Scientist believe that computer will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people find it a positive development while others think it is negative development. Discuss both points and give your own opinion
Some people think parents should control the behaviour of children from a very young age but others think we should give them more freedom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government , while other people think it is a good idea for young people to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
some people believe goverments should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads are the better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people like to spend their leisure time with their colleagues while others prefer to keep their private life separate from their work life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
A university degree is essential for people who want to have a successful career. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
a hundred years ago, many people thought that the human race was improving in very area of life. Nowadays people are less certain about this. In what areas has the human race made important process? in what areas do we still need to make progress?
Government money should be used to support children in schools for sports rather than to support professional sports that perform for the general public.to what extent do you agree?
More and more business meetings and business training have taken place on the Internet. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better job . Others believe there are much wider benefits of University education for both individuals and society . Discuss both views and give your opinion
he diagram below shows the process of growing and preparing dragon fruit and pineapple products.
Modern society benefits significantly from the development of infrastructure and transportation system. However, there is an increasing car accident these years. Discuss reasons and propose solutions for reducing these transportation accidents
Some people say that as long as professional sportsmen and sportswomen are good players, their behavior on and off the playing field is not important. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a postive or negative development?
Some people believe that educational establishments should multiply the exams which learners take, while others think this is just a waste of time and strength. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You visit a spot center regularly and there is a problem with changing rooms in it you have complained about it several times but with no success write a letter to a manager of the sports
You have just enrolled in a 12 week English class, but have found that
you have a family problem and you will have to return home. Write to
the school. In your letter
Explain what has happened
Request a refund
Ask whether you will be able to return at a later date
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for childern development while other think that it is crucial for childern if they go to the school . Disccuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the best way to get news is through newspaper, while the others disagree. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The use of celluar phone by children is a growing concern these days. This essay will discuss the reasons behind this trend and will eloborate whether it is a positive or negative for them.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or expirience.
You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Ask them the following:
when you want to arrive and leave
what type of rooms you would like and ask how much they will cost
you are interested to know about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
More and more people are opting for and consuming ready-made food instead of freshly cooked food. Does this practice has more advantages than disadvantages? Discuss
Some people think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age.other working parents think family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids.Disscuss both views and give your opinion
some people think that sports are important, while others think that they are just leisure activities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In recent years, “responsible tourists” have paid attention to preserving both culture and environment of the places they visit. However, some people say that it is impossible to be a “responsible tourist”. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the government should provide free and universal health care for all citizens. Others think that health care is a personal responsibility and people should pay for their own medical expenses. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010. Assel
Some countries have implemented mandatory community service programmes for young people. In these programmes, childred aged 16 to 18 do charity work, help old people and work with animals. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion
ome people think that in order to prevent illness and disease, governments should make efforts in reducing environmental pollutions and housing problems. To what extent do you agree to disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that social media is improving relationships by keeping people connected, while others think it is causing a decline in face-to-face interactions. Discuss both views.
Some parents think that children should do extracurricular activities after school. Others think that this will be a burden for them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/ unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntarylunpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntarylunpaid work. In your letter
• explain why you want to do voluntarylunpaid 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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others, however, believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals.”
Discuss both these views and give your opinion .
The bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentages of GDP* for various European countries for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should * GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total value of goods that are made and services that are provided in a country. European Health Expenditure as Percentage of Gross Domestic Product, 2002, 2007 and 2012
More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number…) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that watching television is bad for children. Other people believe that it has positive effects for children as they grow up. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
some people think that social media platforms are useful for business and making new friends, while others think that such websites are harmful. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media.com
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate school. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending next polls. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Some people say that governments should pay for public health care and education, while others say that it is not governments’ responsibility. Please discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that consumers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today it is common practice for many business meetings and business training to take place online. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below gives information about computer possession by households in one European country between 1997 and 2011
You need to borrow some money to pay for something you need for your work or studies. Write a letter to your bank to ask for a loan. In your letter
introduce yourself and ask for a loan
say why you need the money
explain how you plan to pay the money back
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people believe that richer countries should give poorer countries more financial assistance. Discuss the reasons why rich nations should provide those and why they shouldn't. give your opinion.
Society is becoming obsessed with material goods like fast cars, designer clothes and flashy jewellery. We have stopped caring about the important things and that is why divorce rates are so high and family bonds are not as strong anymore; our valve system is disintegrating. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
in their advertising, businesses nowadys usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. why is this? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Writing Task 1
The parents of your Austral/an friend Chris have Invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
•say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
•explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
Some people think that newspapers are the best way to get news. However, others people believe that they can get better through another media platform. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many species of animals all around the world are on the verge of extinction. Some say that countries and individuals should protect these animals from dying out, while others say that we should concentrate more on the problems of human beings. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.