Certain parents believe that good parenting means constantly being involved in the lives of their children. While some parents believe it is better for the development of their children if they learn to deal with situations by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on public trasnport systems such as railways and trams. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The table and charts below give information about doctors in one country between 1986 and 2006
Many countries want to host international sports event, while other countries think that hosting sports event has more problems than bene fits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the average Australian water consumption in selected cities for last year. The pie chart shows the distribution of Australia water consumption for last year.
Some people believe that it is more important to protect the natural environment than to build new housing developments. Others argue that building new homes is necessary to accommodate growing populations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
These days in many countries fewer and fewer people want to become teachers particulary in secondry school. What are the reasons for this and how could the problem be solved.
You are planning to return to your home town for a holiday after a long absence.
Write a letter to one of your old friend. In your letter,
. explain that you are coming and that you'd like to meet again
. describe what you're planning to do
. say where you're staying and when you'd free to meet.
To be labelled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled ‘masterpieces’ whilst true works of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
• explain why you chose to study English at the school
• describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Many parents think that it is good to teach children about the value of money .Why do you think it is important to teach them the value of money? In what ways can you help children learn the value of money?
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. they also can do many things that man cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career. It is said a woman’s place is in the home what do you think?
The diagram below shows how rainwater is collected and treated to make it suitable for drinking in an Australian town. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Young people’s behaviour is often influenced by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important for personal growth, while other people feel that it has distinct disadvantages. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
There is an increasing trend of old people living longer in many countries around the world. Do you think this has a positive or a negative effect on the population as a whole?
Employeers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
As languages such as English, Spanish and Mandarin become more widely spoken, there is a concern that many minority languages may disappear. Some countries have taken steps to protect minority languages. What is your view of this practice? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home.
Write a letter to the council. In your letter
say how you heard about the plan
explain how you feel about it
ask for more information about it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Model answer
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The figures below compare the number of internet users in several European nations as well as the prevalence of online shopping in these countries Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many criminals commit further crime as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What effects will this have on society?
The bar graph illustrates the frequency with which Americans ate at fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Overall, the majority of Americans consumed fast food between once a week and once or twice a month during this period. Looking more closely at the data, in 2003, just over 30% of Americans ate fast food once a week, while around 30% did so once or twice a month. A small minority either never ate fast food or consumed it daily. By 2006, there was a slight increase in the percentage of people eating fast food once a week, as well as a growth in the number of those who ate fast food several times a week, rising from around 16% to 20%. The percentage of people eating fast food once or twice a month also increased. Meanwhile, only about 3% of Americans were daily fast food consumers during this period. Finally, in 2013, around 33% of people ate fast food once or twice a month, while a small portion of the population continued to consume fast food every day or never.
Some people say that artist such as painters, writers, and musicians affect our life more than scientists.to what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that elderly parents ought to live at senior homes. Other believe that they should live with family members. Do you agree or disagree?
Some educationalists think that international exchange visit will benefit teenagers at the school. TO WHAT EXTENT DO THE ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES?
Some people say that the clothes people wear are the most important indication of what they are like. Others, however, say that people should not be judged by the clothes they wear. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons of your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
More and more people are visiting historic sites and sometimes tourists damage these ancient sites. The number of people visiting these places should be strictly limited. Do you agree or disagree?
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter remind him when and where you met
tell him what kind of job you are interested in
say why you think you would be suitable for the jobWrite a letter to the company.
In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain what sort of job you would like to do
and say what experience and skills you have
For school children, teacher have more influence on their intellectual and social development than parents do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the percentages of different kinds of landfill waste in five different countries in 2010.
the diagram shows the relationship between a numbers of different languages.
Some people believe university education aims to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some реорlе think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge
and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of а
university should Ье to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of
whether the course is useful to аn employer.
What, in your opinion, should Ье the main function of а university?
The chart belows shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree courses. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years
The graphs below show the average exam marks achieved by students at english, japnese and italian language courses in a university. The passing marks are 50 and maximum marks are 100. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some developed nations, it is seen that there is a growth in the average life expectancy. Despite the fact that more and more elderly people give society either individuals a host of disadvantages, societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems.
The pie charts give information about 4 different products (Cotton,Wheat,Vegetable,Fruit)which exported in Uzbekistan between 2012 and 2018.
Nowadays the crime rate among young people is increasing why do you think it is happening what can be done by parents to teacher to reduce this?
The charts below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non renewable energy in the United States in 2009 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
introduce yourself
describe your plans for the party
invite your neighbour to come
In order for a child to develop his/her family life, mothers and fathers should take a course on parenting skills and child development each year. Do you agree or disagree ?
Organized tours to remote areas and community are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?
In some countries it is becoming increasingly common for people to follow vegetarian diets. Do the advantages of this outweighs the disadvantages.
The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuel should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the foreign visitors numbers in 3 Vietnamese resorts from 2000 to 2006.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. M
Your workplace does not have a carpark, and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Describe the problems this is causing
Explain what benefits a car park would bring to the company
Suggest a solution for the car park problem
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foregin language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country . Others say that these are not the only reasons why somrone should learn a foreign language . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion