Many people are opting for holistic medicine rather than conventional medicine as a form of treatment for incurable diseases. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such practice? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Governments spend millions of dollars each year on their space programmes. Most recently, Mars is the focus of scientists attention. Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with problems closer to home. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own Knowledge or experience.
Some people think more public money should be spent on roads and motorways than the public transport system. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
The charts below shows the average percentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The graph below shows the percentage of Australians that exported to 4 countries from 1990 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
1.You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
oexplain why you changed jobs –
odescribe your new job –
otell him/her your other news –
Some people say that now we can see films on our phones or tablets there is no need to go to the cinema other says to be fully enjoyed films need to be seen in a cinema. Discuss both these views and give your own opinión
In some countries, university students live far away from home and in another city or country while studying. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
More and more people decide to eat healthy food and exercise regularly. What are the reasons for this trend? What can be done to encourage more people to eat healthier and exercise?
The graph belowshows the unemployment rates in the US and Japan between March 1993 and March 1999. Write a report for university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some childeren spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a posetive or a negative development?
Buying things online such as books, flight tickets and groceries is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of such purchases outweigh the disadvantages?
families have more people in the past because they have more children. Do you think there are more advantages than disadvantages to being in a large family in the past
Some people argue that historic buildings should be preserved in their original form. Others argue that this is both inadvisable and impossible. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people believe that the use of books has passed, while other believe there is still hope. disciuss both views and give your opinion
The two pie charts below show some employment patterns in Great Britain in 1992. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Employees and self-employed: by sex and occupation, 1992
. Some people believe that government, should spend on new public buildings, such os libraries and museums, rather than renovating old buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Emails have had a huge impact on professional and social communication. However, their effects have been positive as well as negative. Do the advantages, of using email outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrient, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic: Some parents believe that their children should do extra-curricular activities after school. Others say in this way children are under pressure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that governments should have access to people’s mobile phone call records and messages for safety reasons. Others believe that this information is private and should not be available without per-mission. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smart phone outweigh the disadvantages.
In theie advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that all entertainment TV programmes should educate people about the importance of social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. summearise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some poeple think that teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In most successful companies, some people think that communicaton between employers and workers is the most important factor. Other people say that other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education” – Einstein. What do you mean by this? And do you think Einstein was correct in saying that?
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends.
They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
• thank them for the photos and for the holiday
• explain why you didn't write earlier
• invite them to come and stay with you
Some people think that all teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows a typical American and a Japanese office.
Universities should accept equal members of male and female student in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
n today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
A friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer.He/she has a ask for your advice.
write a letter to your friend,In your letter
. explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
. describe some possible disadvantages
. say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Some people think that sport is very important for society. Others, however, argue that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.（重复2011 年老题）
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.
Some people say they have a negative effect on society and should be censored. Others say they are just harmless relaxation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
ome people think that living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
As global trade increases, many goods including those we use on daily basis are produced in another country and have to be transported long distances . Do benefits of this trend outweigh disadvantages
Many people believe that eighteen years old is the appropriate age to finish school. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that music is a good way of bringing people of different culteres and ages together. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play four different instruments. Zhazira.
The first smartphone was released in 1992. By then year 2020 there may be as many as 2.5 billion smartphones in the world. The use of smartphones is decreasing our collective intelligence because we are reliant on the technology and not our own minds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Over the past few decades with the help of internet an unimaginable amount of information has become widely available to the public. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
the bar chart shows the number of homes, each worth 5 million dollars or more, sold in eight countries.
Students should pay full costfor their own study, because university education benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also people nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
* explain why you would like the job
* give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
* say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australta
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Young people are leaving their homes frome rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantage?