Today, more and more full time university students focus on other activities rather than spend a lot of time studying. Some people think it is essential for university students to be involved in other activities.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Ipn some countries children take up aid jobs during the summer vacation. Some people feel that this amounts to child labour. Others argue that summer jobs help children learn valuable lessons. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently stayed at a hotel and had a very pleasant experience.
Write a letter to the hotel manager to thank them for the excellent service.
In your letter:
describe when and why you stayed at the hotel,
mention specific things you liked about the service or facilities,
express your appreciation and say you would recommend the hotel to others.
Some say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their spare time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some developed countries now have unemployment problems. Why do people still want to immigrate to these countries? Give reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.
Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
With an increasing population communicating via the internet and text messaging, face-to-face communication will become a thing of the past. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Some people think that modern games can help children develop a wide range of skills, but others argue that traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. TO what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the different levels of post-school qualifications in Australia and the proportion of men and women who held them in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the avarage audience size per performance at four Canadian theaters from 2000-2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reportingthe main featuresand make comparisons where relevent.
It is currently believed that children's behavior and misconduct is due to the lack of strict discipline and punishment applied by parents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
family members and friends caring fotr elderly people find it hard to spend enough time looking after them.what are the causes of this problem?what solutions can you suggest?
Some people think that children should be home schooled when they are very young while others think it is better for them to attend a kindergarten. Which do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Your local council have asked locals some suggestions on how to keep the city safer.
Write a letter to council.
In the letter, you should:
- explain what the council can do
- what the people can do
- tell how the community will benefit by keeping the city safe.
New neighbours have recently moved in, but they are making a lot of noise at night while you are preparing for your exams. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
explain that they are preventing you from studying well
suggest what they can do to improve the situation
tell them when you will have completed your studies
ny country should be able to sell goods to other countries without the restrictions of the government. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece pf equipment, you found a problem with it.
Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter :
describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment.
say what happened because of the problem.
explain what you would like the company to do.
Begin your letter as follows :
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think that the media should not report details of crimes to the public. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that competetion at work, at school and in daily lide is a good thing. Othersbelieve that we should try to cooperate more rather than compete against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
In many country schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Some people say that we do not need printed newspaper any more. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Thao
The graph below gives information on the differences in clothing exports from three different countries
ome parents and teachers think that children's behaviour should be strictly controlled. While some think that children should be free to behave. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference with your company and there were several problems with your room. Write to the hotel management to complain. Include
•Where you stayed
•What the problems were
•How they can fix your complaints
The maps below show the present layout of an office building and plans for its future redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
chools are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students find a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many children no longer read books but instead use modern technology. While some think this is a positive trend, others think it is a problem. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The given pie charts portray how many people, in two years, participated and experienced in 4 different types of tourist situations in the UK.
Too much attention is given to headline-grabbing disasters like earthquakes and floods. Government should concentrate their resources on educating people about the risk they face nearer to home, which can cost far more lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Some people think that it is beneficial to young children if sent to Nursery School before starting Primary School. Other people think that Young Children should spend time with Family than going to Nursery School. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With internet improvements, people can leave views or opinions on certain goods or services that they have purchased. Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think that single-sex schools are better than mixed schools. Others believe that mixed-sex schools are the only way for children to learn. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
it is generally believed that success in fields such as arts and sports can only be achieved if a person has natural talent. However ,its sometimes claimed that any child can be thought to become a good sports person or artist. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the cause and effects of widespread drug abuse by young people. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse. Give reasons for your answer.
The chart below shows the percentage of adults of different ages in the UK who used the Internet everyday from 2003-2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot.
In your letter
•tell him/her about the problem with your photos
•say which photo you would like him/her to send you
•explain why you need this photo
Today more people are waiting until their thirties to get married and have children. Do you think this is a positive and negative development?
Nowadays, it is increasingly more difficult to maintain the right balance between work and other aspects of one’s life, such as time with family and leisure needs. How important do you think is this balance? Why do people find it hard to achieve?
International tourism is now more common than ever before. Some feel that this is a positive trend, while others do not. To what extend do you agree with this?
Doing an enjoyable activity with a kid helps to improve your skills and it is beneficial than reading. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that secondary or high school student should be taught how to use money management as a it is an important lifeskill. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In the advertisement, bussinesses nowadays usually emphasis that there products sre new in some ways. Why is this? Do you think its a positive or negative developement.
You have decided to leave your current job due to some reason.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
tell him about the decision and mention the reason for it
describe what you have learnt in the job
request for a recommendation letter and experience letter
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give yourown opinion.
«Prevention is better than cure». Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest into preventative measures. To what extent do you agree?
In this technological personal information of all kinds is held on computer by different companies and organization in many countries. Do the advantages of this development out weigh the disadvantages?
Computer have changed the way people study. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using computers as study aids? Keyword : Computers / Study
The flow chart illustrates the consequence of deforestation. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
“You want to start your own business. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:
tell him/her about your business
explain why you think it is a good idea and
ask him/her for some help or advice”
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part pf high school programmes ( for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?