In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cell phone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
In many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meeting. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Space Research Funding (Reported in Spain): "Space research costs billions of dollars. Some people believe that the money should be invested in more practical projects here on Earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
Some people believe that there should be a law which prevents young people under the age of 18 being outside after midnight. Do you agree or disagree?
Environmental problems are too big for individuals countries and individual persons to address. In other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. What is your opinion?
some people believe who make a lot of mooney are more successfull while other believe that individuals who contribute to society like scientist and teachers are more successful. Discuss both the views and give your opnion.
OPIC: In recent years, the family structure and the role of its members are gradually changing. What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
The charts below shows the changes in three different areas of Manchester City centre from 2003-2012
Social networking website, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram improve international relationships that people all over the world are free to communicate an exchange ideas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
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. Here is the extracted text from the image: 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. Number of shop closures and openings 2011–2018 [Line Chart with the following data points] Closures: 2011: 6,000 2012: 6,500 2013: 7,000 2014: 6,000 2015: 4,500 2016: 500 2017: 5,000 2018: 5,000 Openings: 2011: 8,500 2012: 4,000 2013: 4,000 2014: 5,000 2015: 4,000 2016: 4,000 2017: 4,000 2018: 3,000
You are a member of an International Students' club. The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.
Write a letter to the event organiser, Luis. In your letter,
offer to make a popular dish from your country
describe what this dish is
explain why it should be included in the event
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some believe that this information may be relevant and useful. While others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people prefer hobbies that require technology, while some people hobbies does not require technology. Discuss the both views and give your opinion.
Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused bu this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of super markets in some countries , many small local business are unable to compete . some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. to what extent do you agree and disagree?
You are librarion at the library. A new resident has inquired about becoming a member of your library.
In your letter:
-welcome them and intradoduce the library
-provide information about membership
-write about the opening hours and borrowing policies of the library.
The table below shows the questionnaire about opinions of club members and general public for the new theatre in one town in 2012.
There is no need to maintain a close relationship with distant relatives. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar canes. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, the family structure and the role of its members are gradually changing. What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
In some contries,more and more people are becoming intersted in finding out about the history of the housr or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Some argue that teachers whoule focus on academics more than motivating students. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
nowadays a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and trearments instead of visiting their doctors.do think this is a positive or negative dvelopment?
Influence of human beings on the world's ecosystem is leading to the extinction of many species & loss of biodioversity. What are the primary causes of loss of biodiversity? What solution can be done to to solve it?
Plastic shopping bags are used widely and have caused many environmemtal problems. Some say they should be band To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the platform.
Write a letter to the station manager. In your letter:
• give details of where and when you lett the bag
• describe the bag and its contents
• suggest how you could get the bag back
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You are planning to give a party at home. You want to cook a meal for this party and decided to ask a friend for a recipe from his/her country. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-Tell the friend why you are giving this party
-Explain why you want a recipe from his/her country
-Invite your friend to the party
Nowadays food travels thousands of miles before reaching consumers. It affects the agriculture and economy of the destination country, and for this reason, people should prefer food produced by local farmers. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include examples from your experience.
Some people say a car is the best way to travel through a city while others support traveling with bicycles. Discuss both sides and share your opinion.
Developing countries require international organisations' help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think pracrical aid and advice are better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time?
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain:
•what are the changes
•what are the problems you are facing
•what part of the service would you like to change
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
School are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students to find a job. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
The charts detail the proportion of Australian secondary school graduates who were unemployed, employed or further education in 1980, 1990, and 2000.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashodwon museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show 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 relevent.
The chart below shows the production of four different grains (barley, maize, rice, and wheat) in three countries in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that parents should organise free time activities for their children.Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in their spare time.Discuss both side and opine
Buying things on the internet, such as groceries, books and air tickets is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping this way outweigh the disadvantages.
The map below shows the town of Sanditon Beach before and after an airport was built. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting in the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Today whereas some people advocate that players must have physical strenght, others argue that mental skills are much important. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Some people think that only the melody can make a song popular, however, others think that the lyrics is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, crime rates are increasing. What are the causes of this problem? What can be done about it?
Nowadays, there is a trend of people being able to get copyrighted products of books and music easily from the Internet. Do the advantage outweigh disadvantage?
Nowadays university education is considered very important for people's future. However, there are a lot of successful people who didn't get higher education. Do you think that higher education is necessary to succeed in life?
Some people think that teenage years are the happiest times of most peoples lives.others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilites . Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
Part time courses are on the rise and students are taking them up as an alternative to full time courses. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Prevention is better than cure – researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures. To what extent do you agree?
some people think that a sense of competition in childeren should be encouraged .others believe that children who were tought to co-oprate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
International travelling is becoming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourist. Do the advantage of increased tourists outweigh disadvantages?