Movies and television strongly influence the way people behave. Do you agree or disagree? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
Too much emphasis is given for education of the young. More govenment money should be spent to free time activities of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
School and university students learn lessons far better from their teachers than from other sources, such as the internet and television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people around the world are still relying on the private car as their major mean of transportation. Describe some of the problems over-reliance on cars can cause, and suggest some solutionsit
Some people think that government should spend money on public services, while others believe that it should be spent on arts, such as music and theatre. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people say that universities should only offer places to young students with the highest marks, while others say they should accept people of all ages, even if they did not do well at school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smartphone and computers. What is the cause of this? What are some possible solutions.
Some people say that time and money spent on music classes in schools aren’t necessary; instead, children should be learning a useful subject such as science and computer. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 25 20 15 10 5 0 Food and drink Restaurant and Hotel Entertainment Under 30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76+ Citizens' expenditure in the UK
Some people think that housing facilities should be built in the vacant areas of cities and towns, while others believe that parks should be set instead. Planting trees is very important for the environment. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There are plans to build a new factory in parkland near where you live. Write a letter to the local council.
In your letter
give reasons why you are against the plans
explain why the parkland should stay
suggest what action the council should take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment, you found some things damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now one big traffica jam. How True do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time.
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting tha main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people/students today are choosing to live and work in another country after graduating from university in their home country. Why is this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries children engage in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable experience, important for learning and taking responsibilty. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays governments in many countries spend a lot of money on works of art such as paintings to be displayed in public places. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that people have the right to university education, andgovernment should make it free no matter what their financial background.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
According to a recent study, the more people use the internet, the less time they spend with real humans begins. Should we worry about the effect this is having on social interaction or should we see the internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities worldwide? Discuss these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think parents should choose the university degree/major for their children. Others, however, say that children should be free to choose their own university degree/major. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph shows the number of overseas visitors (in thousands) to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. The three areas are: The coast (blue line) The mountains (orange line) The lakes (gray line) The coast: Around 40,000 visitors in 1987 Slight dip in early 1990s, then steady increase Reached about 75,000 by 2007 The mountains: Around 20,000 visitors in 1987 Gradual and steady increase Reached around 35,000 by 2007 The lakes: Around 10,000 visitors in 1987 Sharp rise from 1987 to around 2002 (peaking at 75,000) Then a sharp decline to around 50,000 by 2007
Some people say subjects like art, music, drama and creative writing are more beneficial for students and therefore they need more of these subjects included in the school timetable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph illustrates the average CO2 emissions produced per capita in four countries; namely Britain, Portugal, Italy and Sweden between 1967 and 2007. Overall, the UK was the highest in terms of CO2 emissions, whilst Portugal was the lowest during the same period. According to the figures, United Kingdom and Sweden were the two nations with the most of the C02 production in 1967.However, in a 40-year (no need to write time) span, both have decreased alike. Concerning the former, Co2 emissions was slightly in decline till 1977 before a gradual decline till 2007. The latter observed a significant climb passing from around 8.5 tons to just over 10 in 1977. From this date, CO2 emissions have declined drastically till 2007 moving to less than 6 metric tons. On the other hand, pollution jumped in Italy and Portugal. A skyrocketing surge in CO2 emissions can be noticed from 1967 to 1977 for Italy before a gradual growth. The Portugal’s CO2 emissions moved upward abruptly till 1997 before a steady growth until 2007. To conclude, despite the awareness of environment issues, UK is still the most prominent(dominant) CO2 producer in 2007, amid the four-country analyzed. Portugal is still the less polluting state though.
Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the 19th century. The map below shows the development of the village. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the design for a wind turbine and its location. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Think of one your favorite teachers. Write a note to him or her asking for a recommendation for you to get into a school or program where you are applying. Think of a place where you would like to work. Write a letter to the company, asking for a part-time job. Write about a place that you would like to visit one day.
Instead of revealing the truth, the mass media very often misguides people. What are the reasons behind this and the visible effects on the society at large?
more and more business ,as well as individuals ,are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather that being face to face .discuss the advantage and disadvantage of using technology for communicating.
Some people argue that it is the responsibility of the police to educate children about good behavior, whereas others believe that parents should be responsible for children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult,such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience Write atleast 250 words
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as Sahara desert or Antarctica. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this travel?
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compare to the past due to advanced technologies which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that parents should have a strong influence on their children's choice of friends and partners. Others believe that young people should make these decisions independently. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at increasing sale. Others think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people say that it is too late to do something, while others think that actions can be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both sides of the view and give your opinion.
Nowadays some older people choose to live in the retirement communities with other people,rather than living with their adult children. Is it a positive or negative development？
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experiences and developing soft skill is more important. Discuss both view and give ur opinion
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. Write 150 words. In your letter:
-Explain the important event
-Apologize for the situation
-Suggest a new arrangement
Nowadays, young people tend to rush into independence. Many of them leave home to study or work while still in their teens. Do you think it is positive or negative?
The plans below show the layout of a university's sports center, now and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that everyone can develop artistic skills such as music, painting, or poetry, while others think that art is a talent that only certain people are born with. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
more houses are needed in many countries to cope with increasing populations.Some people believe it would be better to build house in existing town and cities while others thnk that the government should develop new towns in rural areas.Discuss both view and give your opinion.
In many countries, people go shopping only for their needs. However, recently it has become a development into a form of entertainment. Why do you think it happens? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some Universities Now Offer Their Courses On The Internet So That Peop... Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie chart below show the average household expenditures in Japan and Malasia in the year 2010
Fatherhood ought to be emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up." To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payment. Others, however, see this as cheap labour. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
There are more workers who work from home and more students who study from home. This is because computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper.Do you agree or disagree?