As transportation and housing problems increase in many cities, some governments are encouraging businesses to move to rural areas. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram illustrates the production of ethanol fuel from corn.
The only way to improve road safety is to have stricter punishments for driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree.”
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local are is not working properly. This is causing problems you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
•Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
• Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
• Suggest what should be done about the problem
In developed countries people are preferring more and more private cars. What are the impact of it? Discuss your views.
art is considered part of all cultures thoroughout the world.however, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their science,technology and business. Why do you think that is? What could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts?
the chart showed the information about the various professtions in the UK and their salaries. The table show the average working hours per week for each professions
Some people believe that internet is good and creates no problems. Others believe that the internet is negative on both the individual and society. To what extent do you agree?
These days in many countries, fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in secondary schools. What are the reasons for this, and how could the problem be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people consider price as the most important thing to think about when buying a product (such as cell phones) or a service (medical treatment). Do yo agree or disagree?
Some people think the best way to learn new things is to study them alone. Others think that it is always better to get help from a skilled teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your choice.
Many people today are choosing to live and work in another country after graduating from University in their home country. why is this ?do the advantages is turned outweight the disadvantages.
Even though globalization affects the world's economies in a very positive way, its negative side should not be forgotten. What is your view? Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some feel the best way to children is to be strict while others allow their children more freedom. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
currently there is a trend towards the use o alternative medicine. However, at best these mothods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
It’s more important for school children to learn about their local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that computers are more a hindrance than a help in today's world. Others feel that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. In what ways are computers a hindrance? What is your opinion?
Popular events like the football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. Write an essay expressing your point of view. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
We often hear that new technology presents a threat to our traditions. In what ways however can new technology help maintain our traditions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You want to sell your television. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, explain –
Why you are selling the television
Describe the television
Suggest a date when your friend can come and see it
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very importatnt for people. Why misht this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Pollution around the world is becoming a serious problem. Do you think this is a problem that should be solved internationally or at a local level?
the graph below shows the number of overseas students living in Australia between 1982 to 2000
Some people are of the opinion that there should be a cae-free day once every month, on which no private vehicles are allowed on the road. Discuss the advantages and possible disadvantages.
The charts below show comparisons of different kinds of energy production in France in 1995 and 2005.
Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so the population in ht countryside is decreasing. Is this a positive or negative phenomenon?
Recently, abortion increases rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The rise of artificial intelligence will lead to significant unemployment in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: Computers are being used more and more in education and some say there will soon be no role for the teacher in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many students today graduate high school and travel overseas to complete their education. Give both the advantages and disadvantages of travelling abroad.
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Nowadays, we are producing more and nore rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can government do to reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
The given line graph illustrates the travel to and form the UK from 1979 to 1999. The bar chart shows the most popular countries visited by the UK residents in the year 1999.
Several languages are in daner of extinction because they are spoken by very small number of people.Some people say that government should spend public money on saving these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie chart below represents the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive. The bar chart shows how these causes affected three regions of the world in the 1990s. Summarise the data by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
There is an annual work party next month, which is held each year. Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party. In your letter:
Say what would you do differently than last year
Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year
Suggest where to meet to plan for the party
three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991, and 2001. summarize the information and make comparison.
You have seen an advertisement for a community college that needs teachers for night classes.
Write a letter to the community college. In your letter:
say which advertisement you are answering
describe which course(s) you want to teach, and what it/they would be about
explain why you would be a suitable teacher
You have been working with your company for two years and are interested in a promotion.
Write a letter to your direct boss. In your letter:
Explain your varied achievements over the past two years
Express your interest in growing with the company
Ask for a meeting to discuss a potential promotion
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Phillips,
Solar energy is becoming popular in many countries of the world because of its availability without any limit. Do the advantages of solar energy outweigh its disadvantages?
The diagram below shows how hydro-electric power is generated. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph depicts the percentage of China's population distributed among 3 age groups.
The graph below shows electricity production(in terrawatt hours) in France between 1980 and 2012
Write a 150 word letter to a family who are looking for some one to live with them and take care of six year old.
Some people say that the main environment problem of our time is the loss of particular of plants and animals.Others say that there are more important environmental problems.Discuss both these views and give your own options.
A group of people think that the penalty for each kind of crime needs to equal, another group says that before giving punishment wants to analyse the stimulantt and motivation of the crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that newspapers are the best media to learn and get information from while others believe that the internet is a better source. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many museums chargefor admission while others are free.Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweighs the disadvantages
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing ttaffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below shows university sports courts in 1990 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.