Bringing in Foreign Workers to fill positions that domestic workers are unwilling to do can cause problems in the local community and should, therefore, be stopped. To what extent do you agree with this?
Some students find certain subjects, such as maths and philosophy, difficult. So, some people argue that these subjects should not be compulsory for all.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People should look after their health as a duty to the society where they live, rather than for their own benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that entertainer (e.g film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money.
Do you agree or disagree?
Which other types of job should be highly paid?
Practice 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, •describe the situation •explain why you cannot continue at this time •say what action you would like to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any ad
Studying the english language in an english-speaking country is the best but not the only wat to learn the language.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Classmates have more influence on a child’s success at school than parents do. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice. You should write at least 250 words.
You have recently been on a business trip to see some equipment that your company
needs. Write a letter to the company that owns this equipment and say:
• Describe the equipment
• Ask for features and specifications of this equipment
• Explain why your company needs this equipment
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in other country if they wish.
Discuss both these views and give your own opininos.
The Table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. That starts so the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit during the same two periods.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that we should divide students based on their academic ability, while others think we should educate all students together. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Learning to manage money is one of the key aspects of adult life. How in your view can individuals best learn to manage their money?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries today people are choosing to have fewer children. Why is this the cause? What are the effects of this trend on the society?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good trend, but some people oppose it.
Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the number of passengers arriving at a train station per hour across a day, and also the average price of their tickets.
Some people think that the government should decide which subject should study at the university, while others think that students should be allowed to apply for the subject they prefer. Discuss the two views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that only employees who have worked at a company for a long time deserve to be promoted to a higher position. What is your opinion about this?
Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world, yet many would, yet many would say it is inappropriate to have them in built-up inner-city areas?
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that travelling is a valuable experience; others say it is a waste of time and money.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that companies should manufacture products that last for a long time. Others feel that the emphasis should be placed on producing goods that are cheap. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world citie can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. In order to reverse this decline in quality of life in cities, attempts must be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that self employment is better than a job in a company or an institution. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Some people think environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as individuals can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives an information about UK independent films. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-Apologise and say that you cannot come to visit.
-Explain why you will not be able to visit.
- Suggest another time that you could visit.
In many professional sports, there is an increase in the number of athletes using banned substances to improve their performance.
What are the causes?
What are the solutions?
Some people say History is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think
that in today's world subjects like Science and technology are more important than History. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example form your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
15. You’re interested in a music course that you saw on an advertisement.
Write a letter to the club.
In your letter, you should:
- explain why you’re interested
- request more information about the course
- talk about your past experiences.
The given pie charts compare the expenses in 7 different categories in 1966 and 1996 by American Citizens.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
In some countries, if people need to find work, they have to move away from their families and their friends. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivls;during festival periods,people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some countries unemployment is high, so some people think that children should only go to primary school and not to secondary school because, they will not be able to find jobs in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young people today choose or are forced to go and work abroad. What are the advantages & disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country compared with living and working in your own country? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
It is suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You should write at least 250 words.
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work for different organisations. Discuss both these views and giver your own opinion.
Some people think doing sports to have physical strength important, while others think practising to have mental strength is more necessary. Discuss both views and share your opinions.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write a report summarizing the information. Select and describe the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line chart below shows the per capita meat consumption in four different countries (USA, UK, Brazil, and India) from 1985 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the consumption of 4 kinds of meat in European Countries from 1979 to 2004.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country betwewn 1920 and 2019.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Due to the increase in population in city area, many people are living in homes with small or no outdoors. Do you think this is a negative or positive development ?
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work fro differnet organisations.Discuss bith the views and give your own opinion.
Why is this In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of second-hand clothing amongst younger generations. Why is this happening? Do you think it's a positive or negative development?
Many believe that there should be few restrictions on the office buildings and homes that people can build in cities while others think the designs should be limited.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that music should be taught in schools, while others think that it is best to focus on computer and science. Discuss both views and your opinion.
Some people believed that studying literature is important for individual character building while others think it’s a wastage of time. Discuss both point of views and give your opinion?
Due to rise in university fees arts subjects like history and philosophy should not be taught anymore. Only degree courses should be taught for better employment oppertunities.
Do you agree or disagree?
MOre and more people are working from home rather than at the workplace. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others think it will brong stress to the the home. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the numbers of same day and overnight stays in public and private hospitals in 5 Australian states for last year. The pie chart below shows percentages of same day and overnight stays in public and private hospitals in the same 5 Australian states.
Some people think the most important skill nurses should have is good medical knowledge. Others believe there are other more important qualities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
At the present time, populations 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 disadvantages whats your opinion?