Some say that big sporting events, such as the Olympic Games are waste of money and resources. Do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that what children watch on television influences their behaviour. Others say that amount of time spent watching TV influences their behaviour. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicine and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctors. Do you think is a positive or negative development¿
You have seen a Tourist Board welcoming nominations for a ‘Best City/Town Award’. Nominate your home city/town.
Write a letter to the tourist board. In your letter
•nominate your town/city and refer to its location
•explain what is special about your city/town
•say how winning an award would change your city/town
Despite a variety of sports facilities and gyms, people are less fit nowadays than ever before. What do you think are the main causes of this problem? What solutions can you suggest?
You travelled by a long distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged.
Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter
•Inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled
•Describe your suitcase and what happened to it
•Explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase
Some people think that studying history is a waste of time for students, while others believe it is essential. Discuss both views and give your opinion
WITH A FAST PACE OF MODERN LIFE MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE TURNING TOWARDS FASTFOOD FOR THEIR MAIN MEALS. DO YOU THINK ADVANTAGES OUTWEIGH THE ADVANTAGES?
Question: children are Facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social, and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of this pressure and what measures should be taken to reduce this pressure?
in the future, nobody will buy printed nrwspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
One of the major environmental issues today is the littering of public spaces with packaging materials such as plastic wrappers and cardboard boxes. What are the reasons for this? What are some effective ways to reduce litter from packaging materials? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that in a city, the best way to travel is by car, while others argue that bicycles are a better option. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently bought a new television when you unpacked it ae home you found that it was damaged.
Write a letter to the manager of the shop where you bought the tv in your letter.
_give details of ref tv and when you bought it
_ explain about the damage
More and more people want to own items by famous brands. What are the reasons for this? Is it a negative or positive impact?
The table below shows the results of a survey of the average number of cars travelling through three suburban roads during working hours in a 10-year pollution monitoring programme. Traffic calming was introduced in Harper Lane at the beginning of 1999
Young people who commit serious crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. To want extent do you agree or disagree?
People are using more mobiles nowadays. They seldom live in one city all their lives. Why do you think this is happening? What are the consequences of this trend?
The flow chart shows 'trampling', the negative effect of tourists walking in the countryside for the environment.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The charts below show the percentage ofwater used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, more people are becoming overweight some people think that the solution is to increase the price of fattening food? To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Travelling in group with a tour guide is the best way to travel. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
Some people believe educational qualifications always bring success. Others think educational qualifications do not necessarily bring success. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Write a letter to your employe. In your letter:
Remind your employer what the course was about
Explain why the course was useful to you in your work
Suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleagues
What do you think is the most important element of a perfect society in the modern world? How can people work towards achieving an ideal society?
The key to reducing crime is to have more police patrolling the street. How far do you support this proposal? What other ways of reducing crime may be effective?
Recently you bought an electronic gadget for home purpose. Your friend wants same gadget and needs your advice. •What is this gadget, •what do you think about it, •give advice about other alternatives your friend can buy.
Some people believe that governments should pay full course fees for students who want to study in universities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In advertising nowadays, businesses usually highlight and emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why do businesses practice this? Do you think this development is a positive practice or a negative one?
Novadays people waste a lot of food that was bought from shops and restaurants. Why do you think people waste food? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?
In some countries, an increasing number of children are overweight or obese as a result of eating too much fast food. Banning fast food from school canteens is the best way to fight this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The charts below show the percentage of water used for defferent purposes in six areas of the world.
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The government should allocate more funds to public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music, painting and so on. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
Nowadays, there are many students who choose to study abroad to improve their skills and education. While others prefer to study in their home country. This essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
You booked a two-week holiday to Sydney with Fly-by-Night Travel. You are not happy with the holiday — the flight was delayed, the hotel was noisy, and so on.
Write to Fly-by-Night Travel to complain about the holiday giving details about the problems. Request some compensation or refund
The chart below shows waste collection by a recycling centre from 2011 to 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way of getting job. On the other hand, other people think that getting expericne and skills is more important. Disucss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays some building such as schools have open space design instead of separate rooms.Why it is so? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Imagine that you are in a classroom or a meeting. The teacher or the meeting leader says something incorrect. In your opinion, which of the following is the best thing to do?
— Interrupt and correct the mistake right away.
— Wait until the class or meeting is over and the people are gone, and then talk to the teacher or meeting leader.
— Say nothing.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
People should be allowed to continue to work as long as the want to, and not be forced to retire at a particular age such as 60 or 65. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s society. To what extent do you agree with this view? As well as making money, do businesses also have a responsibility towards society?
The charts below present information about electricity generated using renewable energy and non-renewable energy in the United States in 2009 and 2019.
Some people believe that increasing prison sentences is the best way to reduce crime rates, while others think that finding alternative solutions is more effective. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The best way to understand other cultures is to work for a multinational organisation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Describe a museum or exhibition that you particularly enjoyed visiting You should say: where the museum or exhibition is/was who you went with what you saw there and explain why you enjoyed visiting this museum or exhibition
A person's worth nowadays seems to judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned value, such as honour, kindness, and trust no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that with combined effort on the part of the government and society crime can be completely eradicated, while others argue that this is completely hypothetical and that crime has always been present in societies even in ancient times. Compare these two views. Which do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television program and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching programmes and flims it ? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: •explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months •say how your work could be done while you are away • ask for his/her help in arranging it
You have bought a washing machine. First you found that the machine did not work properly,and you had it changed. Then you found that the new one seriously entangled the clothes. Write to the manager of the company to complain about it. In your letter
:-state your reason for writing
Describe the problem
Ask the provider ro solve the problem.