It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. Do you agree that this is the main cause of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to deal with this situation?
Many children are encoraged by their parents to get a part time. What are the advantages and disadvantage to children of doing so?
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What are the reasons for this? What in your opinion can be done about it?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where releven.
Memorising facts is the most important way to succeed in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Bullying is a big problem in many schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You haven't seen each other for a long time and was happy to meet him/her.
Now write a letter to this friend.
In your letter:
- say how you felt about the visit
- refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her
- invite your friend to visit you
Some people argue that school should no longer be necessary because children can obtain all the information that they need form the internet. They can learn and be educated at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government is spending a lot of money to discover life in other planets some people think that goverment isbwasting money and should spend more money on adressing problems of public. To what extent do you agree and disagree.
the graphs below show the methods used by international students when booking the online English courses in three different countries in 2009 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future, nobody wil buy printed newspapers of books because they will be able to read everything they want on!ine without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The table below gives information about a bakery's average sales in three different branched in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
in some countries, young people have become richer, healthier anf live longer, but they are less happy. What are the causes? What can be done to address this situation?
The map shows the centre of Paris. A company wants to open a new restaurant in the area. The map shows two possible locations for the restaurant. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Your children are learning a foreign language at school, but they
need some extra help. One of your friends suggested to contact a
language tutor. Write to him/her and say
Why are you writing to him/her?
What do your children need help with?
Ask the tutor about his/her experience and suggestions.
The diagram below shows part of the nitrogen cycle in Earth.The black arrows represent the movement of nitrogen as it is changed.
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are put in care homes or nursing homes. what are the advantages and disadvtanges of this trend?
It was common in the past for people to retire at 60. Now more and more people are choosing to continue working past the official retirement age, with some countries even increasing the official age of retirement. Do you agree or disagree with this change? Why?
Some people say History is oneof the most important school subjets. 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 recently returned by plane from an overseas trip. When you reached home, you realised you had left your hand luggage on the plane. Write a letter to the airline.
In your letter:
say when and where you lost your hand luggage
describe the bag and its contents
suggest the action you would like the airline to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
It is important for chidren to learn the differrnce between right or wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The line graph shows the change in production (million tonnes) of three products in the forest industry in a European country.
The graphs illustrate the sales of cars and the cases of polio in the year 1960 to 2010
The chart below gives information about how many European citizens of various age groups frequently went to the gym from 1990 to 2010.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing house work in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are spending more and more of their times indoors. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could best be taken to solve it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Write an email to your friend. In your email, describe where you lived when you were a student at the university recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some nations of the world. Today, however, growing global demand has turned this problem into a global one. What are the causes behind the increased demand and what steps can goverments and individuals take to address this problem?
In many countries, foreign labor is an important part of the economy. Using migrant labor can contribute to the development of a country, but it can also cause economic problems. What are some of the advantages and drawbacks of expatriate labor for a country’s economy?
You have seen an advert in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six years old child
Write a letter to the parents, in your letter
Explain why you would like to take the job
Give details of why you would be suitable to employ
Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some people believe that unpaid community services should be a compulsory part of high School programs (for example working for a charity improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports youngsters).To what extent do you agree or disagree
Government investments in the arts such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
These days, people work in more than one job , and often change career several times during their life. What are the advantages and diadvantages of this ?
The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to six years of education, so that they can at least read, write and use numbers. To what extend do you agree
In many countries schools have severe problems with students’ behaviour. What are the causes and possible solutions for this problem.
Some educational systems make students study specialised subjects from the age of fifteen while others require students to study a wide range. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that there should be the death penalty for extremely serious crimes. Others believe that it is not morally correct to kill criminals Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The diagrams illustrate some changes and planned development in the BRIGHTSEA along the coastal zone.
In many workplaces, online communication is getting more common than meeting face to face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
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.
you have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neghboorur. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
Introduce yourself
Describe your plans for the party
Invite your neighbor to come
The graph shows the average carbon emissions per person in four countries between 1967 and 2007
In some cities public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local resident can grow their own fruit and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many teenagers have their own smart phone. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion? Most teenagers, especially those in big cities, own a smartphone. This brings benefits
Some people think that employers should not care about the way their employees dress, because what matters is the quality of therir work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic: The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now.
Below is the population of citizens in the state of Oregon by county in 1940, 1970, and 2000. describe it.
An increasing number of people are buying items which they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping online.
In order to imporove the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticise their teachers, but other think it will result in loss of respect and discipline in classroom. What your opinion ?