Several languages are in danger of extinction because they are spoken by very small numbers of people. Some people say that governments should spend public money on savings these languages, while others believe that would be a waste of money. Discuss both these views and give your opinions.
Living in a country where you gave to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
After finishing school some student go travelling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think the advantages of gap years outweigh the disadvantages ?
The government 's investment in art, music and theatre is a waste of money. Government should invest these funds in public services instead.To what extent do you agree with this statement.
Population are growing in cities rapidly. What are the effects of it. What solution can you give to maintain a goood quality of life in urban cities.
Companies sponsoring sports events for advertising purposes? What are the advantages and disadvantages for this?
n many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it?
People who are addicted to drugs should be imprisoned as they have broke the law, other say the they should be in hospitals. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that government should support artists , others have an opposite opinion. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
vThe chart below gives information about the journey to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year
Tests and examinations are central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing overweigh any disadvantages?
The bar graph gives information about cinema genres among men and women in the USA in 2010
Some people think that teenagers are happier than adults, but others do not agree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Academic achievements at school or university is the only true measure of a person’s intelligence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The spread of multinational companies and the resulting increase of globalisation produce positive effect to everyone. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examoles from your own knowledge or experiance.
The world of work is forever changing at a fast pace. Working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions for how people should prepare themselves for work in the future
Nowadays it is very popular to be technology/internet literate. Some people say that these skills will replace the use of books as main source of information and entertainment. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people have realised that our whole world, is globalised now but not everyone supports that it is favourable for us. Globalisation have now affected each & every part of the world but it has its then fors and againsts.
30.Environmental problems such as pollution and climate change affect all the people in the world. Although global decisions are made to reduce these problems, the solutions are not effective. Why are the solutions ineffective? How can these problems be solved? Write an essay with no less than 250 words.
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour Mr.Jackson moved in who has loud parties several times a week. You have spoken to Mr.Jackson but are not very close friends
Write a letter to Mr.Jackson. In your letter:
· Explain the situation
· Describe why it bothers you
· Suggest a solution
some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things.other poeple think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experie
some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. others belive thet children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adaults. discuss both views and give your own opinion.
in some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. what are the advantages and disadvanteges of giving children this massege?
You are going to have a party. You would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
explain why you are having the party
Describe your plans for the party
Suggest how your friend can travel to the party and where he/she can stay
Some people think that criminal behaviour can have genetic reasons, while others believe that only circumstances can lead some people to crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that school children should not be given home work by their teachers whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
At the present time, the industrial waste of some countries includes a relatively large amount of dangerous but potentially valuable technological waste. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius (°C) and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that the only way to relax is rest or sleep, while others say people need to do exercise or sport to relax. Discuss both view points and give your own opinion.
It is important for all towns and cities to have large outdoor public spaces such as squared and parks. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up-to-the minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecast. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only large companies and goverments can make a difference. What extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people work for the same organisation al their working life. Other think that it is better to work for different companies. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people take their vacation in abfoad but others want to stay in their own country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The map below show the center of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
Some people think that climate change reforms will negatively affect business . Others feel they are opportunity for business .Discuss both side and give your opinion.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport foods and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it a good trend, but some oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
Some people think that printed books are no longer necessary in this digital era as all writings can be stored electronically. Others think that printed books still play important roles. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, old people are valued by the government while others think that they should consider the young. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many researchers believe that we can now study the behavior of children to see if they will grow up to be criminals, while others disagree. To what extent do you think crime is determined by genetics? Is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
In this day and age, novel technology is adopted in educating large numbers of students rather than merely lecturing. This essay will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of this trend.
Some people say that we must send our parents to old age home when they reach 60. However other think that they must be taken care at home. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Children are now watching more television than they have ever done before. What are some of the negative effects of children watching a lot of television? Do you think young children should be allowed to watch television?
Some people believe that university students should be free to choose any courses they want to study, while others argue that they should only be allowed to study courses that will be useful in the future such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Writing Task 1
The parents of your Austral/an friend Chris have Invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
•say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
•explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
Nowadays everywhere in the world has multicultural societies, in which there is a mixture of different ethnic people. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes ( for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). ?to what extent do you agree or disagree? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your own knowledge or experience.