Some people say in orther to prevent illness and disease,governments should focus on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Large chain stores are taking over the marketplace in many places, making it impossible for small businesses to compete. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviour, while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want. To what extent should children have to follow rules? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It It has become very common for people to borrow money. Most people have a credit card, a mortgage and öften they will buy a car on credit as well. Is this a good idea or is it too riske? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or
climate all year long. Others like to live in areas where the weather
changes several times a year. Which do you prefer? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your choice.
You visit a cafe every day. Write a letter to the manager of the cafe.
In your letter
Say what you like about the cafe
Suggest an improvement to the cafe
Explain the benefits of your suggestion
Some governments try to control the way a national language is used. For example, they may restrict the introduction of foreign words, or the use of dialects, or they may demand that a certain language be used in schools. What are the benefits and disadvantages of these policies? Do you think they can ever be effective?
Students should pay for their study in university as it benefits individual not whole society. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In today’s world, it is private companies rather than government who pay for and carry out most on scientific reseach. Do you thingk the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
An old car was left on the street near your street several weeks ago. The car is now causing a problem for residents.
Write a letter to the Council. In your letter:
•Describe the car
•Outline the problems it is causing
•Tell the Council what you want them to do about it
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Councilor,
The pie charts below show the results of a survey conducted by a university library on the opinions of full-time and part-time students about its services.
Some believe that advertising encourages people to buy unnecessary products. Others say it helps people make better purchase decisions.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More an more people are becoming seriously overweight. some people say that raising the prices of fast-food will dolce this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Question: Some people feel that public money should not be spent on cultural amenities, such as museums, theaters and art festivals. How important do you think these things are to society as a whole ? Are there any areas which are more important for the government to fund.
students should pay in full cost of their own university studies rather than have free higher education provided by the state. To what extent do you agree or disgree with this opinion?
The bar chart below shows the percentage of unemployed graduates aged 20-24, in one European country over a two-year period.
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
some people claim that not enough of waste from home is recycled. They say that the only way to increase the recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle most of their wastes.
Discuss some of the effects of rural depopulation (migration from the country to the city) and suggest some ways on which this trend could be reversed.
You recently purchased a kitchen appliance, but it was delivered late and damaged.
Write a letter to the store manager to complain about the issue. In your letter:
- describe what item and problems
- explain how the late and damaged delivery affected you,
- state what you would like the store to do to resolve the problem.
some people claim that the media has a negetive influence on contemporary society. They think that there is very little tolerance for new ideas because of its impact. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You saw an advert asking for volunteers to run a charity event: 1. Explain why you are interested in helping 2. give details suitable past experience 3. suggest ways you might help with the event
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event
Write a letter of application to the organizers. In your letter:
Explain why you are interested in helping
Give details of suitable experience
suggest ways you might help with the event.
It is a fact that there are a lot of languages in this world, but every year several of the languages just disappear. A group of people believe that the extinction of some languages is not a crucial problem since communication will be more effective with fewer languages.To what extent do you agree or disagree.
the diagrams shows the process of which is adverstisemnet produced.
recent advances in medicine have resulted in an increase in life expectancy over the past 4 years.do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
the chart below shows what antropolology graduates from one university did aftr finishing their undergraduate degree course. the table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
Topic 10: In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
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?
The first line graph shows the average world oil price for each year from 1970 to 2005.The secong chart shows the top six oil exporting countries and how much they export each day.
Children should be forced to read novels from every major genre including science fiction, sport, romance, horror and crime. Being widely read will mean children will have a better understanding of the world around them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However , these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focu to science, technology and business. why do you think that is? what could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the would are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
Nowadays computer education is compulsory for learners in most schools. Do you think it is necessary or will children acquire these skills naturally from their day interaction with technology everywhere? Discuss both and give your opinion.
The pie charts below show responses by teachers of foreign languages in Britain to a survey concerning why their students are learning a foreign language. The first chart shows the main reason for learning a foreign language. The second chart shows how many teachers felt that there has been a recent change in the reason. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
The process below shows how drinking water is made using solar power. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given below.
Housing shortages in big cities can cause severe social consequences.Some people think that only govenment action can solve this problem.To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that marriage is a natural and vital part of one’s life. However some other people believe that marriage has become a redundant institution and no longer has much relevance for today’s youth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You recently travelled on the local bus service in your town. You think the driver drove badly and was rude to the passengers. Write a letter to the manager of the local bus service. In your letter
introduce yourself and say when the incident happened
describe what you saw and heard
say what you would like the bus company to do about it
The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported into the european union from seven major countries of orgin between 1997 and 2003. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.`
The charts below show the average precentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much
The table shows the number os full-time students from India who studied at various universities in the UK in 2000/2021 and 2021/2022. Summarize the main features and make conparisons where relavant.
more and more colleges and universities are offering courses via distance learning. distance learning have many benefits, but there are also drawbacks, as this method may not be suitable for all students. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
A debate has arisen over whether the government should focus on supporting homeless people or implement other measures to address homelessness. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People are surrounded by many kinds of advertising, which can influence their life. Is it a positive or negative trend?
THE GRAPH SHOWS THE INCOME OF FOUR CAFE IN NEW YORK OVER LAST YEAR
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of 3 metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- describe the training course you want to do
– explain what the company could do to help you
– say how the course will be useful for your job
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is yhis? Do you think it is a positive or negative development.