Cities around the world are continuing to expand as people leave the countryside. Some people prefer to live in the city while others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views.
Obesity is a serious problem in many countries, especially in reach countries. Discuss ways to solve the problem . Provide specific reason and examples to support your answer.
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter
-describe the problem you had with the tickets
-say why you were unhappy with the staff
-suggest what action the train company should take
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays young people lack an understanding of how to manage their finances after they finish high school. Explain why they do not know how to manage money and how this can be changed. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Completing University education is thought by some to be the best way to get a job,on the other other people think developing skills and experience is more important.Discuss both sides and give your opinion
The diagram below shows how the AUstralian Bureau of Meterology collects up-to-the-minute-information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
clubs and societies are an important part of life for some people. why are these important to people? Discuss reasons to support your answer.
You work at home and have a problem with piece of iquepment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the iquepment.
In your letter:
• describe the problem
• explain how this problem affecting your work
• say what you want the shop or company to do
Governments needs to spend money to encourage the development of sports and art for school students, rather than to support professional sports or art events. Do you agree or disagree?
some people think that all university students should study whatevere they like. others belive that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be usefull in the future, such as those related to science and technology. discuss both these views and give your opinion
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these viewsand give your own opinion.
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily file is good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However, other thinks this leads to environmental problem, so air travel should be more expenssive in order to discourage people from having it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are planning to travel abroad and would like to ask your friend to take care of your apartment and pet cat while you away
Write a letter to your friend in your letter
explain how long and why you will be away
describe the tasks you would like your friend to do
tell your friend that he is welcome to stay in your apartment.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for qualifications. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that success in life comes from hardword and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Since science and technology are becoming more and more important in modern society, schools should spend more time on teaching these subjects rather on arts and humanities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is now possible for scientist and tourist to travel to remote natural environment, such as the south pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that they should take risks in their profession and their lives. while others think it is bad for their lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that essence of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some multinational companies aim to reduce travel costs by encouraging online meetings(e.g. Skype) instead of face-to-face discussions. Although this may save money, why might online meetings be less effective than speaking in person
Some people think that school children need to learn practical skills such as car maintenance or bank account management along with their academic subjects at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Sponsorship is sport is growing daily. doscuss, many believe that the effects of sponsorship are neagtive . Discuss both sides and offer your opinion
A friend of yours has always adored your car. You have now decided to sell it. Write a letter to your friend to ask if he is 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.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Tim,...
It is becoming more and more difficult to eacape the influence of the media on our lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media rich society.
A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
– thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it
– describe some other presents that you received
– explain some of the things you did on your birthday.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sarah,
Some schools prefer to teach specialised subjects to students after the age of 15, while others suggest that all the subjects should be taught throughout school life. What are the benefits of these 2 approaches? Which one is better, in your opinion?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think it is very good idea to bring your family when travelling overseas for work or study reasons. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage and give your opinion
Nowadays genetically modified food is widespread all over the world. While proponents of GM crops ensure that these foods are safe for human consumption and help to increase food supplies, others argue that their effects on health have not been studied long enough. Describe pros and cons of genetically modified foods.
You live in a room in the college hostel which has severe problems. You would like to move into another room and need your hostel super's permission for that.
Write a letter to the hostel super. In your letter,
introduce yourself
describe the problems
explain what type of room you would prefer
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.
The bar chart below describes some changes about the percentage of people were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this أوثويث the disadvantages?
Some believe that it is parents who should teach their children to recycle waste while others feel schools are more responsible. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that watching television is beneficial for learning and relaxation, while others think it has a negative impact on society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sports on television. Some people believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sport themselves. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people think that competition at work, at school, and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to coorporate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your opinions.
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
●describe the problem with the equipment
●explain what happened when you phoned the shop
● say what you would like the manager to do.
You had dinner with your friend’s family. Write a letter to your friend and express your feelings about the dinner. In your letter, you should:
Say what you enjoyed about the dinner
Describe how you feel about his/her family
Invite your friend and his/her family to you place
Some people think that it is good for a country's cultures to show imported foreign films and TV programs. Other people think that a country should develop their own films and TV programs instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the enviroment so it must be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare for people to work in the future.
The topic of renewable energy is widely discussed these days. What are the main reasons behind the increasing use of renewable energy sources, and is this trend a positive or negative development for the environment?
Some school levers travel or work for a period of time instead of going to university. What are it’s advantages and disadvantages.
Some people think history has little or nothing to offer, while others say the study of the past helps us understand the present. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
Some people think that video games can help children to develop a wide range of skills, while others believe that video games have a negative impact on children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many counties children are engages in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.