In some countries, there has beeenan increase in the number of parents who are choosin to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertisements?
You are moving to a new city for work and have just realized
that an old friend lives in the city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Ask them for advice in finding accommodation
• Tell them where you would like to live
• Tell them the type of place you are looking for
"Educational institutions have a responsibility to dissuade students from pursuing fields of study in which they are unlikely to succeed." Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement. Be sure to explain your reasoning with specific examples and evidence from your own experience, observations, or reading.
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution prob- lems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement? What other measures do you think might be effective?
Write a formal letter to your employer informing them of your decision to resign from your current position. Include the reasons for your , your last working day, and any necessary details regarding the resignation process
“Your first impressions when you meet someone are always right.” Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There are serious concerns about the sale and production of genetically modified food. Yet, this is necessary if we are to meet the demands of an increasing world population. What is your opinion on this dilemma?
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of online shopping. Some people claim that this trend has more drawbacks than benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, the number of shootings increases because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people prefer to travel in their own country when they have some time off. Others think that it is better to take a trip to a foreign country. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your choice.
Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. some psychologist claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To that extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowedge or experience
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops,schools,offices ,and homes in specific areas and separate them fromeach other.Do you thing the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence in TV, video games and other entertainment for children's leisure. How does this affect the children? How do you think this problem can be tackled
the pie charts show the percentage of watre used for fifferent purposes in six areas of the world.
in many countries, people are now living longer than ever befor. some people say an ageing population creats 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 populaion outweigh thr disadvantages?
Life has become much more stressfull compared to our parent’s generation.As a result stress related illnesses are increasing around the world.Why is stress such a problem in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Creative artists should be given the freedom to express their ideas (through words, pictures, music, or films). However, some people think the government should impose certain restrictions on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many cities the population is increasing. Some say that the urbanization process denies us knowing our neighbors, and this causes a loss of community sense. What is the main problem with this? What measures can be taken to overcome it?
•An increasing trend nowadays is for young adults to play computer games. some people say this is negative development . Discuss and give your opinion.
“Some people believe that students should learn a second language in primary school rather than in secondary school. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.”
You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday.When you got home,you realised you had left your wallet there.Write a letter to your boss.In your letter:
Explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
Explain how you will keep up-to-date while you're away
Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
You recently bought a magazine, and its manager asked the readers for their opinions. Write a letter to the manager.
In the letter, you should say:
•give a reason why you chose this magazine;
•explain what you like and dislike about it;
•say what improvement you hope to see in the future.
In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed. In which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Nowadays on-line shopping has become more popular than in-store shopping. Is it a positive or a negative development? Write an essay to discuss the effect of online shopping. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Today’s fresh food like vegetables or fruits travels thousands of miles from the rural areas or farms before it reaches customers in cities or urban areas. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend?
A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems can this cause? How might these problems be reduced?
It is sometimes said that ‘travel broadens the mind’. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people try to achieve success through their career or education. What can success mean to different people? What is your view of success? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Write at least 250 word
The government should reduce the amount of moeny spent on local environmental problems and instead increase funding into urgent and more threatening issues such as global warming. To what extent do you agree?
computer are increasingly used in education in which areas do you think are computers more important in which areas are teachers more important.
Some people believe that authorities need to plan for more vertical cities with really tall buildings since our land for the expansion of cities is limited. What are the advantages and disadvantages, in your opinion, of vertical cities that have really tall buildings and everything within these buildings?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most peoples live. Others think that adults life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
In some countries levels of health and fitness are decreasing and average weighs are increasing. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what are some possible solutions.
Fresh water has become a global problem for the world. What are the causes of it? What measures government and individuals take to resolve to the problem? Give reasons and e.g for your answer.
The rate of cybercrime is increasing day by day in the world. What are the reasons and what can be done to tackle this issue? (2)
The movement of people from the countryside into the cities is happening in many parts of the world, resulting in the problems, especially in cities. What are the causes of this movement, and how can it be reversed Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays men’s sport is given far more attention in the3 society then women sports. What are the reasons and do you think is it a positive or negative situation?
Motorized flight is the greatest invention in the modern world. No other invention has had a more significant impact on our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Due to increase use of aeroplane, air pollution is increasing more and more airports are constructed. Some people say that government should reduce air traffic by taxing it heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most'. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter -describe what this book was about -explain how this book influenced you -say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money , either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open -air concerts . It has asked for feedback from the general public . Write a letter to the company. In your letter;
• describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
• summarise the benefits of paying for the concert
• say how you think the company should spend the money
The charts show world pineapple exports by the top three pineapple-producing countries in 2009 and 2019, and a breakdown of the cost to the consumer of each pineapple in 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
Consider the arguments from both aspects of this possible debate and reach a conclusion “Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others, however, believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals.” Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Education is a critical element of the prosperity of any nation. The more educated people in a country are, the more successful their nation becomes.” Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this statement. Support your point of view with reasons and/or examples from your own experience or observations.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both views and give your own oppinion.
Nowadays, we can watch entertainment performances from the screen and no need to watch it live. To what extend do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge