In some cities public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruit and vegetables. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more couples are deciding to be “child-free”, to have no children, in other words. Some people claim that those couples reach this conclusion through entirely selfish reason. While others think that they came to this decision through noble motives, such as concern about overpopulation and desire for independence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that professional athletes make a good role models for young people,while others believe they don't. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Modern lifestyles are completely different from the way people lived in the past.Some people think changes have been positive by others believe they have been negative.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There is a problem in the road outside your house. Write a letter to your local councilor. In your letter:
•introduce yourself,
•explain what the problem is,
•tell the councilors what you would like to be done.
In developed countries, more and more people buy and use their cars. Do the advantages for people of cars using outweight its disadvantages on environment.
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
Suggest what should be done about the problem
The chart below shows the proportion of business making e-commerce purchases by industry in Canada netween 2015 and 2019.
Question: Universities should accept equal number of males and females in every subject. To what extent do you agree?
In recent years, some countries have experienced very rapid economic development. This has resulted in higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the countryside. What problems could this cause? How could these be reduced?
The table shows the amount spent on healthcare in different countries. CountrySpending on healthcare per person in 2010 Japan$2,690 South Korea$1,187 Singapore$1,035 Bahrain$810 Kuwait$796 Argentina$551 Chile$473 Brazil$426 Global Average$717
more and more bussinesses as well as individuals are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather than being face to face. Discuss the advantage and disadvantges of using technology for communicating?
n the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
Should families or the government be responsible for caring for the elderly? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that only a student with good marks in high school and secondary school should be allowed to go to university? do you agree or disagree
You need a website for your business, and you would like to ask your friend to build it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
•Include a brief description of your business
•Explain what you would like to have on the website
•Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.
Some people believe that technology has made our lives more complex and stressful, while others argue that it has simplified our lives and improved our efficiency. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
obesity is a serious problem in many countries especially in rich countries. fiscuss ways to solve the problem . provide specific reasons n examples to support your answer.
People generally know that the environment is important. However, most individuals still don't take responsibilities to protect the environment. Why is this? What should be done to encourage people to protect the environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course it useful to an employers. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
the mani aim of advertising is increasing sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is fine for professional sportsmen and sportswomen to misbehave on or off the field, as long as they are playing well. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday
say where you went and where you stayed
say what you can do there and what the food was like
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Chris,
It’s time to ban social media. It has been shown that it has made life worse for people all over the world, from politics, to self-image, to the spread of disinformation. It is a social experiment that has not worked and it is time to say goodbye.To what extent do you agree with the above statement?
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their child to succeed? What is reason for doing this? Is this a positive or negative development?
More and more women go out to work. Is it the government's responsibility to subsidise them and provide free staff and facilities to care for their children? To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea?
You have decided to change your profession and want to resign from your current job.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
• Tell him about your decision and its reasons;
• Explain what you have learnt from your current job and how you feel about leaving it;
• Ask for a letter of reference.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Failure is proof that the desire wasn’t strong enough. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people prefer to keep doinf things they are familier with. Discuss both these attitides and give your own opinion.
Although some people value public parks, this space could be better used for other purposes such as residential areas for the ever- growing population or to develop business or boost economies. To what extent do you agree with this?
Many museums charge for addmissions while others are free.Do ou think that the advantages of charging people for admissions to museums outweight the disadvantages?
In today’s digital age, anyone with a smartphone can capture and share photographs. this accessibility to photography diminishes the value of professional photographers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reason for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Today different types of robots are being developed which can serve as companions and workers to help at work and at home. Is this a positive or negative development?
These days consumer are faced with an increasing amount of advertising from various companies. To what extend do you think consumers are influenced by advertising? What measures should be taken to protect them?
In some countries, the average weight of children is increasing and their level of health and fitness is decreasing. What are the causes of these problems? What measures could be taken to solve them?
the map below show an industrial area inthe town of norbiton, and planned future development of the site
Countries around the world will be facing significant challenges related not only to the environment, but pollution and education as well. What problems your country will face in next years.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to the Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The chart show the result of a survey asking visitors how satisfied they are with their visit during the same two periods.
You are being sent on a one month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson Real Estate Agency. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe the kind of accommodation you would like
provide the dates you will need it
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Samson,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Competitiveness is a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness affect individuals? Is it a positive or negative trend?
The diagram below shows how rainwater is collected and converted to drinking water in an Australian town. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the picture below.
TOPIC – Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities, which are becoming overcrowded. What are the reasons for this movement to cities and what can be done to reduce it?
the bar chart shows the percantage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people thingk that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
As the internet develops, it will continue to have a positive impact on our lives. To what extend do you agree?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the advantage and disadvantage of tourist who visits such places?
It is argued that non -academic subjects like physical education, cookery and home science should not be taught at school and the sole focus should be on academic subjects considering the growing burden on children's minds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the range of technology currently available is increasing the gap between rich people and poor people. Others think that it is causing the opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion.