in many countries, people are now living longer than ever before . Some people say an ageing population creates probelems for government. Others believe there are benefits is society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantage of having old aged people outweigh the disadvantages
Children's education is expensive. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Do the edvantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In many cities around the world, traffic is serious problem. What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to improve the situation?
The line graph shows the percentage of people accessing news from 4 sources from 1995 to 2025
Consumer goods have become vital part of human lives. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this?
n the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agrer or disagree with this statemnet?
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
Write atleast 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear________.
Computers are being used more in education nowadays than in the past. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
human activity has had a negative impacts in plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be changed, while others belive actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discus both and give your opinion
All over the world, children in societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. What are the reasons for this rise in obesity? How could it be tackled?
In order for a country to develop fully it must provide free education for everyone at whatever cost it might be. To what extent do you agree with this statement
Many people today prefer to socialise online rather than spend time with friends in the local community. To what extend do advantages outweight disadvantages?
The table below shows the waste production in 6 different countries over a twenty year period,
The table below shows the changes in exports in HK billions between 2009 and 2010.
Buying things on the internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of this type of shopping outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems and traffic jams is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The bar chart below shows data on top four coffee producing countries in the world from 2011 to 2013. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Some people would argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefit all of them. Others believe that the children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both the views and give your own opinions.
Your colleague is traveling from another country for a meeting in your office. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meeting. Write a letter to your colleague. In the letter say when and where you will meet him/her explain where he/she will stay tell him/her about the arrangements you have made for the meeting
The bar charts illustrate the average house expenses in England and its capital city – London, and to present the comparison regarding the average house prices between distinct areas of England within the year 2013
Some people believe that money makes life easier and more comfortable. Others think that a large amount of wealth brings more trouble. Do the advantages of having a lot of money outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, some students live with their families while studying, but other students prefer to attend universities in other cities. Do the advantages of living away from family outweigh its disadvantages for students?
The chart bellow shows the percentage of car trips by purpose and genders in 2015.
Many people now undertake extreme activities, from hang-gliding to mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-Apologise and say that you cannot come to visit.
-Explain why you will not be able to visit.
- Suggest another time that you could visit.
Social media is an essential part of young people’s lives nowadays, but its impact is often criticized. What are the advantages and disadvantages of social media in teenagers’ and young adults’ lives?
Some people think that when recruiting, companies should aim to take on people who are innovative and able to work independently while others consider they should recruit people who are able to work in a team and follow instructions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn about other people's cultures. We can learn just as much from books, movies and the internet. Do you agree or disagree with statement?
The table below presents the rankings of five universities from different regions over a period of three years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People are living longer. As a result, some people think that older people cause many problems to the government. Others argue that they have greater contribution to the society. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantage
Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some students take one year off between finishing school and going to university, in order to travel or to have an experience from works. Do you think advantage outweigh disadvantages
The graphs below give information about computer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2002 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2002 and 2010.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email, •recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn •explain how your friend could learn this sport •suggest that you both learn this sport together
the chart showed the information about the various professtions in the UK and their salaries. The table show the average working hours per week for each professions
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
The diagram shows the skeletal system of two ancestors of modern human beings.
It is suggested that primary children should learn how to grow vegetables and keep animals. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
It is increasingly becoming popular among students to take a year-off before they graduate. Give your opinion with real life examples?
Being a celebrity – such as a famous film star or sport personality – brings problems as well as benefits.
Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agr d sagree with this statement?
In the 20th century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunications. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter,
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
• explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
• describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, people have little awareness of the importance of the natural world. What are the reasons and how can people learn more about the natural world?
Some people say that the extinction of species is the main environmental problem that we are facing in modern times. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcylces are banned from city center. People are encouraged to use public transports such as buses, taxis and metro on vehicle-free day. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweighs the disadvantages
Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others argue that alternative measures, such as rehabilitation programs, are more effective. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that students who want to go to college after graduating from high school should either spend about one year doing a job to obtain some work experience or travel to enlarge their world vision. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities and other believe it is imporatant for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The arts including art, music and theatre and considered to be important to the society. Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern Lifestyle? Should the arts be included in the curriculum?