some argue that the fittest and strongest individuals and teams can achieve the greatest success in sports. But other people think that success is much related to mental attitude discuss both views and give your opinion.
A lot of problem are attributed to rapid lincrease in the number of private cars. Increasing the price of petrol Is the best way to solve the problem of growing traffic and pollution. To what extent do you agree and other effective measures.
The bar chart below describes some changes in the percentage of people who were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural, and towns between 1995 and 2010.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The knowledge we gain from personal experiences is more valuable than the knowledge we gain from books. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Do not use memorized examples .
The given graph illustrates the proportion of movie attendance sorted from teenagers to the elderly over a period of 30 years, started in 1978.
In some countries children have very stict rules of behaviour,while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want to what extent should children follow the rules? give reasons and relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
The disgram below shows what happens to pollutants from farming and industry once in a river system. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The data below shows the percentage of university students who were in part-time employment at five British universities between 1998 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that art is an essential subject at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The bar chart shows the total amount of income in commerce of fiction books(young adults, classics, mystery, romance, sci- fi and fantasy) from 2006 to 2010.
These days many of us throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged things and keep them for a long time. Explain why you think this change has happened. what are the effects of this change in attitude?
‘Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are observed to have more negative effects than positive being more useful for the criminals than others.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.’
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
In many countries recently young single people have been living far from their parents,from the time they began studies or work and until they are married.Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?
The diagram illustrates the process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph gives information about goods exports as a percentage of GDP* in three countries from 1994 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant. * GDP is the abbreviation for Gross Domestic Product – the total value of things produced by a country in one year.
The continued rise in the world’s population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity? AlF
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? When classmates or colleagues communicate about a project in person instead of by e-mail, they will produce better work for the project. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Recent research has shown that within the European Union the largest difference between the earnings of men and women exists in the UK. Many equal rights campaigners believe that immediate action should be taken to close the gender pay gap. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The table below show information about age, average in come per person and population below poverty line in three states in the USA. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate at fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. summarize the information and make comparison where relevant.
Some people think that museums and art galleries should concentrate on the works of their own countries instead of the work of art from other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people says that plantation should be done in free space of city and town while some says that construction should be done instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, young people are choosing to study or work abroad. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many jobs used to be done at home by hand, but nowadays an increasing number of them are done using machines instead. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this development.
Many goverment think that economic progress is their most important goal.Some people,however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people argue that if children behave badly their parent should accept responsibility and also be punished for the behavior of their children. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
A friend of yours has a son/ daughter who recently graduated and is now applying for jobs. Your friend has asked you to give their son / daughter some advice about applying for a job. Write a letter to your friend’s son / daughter. In your letter give some advice about applying for a job explain why these things are important suggest a time and place you can meet to talk about this Write 150 words.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requriement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
Teachers should be paid more than any other profession in the world. Do you agree or disagree with the statement.
The graph shows in percentage terms the changing patterns of domestic access to modern tecnology in homes in the UK.
Millions of people move to English speaking countries such as Australia, Britain or America to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important international language? Give reasons for your answers
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
Write atleast 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear________.
These days, internet-based courses have become a popular alternative to university-based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others, however, argue that it is important to stay at university. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the increasingly flexible working environment nowadays, such as working at home, has a positive impact on workers' lives. Others, however, feel this development is just a means for organisations such as private companies to exploit workers for profit. 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.
In some countries there more young people choosing in enroll in work based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
In many professional sports, there is an increase in the number of athletes using banned substances. What are the causes of this phonomenon and what are the some of possible solution
Telling the truth at all times is not essential. On some occasions it is necessary to tell lies, and it is wrong to tell the truth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behivour to children?
Should cities preserve historic buildings or replace them with modern structures? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One of your friends has just had a twin and for some reason you cannot go visit them in their town.
You should write a letter to your friend and in your letter you should
• congratulate them on the new-born babies
• explain why you cannot go visit them
• offer to help in case they need help.
Walking along any major street, one sees examples of pirated goods being sold openly in stalls and kiosks. Some people believe that people who sell these products should be prosecuted. To what extent do you agree with this?
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
give contact details for when you are away,
give instructions about how to care for your pet,
describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake.
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student's level. Other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learner and tell us very little about their acutal ability. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Question: Some people say that the most important thing for parents to do is to spend time communicating with their children. Others think that providing food and comfort are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In the past lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students.Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching?
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, the number of shooting massacres is on the rise because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.