Some individuals argue that educating children at home is the most effective method, whereas others believe that traditional schools provide greater benefits. Discuss both perspectives and express your own opinion.
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.
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade- labelled coffee ans bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European counties. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A cafe near your home puts some chairs and tables on the pavement for customers. This creates a problem for you. Write a letter to the cafe manager to complain about this matter.
In your letter
•describe the problem;
•explain how it affects you;
• say what you will do if this matter is not resolved.
Today friendly robots are developed to help people at work and home. Do you think the positive development outweigh the negative?
Some adopt the view that it is ideal to accept a bad situation, such as job dissatisfaction or a tiny budget, while others think that making an effort and improving such a situation are better. Both views of this argument will be discussed in the essay before my view on this matter is drawn in the end.
The charts below give information about the number of train passengers and the percentage of trains running on time from 2000 to 2009 in Japan.
The flow chart below the recycling procedure of glass bottles. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think children have the freedom to make mistakes, while other people believe that adults should prevent children from making mistakes. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?
The charts show the projections for global production by sector 2030 and 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below illustrate how Frenton changed from 1990 to 2012.
All over the world societies are facing growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adult. What are the reason for this rise in obesity? How could it be tackled?
Disruptive school students have a negative influence on others. Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped together and taught separately. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
The diagram below shows the process of generating electricity with a wind turbine. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features1 and make comparisons where relevant.
Many old cities around the world are going through a major process of modernisation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of modernisation?
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on protecting the environment, while others think that economic development is more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days in many countries fewer and fewer people want to become teachers particulary in secondry school. What are the reasons for this and how could the problem be solved.
Nowadays, more and more older people who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same job. What problemes does this came? What are some possible solutions?
Some people do not allow their children to participate in games, sports or competitions unless everone gets a prize. Other think that children must lear to deal with winning and losing in order to be fully prepared for life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows a small local museum and its surroundings in 1957 and 2007. Umar
you are going on a month training programme to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social event's organiser. Write a letter to the Training Organiser:
-expressing your interest in the role
-requesting more information about it
-explain what experience you have
Parents who send their children to study abroad. Discuss advantages and disadvantages.
You were recently helped by an employee at the airport, write to the airport manager. In your letter:-
- describe the problem
- Talk about how you were helped
- Suggest how to reward the employee
The illustrations show how chocolate is produced. This diagram explains part of the chocolate production process. It demonstrates ten stages of making chocolate, starting with the growing of cacao trees to producing liquid chocolate.
The chart below shows the price in Euros of four types of bread per kilogram in one European country from 2001 to 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that the overconsumption of refined sugar is a major problem in the world and should be regulated the same as alcohol and tobacco. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is best to accecpt a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There are millions of counterfeit products bought and sold each year worldwide, including fake brand name shoes, electronics and cosmetics. What are the reasons for this, and what are the solutions? Use explanations and examples to support your opinion.
The chart below shows the change in three different types of crime in Newport city center from 2003 to 2012
Some people think that people can use animals for the benefit of humans. Others believe that this practice is wrong. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Human activities have negative effects on plants and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do something about the problem, while others believe that effective action can be taken to improve the situation. 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.
More and more business as well as individuals are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather than being face-to-face. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this.
Many people have a strong connection to their hometowns. In what ways do you think living in your hometown has influenced your personality and perspectives? Discuss the positive and negative impacts of growing up in your hometown on your personal development and whether you believe it is important to maintain these connections as you move through life.
The map below shows the development of the town of Stromer between 1995 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that arts such as painting and music do not improve people’s lives and therefore government should not spend money on them. Instead the government should spend money on science and technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people say that we should invest more money in classroom technology and equipment. Others argue that we should spend this money on teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The line graph below show the number of car produced in three different countries from 2003 to 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where releveant
The following diagram shows how greenhouse gases trap energy from the sun.Write a report for a teacher to describe the information shown below.
The graph below shows the consumption of three spreads from 1981 to 2007. Assel.
The importance of biodiversity is being more widely recognised as increasing numbers of species come under threat. What can be done to maintain biodiversity? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge on experience.
Students these day love to go study abroad. Studying and living in a foreign country is a very beneficial thing to do. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons and examples from your own experience.
some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled .they say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. to what extenet do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or díagree ?
Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labour. Therefore working hours in offices and factories should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, people live with their parents and siblings until their old age. Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to this behaviour? Discuss your opinion and provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Shops should not be allowed to sell any foods or drinks that have been scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is neither possible nor useful to provide university places for a high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?