Although glabalisation can be positive for some nations' economies, the negative impact on local communities should not be ignored. Do you agree or disagree?
it is neither posible nor useful to provide university places for a high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that lowering the speed limit will lead to maximum road safety. Other people believe that there are many other ways to improve road safety. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-recommend somewhere to stay
-give advice about what to see and do in your area
-give information about what clothes to bring
Music has always been and continue to be a universal language of mankind. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your child is going on a three day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go.
Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
Say why you would like to go on the trip Suggest what you could do to help during the trip Ask other questions about the trip
One of your English-speaking friends who lives in the same town as you has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
• recommend a sport that you think would be a good fit for him
• explain how he could learn it
• suggest learning the sport together
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..........,
In the future it may be necessary for us to live on other planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now to research other planets, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the population of Chile by age group between 1975 and 2035. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs below show three exports from South East Asia and the four sources of revenue for 1970 and 1995. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given line graph represents the number of three types of distributes which were generate above twenty six years from 1981 to 2007
The arts, including art, music and theatre are considered to be important in society. Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyles? Should the arts be included in the school curriculum?
The graphs below show the percentage of secondary school leavers in Australia who were employed, unemployed or who pursued further education in 1980, 1990 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss bot views and give your opinion.
The diagrams are the existing and proposed floor plans for the redevelopment of an art gallery. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Nurassyl
Living in a country where you have to speak to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree aur disagree with this statement.
In many countries children are engaged in some kinf of paid work. Some people regard this a completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the resultsof a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five australian cities. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, there are a lot of students who commit suicide each year. What are the reasons for this? What are the solutions?
Some say that today's life is better than it will be in the future; othehrs disagree and say that in the future life will be better tha now. Discuss and include your own opinion.
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australias share of the Japanese tourist market. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some people think that certain old buildings are more worth preserving than other ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university. Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter:
&Explain which course you are interested in.
&Say what you know about the university.
&Explain why you should receive the scholarship.
The chart below shows the changes in the percentage of households with cars in one European country between 1971 and 2001.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorcyle than on public transport systems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion
The pie charts below show the most common advantages and disadvantages of Bowen Island, according to a survey of visitors. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, people are spending more time away form their homes, because they spend longer in their work place. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
The bar chart below gives information about the spending habits of people in four countries on consumer goods in 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These days, more father's stay at home and take of their children, and mother's go to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you believe that this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that the goverment should provide free education at every level. Howeve, some say that individuals should pay for their university education. Discuss both views and give youe opinion
These days there’s no need to go to the live performance (e.g: show or concert) because what we can see on TV or computer screen is better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Giving children and adolescents pocket money is common throughout the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this practice and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that studying online is more effective than studying on campus while others disagree. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.
People are living in a ‘throwaway society,’ using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
First impressions are important. Some people think that by doing well in interviews is the key to securing good jobs. To what extent do you agree?
Some people prefer to take a gap year between high school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Traffic and accomodation problems are increasing and government should encourage some businesses to move from cities to rural areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram show how use glass bottles are recycled
friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
give contact details for when you are away
give instructions about how to care for your pet
describe other household duties
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT nee
Sports events such as Formula One and other car racing events should be banned because they are unnecessary waste of money and create more pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some believed that in many countries, the investment of public money in atrs can be justified. Others think that the government should spend more on health nada education. Discuss both views and gives your opinion.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
many city centres these day have traffic flow problems, causing congestion and pollution. One solution is to build fast ring roads on the outskirts of acity, taking traffic away from the centre. While this is helpful in some ways, it also causes new problems/ to what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people nowadays are learning on the Internet of going to class. What are the advantages of learning online? Do you think online learning can totally replace the classroom learning?
Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income. The health of citizens is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
International sporting events such as the Olympic Games ans de Football Wordl Cup provide an outlet for patriotic feelings, and help reduce international tensions. To what extent do you agree od disagree with this topic?
In the past, most people spend their entire career working for one company, whereas people nowadays move from one job to another. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which do you think is better?
Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children, so some people think there are lots of negative effects on children, and should ban it. To what extent you agree or disagree?