The line graph shows the cost for watching films. The pie charts show the change in the percentage of maket share represented by the three forms
Today, the high sale of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People all in modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologist’s claim that parents and other society members often set a bad example. Discuss the causes & some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern-day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Some people think schools should group pupils according to their academic ability, but others believe pupils with different abilities should be educated together. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend. In your letter:
osay how well you know your friend
odescribe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
oExplain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
The pie charts below illustrate the number of journal articles read per week by all students, PhD students, and junior lecturers at an Australian university.
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
Growing number of overweight people put stress on healthcare system. Some people believe that Teaching about physical fitness at school is the solution for this while others don't believe in this. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Sociologists opine that social networking websites can have a negative impact on society as they can be used to spread false information. Do you agree or disagree
In some countries, children are spending more and more time playing by themselves and less time playing with other children. What are the reasons behind this? Is it a positive or negative development?
People are living in a ‘throwaway society’, using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
Some people think that the Internet makes a person more sociable, while others think it makes a person less sociable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sulgary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, it is increasingly more difficult to maintain the right balance between work and other aspects of one’s life, such as time with family and leisure needs. How important do you think is this balance? Why do people find it hard to achieve?
Some people regard video games as a harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videogames are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
Some people believe that showing big sporting events like the Olympics and the World Cup encourages adults to exercise. Others think there are better ways to make people to exercise. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give relevant examples, write 250 words.
With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people think that it is a good speed forward, while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The only way to improve the safety on our roads is to have stricter punishment for driving offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The organic food market is growing every year. Some claim that buying and consuming foods labelled "organic" ha many advantages. Others, however, feel that "organic" food is false advertising, and offers no significant benefits over non-organic food. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You are a student living in university accommodation. The heating has not worked for some
time. Write a letter to the management. In your letter Explain why you complain;
Describe the problems
Tell what you want them to do
Social media helps people to keep in touch with friends and stay on top of news and events. Do you think the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages? topic in blood?
Many people put their personal information online for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking purposes. Do you think it is positive or negative development?
Some believe that a country’s success is measured by its economic growth, while others believe that there are more important factors. Do you agree or disagree?
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT WOMEN SHOULD PLAY AN EQUAL ROLE AS MEN IN A COUNTRY’S POLICE FORCE OR MILITARY FORCE, SUCH AS THE ARMY, WHILE OTHERS THINK WOMEN ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR THESE KIND OF JOBS. DISCUSS BOTH THE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiements. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your knowledge and experience.
These days Internet-based courses have become a popular alternative to university-based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others argue that it is important to study at university. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
A friens of yours has always admired your car. You have now decided to sell it.
Write a letter to your friend to ask if he I interested in buying your car. In your letter,
•Explain why you are selling your car.
•Describe the good points and any bad points about your car.
•Suggest the friend visits you to see and drive your car.
In more and more countries, people choose to give money on special occasions rather than giving gifts chosen personally. Why might this be the case? Is it a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Other believes that some information is too important or too valuable to share freely. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important as other subjects to a child’s development, and they should be compulsory in high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The chart below gives information about how many European citizens of various age groups frequently went to the gym from 1990 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people think that university education is essential for a successful career, while others believe that experience and skills are more important. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no loner pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the best way to reduce the time spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city center with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.（
Lately, your company has informed you that you will be taking a lead role in an upcoming management project.
Write a letter to a senior asking for guidance and request him/her to share his/her experience with you.
Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed when they are used as money-making machines aimed at tourists, other people believes that it is the only way to save such traditions in the world today. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The diagram below shows the development of cutting tools in the Stone Age. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuus both views and give your opinion.
It is often said it is not necessary to have a tertiary education to become a successful businessman. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The internet has a bigger impact on people’s lives because it is more popular than television.
Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support you position.
You want to learn a language. There is a teacher near to where you live.write a letter to the teacher in the letter: say how you came to know about him/her, explain why you want to learn, ask whatbhelp the can offer
Some people believe that teenagers should concentrate on all school subjects. But others believe that teenagers should focus on the subject they are good at or find the most interesting. Discuss both sides and give more options.
The maps below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that lessons on becoming a good parent should be included in school curriculum. Others think that it is not essential for students. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the value of one’s country in various categories durin 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many young children have unsupervised access to the internet and are using the internet to socialize with others. What problems do children face when going online without parental supervision? How can these problems be solved?
You recently read about a volunteer opportunity overseas. Write a letter to the head of the organisation. In your letter:
discuss what you know about the programme
· explain why you are interested in the opportunity
describe what skills you would bring to the position ( 195 )
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (Vu Huyen)
Some people think violent films have negative effect on people and should be banned. Other think that they are just relaxation. Discuss both sides and give opinion.
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selectiong and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.