In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Some people claim this is unfair as parents feel under pressure to buy these kinds of things for their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier stage. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering form health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent to you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Every school system in the world includes regular tests and exams, and many think that it is important for students to take lots of exams. What is your opinion?
ou work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it,
You should write at least 150 words.
Since not all children have a natural talent for language, not all of them should start learning a foreign language in primary school. Do you agree or disagree?
The advocats of international aid believe that countries have a moral obligation to help each other, while the opponents consider it unnecessary, because money is misspent by the governments that receive it. Discuss these two. points of view and give your opinion.
The graph below shows trends in US meat and poultry consumption.
Two charts below show the percentage of qualified graduates in a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, they think that other types of progress are equality important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some say that every human being can reate art other think only people born with the ability can reate art. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the proportion of people's total spending in a particular European country was spent on different commodities and services in 1958 and in 2008.
In the 21st century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunications. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The pie charts below show the number of hours spent in a British university library by undergraduates, postgraduates, and t11e total student population.
Education should be accessible to people of all economic background all level of education from primary school to tertiary education should be free. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
It’s important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishments are necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishments should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think they should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
•say they would not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea for them
•suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for them
In many countries a small number of people earn extremely high salaries some people believe that this is good for the country, but others think that government should not allow salary above a certain level. Discuss both and explain your idea.
Some people believe that research into family history is useful, while others claim that the present and future are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
some people think that studying history is a waste of time whereas others think it is essential to learn history . discuss both views and give youropinion
In some counties, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about history of the house or building they live in. What are the reason for this? How can people research this?
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion. What do you think are the cauces of this? What solutions can you suggest?
an increasing number of people choose to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their appearance. Why do people want to change the way they look? And Is it a positive or negative development?
You have decided to resign from your work in order try a new field. Write a letter to your boss
In your letter
• Tell your boss of your decision and explain why you are leaving
• Explain what you have learnt from your current job and how you feel about leaving
• Ask for a letter of reference
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their pwn country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development.
Many people say we should invest more in space industry while others say we should spend that money on other purposes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern agricultural technologies such as fertilizer, pesticide and modern machinery can feed the world better. However it is negative to human health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some expert believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondry school.do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantage?
Some people say that art like painting, music, poetry can be made by everyone, whereas others believe that it can only be made by those with special abilities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagrams below show the ground floor of a library in 2001 and how it was redeveloped in 2009.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some governments say how many children a family can have in their country should be strictly controlled. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. It is sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way. Do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and dring products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consmume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Writing Task 1 Topic;A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, 1)Thank him/her for the invitation. 2)Explain why you cannot come. 3) Ask him/her about other times to visit.
Some people belive that museums should be free to everyone and not charge an entry fee. To what extent do you agree ?
some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign languge. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The graphs below show the percentage of math graduates and all graduates who got full time job after graduating from a university in Australia and also show the average salary of both these types of grads, from 2004 to 2012.
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think?
Marriage is seen as animportant part of life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of marrying a person at a young age? Explain.
Air travel is cheap these days, allowing ordinary people to travel further. Some people say that airfare should be increased because this leads to environmental problems. Discuss both views & give your opinion
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Frequency of eating at fast food restaurants among people in the USA (2003-2013) 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Every day Several times a week Once a week Once or twice a month A few times a year Never 2003 2006 У 2013
Some country may have become much richer than others. Richer countries should now help poorer countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that anyone can create art, such as painting, poetry, music, etc. Others think that a person should have special abilities to create art. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some sports are extremely dangerous but many people still like them very much. Why do people take part in dangerous sports? Give some suggestions on how to deal with these dangers.
learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the adv intaantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagrams below show the chages that have taken place at West Park Secendary school since its construction in 1950
It is important for the childern to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. puninshment is necesssary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment parents and teachers be allowed to use?
The tourism industry has grown enourmously in the last fifty years, and there are few places that are unaffected by it. However, tourism rarely benefit the countries which tourists visit. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
A big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some children find some particular school subjects difficult (for example maths or philosophy), so these subjects should be optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?