Celebrities’ Private Lives 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?
The top priority of business is making money and they do not need to have social responsibilities. To what extent do you agree ot disagree.
In many modern societies grandchildren rarely spend any quality time with their grand parents. What do you think are consequences of this?
In a number of countries, some people think it’s 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 universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative sign?
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 believe famous peoples support towards international aid organizations draws attention to problems. other think celebrities make the problem less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both point of view and give your own opinion.
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. -Explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at museum -Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful -Give details of when you would be available
Companies should encourage employees who work in a high position to leave at the age of 55 in order to give opportunities to the new generation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You are living in the university complex, and you have a problem with loud noise from a campus restaurants that stays open until midnight. Write a letter to higher authorities of the university.
-Complain about the situation
-Why this is a problem?
-Propose way to reduce the noise?
Some people think children should do extracurricular activities after school. Others think this will make them under presure. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some groups, such as poor people or people from rural area find it is difficult to access the university education. Universities should make it especially easy for the students come from the rural areas get an access to the university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countriyside is decreasing. Do you think it is a positie or nagative development?
The charts below show the average hours per day men and women spent on different activities in 1958 and 2008.
Some people believe that animal extinction is a natural part of evolution, while others think it is caused by human activities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many universities 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?
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourst facilities.
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. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many counties, young people are choosing to go to universities abroad rather than studying locally. Is this a positive or negative development?
Children spend a lot of time watching TV and playing computer games; however, it does not help in improving their mental abilities. Do you agree or disagree.
Internet is a great source of information and has opened up opportunities for all people to learn all over the world. Some people think all information reliable on the internet. Rest think otherwise. What is your opinion?
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
In some countries, the quality of kife in larger cities is declining.Why do you think this is happening? What measures can be to stopit?
The charts illustrate the number of people who were affected by four types of noise pollution in day and night in cities and rural areas in 2007.
Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer - planning or not planning for your leisure time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
ome 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 whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
The bar chart shows the average number of hours students in five different univerisities studied.
Some peoole think that cities are the best place to live. Others prefer to live in countryside. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people think that cities are the best place others prefer to live in country. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city to living in the countryside.
In a number of countries, some people think that it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructiong 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 own opinion.
some people say that parents shoud encourage thier children to take parts in organized group activities in thier free time,others say that it's important for them to learn how occupay themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Television has had a significant influence on the culture development of societies. Some people believe that the influence has largely been negative while others believe it to be positive. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, an increasing number of people are moving to cities that have contributed to increased pollution in cities. What problems does this cause? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
Many people around the world are choosing move to live in cities. What are the reasons that make people move to the city? Should governments encourage people to move to smaller towns and how should they do this?
You would like a job working in a summer camp which runs sports and outdoor activities for children and young people.
Write a letter to the organiser of the summer camp. In your letter:
describe your personality
say what relevant experience and skills you have
explain what sort of work you would like to do.
People doing dangerous sports activities like scuba diving and bungie jumping, they should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their lives to save people. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that traditional games are better than modern games in helping children develop their abilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Science tells us that some activities are good for our health while some others are bad. Dispite knowing that millions of people all over the world continue with unhealthy activities. Why do you think this is the case and what might be done to change it
Nowadays, many families move overseas for job opportunities and take their children along with them. Some people think that this is beneficial for children's of the family while other thing children will find it difficult discuss both of youse and give your opinion.
Some people spend a lot of money on hosting birthday parties, family functions, and other celebrations. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some people think that planting trees in open spaces in cities and towns is more important than building houses. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people find it difficult to balance their responsibilities at home and in the workplace. What, in your opinion, is the reason for this? How can this be balanced?
The data below shows the percentage of university students who were in part-time employment at five British universities between 1998 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Your local library wants to improve its services and facilities. Write a letter to the library.
In your letter you should:
explain who you are
make your suggestions
and explain how this would make the library better.
The chart below shows the distribution of different income groups in cities and regional centres of Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The most effective way to solve traffic and transport problems in the cities is to encourage people from cities to live in countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
: In many schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (eg. languages) and boys choose science subjects (eg. physics). What do you think are the reasons? Do you think that this tendency should be cha
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions.
Some people think that university students should specialize in one subject, while others think universities should encourage students to learn a range of subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.