Topic: Some people believe that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, believe that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Shopping is the favourite free time activity for many young people today. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time rather than shopping? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter
•explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
•describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
•give details of when you would be available for work
Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individual and societies. To what extent do you agree?
In some cultures, marriage and having children is viewed as the main purpose in a person’s life. In other societies, having a good career and income is what is seen as success.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Tourism is an important industry which has developed the economies of countries in many parts of the world. What effect has tourism had on local communities?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Levels of depression and antisocial behavior in children have increased dramatically in modern societies. This situation has led many people to believe that childhood itself is in crisis. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
1. Nobody know when the process of glass-making was invented.
2. Sugar like glucose is made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
3. Part of electricity used in United States today come from hydroelectric sources.
4. The language of the world present a fast array of structural similarities and differences.
5. The rise of multinationals have resulted in a great deal of deal ambiguliy because multinationals can operate in so many jurisdictions.
Many university students live with their families, while others live away from home because their universities are in different places. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
Some people think that schools should select students according to their academic ability or others believe that it is a better to have a student with the different abilities study together discuss both the views and give your opinion
In many countries, young people are moving from rural areas to cities to work or study. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she accepts your
invitation to come and stay with you in Ukraine for a week. Write a letter to your penfriend and say
– when the best time to come is and why
– what tourist atractions there are in your area
– what activities he/she could enjoy during the visit
Some people think that having a high number of young people graduating from universities is beneficial for a country. Others, however, believe that sending a high number of young people to universities leads to high levels of graduate unemployment. Discuss both the opinions 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 children's leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a complete waste of time.
Do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Nowadays it is common for people to get married and have children in their thirties rather than when they are younger. What problems are associated with this trend? What are some possible solutions?
You want to book a hotel recommended to you for a family holiday at the seaside.
Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements.
• explain what accommodation you require and when you want to stay
• ask what will be included in the price
• enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel
The two maps below show an island, before andafter the construction of
some tourist facilities.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.
There is a new company inviting applications for vacancies. Write an application letter. You should:
- explain why you are writing the letter
- list your capabilities and qualifications
- point out what time you are available
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 about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predicitions for 2030 and 2040.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Universities should give the same amount of money to their students’ sports activities as they give to their university libraries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should beto give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer.
What ,in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
The table and chart below show the time spent at leisure and household activities. SUmmarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small businesses are unable to compete. Some people believe that the closure of small businesses will bring about the death of local communities.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many large cities, pelople waste hours of their time every
day because of traffic congestion_on the roads.
What are the causes of this?
What solutions can yoj suggest?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with perdictions for 2030 and 2040.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the counryside is decreasing.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
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 transport for cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to study or work in the cities. What are the reasons? Do the advantages of this develoment outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all
of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and
given special treatment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people thnk that men and women have different qualities, therefore certain jobs are suitable for men and others for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Traffic and transport essay- cause &solution..In some cities and towns all over the world, the high volume of traffic is as problem what are the causes and solutions ?
You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Congratulate him/her for also being accepted.
-Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate.
-Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together.
In some counties, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other older people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own.
Discuss both theses views and give your own opinion.
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leaisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Individuals and countries cannot help everyone who needs help in the world, so they should only be concerned about their own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some poeple say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in thie free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on thier own. '
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as squares and parks.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that international trade and communication with other countries is a positive trend, while others think it is harmful to nations and they might lose their identities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that governments should spend money for faster public transportation, others think that there are other important priorities (e.g. cost, environment). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A friend has agreed to look after your six year old son, house and pet while you are working abroad for two weeks.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• give instructions about your son with his everyday school routine
• give instructions about how to care for your pet
• give instructions about other household duties
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
•tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
• explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
• ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You are having problems with a neighbour’s animals because the fence between your properties is old and In poor repair. You want the neighbour to pay half the cost of building a new fence.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
•say what the problems are
•explain how a new fence will solve the problems
•suggest that the neighbour pays half of the cost
Celebrities make a very good living out of media attention and have chosen to live in the public spotlight. They have no right to complain when they feel the media are intruding on their privacy.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
More and more people are moving away from an agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for job.
What will be the consequences of this?
What solutions can you offer?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic:
According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average 'holiday' is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities.
Do you agree or disagree?
Today, some people think that universities should accept equal numbers of female and male in every subject. Others believe that this is an unacceptable policy.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous governments' expenditure. This money should be used in new housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The following two pie charts give the results of a survey into the popularity of various leisure activities among European adults in 1985 and 1995. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.