Topic 3: Many people believe that education standards have declined in recent times, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country.
Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Some people believe that it is wrong to keep animals in zoo. While others think that zoos are both entertaining and ecologically important. Discuss both views
The internet allow us to stay connected with each other no matter where we are. On the other hand, it also isolated us and ecourages people not to socialise. to what extant do you agree or disagree with these statements? Give reason for your answer and incloud any relevent example from your knowledge and experince.
You are planning to study abroad. What do you think you will like and dislike about this experience? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Some people say governments should build sport facilities for professional athletes. Others believe that such facilities should be open to everyone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that individuals should take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing, while others believe it's the government's duty to provide healthcare services to everyone in society. Discuss both these views and provide your own opinion. Support your answer with relevant examples and explanations.
Scientists agree that people are damaging their health by eating too much junk food. Some people think that the answer to this problem is to educate people. Others think the education will not work. Disscuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph shows the number of people taking part in 4 kinds of sports in a particular European country between 1985 and 2005.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences
recently some people can work fromhome using modern technology. some say this only benefits the workers, not the employers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In order to properly learn a foreign language, it is necessary to live in a county where that language is spoken. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Car onwership 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 governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are spending more and more of their time indoors. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could best be taken to solve it?
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
2. You received a letter from a friend who asked for a recommendation letter from you for the job that he/she is applying for.
Write a letter to the manager:
– Explain how well you know this person
– Describe how this person work
– Why you think this person is suitable for the job.
Rising University fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects like philosophy and history, and only practical degree courses that maximize chance of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram illustrates different stages in the process of publishing a book from writing to distributing the ready books to readers.
The table shows the percentage of government expenditure on health care in five countries in 2006 as well as the proportions of 24-30-year-olds working in medical services.
You have recently heard that a friend of yours has had some problems as a result
of some unusual weather. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
-express concern (i.e. say you are sorry to hear what has happened)
-tell them about a similar experience that you once had
-give some advice or offer help
The diagram illustrates the process of production sugar in a specific plant (sugar cane).
You are moving to a new city for work and want to rent a house there. Write a letter to a property rental agency. In your letter:
- explain why you are moving to the new city
- describe the type of house you would like to rent
- ask for information about available properties and rental prices
Some people argue that the rapid development of technology is making people's lives more stressful, while others believe it enhances productivity and efficiency. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph shows the number of Internet connections in five countries between 2001and 2002 and the table shows the rate of growth during the same period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countires there is a problem with declining quality of air and water from both industry and construction. what measures could be taken to prevent this.
An increasing number of schools provide tablets and laptop computers for students to use in school,replacing books and other printed materials like exams and assignments.wHAT İS YOUR OPINİON ABOUT THİS?
Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were bron. What might be reason for this.What are the advantages and disadvantages.
Successful sports professions can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Q: In some places, shops are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Do you think it is good for customers, shop staff and our society as a whole? Give reasons and examples from your personal experience.
Human activities have negative effect on plant and animal species. Some people think it is too late to do anything about this problem. Other believe that effecive measures can be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both views and give your opening?
Nowadays, pollution is increasing, there are many reasons for it. Use of plastic products and plastic bags has increased which cannot be recycled which creates pollution in the environment. What steps people and government should take to reduce it. Give reasons and eaxamples for your answer.
Some people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should try to reduce environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart below shows the average cost of monthly contract for four different mobile (cell phones) in a European country from January to September 2002, measured in euro.
Write about following topic 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
You share your room with another student in the college hostel. You find it very difficult to study there because he or she always has parties and friends visiting. Write a letter to the hostel warden complaining about your displeasure with the room-mate.
Question: You recently received letter from a friend asking for your advice on go to college or try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.Write a letter to this friend.In your letter:
°Say why she will not enjoy going to college
°Explain why getting a job is a good idea
°Suggest the type of job that would be suitable.
Describe a story from a book or film that you enjoyed. You should say: where you read/saw/etc. it when you read/saw/etc. it what the story was about and explain why you enjoyed it.
The diagrams below show the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Robots and artificial intelligence are being developed to replace human in the workplaces.Why is this happening? Do you think this will have positive or negative impact on society?
You want to improve your English and a friend has given you contact details for a private teacher. Write a letter to the teacher and say:
why you want to improve your English
how the teacher can help you
when you would like to start having lessons?
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation,such as anunsatisfactory job or shortage of money.others argue that,it is better to try and improve such situation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue
your membership.
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter
● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this( GYM AUTOMATIC PAYMENT )
● give details of how you have benefited from the club( LOOSE WEIGHT AND MAKE FRIENDS
● explain why you want to leave( HECTIC SCHDEULE )
Nowadays, many young people get involved in criminal activity. Why is this happenning? Give reasons followed by examples and suggenst measures to eliminate this problem
The prevention of health problems and illness is more important than treatment and medicines. Government funding should reflect this. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
Due to the growing number of overweight people in today's society putting strain on healthcare system, some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to offer more physical education lessons in school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that mobile phones should not be allowed in public places, others argue that people should be free to use their mobiles wherever they like. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think that is fully justified while others think it is unfair. 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.
Animals-discussion..A growing number of people feel that aniamal should not be exploit by people and they should have same rights as humans, while other argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs including uses foods and research
In recent time economic growth has made some people richer in both developed and developing countries. While studies show that people in developing countries are happier now than before, people in developed countries are no happier than they were before. Why do you think this is and what lessons can be learned from it?
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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience . . 29