he internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smart phones all around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Some people claim that young people are more attractive than older people in business or in the workplace. Do you agree or disagree with this?
The chart below gives information about hoe families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
With internet improvements, people can leave views or opinions on certain goods or services that they have purchased. Is it a positive or negative development?
people under the age of 18 who commit crimes should be reeduated rather than punished. To what extent you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Many people use distance learning programmes to study at home, but others think that it cannot bring the benefits as much as attending collage or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a school uniform?
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT THE GOVERNEMNT SHOULD SPEND MORE MONEY PUTTING IN MORE WORKS OF ART LIKE PAINTINGS AND STATUES IN CITIES TO MAKE THEM BETTER PLACES TO LIVE IN. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Some people view giving presents as an important way to show care to family and friends, others think there are more important things that can be done to show care and appreciation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think the news has no real connection to people’s lives, so reading newspapers or watching news programs on television is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the amount of three types of fish farmed in one region between 2008 and 2018.
Nowadays more task at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
in their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in somw way. why is this? do you think is it a positive or negative developement?
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children s story books are wasting their time which could better used doing other more useful activities . To what extend do you agree
In some offices, employees work in enclosed workstations or cubicles. Other offices have a more open design, in which there are no walls separating employees from their coworkers. Which type of arrangement do you think is most effective? Explain, giving reasons to support your answer.
The pie chart illustrates the number of people who visited movie theaters in the year 2000 according to their age groups.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
The best way to motivate people to be more productive is paying them according to their sales or production. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that cigarette smoking has had a negative impact for far too long and the only solution to end ot, is to make cigarettes illegall worldwide. To what extent to you agree or disagree? Give explanations and examples to support your opinion.
You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
• thank your friend for the stay
• describe where you left the envelope
• ask him/her to return it to you by post
Some people believe that all company decision should be taken by managers, whereas, others think it is better to include employees while decision making ? Discuss both points and give your opinion
The government should ban smoking in all public places, even though this would restrict some other people's freedoms. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
A lot of people nowadays are spending too much money and they don’t save anything for future use. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Schools are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students find a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
n many countries the level of crime is increasing and crimes are becoming more violent. Why do you think this is and what can be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that having people from different nationalities and culture background to a country get a faster development. To what extend do you agree??
Some people think young people should be free to choose their job, while others believe that they should be realistic and think about their future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The car is possibly the most convenient and popular way of getting from A to B. However, due to its impact on the environment and the risk it poses to pedestrians and motorists, governments should take urgent steps to reduce our dependency on this mode of transport. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe the death penalty is a deterrent and are therefore in favour of capital punishment. How far do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write an essay between 250 -350 words.
In recent years, ''responsible tourists'' have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a ''responsible tourist''. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your company is going to give a special training course for staff.
Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference
centre has the right facilities to hold this course.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your
letter:
● Give details about the course
● Describe what equipment you will need for the course
● Ask some further questions about the facilities at the
conference centre
The charts below give information about the amount and types of water in the world, and also tell the use of water in three areas in three countries.
Some people think that it is better to choose friends who always have same opinions as them, other people believe it’s good to have friend who disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Research shows that a lot of energy is saved if people spend a shorter time in the workplace. To save energy (e.g. gas, electricity etc.), some companies are closing down on one day per week. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that it is possivle to tell a lot about a person's culture and character from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or coeducational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree? Angsa
The line graph below illustrates average monthly sales of four different products over a six-year period. Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ………………,
2.Some people argue that rehabilitation is more important for criminal offenders than punishment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening ? Do you think this is an appropriate use of governments money?
You are planning to study abroad. What do you think you will like and dislike about this experience? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The charts show the qualities employers and employees think are important in job seekers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are a manager of a restaurant that has received a letter of compliant about poor service from a member of your staff.
Write a letter of apology to the person who has complained. In your letter
. say how sorry you are that the person has had a poor experience
. explain what action has been taken against the staff member
. offer a free meal for four people at the restaurant as a gesture of goodwill
Some people think that it is better for high school students to study a wide range of subjects than to focus on a narrow range of subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that young people should be required to do unpaid work helping people in the community. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
ome people consider price as most important thing to think about when buying product (suld as cell phone) or service (e.g. medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should learn about history at school. Others however, believe that other subjects are more relevant to children’s lives today. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays more and more older citizens who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions?
Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Trung
some people think spending a lot on birthday celebration or wedding ceremony is waste of money. Others think it is important for young people and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.