In recent times, many people are making the decision to live alone. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Doe this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
In are new in some way. their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products res, and Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
Discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that discipline is the responsibility of teachers, while other think it is role of parents. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
Some people think that young people should choose their professions themselves. Others believe that their parents should choose for them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, people are choosing to have fewer children than in the past. What are the reasons for this trend, and what effects does it have on society?
The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006. The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portion of fruit and vegetables per day.
The large number is private cars on the roads in many parts of the world las led to serious problems of pollution and may contribute to global warming. Some people think that government should spend more money for the development of public transportation system in order to help solve this problem. Others think it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause less pollution.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people say that it is too late to do something, while others think that actions can be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both sides of the view and give your opinion.
Imagine that a company plans to build an industry in your hometown. Discuss the factory might improve your community. Do you favor or oppose to build in your community. Give reasons and examples.
The charts provide information about people’s travel in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that schools should reward students with the best academic results, while others believe it is more important to reward students who show improvements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the graph shows the number of people who visited three museums between 2000 and 2005. summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many parents today organise extra classes for their children after school and at the weekends. Do you feel that this is a worthwhile thing to do or do you feel children have enough education at school? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think this cannot be changes, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give your opinion.
Transport preference among young people The bar chart below shows transport preferences among young people in four countries in a single year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money should be invested better in other areas. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than work a company. Why might be this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
Some people believe that having a job you enjoy is more important than earning a high salary. To what extentdo you agree or disagree?
Some people say it is better to be unemployed than work in a job you dislike? Do you agree or disagree
Writing Practice. Crime appears to be rising in most countries in the world, especially among young people. What are the possible causes of this trend, and what solutions would be effective in reducing crime levels?
In many places, new homes are needed , but the only space available for building them is in the country side. Some people beleive it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
The diagram below illustrates how a simple water filter is constructed and how it functions to produce clean drinking water. 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.
Organized tours to remote areas and communities are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?
Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most society. How does this quality affect each individual and is it a positive or negative trend?
Doctors in many countries are saying that people are not getting enough physical exercises. What do you think about the cause of this problem? How can you address this?
Some people claim that not enough of the wate from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal a requirements. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO ARE AT RISK OF SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS DUE TO BEING OVERWEIGHT IS INCREASING. WHAT IS THE REASON FOR GROWTH IN OVER WEIGHT PEOPLE IN SOCIETY . HOW CAN THIS PROBLEM BE SOLVED .
Some governments believe it is necessary to impose a higher tax on junk food because an increaing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much of this type of food. What do you think about this?
In the past, people used to travel to see the differences from their home country. However, the sceneries in places around the world seem similar nowadays. What are the causes of these similarities? Do you think that the advantages of these similarities outweigh the disadvantages؟
Some say that because many people ar eliving much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As a number of cars increase, more money has to be spend on road systems. Some people think that government should pay for this. Others ,however, think that drivers should cover the costs.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that thre should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below.
Some people think that English will be the most common language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this impact?
Some people believe that in 100 years time life will be easier for the majority of people, while others are unsure about this. What is your opinion?
A local college wants people with a job to come and talk to students about what it is like to work. You would like to come forward and talk to the students about your job.
Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter,
•explain what you would like to talk about
• say why students would be interested in your job
• suggest a possible date and time for the talk
Some people believe that zoos serve no useful purpose and should be closed down. Others argue that zoos play a vital role in conservation efforts and public education. Do you agree or disgree? Write your answer in the space provided.
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? What 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.
"Some people believe that online education is more effective than traditional classroom learning. Others think that face-to-face interaction is essential for a good education." Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, people follow the latest fashion and hairstyles. In your opinion, what is influencing this? Is it a good or a bad thing?
People who cause their own illnesses through unhealthy lifestyles and poor diets should have to pay more for health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people prefer to live in hot climates, whereas others love the lifestyle in countries with cold climates. Discuss both views and explain which climate you prefer.
Many people believe that formal "pen and paper" examinations are not the best method of assessing educational achievement. Discuss this view and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With recent developments in technology like e-books, some people feel that printed media like books, newspaper and magazines will soon be a thing of the past. Others feel that these forms of media will never disappear. What is your opinion?
Many developed counties now have large numbers of people over the age 65 . What problems might this cause ? . How can the problems be solved
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can be benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disgree.
If a product is good and meet customer needs,then people will buy it. So advertising it is unneccessary. To what extend do you agree or disagree?