Many schools today use uniforms for their students. Some people say that this is a great idea. Others meanwhile say that this is not a good idea for the students. Give the advantages and disadvantages of school uniforms.
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighborhood, this should be the residents’ responsibility, while other think it should be the government’s duty. What is your opinion?
Some people say in all levels of English from primary schools to universities tomuch time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Some say students be given home work. Do you agree or disagree with this statement. Give your opinion with relevant examples
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,
Some parents say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for them to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The chart shows components of GDP in the UK from 1992 to 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success. •describe what the problem with the changing rooms is • say what happened the last times you complained • explain what you want the manager to do.
The graphs below shows the percentage of the British adults drinking more than the recommended guidelines on at least one day week in 2004,and the average alcohol consumption of children in the UK aged 11 - 15,who drank alcohol in the last week (1990-2004).
Some people that passports are essential as a way of regulating the population of countries. Others believe they should be abolished and we should be able to travel where we like. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion
The Annual graphs bar below illustrate the number of visitors using three major airports in New York City between 1995 and 2000
Some believe that the government should support companies like musicians, painters, and poets, while more argue that this is a misuse of funds.
The tables show results of 2 surveys done in 1980 and 2010 on various aspects of city living in a particular city. Units are measured in percentage.
In your school, one of your friends has been feeling down and demotivated. You take it
as your responsibility to cheer him/her up and do this via a Birthday party invitation.
Write to your classmates and talk about organizing the party. Please include
• the reason behind the party
• the location of the party
• discuss any other arrangements
You should write between 150-200 words.
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (e.g literatures), boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed? Do you agree or disagree?
High school students should choose a university major that prepares them for high-paying careers. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The pie charts below show the percentage of volunteers by organisations in 2008 and 2014.
Some people say that seeing ancient objects in a musuem can give the public a unique awarness of history.Others say that modern media ,such as films or talks on the internet provide a more effictive way for the public to learn about history Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population. This is causing problems not only for the poor in undeveloped countries but also for industrialised and developing nations. Should population control be strictly controlled by governments ? Give your opinion.
Some people think only best students should be rewarded, while others think we should reward students who make progress.Discuss these two points and give your opinion.
Some people believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent robots. Whats your opinion?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now "one big traffic jam". How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Many Offenders commit more crime after serving the first punishments. Why is this happening and what measures can be taken to tackle this problems.
Globalization is positive for economies, but its negative sides should not be ignored. To What extents do you agree or disagree?
The charts 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 comparisons where relevant.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Olympic games very very important and respected in the past. However, some people say that technological improvements have reduced the importance of Olympic games in this 21st-century do you agree or disagree with this
More and more parents are deciding to educate their children at home rather than sending them to schools. What are the causes of this phenomenon? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The line graph below shows the percentage of tourists to England who visited four different attractions in Brighton. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and marker comparisons where relevant
The two diagrams illustrate the main parts of a hot air balloon and indicate how it ascends and descends in flight. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs below show where people first got their news, both about the world and about local events, between 1987 and 1997.
The pie charts shows the reasons for migration to and from UK in 2007
More and more children are accessing the Internet unsupervised and at younger age. This can sometimes put them at risk. What problems do you think parents face when dealing with their children using the Internet?
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
•Give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
•Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
•Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
you should spend 20 minues on this task.
write a letter to complain about a situation in which some adolescents let their dogs run wildly casuing dangerous.
Some people think basic healthcare should be free for everyone. Others believe people should pay their own medical costs. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people prefer to spend their holidays in resorts where everything is organized for them and they take little interest in the country they are visiting. Others prefer to travel around the country and to see how the people live, to get to know their customs and traditions and cuisine. What do you think is best for both the tourists and local community?
Some people believe that international sporting events are the ideal opportunity to show the world the qualities of the hosting nation. Others believe that these events are mainly a large unjustifiable expense. To what extebt do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that essence of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Students from poor background such as rural areas often find it difficult to access to university education, so people think universities should make it especially easy for them to study at. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram describes the process of producing skin products.
Some people prefer to be nocturnal during exam days and go through the entire syllabus in the last few days, whereas others have regular habits, studying a little every day. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both studying patterns and choose which one is a better way of action according to you.
Universities students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantage ?
In many countries, governments spend large sums of money on the arts and this is supported by some taxpayers as worthwhile. Others, however, think that this money would be better spent on health and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Online education is becoming increasingly popular. Many students are choosing to study online instead of face-to face education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach?
The pie charts below show the number of native speakers of different languages in canada 1996, 2006 and 2016. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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?
Some people believe that robots are very important for human future development. Others argue that the invention of robots has negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The charts below show the changes in ownweshio of electrical aooliances and amount of time spent doing housework and households in one country between 1920 and 2019.
The charts below show the share of the swiss watch market by brand in 2020 and 2021. Summarise the imformation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant