Billions of dollars are being wasted each year in space research . The money could be better used to improve conditions on eart. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people aregue that the money should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
In some cities and towns all over the world, traffic jams are a problem. What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?
Some people believe that learning only takes place when we are children, while others opine that learning is a lifelong process. what do you think?
The chart below shows the total number of international migrants in five countries between 2000 and 2020. The table shows the percentage of migrants in each country's population in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say this is good but other believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Violence in playgrounds is increasing. However, it is important that parents should teach children not to hit back at bullies. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Imagine that you are doing a project on the most popular Valentine's Day presents in Zetland. You have found some data on the subject - the results of the opinion polls (see the table below). The most popular Valentine's Day presents Flowers Number of respondents (%) 37 Sweets Perfume Tickets to the cinema or theatre Gift certificates 25 20 10 8 Write 200-250 words. - make an opening statement on the subject of the project; - select and report 2-3 facts; - make 1-2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments; - outline a problem that can arise with choosing a present and suggest a may of solving it; conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the best present for Valentine', Day.
You recently went on holiday and your friend lent you a travel guidebook. Write a letter to friend. In your letter:
- tell your friend about the holiday - Vancouver island , parliament house
- explain how the guidebook was helpful - give detail instructions,coupouns , discount codes , directions.
- say when and how you will return the guidebook - Next visit to friend house.
Some people think that giving children a certain amount of money every week will help them have fewer financial problems in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
n today's world many people own a smart phone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course.
In your letter:
ask for details of the course
ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
Some people say that doing multiple tasks at the same time can be beneficial. However, others are against this view. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and cultural contact between countries on a country's identity. What is your opinion?
in some countries people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing highschool and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to this.
Many people believe that international tourism is a bad thing for their country. What are the advantages and disadvantages that bring to them
In the last 20 years, the assessment of students has undergone major transformation. Many educational institutions no longer use formal examination as a means of assessment as they believe formal examination results are an unfair indication of a student’s ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
SOME PEOPLE THINK IT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO SPEND MONEY ON ROADS AND MORTOWAYS THAN ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS SUCH AS RAILWAYS AND TRAMS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Write a letter to the company and in you letter:
● Tell the store where you live &
what happened
● Explain the problem with the
laptop
● State what action you would
like the store to take
The diagram below shows the stages in the erosion of a headland.
The bar graph below shows the percentage growth in average property prices in three different countries between 2007 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination.
Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter,
•give details of the situation
• describe the documents
• say what action you want the post office to take
In recent times more and more people have started working from home rather than going to the office. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication such as emails, text messages or telephone calls. Give your opinion and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The two pie charts demonstrates how the local government has spent its money in different sectors in the year 2000 and 2010. The funding was fairly constant in some areas but changed dramatically in others over the course of the decade.
The table shows the number of sales of 4 types of drinks in the months of January, February, March and April in a small cafe.
The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smart phones all around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Discuss the advantages and Disadvantages of this trend.
You have been living in an apartment for the last three years. A few problems have emerged in your apartment since the last repair.
Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter,
give details of the last repair work
what the problems are now
how you would like the landlord to solve these problems
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ......................,
The graph below shows the top 5 grossing films in both the United States and United Kingdom in the year 2021. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
🔶Some people suggest that bringing up children by the whole family including uncles, aunts and grandparents is better, rather than only by parents. 🔸Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and examples.
Online education and training is becoming increasingly popular in the business world.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Many products that we buy are made in other countries. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion
Some people believe that people behave differently when they wear different clothes, while others do not believe that clothes influence the way people behave. Which opinion do you agree with and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their pesonal dato in exchange for access for software. Do the advatages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
You have seen and advertisement for a couple, who lives in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
Explain why you think you would be suitable for this job
Say what else you could do for the family
Give your reason for wanting the job
last month you had an oversees holiday with some friends where you had stayed in their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
1. thank them for the holiday and the photos
2. explain why you didnt write earlier
3. invite them to come and stay with you
With the rise of streaming services online, fewer people go to the movie theater to see film. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The line chart depicts the figures of foreigners visiting the coast, the lake and the mountain, and series 3 of a European country from 1987 to 2007.
When designing a building, the most important thing for architects to consider is the intended use of the building rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for evryone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge of experience.
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- Give details of your studies
Explain why you want to get a part-time job
Suggest how you friend could help you find a job
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child’s development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high school. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, shopping online is becoming popular because of its benefits. For example, the consumers can buy books, air tickets or anything they need on the Internet. There are many advantages to this phenomenon. Besides, the drawbacks of shopping online are also a problem. In my opinion, the benefits of buying things on the internet outweigh the disadvantages.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A teacher's ability to relate well with students is more important than the ability to give knowledge.
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people live longer and life expectancy increases. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discussion both these views and give your opinion
The charts below show the main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK in 1997 and 2007. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropria.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advatnages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Various fertilizers are used now a days for food production. This is a practice that has more drawbacks than advantages. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that entertainers (eg film stars, pop muscians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which types of jobs should be paid highly ?