Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In my country, young people have better lives than their parents had when they were young. Use reasons and examples to support your answer?
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think it is better to work for different organisations. OR Some People prefer to stay in the same type of work all their life, and others prefer to change their jobs from time to time. Discuss both sides and state your opinion. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that children should receive formal training at schools on how to be a good parents in future. Do you agree or disagree with the statement
Many different countries have most shops and products as the same. Some think that it is a positive development, whereas others consider it as negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graphs below show current rates of secondary and higher education among people in various parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in two different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the proportions of the wor/d's oíl resources he/din different areas, together with the proportions consumed annual/y in the same areas. Summarise the information by se/ecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that parents have a powerful influence in children’s life, while the influence outside the home plays a bigger part of children’s development. What extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage of people of different age groups who went to cinema once a month or more in one European country from 2000 to 2011
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in the whole world and in different parts of the world.
Some people believe that if a child commits a crime, he or she should be punished, while others think it is the child’s parent who should be punished. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, there is an increase in a number of parents choosing home education for their children. Do the advantage of home education outweigh disadvantages?
The bar chart shows the number of volunteers in New Zealand who helped in sports organizations in 2010. The pie chart illustrates the number of volunteers doing different types of jobs for that same period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are currently attending. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the percentages of tourists who used different types of transport to travel within a particular nation between 1989 and 2009. Each tourist may have used more than one type of transport.
People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulites of modern life. Some read, some exercise, others work in their gardens. What do you think is the best way of reducing stress.
Nowadays, parents put a lot of pressure on children. What are the reasons for parents doing that? Is it a positive or negative development for children?
You have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. Include the following in your letter:
– Explain why you are writing
– Explain why you have decided to leave the company
– Tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment
Social media influencers have had a positive impact on advertising and marketing because previously, to be in advertising, you had to work for an advertising company. Now ordinary people can get involved and create work for themselves online, meaning advertising can now appeal to a greater number of people from many different backgrounds. To what extent do you agree with the above view?
Children need to learn the age 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 or teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviors to children?
Nowadays there is an increase in social problems involving young people because more parents spent time at work than with their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:-
- What activities you have planned
- When the first meeting takes place and where
Some people think when a person travels to a different culture they should adapt to local practices and cultures. to what extent do u agree or disagree
In many countries, truancy * is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australia magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look aftr their six-years- old - child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
- explain why you would like the job
- give details fo why you would be a suitable person to employ
- say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
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:
•explain why the occasion is special
•ask for her assistance
•set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Joan,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the percentage of people in the different age group who went to the cinema once a month in Great Britain. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? Do you thinkthis is a positive or negative situation?
Do you think that parents should be punished if their five-year-old child commits a crime? From what age should children be held responsible for their own behaviours?
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools shoud teach children skills but others think having a range of subject is better for a childrenʼs future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
In some education systems, Students are .. Studing education systems. however students study different subjects until they have a limited range required to specialize in of subjects from the age of fifteen. in aerother leave school. what are the advantages of each system? which one benefits is better?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are renting a flat from an agency. Your contract was for one year but you need to leave the flat two months early.
Write a letter to the agency. In your letter
* introduce yourself
* ask to leave the flat before the contract finishes
* explain why you need to break the contract.
More and more serious crimes seem to be committed each year. Some think that the death penalty is the best way to deal with this problem while other people think different measures are more likely to be successful. Discuss both options.
With the development of technology children are now living in a world that is completely different to what it was 50 years ago. What problems does this cause for society and the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries children are enganged in different kinds of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it a valuable experiences, important for learning and taking responsibility. What is your opinion?
You are a current student of Loren Brusque University, studying Business Administration. You want to apply for the post of Quality Assurance Manager you have recently seen on the university's notice board.
Write a letter to Mr. Walker, and
•Give your reason for writing
•Tell about your education
•Describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job.
The bar chart shows the typical weekday for students in three different countriesSummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
City planners’ new designs include setting up schools, markets and commercial places (like office) in different areas of the city. Do you think it will help the city dwellers?
Some people think that it is government‘ s responsibility to transport children to school, while others think parents should get their children to school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The line graph below gives information about the rates of unemployment between 1991 and 2005 in three different countries. The table shows the percentage of men and women in the workforce in the three countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, owning a home rather than rent is important for people. Why is this the case? Do you think that this is a positive or negative situation?
Some people say that to benefit the development of a child, the mother and father should take parenting classes. To what extent you agree or disagree with this statement?
The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home beause of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in different years
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that schools is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many parents use punishment to teach the difference between right and wrong to kids. Many people think that the punishment is necessary to help children learn the distinction. To what extent do you agree to punish a kid to teach him/ her something important? What kind of punishment do you think parents and teachers can use?
Some people think that schools should select pupils according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have pupils with different abilities study together. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category - 2002
The chart below shows the number of different kinds of vehicles registered in Europe from 1996 to 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today’s teenagers struggles with many social issues. Some people think that this is because their parents are spending more time at work than at home. Do you agree or disagree?