Topic 1: Some countries argue that it is necessary to strengthen patrol guards to drive off illegal migrants who want to enter their territories. Some experts, however believe that such action can violate humanitarian rigths. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
There days, many people like to watch live performances (such as shows or concerts) at home, either on TV or on a computer, instead of attending in person. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
n some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both sides and express your opinion.
You needed some help with your garden a few weeks ago. It had too many weeds and insects, and your flowers were dying. You went to a local Garden Centre for help. The salesperson was very helpful, and now your garden looks much better. Write an email to the manager and Describe the salesperson who helped you.
Explain what the salesperson did for you and Describe the positive results from the salesperson’s advice.
More and more people are working from home rather then at workplace. Some people say this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but others think it will bring stress to the home. Discuss both views ans give your own opinion.
H İn some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both two views and give your opinion.
As countries develop, their population tend to live individually or small family units. What are the causes of this trend and what are the effects on society?
Some people say that cooking food at home is a waste of time. They claim that good restaurants are better and can make modern living easier and less stressful. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of preschool age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents are better caregivers for their young children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In Western countries, people spend a lot of money on their pets. They buy special food for their cats and dogs, buy them toys and often pay high fees for medical treatment. Some people think this is a waste of money and argue that pets are dirty and dangerous. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet? Do people spend too much money on pets? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, many buildings have open and common rooms instead of separate and enclosed ones. What can be the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
: In order to prevent Covid-19 pandemic from spreading, many extreme measures have been taken such as quarantine, isolation, social distancing, which had significant impacts on different sectors, especially education due to school closure. In such a context, many people suggest that GCSE exam should be abolished to relieve the burden on students and the whole society. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this suggestion. What is your opinion?
The use of phones,tablets, and other devices while walking in public places has been a concern for many commentators. What hazards can arise if people are guided by such devices when walking down the street? How could these problems can be solved?
These days huge portions of population are moving from rural areas to urban areas.Do you thibk it us a positive or negative trend?
Several languages die every year. Many people feel this is a positive trend and that a world with fewer languages promotes harmony and understanding between people. Analyze both sides of this argument and provide your opinion.
You are organizing a staff training day at a local conference centre.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter:
Describe the purpose of the training day
Explain what you will need for the day
Ask about availability and cost
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have verbally complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter
Describe what the problems with the changing rooms is
Say what happened the last times you complained
Explain what you want the manager to do
Increasing numbers of students are choosing to study abroad. To what extent does thistrend benefit the students themselves and the countries involved? What are the drawbacks?
The chart below shows the percentage of households in a European country that had a washing machine, refrigerator, and vacuum cleaner from 1920 to 2019. (Imagine a line graph with these data trends:) •Refrigerator: •1920: 20% •1940: 60% •1960: 90% •1980–2019: 100% •Washing Machine: •1920: 40% •1940: 55% •1960: 70% •1980: 80% •2000: 85% •2019: 90% •Vacuum Cleaner: •1920: 30% •1940: 50% •1960: 70% •1980: 85% •2000: 95% •2019: 100% ⸻ ✏️ Your task: Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, many people prefer to communicate through text messages or social media rather than face-to-face conversations. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below gives information about trends in internet used by females in the USA in 2 years
The table below gives information about the daily cost of water per person in five different countries. (Figures are based on the minimum daily requirement per peron of 11.5 litres.) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 a comparison where relevant.
Government invest in the arts, such as music and theatre is waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reason for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Nowadays the trend of fashion changes very rapidly, and gradually people become the slaves of it. Some people think that a person should choose comfortable clothes he or she likes, regardless of fashion. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for tour answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The two maps give information about the change of Happy Valley Shopping Centre from 1982 to 2012.
the chart below shows the amount of money per week spen on fast foods in Baritain. the graphshows the trends in consumption of fast foos. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below
Working long hours causes a great deal of stress and can be very bad for the health. The government must find a way to reduce this thype of stress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, some people get extremely high income and it is believed that this will be of great good to the country while others are of the believe that government should limit the amount of income earned in a country. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people say that it is important to dress well, according to the latest fashion & trends. Whilst some believe that it is a person’s choice as per their comfort and ease. Do you agree or disagree give your opinion.
Researching and treating diseases is too costly, so it would be better to invest in preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below show a layout of a university's sport centre now and how it will look after redevelopment.
Nowadays more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the adventages of this trend for individuals overweigh its disadventages for the environment?
The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports centre now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The bar chart shows the average prices per kilometre of clothing imported into the European Union from six different countries in 1997 and 2003.
In many countries, the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Does this trend have more positive or negative effects on the society? What is your opinion on that? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There is a lot of pressure and stress in many people's lives. What are the causes of this problem? What could be done to reduce it?
The charts below compare five different countries, showing the electricity used (measured in megawatts or mw) in a typical hospital during one week, and also the number of emergency medical calls made by local residents during the same week. The last chart shows the average time (in minutes) spent on assessing emergency cases by hospital medical staff before the patients are treated. Write a report summarizing the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A healthy person is often described as a person who has a good diet, gets a lot of exercise and avoids stress. what do people do to stay healthy in your country?
Rise of convince foods has helped people keep up with the speed of modern life style. What are the advantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
5.Some people think it is more important to plant more trees in open areas in towns and cities than provide more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Prevention is better than cure." Out of a country's health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
nowaday , people normally stretch their works hours and get stressed than before . what are the reasons for this ? what can employers do to make people's life easier ?
The percentage of overweight children in the western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effect of this disturbing trend.
Planting trees is very important for the environment. Some people say trees should be planted in the vacant areas of city and towns, while others say housing facilities should be built instead. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more parents are choosing to teach their children at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The percentage of overweight children in western countries has increased by 20% in last 20 years. Discuss the causes and effects of disturbing trend.
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,