Many people today choose to take part in extreme sports,(eg skydiving, rock climbing) Why do you think people want to do these sports? Who do you think should pay if people injure themselves while doing an extreme sport?
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shops using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write atleast 250 words
It is sometimes said that people who think only about themselves are happier because they get what they want. Others say that selfish people have no friends and are usually lonely. Why do you think some people act selfishly? Is it good to be selfish?
The chart below show the result of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adults education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below.
You are going to teach English to your friend's child. Write a letter to your past English teacher to ask if you can borrow some books from him/her. In this letter :
Say how well you know your friend.
Describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has.
Explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
Somew people say that individuals who make a lot of money are the mostr successful. Others think that those who contribute to society like scientists and teachers are more successful. Diccuss both views and give your opinion.
In spite of many advances women have made in education and unemployment, they continue to be at a disadvantage when it comes to pay and promotion. What are the causes of this and what measures can be taken to solve?
Some people say that mobile phones should not be allowed in public places, others argue that people should be free to use their mobiles wherever they like. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The government’s investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
ome peoplebelieve that is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
The graph below shows the number of books read by men and women at Burnaby Public Library from 2011 to 2014.
In many countries it is common for families to own and run their business. Some people think it is the best way to run a business while other consider this a potential source of problems. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some universities require students to take classes in many subjects, other universities require students to specialized in one subject. Wich is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answe
Some pople think that students should be taught how to manage money in primary schools and secondary schools because it is an important life skill. Do you agree or disagree?
As children become adults, their social behaviour changes in some ways. What are the main differences between young children’s social behaviour and that of adults? To what extent are the changes that take place good?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these veiws and give your own opinion.
Climate change poses a significant threat to our planet and future generations. What are the main problems caused by climate change, and what solutions can be implemented to address this issue? 2
“School Children should choose the subjects they study from a young age and stop doing subjects they find uninteresting.” How much do you agree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
Nowadays larger distance are travelled by people to work and study on a daily basis. Some consider it to be a negative development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The charts below show the total number of students who studied English in Vietnam from 2015 to 2018, and their purposes of learning English. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.
It seems clear that obesity in today’s society is to some extent due to the availability of fast food. Should governments place a tax on fast food to reduce the amount of fast food consumed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think it is better for children to study in the city, while others think that education in the countryside is more suitable for them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
When choosing a job, the salary is the most important thing to consider. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The Perils and Promise of Plastic: A Call to End Throwaway Culture .. what is your opinion and are the measures to reduce the impact
Some employers offer their employees subsidised memberships to gyms and sports clubs, believing that this will make their staff healthier and more effective at work. Other employers see no benefit in doing so. Discuss both views, present your opinion.
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
Some people like to try new things, for example, places to visit and types of food. Other people preferto keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes and give your own opinion.
Last month, you traveled to another city. You told a friend who
lives in the city that you would meet them, but you did not.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
● apologize for not meeting him/her
● explain why you did not contact him/her earlier
● suggest a time and place to meet in the future
An old car was left on the street near your street several weeks ago. The car is now causing a problem for residents.
Write a letter to the Council. In your letter:
* Describe the car
* Outline the problems it is causing
* Tell the Council what you want them to do about it
Many people today are worried about ‘cybercrime’ such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does ‘cybercrime’ cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience. and spend 40 minutes on this task
n the past when students did a university degree,they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays,they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development
Do you agree or disagree? people spent too much time on personal enjoyment doing things they like to do rather than doing things they should do.
You had some photos of your family taken by a professional photographer. Write a letter to the photographer.
In your letter
•say that you liked his/her photos of your family
•ask him/her to be your photographer at a special family event
•give him/her the details of the event.
Space travel to the moon is considered as “a step of mankind.” But some people think that space travel has made little difference to people’s lives today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
Write atleast 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear________.
Modern technology is now very common in most place of work. how do you think this had changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
in some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finshing high school and starting university studies. discuss the advantages and disavantages for young people who decide to do this.
Manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods or customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 15 minutes on this task.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
describe the complaints that have been made
say why the reception area is important
suggest how the reception area could be improved
Write at least 150 words.
the difference in age between parents and their children has increased compared to the past. Do you think advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvs .
Pop music is extremely popular around the world. Why do you think this genre of music is so popular worldwide? Discuss your thoughts and give details and examples to support your opinion.
Some think that young people should be free to choose any career they like. while others say that they should think more realistically about their future. discuss both views and give your own opinion. give the reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your experiences.
graph illustrates a comparison between the closure of shops and opening of new shops from 2011 to 2018.
Q. Each year, the crime rate increases. What are the causes of crime and what could be done to prevent this rise in criminal activity.
Completing university education is the thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both the sides and give your opinion.
«Some modern artists receive huge sums of money for the things they create, while others struggle to survive. Governments should take steps to resolve this unfair situation» To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently did a short cookery course.The cookery school has asked for you feedback on this course.Write a letter to the course direktor ay the cookery school.
Societies led by males have always been prone to violence and conflicts. Thus, some believe that peace would prevail if we were governed by females leaders? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people aroung the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people thik that there should be strict laws to control the amount of noise a person makes beacause of the disturbance it causes to people. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.