Some people say that the main technological issue of our time is the rise of artificial intelligence and the displacement of jobs it may cause. Others say that there are more important technological issues. 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.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children? Give reason for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, the number of shootings increase because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and example to support your answer.
The use of cell phones (mobile phones) has increased rapidly in the twenty-first century. Additionally, cell phones can now be used for many purposes besides making phone calls. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
School children are becoming far too dependent on computers. this is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. teacher need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all cost and go back to teaching basic study skills. do you agree or disagree?
The school library is seeking applicants for a job over summer break. Write a letter to the library’s manager, in your letter include:
– A brief introduction of yourself
– Your experience and relevant skills
– Why you want the job
At present the population of some countries include a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer with relevant example.
The graph and chart below give information about migration to the UK. The graph below shows how long immigrants in the year 2000-2008 intended to stay in the UK. And the pie-chart shows reasons for migration in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future, the reason for going to the shopping mall will be for entertainment, not to shop. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the proportions of the world’s oil resources held in different areas, together with the proportions consumed annually in the same areas. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that modern technology has more negative effects on our lives than positive ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your Town Centre is different from most other towns centres offer to give a guided tour of your Town to the writer of the article
Many countries have laws banning phone use while driving.However, some drivers still violate these regulations by usingmobile phones while driving. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What are the most effective solutions to this problem?
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay
give advice about what to do and see in your area
give information about what clothes to bring
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Maria,
Increasing the peice of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective?
An increasing number of people want to buy clothes, shoes, and other items produced by famous international brands. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Today family members do not eat meals together. Why does this happen? Is this a positive or negative development Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays,many xschools find it profitable to sell food and sugary drinks to students during lunch time breaks. Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Fast food is now universally available in most countries and is becoming increasingly popular. Some feel that this is a positive trend, while others do not. What are your opinions on this?
Nowadays, managers and team leaders in many organizations and companies are much younger compared to the past. What are the reasons for it? Is it positive or negative development?
Some believe that modern technology is increasing the gap between rich and poor people, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
IN MANT COUNTRIES, PEOPLE ARE NOW LIVING LONGER THAN EVER BEFORE. SOME PEOPLE SAY AN AGEING POPULATION CREATES PROBLEMS FOR GOVERNMENTS. OTHER PEOPLE THINK THERE ARE BENEFITS IF SOCIETY HAS MORE ELDERLY PEOPLE. TO WHAT EXTENT DO THE ADVANTAGES OF HAVING AN AGEING POPULATION OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES?
In some countries children have very stict rules of behaviour,while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want to what extent should children follow the rules? give reasons and relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is ? What measures can goverenments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Overconsumption of sugar is unhealthy. Some people think that governments should take the responsibility to control sugar intake while others think it is the responsibility of individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.opinion about it.
With the increased golbal demand for oil and gas , undiscovered areas of the world should be opened up to access more resouces . To what extent do you agree?
Cases of bullying in school are increasing and worsening. What do you think are the causes of this ? How can we tackle this issue ?
In many countries people are now living longer than over before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benifits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that the government should invest more in public health and less in other areas such as education and infrastructure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houseflat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter,
explain the reason for the noise
apologise for the noise
describe what action you will take
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
Some people believe that violence films for you and encourage people to be violent . Others argue that violence and films are related because violence existed before films. Which of these opinions do you agree with, and to what extent do you agree?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people are afraid to go out for fear of being robbed on the streets. Still, there are robberies that happen inside houses. What do you think is the best thing a person can do to ensure his/her own security? Use specific reasons and examples to suppor
the diagrams below show the riverpark area of 20 years ago and the riverpark area now
Choose whether you agree or disagree with this statement and discuss why you chose that position. Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.
Some people support the development of factory farming and the scientific creation of fruits and vegetables in agriculture, but others oppose these developments. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
The graph below compare the number of cosmetic procedures performed on males and females in South Korea in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, traditions and customs are disappearing. What are the reasons? What should schools and parents do to keeping our traditions alive?
With an increasing population communication via the internet and text messaging, face to face communication will become a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree?
Nowadays people are trying to have a successful career and happy family life at the same time. What problems could this create? How can people overcome them? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your personal knowledge or experience.
You have a set of data that shows the number of books read by children in four different age groups over a five-year period. Age groups: 4-6 years, 7-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-15 years Years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 The data is as follows: Age Group20152016201720182019 4-6 years1012151718 7-9 years2022252729 10-12 years3032353740 13-15 years2528303235 Task: Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. what are the reasons for this .? How can people reaserch this ?
societies in the world, the population is ageing rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. A nation's population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is ? What measure can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
Animal extinction is a natural process, like the dinosaur did in the past. People have no reason to prevent this from happening.
Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day’s work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Globalization has significantly increased interactions between countries through trade, culture, and technology. Some people believe that globalization brings more benefits than drawbacks. Others argue that it causes more problems than advantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think government should pay for health care and education, but other people claim that it is the individual's reaponsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion?