The chart below shows waste collection by a recycling centre from 2011 to 2015.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a jobb straight after school. Discuss both views.
People want to immigrate to rich countries. What are the reasons? Is this positive or negative?
In some cultures, the parents arrange marriages for their children but in others, children choose their marriage partner. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?
Different cultures teach different things, but some cultures focus on teaching children that they can achieve anything by working hard. Making children learn this certainly has advantages, but it also has some drawbacks.
The bar chart shows the number of male and female people arrested by type of offense (crime). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features. and make comparisons where relevant.
shopping has become a favorite pastime among young people. Do you think they must be encouraged to do other things rather than shopping.
rovided diagrams illustrate information on the location options and the design of a wave-energy machine.
Some people think that nuclear is better than other source of power for meeting ever - increasing global needs. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. Business, scholarship, etc.). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many societies, unpaid work such as volunteering or internships is becoming increasingly common. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of unpaid work.
Both men and women care more about their appearance today than they did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You work in an international company. You need to take some time off work. Write a
letter to your employer. In your letter:
explain why you need this time off
give details of when you want this time off
say who can do your work when you are away
International travel is becoming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourists. Do advantages of increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages ?
Nowadays many business meetings and trainings are happening online and not in real offices. Do you think advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages in this matter ?
All parents want the best opportunities fir their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for a children’s future. Discuss both of sides and give your opinion.
The ability to maintain friendships with a small number of people over a long period of time is more important for happiness than the ability to make many new friends easily. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
In recent years, obesity has become an increasingly serious problem in many countries. What are the main reasons for this rise, and to what extent do modern lifestyle factors, such as the use of technology and social media, contribute to this issue?
In the age of digital technology some people feel tht we should focus on teaching children how to type and not focus on writing with pen and Paper. what do you believe? support your answer with reasons and examples.
The majority of news is being reported bad news such as wars, famines, accidents, and crime. Why do you think that is? Do you think news should be balanced with good news and bad news?
The maps below show the center of a small town called Birshire as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend about your planned party
ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu
You have a bicycle that you are no longer using. You would like to sell it to a friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are no longer using your bicycle.
• describe your bicycle.
• explain why you think your friend would like to have it.
The chart below shows the numbers of male and female research students studying six science-related subjects at a UK university in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given line graph represents the number of three types of distributes which were generate above twenty six years from 1981 to 2007
The graph illustrates the figure of three types of people who came to the museum over a span of 15 years from 1997 to 2012.
Some people think that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the fuel resources in the world. To what extent do you agree?
You have recently moved to a different house/apartment. Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter:
– Explain why you have moved
– Describe the new house/apartment
– Invite him/her to pay you a visit.
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main course of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problem if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. Do you think the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
nNowadays, more and more children play computer games. Why do you think this is the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
These days, children have easy access to home computers, tablet computers and smarthphones, and many spend a large part of their free time using these devices. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
With the rapid development of communication(technology, such as smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, some people think the disadvantages outweigh its advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain: what are the changes what are the problems you are facing what part of the service would you like to change
You have recently had dinner at an expensive restaurant and you were not satisfied with the food or service.
You have decided to write a letter to the manager to complain about:
•the table you were seated at
•the long delays and unavailability of some items
•the lack of concern by staff members regarding your problems
Today, the internet and TV have created that chance for ordinary people to become famous. Is it a positive or negative development?
22.Some people think that schools are no longer necessary because an acquire information on internet? Do you agree or disagree with the given statement. What are the disadvantages of acquire information on internet.
The leaders or directors of organization are often elderly people. however, some say that young people can also take the lead of organization or companies. to what ectent do ypu agree or disagree?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum duringthe year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show theresult of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visitduring the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, marketers have left no stone unturned to entice customers. Certain fast food companies and restaurants now tie up with schools to endorse their products. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everythin they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Sorne people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Professional sports are a very large industry in the world today. The most elite players can get contracts worth many millions of dollars. Some say there is too much money in sports and that it defeats the purpose of the actual game. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Some people think the best way to solve traffic congestion is to increase the cost of fuel for cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Technology has brought many benefits to people, however, some elderly have difficult using technology. What are the possible benefits of technology for the elderly population and how can they be encouraged to use it. Give answers and explainations to support your opion.
Nowadays businesses face problems with new employees who just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?
It is quite right that top sports people should be paid a lot of money. To what extent do you agree?
The chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people say that instead of seeing the Internet as a way of opening up new communication possibilities world wide, we should be concerned about the effect this is having on social interaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The graph below gives information the number of participants for different activities at one social center in Melbourne, Australia, for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.