Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Reported 2017, Academic Test)
n 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 transport. discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is important to plant trees in open areas in towns and cities than build more housing in city and town. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.
Some people think cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to live in a rural area. Discuss both reviews and give on opinion.
Your company recently used a hotel for an important meeting.
There was a problem with the facilities in the meeting room.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter-
-give details about this meeting,
-describe the problem with the meeting room facilities,
-say what you want the manager to do?
The graph below gives invormation about percentage of pupulation in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself
• Say why you are interested in this club
• Ask some questions about the club ,facilities, members, costs.
“Do you think extra-curricular activities are important in a student’s life?” Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries around the world, 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
With growing population in the cities, more and more people live in hones with little and no outdoors space. Do you think this is a position or negative development?
**The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.** **Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.**
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 belleve the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these vlews and give your own opinion.
Some реорlе think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge
and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of а
university should Ье to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of
whether the course is useful to аn employer.
What, in your opinion, should Ье the main function of а university?
too much emphasis is placed on education. more government money should be spent on providing free-time activities.To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that the private lives of celebrities should not be openly shared by the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that people should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Other say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
All parents want the best opportunities for the children. But there are some people who think that school should teach children skills, but others think having a range of subjects is better for children's future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some реор/е think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of а university should Ье to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to аn employer. What, in your opinion, should Ье the main function of а university?
In many countries around the world, 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?
the top priority of business is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilities. to what extent do you agree or disagree
The bar chart below shows the percentages of children from four countries taking part in four kinds of activities in 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many students around the world face difficulties in getting a quality education. What are the problems associated with this? What are the solutions?
In the past peolpe used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think parents should supervise their children’s activities closely, while others believe children should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In schools and universities, girls tend to choose art subjects, while boys choose science subjects. What is the reason? Should the trend be changed?
The bar chart gives the top eight online activities in Slovakia in a given month. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where necessary.
Some people think that universities should not provide so much theoretical knowledge but give more practical training throughout their courses. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
There is a big number of people who wish to live in big cities. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in big cities. Include reasins and any relevant examples to support your answer.
The charts below show the number of people in Europe who were affected by four types of noise by day and night in cities and rural areas in 2007.
Some people believe that international sporting events are the ideal opportunity to show the world the qualities of the hosting nation. Others believe that these events are mainly a large unjustifiable expense. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph shows the percentage of the population living in cities in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia from 1970 to 2040
Nowadays there is a trend that media focusses on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think this is harmful to individuals and societies. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that big companies should provide sports and social facilities for the local community. To what extecd do you agree or disagree?
It is important for all towns and cities to have large outdoor parks and squares. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
more and more people are moving to big cities why do you think this is happening? is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that cities (civic areas) are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in rural areas. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour Mr.Jackson moved in who has loud parties several times a week. You have spoken to Mr.Jackson but are not very close friends
Write a letter to Mr.Jackson. In your letter:
•Explain the situation
•Describe why it bothers you
•Suggest a solution
"The line graph shows the percentage of the population living in cities in four Asian countries over 50 years, including predictions for the next 15 years."
The table below shows percentages of students with different attitudes for facilities in the university in the UK in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart bellow shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is to increase the number of sports facilities. Which do you agree with? Discuss both options and give examples.
The chart below shows changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In most cities and towns, the high volumes of road traffic become a problem. What are the causes of that and what actions could be taken to solve the problem?
The use of private cars dominates most large cities in the world, causing a negative effect on the quality of life for the majority of the people who live in these cities. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged, and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar graph below shows the number of tourists visiting two different cities by season. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems can this cause? How might these problems be reduced?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in theri free time. Ohter say that it is imortant for childern to learn how to occupythemselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
art and music are considred some of the fundamental elements of all societies, and some suggest that hildren should learn them at school. Do you think art and music still have a place in today;s modern wordl of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school ?
Some people believe that in many nations, it is necessary to spend a lot of money to build new railway infrastructure for fast trains between cities. Others feel that the government should spend money to improve existing public transportation. Discuss both of these perspectives and give your opinion.