Many museums charge people for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museum outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that zoos have no place in the modern society, while others claim zoos are good places which are often used for beneficial purposes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is recommended by some lawmakers to punish the parents in place of their children who have commited less serious crimes like disorderly conducts or theft. They say that this will force parents to become more responsible in taking care of their children. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
Compared to the past, people can now work in places that are far from their homes because of modern means of transportation. How has this affected the lives of workers? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having modern transportation. Support your answer with specific reasons and example.
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. 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.
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Nowadays more and more young people hold the important positions in the government. Some people think that is a good thing while others argue that it is not suitable. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
There are two methods of studying, one is rote learning and the second is meaningful learning. Discuss both types of learning with examples and give your own opinion.
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well-educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and give any relevant example or experience you have to support your answer.
A local annual festival will take place in your area soon. Write a letter to the organiser of the festival. In your letter
–Provide feedback on the festival held last year.
–Offer some help with organisation of this year’s festival
–Inquire about specific details or features of the upcoming festival
Some people believe that teenagers should study all school subjects. Others argue that they should focus on only the subjects that they are good at or find most interesting. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The pie charts show the revenue sources for U.S. highways for last year and U.S. highway expenditure by type for last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mainfeatures, and make comparisons where relecant.
Due to advances in science and technology, the lifestyle of people everywhere in the world has become similar. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Topic: Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think students should spend on important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to leam this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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.
Include in your letter:
· Your reason for writing
· What you would like to happen
· A nice, respectful style
You have recently noticed that your computer is getting too slow and out-of-date. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:-
- explain the problems with your computer
- give some examples of how this has affected your work
- make some suggestions for what can be done to help address this issue.
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
- describe some possible disadvantages
- say whether you would like to go camping with your friends this summar
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
You are taking an evening class at your local university, which is related to your job. On the last day of class, your professor announces that she is leaving the university because she was hired as a full-time professor at another university. Write an email to your professor to Express how you feel about her leaving and her new position. Explain what you enjoyed about her class to Request to stay in contact and suggest a few ways to do so.
When researching people's personalities and abilities, scientists debate the role that their biological genes play compared to the impact of their environment, including their experiences as they grow up. Which do you think is a more powerful influence– genetics or environment? Why?
To achieve personal happiness, the relationships we have with other people (friends, colleagues, family) are more essential than other thing. Issues like wealth and occupations take the second place. Write to support the claim.
The diagrams below show the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa
Some people believe that the government should make university education free for all. Others disagree and say students should pay for their own education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public trasnport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In recent years, sports stars have become increasingly famous and wealthy. For some this is a benefit, raising the profit of sports, but for others, it is a negative influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
NOWADAYS A LARGE AMOUNT OF ADVERTISING AIMED AT CHILDREN SHOULD BE BANNED BECAUSE OF THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Some people believe that the government should not support arts and other activities. However, others believe that the arts and other activities should be funded. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the only way to have succes in business is to have unique product. What factors, do you think, influence the success of a company?
Some people say that the best way to reduce crime is by using prison sentences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia. As many as tow thirds of children are now obese. Schools have a responsibility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
In many countries, old people are valued by the government while others think that they should consider the young. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A glance at the provided pie charts reveal how many hours are spent in the library by undergraduates and postgraduates compared to all students at university of Britain.
According to some people, death penalty must be used as a punishment for people who committed serious crimes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of capital punishment?
Task 1
Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns. Include:
-Where you live
-The problem
-What he should do
Some people think that job satisfaction is the most important factor when looking for a job. Others think that having job security is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favouring more computer-based subjects instead. Is this a positive or negative development? What are the reasons for this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You have recently started attending hobby classes in your city. Your mother in your hometown wants to know about it. Write a letter to your mother.
In the letter, mention:
• What class are you taking?
• How do you like it?
• How long will you take the classes?
As science and technology contribute most to the development of society, science students should get more financial support from the government than students in other fields (e.g. business, language). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The average life span of citizens is increasing in developed countries. What problems can this cause? What measures should be taken to deal with these problems?
Television is dangerous because it destroys the family tie and community spirit. It is said by some that television absorbs so much of people’s time that they have no time to talk to each other. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
In some countries , not enough students are choosing science subjects for study. What are the causes behind this issue? What are the effects of this on society?
The given pie charts illustrate the average spending on housing, transport, food, health care and other goods and services in Japan and Malaysia in 2010.
Memorising facts is the most important way to succeed in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A government has a responsibility to its citizen to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defence but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?
The charts show results from a survey about the most popular social media sites for American teenagers in 2014 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think most crime is the result of circumstances. Otthers believes that most crime is cused by people who are bad by nature. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
With the development of online communication, people will never be alone and will always be able to make new friends. To what extent do you agree?