Having police officers patrolling the streets is often considered an essential way to reduce crime. How effective do you think police street patrols are? What other ways of reducing crime can you propose? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
It is common that in many companies people from different ages work together in a same team. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantges?
The migration of people to cities is one of the biggest problems facing the world’s cities today. Discuss the causes. What solutions could be used to tackle the situation?
some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss bothe these views and give your opinion
Sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Last week, you visited a local supermarket and you got saticfactory service. Write a letter to the supermarket manager to thank. In your letter:
- introduce yourself;
- say why you are satisfied;
- say thank you and write about your future visits.
You are going on a month training programme to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social events' organiser. Write a letter to the Training Organiser. In your letter • expressing your interest in the role • requesting more information about it • explaining what experience you have
Describe a time you used your smartphone to do something important You should say: What happened When it happened How important the smartphone was And explain how you felt about the experience
Some people claim that many things children learn at school have actually wasted their time. Other people argue that everything taught at school is useful in the future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are going to spend your vacation in a city in a foreign country. You have never been there before. Your cousin has a friend who lives there. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter
•* introduce yourself
•*say why you are making this trip
•*ask some questions about the city (e.g., places to see, things to do, things to bring)
Some people believe that city planners should plant more trees, while others thing they should build new houses Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Foreign tourists abroad should be charged more than local people when visiting the local historical and cultural tourist attractions. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, more people move away from their families and friends for work. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
Modern proffesional women confront a diffilculty that men dont generally face : the struggle to balance the pressures of work and home. In your opinion, how can this diffilculty Best be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own knowledge and experiance.
in some countries , a few people earn extremely high salaries . some people think that it is good for the country, while others believe that government should limit their slaries and limit the amount people can earn . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others believe that there are more important factors, such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of the government to transport their children to schools. Others say it is the responsibility of the parents to get their children to school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A museum near your homw is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter
explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the musesum.
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful.
give details of when you would be available for work
Some people prefer to travel by car while others prefer to take the bicycle. Which of these do you prefer? What are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling by a car and bicycle?
Some people belive that professionals, such as doctors and enginerrs, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. discuss both views and give your own opinion
The map below shows 2 possible sites (S1 and S2) of a new super market planned for the town of GARLSDON
Some people The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparson
You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace.
Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem the new employee has caused
Explain how other employees about the new employee's conduct
Say how you expect HR manager to address the situation.
Nowadays in some countries children are given fewer responsibilities compared to the past. Some people believe it is a positive development while other argue otherwise. Discuss both views. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised fo someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
- suggest how you could help her in her home
- say why you would like to do this work
- explain when you will and will not be available
The table below shows the percentages of the population by age groups in one town who rode bicycles in 2011.
Some people believe that if police force carries guns, it can encourage a higher level of violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People living in the 21st century have a better life quality than people who lived in previous times. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that progress is always good. Others believe in preserving tradition. Which do you think is more important and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people believe that schools should focus only on academic subjects such as math and science. They argue that subjects like music and physical education are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As the internet becomes more popular, newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (re)
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantges?
Studies show that many criminals have a low of education. For this reason, people that the best way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison so they can ge a job when leave prison. Do you agree or disagree
When people learn a foreign language, all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are equally important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution.
Write a letter to the restaurant's manager in abot 150-200 words.
- state what problems you had with the food you ordered
- complain about the service
- describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem
The bar graph shows the global sales (in billions of dollars) of different types of digital games between 2000 amd 2006.
Too much emphasis on is given for educaton of the young. More government money should be spent to free time activity of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that we should not encourage sports games among schools because they lead to competition rather than cooperation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with?
Some people say that time and money spent on music classes in schools aren’t necessary; instead, children should be learning a useful subject such as science and computer. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples
People in big cities are facing many health challenges due to a high level of air pollution. What causes air pollution in big cities? Can you suggest some ways to deal with this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
Describe what the book is about
Explain how the book influenced you
Say whether this book would be likely to influence people.
Dieting can change a person’s life for the better or ruin one’s health completely. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.
Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time.
Newspapers will remain the main source of news in the future and the Internet will not have any effect. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graph below shows the unemployment levels in Ireland and the number of people leaving the country between 1988 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, some children spend many hours every day using smartphones and other devices. The advantages of allowing children to own these devices outweigh the disadvantages? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
you have won first prize in our competition . The prize is a meal for two at the best restaurants in town.
your evening begins at 7:00p.m when we will send a car to collect you and your guest.
you will driven to the four Seasons restaurant and served with the delicious three course meal.
write a letter in which you:
Describe your evening and whyb you enjoyed it (or didn't enjoy it)
comment on the quality of the meal and the service at theDear
4.Online education is becoming more and more popular. Some people claim that e-learning has so many benefits that it will replace face-to-face education soon. Others say that traditional education is irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinion. ( traditional methods of teaching versus the modern ones
The chart bellow shows the number of people employed in five regions of Australia in 2001 and 2008
It is important for people to take risks, both in their personal lives and professional lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risk outweigh the disadvantages ?