It is argued that getting married before finishing school or getting a job is not a good choice. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that 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?
n many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
In many cities crime is increasing why do you think its happening? What can be done to help reduce crime levels?
recently it is very common to build school and work space designs as one roof ,instead of separate rooms.Why it is so?Do you think it is positive or negative development?
Schools have a limited amount if money to spend. Some people suggest that it should be spend on good teachers,while others say it should be spent for computers.discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Governments should fund scientific research rather than commercial organisations. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement.
Describe a friend you enjoy talking with. You should say: Who is he/she? How long you two are friends? What you do together? And explain why she/he is your best friend?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and enternatinment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that is important for children to make desicions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The diagram shows the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people think its better to choose friends who always have the same opinion as them. Other people believe its good to have friends who some time disagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Fossile fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative development?
Some think that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym or health club while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is enough. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Fast food is becoming pert of life everywhere, negatively affecting our lifestyles and diets. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that people who read books can develop more imagination and language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement？
In some areas of the UD, a 'curfew' is imposed, In which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
The rise of social media has affected personal knowledge and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the drawbacks
Some people claim that the government should provide free health care. Others think that the government will not provide the most innovative methods of treatment and it’s better to invest those funds in education and culture. What is your opinion?
Space travel is now possible and some say that space tourism may be possible in near future. To what extent do you agree?
the line graph shows visits to disneyland and sea world from 2001-2005. The bar chart shows the most popular rides and attractions in disneyland. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the view?
Government should not have to provide care or financial support for elderly people because it is the responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement and support him or herself. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
The first car appeared on British roads in 1888. But the year 2000 there may be as many as 29 million vehicles on British roads. Alternative form of transport should be encouraged and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people say that the government should spend more money taking care of elderly people while others think that government spending should be spent more on the education of young people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
people have to spend more and more time to travel from their homes for job and study. what are the reasons? what can this problem be solved?
Some people think that hosting an international sports event is good for a country, while some think it is bad. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The graph below shows UK air pollutants, measured in million tonnes, from three different sources between 1990 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are having problems with a neighbour’s animals because the fence between your properties is old and In poor repair. You want the neighbour to pay half the cost of building a new fence.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
•say what the problems are
•explain how a new fence will solve the problems
• suggest that the neighbour pays half of the cost
Some people think that employers should give staff at least four weeks of holiday per year to improve their job performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the protection of wild animals and that this money could be better spent on the human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
People’s shopping habits depend more on the age group they belong to than any other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged. Write a letter to the potential employer.
In your letter
Tell them why you need to move the interview time
Ask to change the interview date
Explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
The graph shows the amount earned by graduates of different age groups in 2002. It includes those with a degree, those with a higher degree (postgraduate) and those with other qualifications. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
1.Today, lots of people have their own computer and a telephone, which made it easy for people to do job at their home. Does working at home have more advantages or more disadvantages?
You are planning a vacation and want your friend to come with you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
tell your friend about the vacation
explain why you want your friend to come
give details about the arrangements
It is important to teach children to protect the environment as it is to teach them to read and write . To what extent do you agree with this statement ? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences .
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, ad make compaiosons where relevant
Many people believe that in order to have clean and tidy streets in their neighborhood, this should be the residents’ responsibility, while other think it should be the government’s duty. What is your opinion?
You and your friend have booked tickets to go to the theatre. You are now unable to go but have found another friend to accompany him/her instead.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter,
•explain why you can not go to the theatre with your friend
•say who can go instead of you
•tell them why you think this person would be good to go with
The charts below give information about the way in which water was used in different countries in 2000.
Nowadays more mothers go out to work while fathers stay at home and look after the children. What do you think are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development in your opinion?
People nowdays send than talk on text messages more frequently the Phone What are the reasons for this trend? Do the advantages of texting outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where appropriate.
Some people think it is more important to spend moeny on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Eating too much sugar is harmful for health. Some people think that it is government responsibility to limit people's sugar consumption while others think that is individual's responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Most people are worried about young children playing video games, what problems might these games cause as a whole to society and individuals? What solutions can you suggest to reduce these problems.
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
many people think that interviews are not the best way to assess the suitability of a candidate for a position. To what extent do you agree or disagree? agree = lie, limited qualities disagree = proved it works, ideal q to discover personality& qualities
PROPOSITION: Sending criminals to prison is not an effective method of dealing with them. Education and job training should be used instead. PROMPT: To what extent do you agree or disagree?