Many people believe that the public libraries should only provide books and should not waste their money on expensive hi-tech media, such as software, DVD's or videos. Do you agree or disagree?
Topic 2: Some peole think the government should focus on improving the economy of the country. Other people think that government should focus on social services such as health and education programs. Which statement do you agree with? Explain and provide examples to support your opinion.
Some people say that history is one of the most important subjects. Other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job
Write a letter to the shop or comapany which supplied the quipment
in your letter
1. Describe the problem with the equipment
2. explain how this problem is affecting you work
3. say what you want the shop or company to do
Some people think that they should spend money they earn now enjoying life, while others think that the money should be put into savings for future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A university education is the key to getting a good job. For that reason, the government should provide enough money to the universities so everyone can get a degree for free. To what extent do you agree?
Governments should focus their spending on public sevices rather than on the arts (eg. music and painting) To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that economic development is necessary to reduce povert in the world. Others say economic growth should be stopped immediately to stop damaging the environment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowdays people waste alot of food that was bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people waste food ? what can be done to reduce the amout of food they throw away ?.
Some people believe that technological advancements have made traditional skills and methods obsolete, while others argue that these skills are still valuable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some believe that tourism does more to create tension between between countries rather than helping individuals better understand other cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by a modern lifestyle which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some people think that a return to traditional medicine should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society.Others,however,believe that school is the place to learn this Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Climate change is a phenomenon that affects countries all over the world. Many people strongly believe that it is the responsibility of individuals, rather than corporations and government, to deal with this problem. To what extent do you agree?
Your next-door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog
1. Your reason for writing
2. What you would like to happen
3. A nice, respectful style.
Rich countries should not give jobs to skilled workers ( for example: Doctors, engineers and scientists ) of poor countries as they are needed by their home countries more than rich countries. Do you agree or disagree?
A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have same rights as people. Whist others say that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that higher education should be funded by the government. Others, however, argue that it is the responsibility of individuals to fund their higher education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
REVISION---------------Many people believe that watching a live performance is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a courntry. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Instructions
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You recently stayed with a childhood friend for a few days.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
Thank your friend for letting you stay with them.
refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her
invite your friend to visit you
You are planning a week-long vacation and you need someone to take care of your house while you are away.Write a letter to your neighbour and tell them that you are going away.
In your letter,you should:
Why you will be away
Ask them to take care of your house
Explain what tasks you would like your neighbour to do
Some people believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their free time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With the rise of the internet more and more people are getting their news from social media platforms. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
The charts below show that students in high school want to become when they grow up. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that immigrants should adopt the local culture when immigrating to a new country. An alternative view is that they can adopt to a new environment by establishing a minority community. Discuss these two views and give your opinion.
Caring for children is probably the most important job in any society. Because of that all mothers and fathers should be required to take the childcare training courses. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that sleeping is ony the relaxing method which allows people to get enough relief.Others believe that physical activities such as playing games and exercises also provide enough relaxation.Discuss both the views and provide your opinion.
Some people believe that planing for the future is a waste of time because they think that focusing on the present is more important. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as math and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree?
.” Prevention is better than cure”. Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventive measures. To what extent do you agree.
NOWADAYS many people complain that they have difficulites getting enough sleep. what problems can lack of sleep cause? what can be done about lack of sleep?
Because the modern technology, it is no longer necessary to learn handwriting skill, but others believe that handwriting is still an important skill. Discuss both and give your opinion based on your experience.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successfull career, while others believe that is better to get a job straight after graduating from high school. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You are coach an amateur football team. Write a letter to a local school requesting permission to use their facilities and explaining why your team cannot find facilities and explaining why your team cannot find facilities elsewhere. Suggest how this maybe arranged so that your team's training will not interfere with the school's activities.
Some people believe that tourism does more to create tension between countries rather than helping individuals to better understand cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Most countries allow 18-year olds to start driving a car. Some say it is good to allow at this age. But others think that the age to start driving should be at least 25. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed school. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that having sport in schools is a waste of time and resources, whilst other people believe that sport in schools is a vital part of education. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some pepole say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and becom disciplined. Others argue that teenagers should not sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work . Discusee both views and give your opinion.
In most successful organisations, some people believe that communications between managers and workers are important, other people said that other factors are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Traffic congestion is a growing problem in many major cities. Some people say that the government should be responsible to reduce the use of cars. And the car users also have to use public transportation more. Discuss both views and give your opinion
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
describe where you stayed and what you can do there
give one negative aspect about the destination (204)
Some people believe that the government should fund art and culture, while others think that is should only fund sciences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and uses up the world’s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. discuss both views and give your opinion. give reason for your answer an include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently learned about a piece of equipment that would help you at your workplace.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
describe the equipment
explain how it might be useful at your workplace
offer help in purchasing it
Write at least 150 words.
The supplied bar chart represents data about females in different age that gave birth to the first child in Australia in the year 1966, 1986 and 2006.
Scientists say that junk food is harmful to people’s health. Some say the way ask people to leas fast food is educate them.while others say education doesn’t work.discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that success is the best way to measure intelligence. Others believe that it can be measured through other useful parameters. Do you agree or disagree?