Q- Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that parents should trach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart provides information about seven categories of employment among adults in 2003 and 2013
The older people who need employment have to compete with younger pnes. What problems can this create? What are some solutions?
s people live longer and longer, the idea of cloning human beings in order to provide spare parts is becoming a reality. The idea horrifies most people, yet it is no longer mere science fiction. To what extent do you agree with such a procedure? Have you any reservations? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people believe that the most fittest and strongest person and team can achieve success in sports,others believe that success depends on the mental attitude.Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion.
Government money should be used to support children in school for sports rather than to support professional sports and ars that perfrom for the general public. To what extent do you agree ?
It is important for the childern to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. puninshment is necesssary to help them learn this distinction. to what extent do youagree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment parents and teachers be allowed to use? Children are
Topic 10: In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
Some believe that people today have no interest in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a traditional way of life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (Band 6)
The chart below shows the results of a survey about ppeople's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
In many societies around the world, the population is rapidly aging, and this is leading to unsustainable increases in the cost of public health. The population of the country must pay for their own medical care in the future. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Laws that prohibit the sale and use of hard drugs should be applied to all drugs, including tobacco and alcohol. What is your opinion?
Some people believe that students should spend a short period of time working during their studies in order to understand the world better and develop essential skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to leam this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Presently, most products and drinks contain artificial sugar which can cause health problems. Some believe governments should make all these products more expensive to solve the problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows how glass is recycled. The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950
People thought that human race is steadily improving in every area of life.in which area do you think we have made important progress nowadays? In which area do you think we still need to make progress.
Some people think that public health is the responsibility of the government while others think that people should be responsible for their own health. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that the increasing number of cars is the biggest problem facing cities. Other people believe that there are even more bigger problems Discuss both views and give your opinion
The bar chart given illustrates a comparison of four different types of transportation which residents in a European city used to commute to work in three different years from 1960 to 2000. From an overall perspective, it is evident that the percentage of car commuters showed an upward trend, whereas a reverse pattern could be observed in the data on/ figure for bike or on foot over the surveyed period. In 1960, the proportion of inhabitants who walked to and from work was highest, at around 35%. The figures for bike and bus were lower, at approximately 25% and 18%, respectively. Motor vehicles, however, accounted for the lowest proportion, at just over 5%. The period between 1960 and 2000 witnessed a rapid climb in the proportion of city-dwellers commuting by automobile, reaching a peak of over 35%. In contrast, during the same period, there was a dramatic decline in the data on bike and foot to only around 5% and under 10%, in their respective order/ in the given order. In terms of buses, after a rise in 1980 to somewhere in the vicinity of 26%, its figure declined to over 15% in the final year.
You have heard about plans to build new apartments in a public park near your home. You want to give your opinion about this.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. In your letter
• Explain how you learnt about these plans
• Say what you think of the park
• Give your opinion on the plans
In the past most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantage and disadvantage of living in a small community?
s. Some people say that tourism has many negative effects on the countries that people travel to. How true is this statement? What can tourists do to reduce the harmful effects of tourism on local cultures and environments? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
The chart below shows the results of a ssurvey about people's cffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Asutralian cities.
Some experts suggest people a method to solve the environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel and all vehicles. To what extent do you agree with this point? And make comparision where relevant
As a result of tourism and the increasing number of people travelling,there is a growing demand for more flight. What problems does this have on environment? What measures could be taken to solve the problem?
Write an article, saying whether or not people should set personal goals, giving your views. Write about 120 to 160 words
The charts below show the usage of coal, oil, hydropower, wind and renewable energy for fuel production in 2002 and at present.
Nowadays, the trend of playing video games has become most popular in our social life. Most people complain that these games have influenced their kids' life and health development. In this essay, I will discuss my opinion.
in many places, large chain stores are taking over the market place, making it impossible for small businesses to compete with them. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people think that partents should teach children how to be good mambers of society. others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that protecting the environment is the government’s responsibility. Others believe that every individual should be responsible for it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Today people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and hurts people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think cities are the best place to live. Orthers prefer to live in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have recently made a purchase from the local department store. However, when you arrived home, you found a fault awith it.
Write a letter to the manager, say what product is, explain the problem and say what you’d like to be done about it.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they di their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another county if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy, with everythin organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about it?
ome believe that people today have no interests in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a traditional way of life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart below gives attendance figures for Grandville Stadium from 2017, which are projected through 2030 after a major improvement project. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past it was only possible to contact people at home by letter or telephone. Nowadays, mobile devices mean that we can communicate with people anywhere and at any time. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? (KLL)
Some people say the government should give healthcare the first priority, some others believe there are more important priorities to spend taxer’s money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
"Different types of environment pollution seem to be affecting an increasing number of people in the world. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what solutions would you suggest?"
The number of overweight children in developed countries is increasing. Some think this problem is due to fast food outlets.Others believe that parents are to blame for not looking after their child health. Do what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that people living in the twenty first century have a better standard of living compared to previous centuries. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
There are movements all over the world to prohibit smoking from buildings such as restaurants, bars, clubs, offices and other indoor spaces. People argue secondhand smoke is dangerous and that such laws protect public health. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The table below gives information about population in Australia and Malaysia in 1980 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that due to the growing number of unfit and overweight people sport should be made compulsory in all educational establishments. Others claim that only voluntary decision to do sport helps people to be fit, but compulsory physical education embarrasses and turns away students who don't like sport. Give your opinion and support it with relevant examples.