Some people believe that reading different types of books is always a good habit. Others feel it depends on which books a person is reading. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some think that the government has the responsibility to solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
"Educational institutions have a responsibility to dissuade students from pursuing fields of study in which they are unlikely to succeed." Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement. Be sure to explain your reasoning with specific examples and evidence from your own experience, observations, or reading.
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, Explain your situation,
Say why you feel unsure about living in the city
Ask some questions about life in the city.
Write a letter to the director of your company to recommend a group in your local community which deserves help.
In your letter, you should tell:
why you suggest helping this group
how your company can help this group
what the benefits your company will in return for.
Some people think most crimes are the result of circumstances like poverty and other social problems. Others believe that they are caused by people who are bad in nature. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Tourism today creats a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, traffic congestion and water pollution. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today's tourism industty?
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?
These days, more and more young people are suffering from long-term stress and anxiety. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What solutions can you suggest?
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
•Your reason for writing
•What you would like to happen
•A nice, respectful style.
Some people believe that no one should do the same job for all their working life. Others argue that doing the same job brings advantages for individuals, companies, and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Essay topics: In some countries, more and more adults are living with their parents after graduating from college , University or even after finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
Most major cities around the world continue to grow at a phenomenal rate due to the massive increase in population. This has led to a general decline in the quality of life in city areas as the environment becomes more crowded and polluted. Give some reasons why this growth has occurred and suggest some practical solutions to this problem.
Some people are afraid to go out for fear of being robbed on the streets.Still there are robberies that happen inside houses.What do you think is the best things that a person can do to ensure his or her own security.Use specific reason and examples to support your answers.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to study English at the school
•describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
owadays animal experiments are widely used to develop new medicines and to test the safety of other products. Some people argue that these experiments should be banned because it is morally wrong to cause animals to suffer, while others are in favour of them because of their benefits to humanity. Discuss both views and give your opinion
n many countries, it is common for people to consume fast food. However, some people believe that fast food has too much influence on our lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think it is more important for the government to spend more money promoting a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent illnesses than the treatment for people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
City living in the 21st century is stressful and offers no advantages. To what extent d oyou agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe the purpose of education should be helping the individual to become useful for society, while others believe it should help individuals to achieve their ambitions. Discuss both sides and give your opiniom?
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city centre. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis, and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages of having vehicle-free days outweigh the disadvantages?
You have been doing som e voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter
• describe the work you have been doing
• explain why you can no longer do this work
• recommend anotherperson who is interested in the work
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community.
However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working.
In your letter
describe the work you have been doing
explain why you can no longer do this work
recommend another person who is interested in the work
Many people spend the whole day at a computer and don’t have much time for exercise. What problem does this lifestyle lead to? How can these problems be avoided??
The bar chart shows the number of volunteers in New Zealand who helped in sports organizations in 2010. The pie chart illustrates the number of volunteers doing different types of jobs for that same period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarise the information by selection and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fee. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone.What extend do you agree or disagree.
Some people see sports only as a leisure activity, while others believe sports play a more important role. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Provide a band 8 example
The table below shows the results of a survey of first year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course 'very good'.
More and more plastic waste is polluting the world's city, countryside and ocean. What problems will it cause? What measures should be taken to solve these problems?
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individual and society? suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing population.
It is often claimed that wealthy nations should provide financial support to poorer countries for welfare health and education. However, there are those who believe that it is the responsibility of developing nations to provide these services. discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many students choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time?
Q. Some people think a country benefits from a large proportion of young university students, others think sending young people to universities only lead to graduate unemployment. Discuss both sides and give you yr opinion.
Throughout history, people have dream of living in a perfect society but nobody has agreed on what an ideal society would look like. What do you think is the most important element needed to make a society perfect? How can the ideal society be avhieved?
artists need a certain amount of freedom to develop their creativity.some people think that artists should have total freedom to express any thoughts and ideas.ato what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the percentage od Australian men an women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The typical teaching situation of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050 To what extent do you agree or disagree? (Not mine)
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meaks of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, it has become common for students to take a gap year between school and university. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
As a result of electronic inventions such as the computer and television, people do less physical activity, and this is having a negative effects on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
More and more city workers are deciding to live in the country and travel into work every day. The result is increased traffic congestion and damage to the environment. What measures do you think could be taken to encourage people not to travel such long distances into work?
Your friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive present.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•thank your friend
•explain how useful the present is
•arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon
Today many businesses do their meetings on line. This is a new trend. Give the advantages and disadvantages of this type of meeting.
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below gives information about students enrolments at Bristol University in 1928, 1958 and 2008.