The role of parents and family in the future success of a person is more important than knowledge and skills learnt at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your friend from England is making a business trip to your town. She has never visited your country before and wants to know what you can do together in free time.
Type a letter to your friend. In your letter
Describe some activities for her free time
Suggest some restaurants/food in your town
offer to meet her
Many businesses in the world today are run by family members. Do the advantages of family-run businesses outweigh the disadvantages. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experiences or knowledge
In many countries crime rates among teenagers are higher than among other age groups. What are the causes of this problem and what can be done to solve it?
Newspapers will remain the main source of news in the future and the Internet will not have any effect. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
*QUESTION* There is an increasing trend around the world to have a small family rather than a large family. *Do the advantages* of having a small family rather than a large family *outweighs* *the disadvantages ?*
Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects, other universities require students to specialized in one subject. Wich is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The table below shows the percentage of first year students who gave ‘very good’ rating to the resources provided by the college, for three courses. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given.
Some employers want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantage than disadvantages?
Some people think that promoting a healthy life style is better than treating who are already ill. to what extent do you agree to this thought?
In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportation. what are the advantages and disadvanteges of such a solution?
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the less of particular species of plants and animals. Other say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown 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.
Eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values) Describe the information below and discuss the implications for dental health.
Many people nowadays spend a large part of their free time using a smartphone. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative effect?
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way of getting job. On the other hand, other people think that getting expericne and skills is more important. Disucss both views and give your opinion.
Directors and leaders of organizations are often older people. Some people say that it is better to have young people as leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information about a restaurant’s average sales in three different branches in 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend wants to get some information about an elementary school where one of your cousins studies. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, •say why this school is a good elementary school •mention how expensive it is • explain why your friend should get his/her child admitted there
The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences，and only government actions can solve the problem. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet while others believe that nothing can replace physical classrooms with direct guidance from teachers.Discuss both views( and give your own opinion).
In recent years there has been an increase in bad behaviour , poor discipline and anti-social behaviour in schools.Tough measures and stricter punishments by schools ,parents and others are necessary to stop this trand. What are the advantages and disadvantages of stricter discipline for young people?.Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Write a letter to the company and in you letter:
● Tell the store where you live &
what happened
● Explain the problem with the
laptop
● State what action you would
like the store to take
Some people say history is one of the most inmportant school subjects. Other people think that, in today's world, subject like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others beliece it is more important to give their time and attentiion to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many adults are returning to school to learn new skills for career change. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
YOU HAVE BOUGHT SOME CLOTHING ONLINE AND ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH YOURPURCHASE.
WRITE A LETTER TO THE COMPANY THAT YOU BOUGHT THE CLOTHING FROM . IN YOUR EMAIL
'GIVE DETAILS OF THE PURCHASE
'DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM
'EXPLAN WHY YOU NEED A REPLACEMENT URGENTLY
Some people say that when deciding how taxes should be spent, governments should prioritise health care. Other people believe that there are more important priorities for taxpayers' money. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that man and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As the transportation and accommodation problem increases in big cities, some governments are encouraging the business move from the city to the rural area. Do the advantages of the outweigh the disadvantages?
In today's world, many people use mobile phones and the Internet to communicate with others. This has resulted in the use of new words and different forms of spelling and grammar. Are they a positive or negative development?
The given graph illustrates the figure related to the attendance of visitors to 4 different tourist destinations in the Uk in 1981 and 1999.
Some people think that the government should spend money on building more public parks and sports facilities, while others believe that it is better to invest in public transportation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Research into new types of medicine and treatments are essential for the improvement of health and deal with diseases. Who do you think should fund these researches: private companies, individuals or governments?
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year Summarise the information by selectign and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study aborad. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantage?
Some people think it’s better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. However, others believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending the same school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarize the information by selecting and reportingthe main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Nowadays there is a trend that media focusses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think this is harmful to individuals and societies. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Write a letter to a friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business.
•In your letter: Give a brief description of the business :
•Mention what you'd like to be there on the website.
•Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website :
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities n the world are now “one big traffic jam”. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading to a phenomenon known as globalization. Some people fear that globalization will inevitably lead to the total loss of cultural identity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some scientists say there are intelligent life forms that may exist on other planets and we should send messages into the outer space. Others say that it may be too dangerous for people on the earth. Discuss both views.
Modern children are suffering from the diseases that were once considered to only be meant for adults. Obesity is a major disease prevalent among children. Whatare its causes, and what solutions can solution
some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. they say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it legal requirment. to what extend do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Influence of human beings on the world’s eco system is leading to the extinction of species and loss of bio diversity. What are the primary causes of loss of b What solutions can you suggest?
Due to the development of the internet, public libraries are no longer necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some cultures children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are advantages and disadvanages of giving children this message?
User Doctors in many countries say that people do not do enough physical exercises. What are the causes of this trend? How can the situation be improved?
The chart below shows the annual pay (thousands of US dollars) for doctors and other workers in seven countries in 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.