Government invest in the arts such as music and theatre is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You have recently joined an evening course but you are finding it difficult to attend.
Write a letter to the course coordinator. In your letter
– Provide the course details.
– Explain why you are finding it difficult to attend.
– Suggest what could be done.
the diagram shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend had a new born baby, you have picked up a present for the baby and want to visit to give it to him / her. Write a letter to –
- Congratulate your friend.
- Tell him why you picked up the mentioned present.
- Suggest arrangements for the visit.
Tourism is becoming so widespread that the number of tourists visiting old sites causes problems such as overcrowding, leading to the site being damaged and the quality of the experience of the visit being reduced, due to large crowds. To what extent do you agree that this is a problem and what can governments do to solve the problem?
The charts show the proportion of holidaymakers of one region staying in different types of accommodation in three different years.
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. Sample band 8:
Some people believe that tourist should accept social and environmental responsibility while other believe that tourists should not accept any responsibility at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important yo protect animals? what measures can be taken to deal with this problem?
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on improving public transportation, while others think that building new roads is a better way to reduce traffic congestion. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The government should control the Internet to reduce cyber crime and ensure safety of users. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The flow chart illustrates the consequnces of deforestation. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some people believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn and should not pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree？ Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that men and women have different natural abilities that make them suitable for different types of work. Others, however, believe that both men and women can be equally suited to do any type of work. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some say that people living in high-rise apartments are lonely and unhappy, while others say that it’s advantageous to stay in high-rise apartments. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories. (Unpaid work refers to such activities as childcare in the home, housework and gardening.) Describe the information presented below, comparing results for men and women in the categories shown. Suggest reasons for what you see.
The workplace is changing rapidly and many people can no longer rely on having one job there entire life. Describe the possible causes of this and suggest how this problem can be dealt with.
The graph illustrates how many graduate and postgraduate students in total did not join a full-time job after graduation in 2008.
More and more students choose to move to other countries to have higher education. Do you think the benefits of going abroad outweight its problems?
Wealth does not necessarily guarantee happiness. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give your explanation using some relevant examples from your experience.
Some people think that young people should choose their professions themselves. Others believe that their parents should choose for them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
This table shows the class numbers by level at Mother Tongue Language School. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that it is the government’s responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
In some countries like the USA , having a gun at home is allowed. Do you agree with the statement? give your opinion
Nowadays,a growing number of peoples with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development ?
Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. Discuss both views and five your op inion.
the chart below shows the number of travellers using three major airport un New York City between 1995 and 2000
Nowadays, a growing number of people with problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a nagative development ?
The bar chart describe the perecentage of accident in the rural and urban causing by speed limit.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newpapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
Social Media websites have amassed large user bases. Do the advantages of being a part of a social media site outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries governments are encouraging industry and business to move out of large cities and go to regional areas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some universities now offer all their courses online instead of providing traditional in-person classes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this change?
Many people say that companies should give importance to their employees, whereas others say that they should give importance to customers. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those relate to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Stress-related illnesses are becoming increasingly commom. What do you think are the CAUSES of this? What SOLLUTIONS can you suggested?
Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the advantage of being self-employed?
Nowadays , women as well as men work full time. Therefore, women and men should share household tasks equally (e.g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay 2.Health "Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Libraries should focus on improving their technological resources rather than in building a larger collection of paper books. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The world is becoming more globalism and universally the same. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this agreement?
In the future people will not need to have schools, galleries, museums or libraries because everything from education to culture and entertainment will be available online. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labour. Therefore working hours in offices and factories should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
pollution is becoming a serious issue in today's world. What are the primary causes of pollution? What solutions can you suggest?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Throughout history, people have dreamed about perfect society, but they have not agreed what an ideal society is. What do you think the most important elements to have perfect society in the modern world? How people can achieve an ideal society?
The most important consideration when choosing any career or job is having a high income. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
To succeed in a business, one needs to know math, rather than soft skills and luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays people are working from home using computers and telephones. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development.