Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamor and wealth than for their achievement and this is a bad example for youngsters. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the increase in population of three counties Colunbia, Yamhill and Washington in the U.S. state of Oregon, between 1940 and 2000.
Why are more people living alone in cities? Why is this the case? Is this a positive or a negative development?
The graph below shows the number of students from the US, the UK and Australia who studied in universities in other countries from 2002 to 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Dạng Line Graph)
Write a letter to local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age in your area.
Mention about the current sports facilities available.
What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced?
How the new sports facilities would be a help for the people in your age group.
Today, many people do not know their neighbours in lrge cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
An international language would remove one of the main differences which separates people of different nationalities and this would lead to greater international understanding and co-operation. There should be one international language which everyone agrees to learn and speak. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The top priority of bussinesses is making money, and they do not need to have social resonsibilities. To what extend do you argee or disargee?
the table below compares actual and predicted figures for populations in three different cities
Men and women are different in term of their characteristics and abilities. For this reason, some jobs are better done by men and others by women. Do you agree or disagree?
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, regerdless of whether the course is useful to an employer. what, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Group or team activities can teach more important skills for life than those activities thich are done alone. Do you agree or disagree?
The best way to reduce, the amount of traftic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home to work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.
In some cities in the world, cars are replacing bicycles. In other cities, however, people are choosing to ride bicycles rather than to drive cars. What are the reasons for these developments? Which development do you think is better?
The line graph and table show the average monthly temperature and annual hours of sunshine in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays shopping has replaced many other activities that people choose as their hobby in their free time. What are the reasons for this? Is this positive or negative development?
Nowadays, some employers thought formal academic qualification are more important than life experience and personal qualities when they look for new employees. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Universities should accept equal number of male and female student in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table shows the number of universities ranked top 200 in the world in three subjects in five countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that to become a good teacher, you should acquire enough training, while others say that teaching capabilities can be developed better with experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
in many countries traditional food is replaced by international fast food. this has navative effects on both families and societies. do you agree or disagree
Some people think that men and women have different qualities. Therefore, some certain jobs are suitable for men and some job are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table shows data about underground railway system in six major cities with data opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in million
In many cities the population is increasing. Some say that the urbanisation process denies us knowing our neighbors, and this causes a loss of community sense. What is the main problem with this? What measures can be taken to overcome it?
All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. What is the reason for this rise in obesity and how could it be tackled ?
The diagrams below give information about two road tunnels in two Australian cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compari
Many people now undertake extreme activities, from hand gliding to mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way? Do you think it is a good trend?
These days more and more people are going to other countries for a period either to find a job or study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this , but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that development of business result in a loss of cultural ties between countries. Other people contradict this belief. Give your opinion.
Traffic jams are a problem in many towns and cities today. Some people say that the solution is to build wider roads. Do you agree or disagree?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities around the world costs enormous amounts of money. This money would be better spent on providing new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You share your room with another student in the college hostel. You find it very difficult to study there because he or she always has parties and friends visiting. Write a letter to the hostel warden complaining about your displeasure with the room-mate.
The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world's cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private car in use.In order to reverse this decline in the quality of life in cities,attempts must be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more.Discuss possible ways to encourage the use of public transport.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
Every man has a right to proper healthcare. However, private hospitals nowadays are so profit-oriented that they are distracted from providing proper healthcare facilities. In your opinion, is this profit-making tendency a hindrance to proper healthcare ?
“Many university students live with families while others live away from home because their universities are in different places.”
What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?
nowadeys many people complain that they have dificulties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause. what can be done about lack of sleep.
Shopping is now a popular pastime for many young people. What are the reasons for this? Should young people be encouraged to do more useful activities in their spare time?
Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses. Nevertheless, they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is accepting of those with physical than psychological illnesses or disabilities; the latter is regarded as a “taboo” subject sometimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The quality of life in some big cities is becoming worse every year. What is the main cause of this problem? What solution could you suggest?
Due to the development and expansion of supermarkets some local businesses are unable to compete. Some people think that closing off the local markets will bring the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IN A NUMBER OF COUNTRIES, SOME THINK THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO SPEND LARGE SUMS OF MONEY ON CONSTRUCTING NEW RAILWAY LINES FOR VERY FAST TRAINS BETWEEN CITIES. OTHERS BELIEVE THE MONEY SOULD BE SPENT ON IMPROVING EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORT. DISCUSS BOTH THE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Students in schools and universities learn more from their teachers than through other means such as the Internet, libraries, and TV. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to solve the problem of air pollution in cities is to increase the cost of vehicle fuel. others think that different measure should be taken. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that the governments should make universities free for all no matter what their financial background is. Do you agree or disagree?
The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children’s activities. The first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate. Write a report describing the information shown in the two pie graphs.
Many people join distance-learning programs and study at home, but some think that it cannot bring the same benefits as attending colleges or universities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many cities,problems related to overpopulation are becoming common.Some governments are now encourging businesses and indivividuals to move out of cities to rural areas.Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?