In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages
The charts summarise the weight measurements of people living in Charlestown in 1955 and 2015.
Discipline is an ever-increasing problem in modern schools. Some people think that discipline should be the responsibility of the parents, while others think it is the role of the teacher in school. Discuss both points of view.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is neccessary to help them learn this distinction To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driveless.The only people travelling inside vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driveless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exmaples for your own knowledge or experience.
The tables give information on the temperatures and the hours of daylight in two particular cities in the same week in May 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows 4 types of fruits that people in Spain bought from 2000 to 2010.
Many people believe that the current system of both teachers and students in the classroom will no longer exist by the year 2050. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is suggested that everyone should have a car, a TV and a fridge. Do the advantages of this development for society outweigh the disadvantages?
The advocates 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.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter • describe the item • explain where and when you left it • say what action you would like the company to take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Many people say that companies should give importance to their employees, whereas others say that they should give importance to customers. Discuss both and opine.
Rates of diabetes and obesity are increasing in many countries around the world. Some people think that the government should ban soft drinks and sugary snacks from schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this proposal?
Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are infective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people regard video games as harmless fun or even as useful educational tool. Othera, however, believe that video games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion do drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication such as letters,emails, or telephone calls. How far you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
ich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The parents of your Australian friend chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for her
Write a letter to the parents,
Say why you think chris will enjoy the surprise party
Explain why your wont be able to attent the party
Give details of a plan to see chris at a different time
Human have made a great technological process in the last hundred years. However, this progress has negative effects on people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the charts below show the results of a questionnaire that asked visitors to the Parkway Hotel how they rated the hotel's customer service. the same questionnaire was given to 100 guests in the years 2005 and 2010. Summarise the information and compare where relevant.
ome people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000.Average distance in miles travelled per person per year
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences.Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime.Discuss both views and give your opinion. Vy
the charts below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000. Write at least 150 word
Occasionally, students in elementary school are allowed to advance to the next grade even though they have not successfully completed the lower grade. Advocates of “social promotion” think that keeping a child in a grade for longer than a year hurts his or her development and self-esteem. Do you agree or disagree with the idea of social promotion? Use logical arguments and specific examples to support your opinion
Some people think governments should spend money on faster means of public transport. However, others think money should be spent on other priorities (e.g. cost, environment). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some cultures, childrens are often told they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant
describe the problems
write about the action you want the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use teach good behaviur to children?
Fatherhood or to be emphasized as much as motherhood the idea that only mothers are responsible for bringing up children is outdated. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
E-mail has had a huge impact on professional and social communication, but this impact has been negative as well as positive. Do the disadvantages of using e-mail outweigh the advantages?
Many people think that the government should spend more money on providing faster and cheaper means of public transport. Some others think that there are other important factors to take into consideration like (petrol, cost and environment). Discuss both views and give your opinion?
The bar chart below shows the production of the world’s oil in OPEC and non-OPEC countries. Write a short report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The graph below shows the percentage of university students studying arts degrees over four different decades in three continents.
The graph shows the number of people taking part in 4 kinds of sports in a particular region between 1985 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant (HA)
University students focus on subjects. However, some people think that students also focus on other activities . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part time voluntary/ unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary / unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter
Explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful.
Give details of when you would be available for work.
Many young people choose to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this decision.
the graph shows the amount earned by graduates of different age groups in 2002.it includes thoes with a degree,those with a higher degree and those with other qualifications.
The diagram below shows the changes of the town name Shakefield from 1995 until now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The graph below shows the percentage of money spent on advertising in five types of media in France from 2010 and projected spending to 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In britian, when someoen gets old they go o live in a house with other old people where there are nurses o look aftr them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?
The problem of homelessness is on the rise in several significant urban centers globally. What is the main cause of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it by communities and governments?
Some parents are worried bout the increasing level if violence on TV, video games and other types of entertainment for children’s leisure. How does this affect children? How do you think problem can be tackled?
Some people think governments should spend money on faster means of public transport. However, others think money should be spent on other priorities (e.g. cost, environments. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people claim that what people eat in many Western countries is unhealthy and that their diet is getting worse. Critics say that these countries should change their diet. What are your opinions on this?
Today news plays a crucial role in people's lives and new more significantly influences on people than before. Why is this case? It is a positive or negative development?
In many countries, the levels of obesity and related health problems are increasing rapidly. What do you think are the causes of this problem, and what solutions can you suggest?