows how prepared tea in two other steps.
the chart below compares percentage of time that parents spent time with children in Australia in 2013
Many people believe that living in the city offers more advantages compared to living in the countryside. Identify the pros and cons of living in these places and compare them.
the difference in age between parents and their children has increased compared to the past. Do you think advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvs .