Nowadays, many people spend a lot of time on their smartphones. What problems can too much screen time cause? What can be done to avoid these problems?
In the future, all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantagse?
What are the main differences between young children’s social behaviour and that of adults? To what extent are the changes that take place good?
University education is expensive, and not everyone can have university degree. Some people think that university should be free for everyone. Do you agree or disagree?
Practice 16 Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth for their achievements and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the percentage of people who have moved house either in last 3 years,between 3years to 5 years,not within the last 5 years
University students should pay all the costs of their studies because university education benefits only individuals but not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that to reduce the amount of time,People spend cummuting (travellers to work), parks and gardens close to the city centres should be replaced by apartment buildings for commuters to live in. However, Others disagree with this. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to your manager for a 3-day leave to attend a training course. In your letter
-what is the course about
-how this course will be helpful to your work
-suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
There has been an increase in the number of children and youngsters committing crime. What are the reasons for this? What punishments should they receive?
Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think is a good idea or a waste of time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exaxples from your own knowledge or experience
The table below gives information about the three countries with the highest populations. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The government should ban smoking in public places , even though this would restrict some other people's freedom . Do you agree or disagree.
Many developing countries are given aid from international organizations to help them in their development plans. Some people argue that financial aid is important but others suggest that practical aid and service are more important. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The maps below describe an area before and after the construction of a hydroelectric power plant. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe that air travel is the best form of transportation. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The qualities a person needs to become truly successful cannot be learned at a university or similar academic instituition.To what extent do ou agree or disagree?
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter •Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party •Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party. •Give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
some people say that husbands should give their monthly salary to their wives as their wives have to take care of their family while others disagree. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Before a lot of advantages, some people believe that the internet creates many problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement?
Some people think that schools should invest more money in technology, such as more computers, while others think more money should be spend on teacher. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that in the modern society individuals are becoming more dependent on each other, while others say that individuals are becoming more independent of each other. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram explains the way in which breaks are made for the building industry
Write a complete essay to answer the following question and finish your writing at the end of the class. In some developing countries, disabled people are not given proper access to public and private facilities. What are some possible effects of this problem and solutions to it?
you are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
Explain where you live
Describe the problem
Give reasons why you don’t want this development.
Write a complaint letter to the manager of the restaurant .Say about bad service and awful meals
Advertisements are becoming more and more common in everyday life.What are the reasons of this trend? Is it a positive or negative development?
The diagram below shows how plastic bottles are recycled. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays most green lifestyle is becoming more and more popular in both developed and developing countries. Some argue it greatly is better for the environment. Others believe that changing one's lifestyle is too ambitious. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe it is best to help someone directly while others believe donating to a trust is advantageous. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
People sleep less than they used to in the past. What do you think is the reason behind this? What are the affects on individuals?
The given line graph illustrates the UK acid rain gases of four sectors in the years of 1990 and 2007.
The charts below show the performance of spending on roads and transport in four countries from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows information about the population of New Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The given flow chart represents the standardized process of getting a US driving permit. A brief overview is that the process begins with visiting the licence centre and concludes with passing the test prior to receiving the licence.
Some parents believe that students must work hard at school and spend their free time learning their school lessons, while others believe that students need to spend their free time playing and developing other skills. With which opinion do you agree? Use specific reasons to support your opinion.
New technologies and ways of buying and selling goods are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Few countries think that people at the age greater than 30 years of age can do things like vote for country,marriage,getting driving license etc... ,while most of the countries oppose.What do you think?
The given diagram shows the process of making electricity from coal. Naz
Nowadays celebrities earn more money than politicans. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
The chart below shows the donation given to six different types of charity by one company from 2012 to 2014.
-Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter:
Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
State what your skills and experience are.
Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
The bar graph below shows average carbon dioxide emissions per person in the Uniten kingdom, Sweden, Portugal, Italy between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the main point and make comparison where relavant.
You are attending a course at an evening school.
Write a letter to the director of the school with a complaint about the course.
In your letter, you should:
– Describe the course you are taking.
– Explain what you don’t like about the course.
– Give your opinion about what should be done about it.
Nowadays many students choose to take a year off before going to university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of taking a gap year, and give your own opinion about whether it is a good idea.
The graph shows data on the manufacture of passenger cars in 2015.
The graph below shows the average number of Vietnamese students studying in France, Russia and America between 2000 and 2015. (million students) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people want the government to spend more money for looking life on other planets, however, others think it’s a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth that the government should be solving. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
you saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity program. why you are interested in helping give details suitable past experience suggest ways you might help with the event