The graph below gives information about the precentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
It is believed that individuals who engage in reading books can cultivate greater imagination and linguistic abilities than those who prefer television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the number of hours per week people of different ages spend using the Internet for different types of activities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of wether the course is useful to an employee. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university.?
Some people think that children should spend their free time doing organized activities, such as sports and music lessons. Others believe that children should be free to play and explore. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Nowadays, some employers think that formal academic qualifications are more important than life experience or personal qualities when they look for new employees. What extend do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transport in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.
Some people think that universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The Importance of School Holiday Activities: School holidays often involve various activities, such as summer camps, educational trips, and extracurricular programs. How important are these activities in contributing to a student's personal development and academic success? Discuss with relevant examples.
the table below shows the usual method of travel to work for people in four australian cities in 2016
You recently moved to a new city for work. You want to join a local club or group to make new friends and spend your free time. Write a letter to the club organizer. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you moved to this city
Say what kind of club or activities you are interested in
Ask for information about how you can join and what the requirements are
Today, many people do not know their neighbour in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
In some developing countries,it is difficult to get teacher to work in rural areas which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in developeing countries?what could be done to solve this problem?
Students from disadvantaged families and rural areas are finding it difficult to get a university education. Some people believe that universities should help them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph and the chart below give information on avarage daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius and the avareage number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and makes comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
To be labelled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled ‘masterpieces ’ while true work of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that many cities in the world are now one “big traffic jam”. More people should use public transport. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays all new town planning should include public parks, shopping malls and sport facilities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that teenage years are the happiest times of most people's live. Others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are moving to a new city for work and want to rent a house there. Write a letter to a property rental agency. In your letter:
- explain why you are moving to the new city
- describe the type of house you would like to rent
- ask for information about available properties and rental prices
People living in big cities face many problems. What are the problems? Should the government encourage people to live in regional towns?
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children’s story book are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extend do you agree?
The two maps below show an island before and after the construction of some tourist facilities.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relavent.
Some people say taxes should be spent on health care. Other people say that there more important priorities for the tax-payers’ money. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, others think that it is rest the mind during leisure time. discuss both view and your opinion?
Universities should be concerned with educating people so that they have wide general knowledge and be able to , consider important matters from an informed viewpoint, and not simply prepare students for jobs required by society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In some countries an average employee is legally obliged to retire at the age of 55 or 60, while in others, like Japan, people can work until they are physically and mentally fit to perform duties. what is the system prevailing in your country? until what age should people be allowed to countinue in salaried jobs. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
A country becomes more interesting and develops more quickly when its population includes mixtures of nationalities. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reason for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
The line graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020.
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both adults and children. What are the reasons and what can be done?
Some believe that traffic problems in cities can best be resolved by investing in urban infrastructure while others feel there are superior solutions. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Many people are choosing to move to cities. Why is this happening? Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it is better to move to other countries for greater work and life opportunities. Others argue that it is best to stay in their home country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that the increasing number of cars in cities is the biggest source of pollution and waste. Others think that industries are the ones causing pollutioin. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Traffic congestion has become a serious issue for many cities around the globe. What are the effects of traffic congestion? How could this issue be resolved?
Some people think that the government should regulate the activities of large companies, while others believe that businesses should be free to operate without interference. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are going to an English Speaking country for some months. Write a letter to the rental agency. In your letter.
1. the type of house you want
2. facilities you require
3. for how long you need the accomodation
In some cities, the government has tried to reduce traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during rush hour. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
You recently visited a local gym and were unhappy with the cleanliness and maintenance of the facilities. Write a letter to the manager of the gym.
In your letter:
•Explain the problems you noticed
•Describe how these problems affected your experience
•Suggest what could be done to improve the situation
The given bar chart depicts the proportion of foreign students among Canadian universities graduates
n some cities and towns all over the world, high volume of traffic is a problem. what are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to slove this problem
THERE ARE INCREASE BIN THE TEMPERATURE DUE TO HUMAN ACTIONS. DISCUSS THE VARIOUS HUMAN ACTIVITIES THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INCREASE IN TEMPERATURE.
Some people believe tertiary education should be free, but others say universities should charge students. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is b increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many cities in the world are facing issues due to traffic congestion. Why is this happening? What can be done to improve the situation? Give reasons for your answers and include examples from your experience, related to your country.
In some cities people are choosing cars instead of bicycles, while in other cities riding bikes is replacing cars. Why is this the case? Which development do you think is better?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that there are constant traffic jams in many cities around the world. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from owning cars? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph gives information about the number of international conferences in three cities