Directors and managers of organisations are often older people. Some people say that it is better for younger people to be leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the only way to get success is to go to universities while others think that it depends on other factor.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, knowledge was stored in books. Today, people stored knowledge on the internet. To what extent the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
The chart below illustrates the primary factors influencing students’ decisions to attend a particular university in the UK in the years 1995 and 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Many students think school classes are boring and useless. What are the factor leading to this problem? Use specific reasons to support your opinion.
In some parts of the world people are becoming more focused on connecting with older people and researching their history. Why do you think people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?
One of the major problems that faces today’s governments is creating enough satisfactory housing for their increasing populations whilst still trying to protect the environment. Discuss this statement and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearence. Discuss both views and give your opinion
There are many reasons that can mortivate a person to stay for the same company. Some believe that money is the main factor. Do you agree or disagree ?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and year after it was refurbished. The charts shows the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same period.
Human diet has changed throughout history. How has it changed? In your opinion, has the change been good or bad?
Some people think visual images（like photographs, videos) can tell information more accurately in a news story, while others think they are not reliable sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The table and the pie charts illustrate the number of people who visited Ashdown Museum before and after refurbishment and the results of surveys of visitor gratification during the same two periods.
The chart above, illustrates four factors regarding the standards of life in different countries (Bangladesh, Bolivia, Egypt, Indonesia, USA).
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people belive that the higher a product is priced the more likely it is that people will want to buy it. To what extend does price influence the potential bias? What other other factors influence people buy a product
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? NN
The pie chart illustrates the percentage of employment staff aged in the public sector in the United Kingdom in the years 2015 and 2020.
Traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving large companies and factories and their employees to the countryside. 🔸To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people believe that professions such as doctors and engineers should be required to work in the country where they did as they were training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country. If they wish. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that workers like nurses, doctors and teachers do not get enough payment while film actors and athletes get more money than the importance of their job. How far do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, a growing number of peaple with health problem are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usuall doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Some says history has nothing to offer others believe study of past help us to understand the present. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
Some people say that getting to Universities is the sole way to get success while others say that it depends on the other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The pie charts compare the amount of online shopping sales for the retail sector in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013. Moreover, these sales are divided into four categories: travel, film/ music, book, and clothes.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicnes and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
•say what the importance of this historic building is
•mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
• suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
news stories on TV and newspapers are very often accomplaint by pictures. some people say that this picture are more effective than words what is your opinion about this?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that success in life coms from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart shows the average number of visitors per day to a park in the UK during a four-month period in 2015.
Nowadays, a growing numbers of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can / should be done about it? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security camaras). In many cases, the people being monitoredare unaware that this is happening. Do you think the adventatges of this development outweigh the disadventatges?
You are living overseas and have just come across an article about your country in a magazine where some of the information is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor.
Explaining what the incorrect information is
say how the editor could change it
Suggest another topic about your country that they could write about
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
- describe what you enjoyed about the course
-say how much cooking you've done since the course
- suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their first training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer.
“Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?”
Some people believe that a person’s intelligence is inherited from the parents, while others believe that their environment is the main factor. Discuss these views. Which factor do you think is mostly responsible for intelligence?
It is more important forschool children to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that history is one of most important while other argue that science ans technology are important than history. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. You
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this? -> google places
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world costs numerous government’s expenditure. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
Childcare Training courses should be mandatory for all parents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opninion and include relevant examples.
Some people believe that studying History is very important. Others say that it is irrelevant and has many limitations and should not be studied at all. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You want to join a part-time online course.
Write a letter to the course administrator. In your letter:
explain your education background
ask for details about the course
request information about fees and schedule
Visitors from other countries should imitate local customs and behaviours. Some people disagree; they think the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss the the two views and give your opinion.
The table shows different age group with different sector jobs in the uk.
An increasing number of professional, such as doctors an teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in develop countries. What problems does this cause? what can be done to deal with this situation?
Some people believe that instructors shouldn’t assign homework to students while others contend that it is essential for their education. This essay subscribes to the latter view and will however discuss the two opposing views after which a logical conclusion shall be drawn.