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
Doctors in many countries are saying that people are not getting enough physical exercise. What are the causes of this and how it can be addressed?
In most countries, the crime rate is often higher in urban areas than in rural areas. Why you do you think that is? What can be done to reduce the crime rate?
some people believe that cutulre will be ruined if it is used to earn tourism revenue but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting culture. discuss both sides and give your own opinion
People think that countries should produce foods their population eats and import less food as much as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The graph below shows the proposition of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries.
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programs and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that cannot learn by watching programs and films about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
The graph below gives information from Annual Energy Outlook 2008 about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030
Many people believe that alcohol causes many problems and there have been frequent calls for the government to ban it. To what extent do you agree?
Some events like ASEAN Children Festival helps countries understand more about customs and tradition. What extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT Some people argue that children recreation parks should give way to the development of shopping mall complex in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think history has little to teach us, but others think that studying the past can help us better understand the present and predict the future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. What are the reasons for this movement? Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city.
Many people believe that international tourism has negative implications on their countries. What is the reason for it? What can be done to change the negative attitude towards international tourism?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self employed?
During the first year in college or university，many students find themselves unsuitable for a chosen course. Why is this happening? What can be done to prevent this?
These days, more and more people like to use their favourite social media websites to get the latest news and learn about what is happening around the world. This leads to confusion and the spread of misinformation more than ever. Why do you think that social media is not a good source of news? What can be done to educate people about the danger of spreading misinformation on their social media?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
The graph below shows the number ofshops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in usa since 1980 with projections untile 2030
Some people think that children of busy parents should be sent to day-care centres, while others believe that they should be cared for by their grandparents.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There have been many technological developments in the 20th century, for example in transport, telecommunications and health. What technological development do you think has been the most important? How has it changed people's lives? Have all the changes been positive?
The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three diffrent countries. Summarise the information by selection and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
In many countries it is very easy to apply for and be given credit card. However, this causes some people to have problems with debts they can't pay back. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter describe the sutuation, explain why you cannot continue at this time, say what action you would like to take.
Some people believe that artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to improve our lives. However, others are worried that it could have a negative impact. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child’s development as other subjects, so they should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most people do not care enough about the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
Some peple think that cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and guve your own opinions.
Teenagers who commit serious crimes, such as burglary or murder, should be treated in the same way as adults who commit crimes. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion.
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children's story books are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activites. To what extent do you agree?
General Training
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:
•Which part-time course you booked,
•Explain why you need to cancel your booking,
•Ask about booking a different course.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
New household appliances have resulted in more free time for women and has enabled them to both work and run a home with dependent children. What are the advantages for family when mother works? Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
The charts below show information about the percentage of government spending on education, the average number of years of education completed and the average annual income per person in US dollars in five different countries in 2010.
The maps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville,Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to your professor outlining why you are not satisfied with their course.
In your letter:
write the reasons why you are not satisfied with the course
request to change your course
indicate what course you want to take instead
Write at least 150 words.
Walking is known to be beneficial for health but these days the number of people walking has reduced a lot. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to tackle this situation?
Despite better access to education, many adults today still cannot read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged？What can governments do to help them?
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to increase the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that costumers 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 experience.
The given graphs illustrate the conclusion of what cultural and leisure activities boys and girls prefer to do in their free time.
Some people believe that professional workers such as doctors and teachers should be paid more than sports and entertainment celebrities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your English speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project helshe is doing about celebrating New year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Say how important New year is to people in your country
Describe how New year is celebrated in your country
Explain what you like about New year celebrations in your country
Some people prefer to live in hot climates, whereas others love the lifestyles in countries with cold climates. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people say that children should stay in school until the age of 18. Others suggest that educating chidren until the age of 14 is enough. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Child trafficking has been brought to the forefront in recent years. What is the cause of this? What can be done to tackle it?
You want to join a local sports club but you would like some more information before joining. write a letter to the manager of the sport club. In your letter, say how you found out about this sport club, give details of an activity you want to do, ask some questions about the club.
The diagram described below provides information about the recycling of plastic and glass containers. Give a summary of the information by selecting and reporting the main information and presenting relevant comparisons.