An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both side individuals and companies to shopping online ?
Investment in local amenities such as leisure centres is the best way for the government to foster a good comuninty spirit. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they traveled abroad and why they traveled for the period 1994-98.
Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children. Some people think it is negative for children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
When students study a foreign language, they should also study the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak the language. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people consider price as most important thing to think about when buying product (such as cell phone) or service (eg medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
Universities should accept equal members of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that ut is better to work in the large company than a small one. Do you agree or disagree?
Society is based on rules and laws. If individuals were free to do whatever they want to do, it could not function. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
In many countries, young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to study or work in cities. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. the only people travelling inside these vehicles will be pessengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.(Anelya2)
It is often said that government spends too much money on projects to protect wildlife, while there are other problems that are more important? Do you agree or disagree?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You visit a cafe every day. Write a letter to the manager of the cafe.
In your letter
Say what you like about the cafe
Suggest an improvement to the cafe
Explain the benefits of your suggestion
Nowadays many people chose to be self employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people will think this lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
THese days many people have their own computeres and telephones, so it is quite easy for them to work at home. DOes working at home have more advantages or more disadvantages
Plan A below shows a health centre in 2005. Plan B shows the same place in the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
These days with advances in technology more and more people are working from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion.
You are going on a short training course at a college in Sydney, Australia. You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter:
explain your situation
describe the accommodation you require
say when you will need it
Some modern artist receive huge sums of money for the things they create, while other struggle to survive. Governments should take steps to resolve this unfair situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries today, if people want to find work, they have to move away from their families and friends. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Tourism is one of the fasstest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economies around the world. However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures and the environment is often ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, governments spend alot of money celebrating national holidays and festivals. However, some people think that spending money on these celebrations is a waste. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree ?
Question: some people believe that no one should be allowed to continue working after the age of 65. However, others say there shouldn’t be a limitation on the age and anyone should be allowed to work regardless of their age. Discuss both views and give an opinion.
These days people prefer to watch live performances (shows, concerts) through tv or computer, online rather than go to the place of that event. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently borrowed an item of clothing from a friend. While you had this item, it was damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should:
• apologise for damaging the item of clothing
• explain how it became damaged
• say what you will do to fix the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
-You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year
Write a letter to the couple.
in your letter,
• explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
• say what else you could do for the family
• give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Many young people do not enjoy competitive sports because they're afraid of losing. Therefore, sports competitions should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government should be responsible for providing retirees with financial support and care. While many people think that citizens should save money to take care of themselves when they are old. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Sending criminals to prison is not the most effective method to deal with crime. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a debate among many individuals that museums and art galleries should present the nation’s art, as opposed to artworks from other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that it is important to plant trees in open areas in towns and cities than build more housing in city and town. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Some people believe that robots and automation will never completely replace human workers in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table displays consumption of water for three sectors in 4 particular nations. Overall, Egypt and Saudi allocated the highest percentage of usage of water in Agriculture while New Zealand and Canada exploit the most water in Industry sector. whereas, home irrigation accounted for the least water for the most countries given, except Canada. Regarding Egypt and Saudi, the consumption of water in Agriculture was the highest number with 82% and 64%, respectively. In addition, the percentage of water usage in Industry constituted 10% and 30%. Meanwhile, the minority of water utilization in home irrigation was below 10%, particularly 8% in Egypt and 6% in Saudi. Concerning to New Zealand and Canada, the majority of water in Industry witnessed in the most usage with 46% and 70%, respectively. Agriculture in New Zealand consumed 44% which was a bit lower than Industry in comparison, 10% was the figure which was seen in Canada, it was the lowest water in all of 3 sectors. However, the level of water in households in Canada was double in comparison with New Zealand with 20% and 10%.
Nowadays, the development of technology has allowed computer programmes to translate languages automatically. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using machine translation in learning languages. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
In the past, many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repairs to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this change is happening? How far is this siruation true in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Đề 1: Many company sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages to this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some university students work in companies for a short period of time during their years of studies. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages in this experience?
Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family, we just watch television. To what extent fo you agree or disagree with this opinion?
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend. In you letter:
Say how well you know your friend
Describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
Explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
The best way to solve the world's environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A number of university courses require students to undertake a period of unpaid work as part of their program. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
government funding should be spent on the science education rather than other subjects to develop a country. to what extent do you agree or disagree
The key to solving environmental problems is simple: present generations must have a less comfortable life for the sake of future generations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say the government should not put money into building theaters and sports stadiums, they should spend more money on medical care and education. To what extent do you agree or disagree this opinion?
In many parts of the world, children's lives were very different from today. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of life for children in the past?