In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from own knowledge or experience.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people say that younger people are not suitable for important positions in governments of countries. Others, however, say that it is a good idea for the younger to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that that working at home is beneficial to the worker and the family while others believe that it is stressful to both the worker and the family. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries people tend to move overseas or move to a different part of their country after their retirement. Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
In many countries in the world, some people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this good for a country. Others think that the government should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss the both views and give your opinion
In some countries in Europe, some children from the age of 11 or 13 go to schools to learn more practical skills that will help them get a job. Other children stay in schools which provide a more general academic education. What should schools do to prepare students for the world of work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
For some prople learning in a group is most effective way, while others prefer one-to-one instructions. Discuss both views. what is your opinion?
Some people say that it is beneficial for young people to visit different countries of the world, others oppose. Do you agree or disagree? Provide reasons and support them with your own examples.
There is a traffic problem in your area. Write a letter to the council.
Describe the traffic problem
What is the reason behind this
What should be done foe this
The graph provides intormation on the number of students from the US, UK and Australia who studied in other countries between 2002 and 2007
You recently visited a foreign country and gost some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong. Write a letter to the centre manager and explain:
what was the information required
how was the wrong information provided?
what problem did you have because of this?
jan---The table and pie charts below show the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The difference in the age between parents and their children has increased compared to the past. Do you think advantages of this trend far outweigh its disadvantages?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents.
It is a fact that a lot of Vietnamese students go abroad to study every year. However, studying in a foreign country has both advantages and disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Write an essay of about 250 words to support your opinion
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying habits in five Australian cities. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
The table below gives information about the percentage of workforce employed in six industries in Australia between 1989 and 2009.
In some countries, there is a trend that many people tend to marry later and have fewer children compared with the past. Why is this happening? ls this a positive or negative development?
Many government think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however,think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is better to raise children in the countryside than in the city. Do you agree or disagree?
Currently, there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicines. However, at best these medicines are ineffective and at worst they might be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people believe that it is more important to teach children the literature and history of their own coun- try, rather than the literature and history of other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Electric mobility devices such as scooters, rollers, segways and hoverboards are becoming very popular tools for commuting in the city. Discuss advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
Social media has replaced the traditional methods of communicating and people use more and more social media in communicating and to follow news and events. Some people think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion with an example.
People today can perform the everyday tasks such as shopping, banking or even business transactions, without meeting others face to face. What are the effects it may have on individuals and society as a whole? Is it a positive or negative development?
«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?
Prevention is better than cure – researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures. To what extent do you agree?
Write a letter to the police sub inspector complaining about the lack of discipline in your locality with respect to the behavior of certain youth mishaps.
1. Discuss the complaint in detail clarifying the erroneous troublemaking behavior of the young people in your locale.
2. Suggest what could be done to find appropriate solution.
3. Suggest what you expect from the police.
Has the importance of travel by water changed now from how it was in the past? Discuss these views and provide your opinion.
Ordinary people try to copy famous people either reading magazines or watching TV. Why do they do this? Do you think it is a good idea to copy famous people?
Some feel that individuals should have the right to strike in all jobs while others feel there are exceptions. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believes that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both vinews and give your opinion.
Some cities allow their residents to transform public parks and open space to small farms, to grow fruit and vegetables. Do the advantages of this approach outweigh its disadvantages?
In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweight disadvantages?
Prevention is better than cure – researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures.
To what extent do you agree?
The graph below shows the usage of oil in four different countries between 1966 and 2006 as a percentage of total energuy use within each nation.
Some people like to travel outside of their countries. Others would rather travel to the tourist spots in their own country first before traveling abroad. Which do you prefer to do and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
Some people think that telling the truth is not always essential. It is necessary to tell lies sometimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries,owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Aliya. Why might this be a case? Do you think this is positive or negative situation?
Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family we just watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays in many countries, both men and women work full-time. Logically, women and men should share household tasks equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there.
Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter,
say how you have learned about the plan
explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area where you live
say what you think the city council should do about it
Many children nowadays find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school. What are the causes of this phenomenon? What are the possible solutions to this problem?
Some people argue that student should read histry in school,other opine that they should read technology. discuss both views and give your opinio.
Some construction work is being done on the street where you live for the last couple of days. The noise from the work is loud and it disturbs you.
Write a letter to your local council complaining about the noise. In your letter,
introduce yourself
explain how the noise is causing problems to you
suggest solutions to the problem
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
the growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in the school curricular. agree or disagree?
Many efforts has been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment but the situation has not improved. .What are the possible reasons for environment degradation? are there any solution to combat ? Support your answer with specific reason and examples.
The charts below gives information the sources of electricity in four countries from 2003 and 2008.
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Compare and contrast both views and give your opinion.