The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies rather than on positive developments is harmful to the individuals and the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 254 words.
Some people believe students should attend gym classes in school to improve their haelth and fitness,while others believe school should only focus on academic subjects.Do you think students should have gym classes in school?why or why not?
Most people think that government should invest money in improving the quality of life in earth rather than exploring space. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Foreign visitor should pay more than local visitors for cultural and historical attractions. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinio
Your child's teacher has requested a meeting with you this Friday to discuss your child's low test scores. Unfortunately, you cannot attend.
Write a letter to your child's teacher. In your letter
Describe why you cannot attend the meeting
Explain how you have been helping your child study
Propose another time to meet
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Smith,
it is important for children to learn the diffebce between right and wrong at an early age. punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a
course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment,
you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admission tutor. In your letter,
• explain your position
• apologize and offer to come on another day or later the same day
• also ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be
any tests during it
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose art subjects (e.g. literature) and boys tend to choose science subjects (e,g, physics). Why do you think this is so? should this tendency be changed?
The table illustrates the percentage of school children attending four different types of secondary school from 2000 to 2009.
In some societies, the number of crime committed by teenager is growing. Some people think that regardless of age, teenagers who commit major crime should receive adult punishment. To what extend do you agree?
Young people who commit serous crimes, such as a robbery or a biolent attack should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many ciuntries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extend do you agree?
Write a letter to the organiser of an annual festival that you attended last year. Include
Feedback about last year
An offer to volunteer
Questions about the festival
SOME SCHOOL LEAVERS TEND TO GO TRAVELLING OR WORK A PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE GOING TO UNIVERSITY. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
You have been invited to a networking conference for your field of work. Write a letter to your immediate manager. In your letter:
· Describe the invitation you received and why it is important to you
· Explain why the conference would be beneficial for you and the company
· Ask for the company for time off to attend and to cover some of the travel costs
The charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are currently attending. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
There is a tendency that people change their jobs rapidly and frequently than before. What are the reasons Is it a positive or negative development
You organised a party for the 90th birthday of a relative in a hotel. Many elderly guests attended the party and it was a huge success.
Write a letter to thank the hotel manager. In your letter,
● give the details of the party
● give the reason why the party was so successful
● mention the things that helped with special mention to specific hotel staff
In recent years, people have paid attention to preserving both the culture and environment of the places they visit. However, others think it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. To what extend, do you agree or disagree with this point?
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. some local governments believe the problem could be solved by reassigning park lands for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
These days Internet –based courses have become a popular alternative to University – based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others argue that it is important to study at university.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Too much emphasis is given for the education of young people. More government money should be spend on free time activities for young people. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
People think children should attend extra classes after school, while others disagree. Discuss both opinions ad give your own view.
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation in your office about the information you gained by attending the conference.
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
People attend colleges or universities for many different reasons (for instance, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge etc.). Why do you think people attend colleges or universities? Give specific reasons to support your answer
You are going to attend a training course at a college in another country. You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the College Accommodation Officer. In your letter:
• Explain your situation
• Describe the accommodation you require
• Say when and how long you will need the accommodation
In the past, people ate local, in-season food, but now, people tend to consume out-of-season food from different parts of the world. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Some people think that it is necessary to use animals for testing medicines or other products intended for human use. Others, however, criticize this as animal cruelty. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, more and more people prefer choosing online courses to learn than attendingregular classes. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Many claim that the fast-food industry has a negative effect on the environment, eating habits, and families. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Classroom attendance at universities should be optional. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You had just missed a friend’s party, write a letter to apologise.
In your letter, you should:
· apologise to your friend
· explain why you couldn’t attend the party
· tell her what steps you will take to avoid missing it in the future.
You have an extended family and every year you all get together to go on a family trip for a week. Your uncle is in charge of the plans this year and you would like to suggest a place you have visited.
Write a letter to your uncle. In your letter:
suggest the place you recommend
describe your experience in this place
mention what you could do there
Some people think that because some students find some subjects such as maths and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extend do you agree?
The leaders or directors of organizations are often elderly people. However, some say that young people can also take the lead of organizations or comapnies. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people are now living longer than before. Some peple say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extend do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
In school or universities, girls prefer subjects related to art and boys prefer subjects related science. Should this tendency be changed? What is your opinion
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age .punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extend do you agree or disagree whit this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
The bar chart below shows the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education centre in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is better for a country to spend money for skills training and vocational training with practical work ( e.g. car maintenance, hairdressing ) than university education. To what extend do u agree or disagree?
living in a country where you have to speak forign language can cause serious problemls as well as practical problems. to what extend do you agree
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter
Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party.
Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party.
Give details of a plan and see Chris at a different time.
Begin your letter as : Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
today the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extend do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and include any revelant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that children should be home schooled when they are very young while others think it is better for them to attend a kindergarten. Discuss both sides and give your opinions.
Most countries spend large amounts of money on weapons to defend themselves though they are not at war. Some believe those countries should spend the money to help poor countries. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many today feel that attention spams are becoming shorter due to the prevalence of social media. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many cities planners tend to arrang shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and seperate them from each other.Do you think advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantage?
You recently attended a conference and found it very useful. Now, you want to thank the organizer.
Write a letter to the organizer. In your letter:
Express your appreciation for the conference.
Highlight a specific part of the conference that was particularly helpful.
Suggest improvements for future conferences.
Essay Question: Artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity. Some people think that artists should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas. To what extend do you agree or disagree?