Governments should focus their spending on public services rather than on arts such as Music and Painting . To what extend do you agree or discuss both?
Some people believe that it is a waste of time ot read read newspapers and watch news on televison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that music should be taught in schools while others believe it is better to focus on the sciences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that students should begin learning a language very early in schoop while others think these subjects should be taught later. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below gives information about the amount of tax collected in five countries for 4 years between 1975 and 2005.
In some places old age is valued, while in ohter cultures yoouth is considered more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children, encouraging them to buy toys and snacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisements claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar graph gives information about cinema genres among men and women in the USA in 2010
Topic: Many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit. Others think that there are more effective methods. Discuss both views and give your opinion
A colleague gave you a book which you used for your presentation. Write a letter to your colleague.
In your letter, you should say:
•What the presentation was about,
•Why the presentation was important,
•How did the book help you?
Do you think businesses should hire employees who will spend their entire lives working for the same company? Do you agree or disagree?
One of the biggest problems facing the world today is growing enough food to feed the ever-expanding population. GM foods are a good way to solve this issue. To what extent do you agree of disagree.
These days, many people are choosing to learn languages online. What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning a language online?
Some people believe that a country would benefit a lot from a large proportion of young people entering into university; however, others think that sending young people to universities only leads to graduate unemployment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people support the development of agriculture, such as factory farming and creation of new fruits and vegetables. Others oppose this idea. Present both views.
Many people believe that the increasing gap between rich and poor people has a negative impact on society. What are the reasons for rising inequality and what problems could it cause?
The first graph below shows the number of train passengers in the city of Sydney (Australia) between 1995 and 2004. The second graph shows the target for trains to run on time compared to the percentage reaching this target. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very importantfor people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of how parents in a country spent time taking care their children in the evening in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to the Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The chart shows the results of a survey asking visitors how satisfied they are with their visit during the same two periods.
In some countiries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for some people. Why might this be the case? Do you thing it is a positive or negative situation?
In most countries, animal and plant species are declining rapidly. What are the causes of this? What measures could be done to prevent this decline?
The graph below shows a comparison between the unemployment rate and the number of people leaving Ireland from 1988 to 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
in many cities construction of new houses and office buildings is not controlled, and it leads to everybody building in whichever style they want without thinking about design. Do you agree that advantages outeeigh the disdvantages?
Some people think that a person improves their intellectual skills more when doing group activities. To what extent do you agree? Use specific details and examples to explain your view.
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at hame now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter.
-Explain the important event
-Epologise for the situotion
-Suggest a new arrangement
The diagram below describes the structure of a home smoker and how it works. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ome people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination,while others think that therefore more important factors such as money and appearance.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are advised to spend about 20 minutes on this task. The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. »
in some countries, young people have become richer, healthier and live longer, but they are less happy. What are the causes? What can be done to address the problem?
Some people work for the same organisation all their working life. Others think that it is better to work fro differnet organisations.Discuss bith the views and give your own opinion.
Tourists to other countries need to follow local customs and behaviours. A few people consider it truthful. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that outdoor activities are more beneficial for children's development than playing computer games. What extent do you agree or disagree.
Your friend back home has arranged a visit to your hometown for one week next month but due to some reason, you are not able to go.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
apologise for not being able to go
explain to him the situation
tell him an alternative plan for your visit
❖Nowadays, more and more people prefer choosing online courses to learn than attending regular classes. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other kinds of aid could be provided?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing are as important to child's developmet as other subjecs, so it should be compulsory in highschool. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, when students did a , they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the percentage of men and women aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries (Australia, Japan, the USA, and Belgium) in 1970 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Parents and family background have more influence than teachers on a young person's learning and academic achievement. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The bar chart compares four different after-school sports activities that Australian boys and girls took part in 2010.
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to write in newspaper. What factors influence these decisions? Do you think we become used to bad news? Should more good news be reported?
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Environmental problems are becoming a global issue, and governments and individuals must take urgent action to address them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? What measures do you think should be taken to tackle these problems?
ou are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter your friend. In your letter: Say where you are going Describe your house Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house •You should write at least 150 words. •You do NOT need to write your own address
In some countries around the world men and women are having children later in life. What are reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?
New technologies have changed she way children spend their free time. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of this trend.
Some people asert that it is good for college students to have part-time jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some argue that teachers should focus on academic more than motivating students. To what extent do you agree and disagree
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.