There are people who suffer from poverty in every country. What do you think the reasons for poverty are in your country and what do you think can be done to help these impoverished people?
The most effective way to solve traffic and transport problems in the cities is to encourage people from the suburbs or the countryside to live in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, when student did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these developments? You should use your own idea,knowledge and experience
the graph below show the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country betweeb 2011 and 2018
Rich countries often gave money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore developed country should give other type of help to the poorer countries rather than financial aid. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
the column graph shows the percentage of males in a particular country who prefer watching sports to males who prefer participating in sports. summarise the information
There is a mixture of people from different cultures and ethnic groups in a country. Why? Is this a positive or negative development?
A friend you made while you were studying aborad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. you have heard about a job in a local comapny that might be suitable for him / her.
The best way to deal with the rising problem of traffic and transportation is by encouraging people to live in cities rather than in suburbs and in the countryside. What are the effects of rapid population growth in the city? How can the quality of life of city dwellers be maintained?
The government should prioritize funding for science education over other subjects to promote a country’s development and progress. To what degree do you support or oppose this idea?
Many people think that people cannot help everyone so they should be concerned about their community and country . Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
the graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a european country between 1979 and 2004. summarise the infomrations by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
Living in a country where you have to spake a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the change in ownerships of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in housholds in oun country between 1920 to 2019.
You have recently flown to another country on a business trip. You were satisfied with the flight, but didn’t like services at the airport. Write a letter to the airport manager and say
– Give your flight details.
– Why were you disappointed?
– Suggest some improvements to the airport services.
Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cites and town, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
Many goverments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
An overseas friend has invited you to visit his country. You are planning to visit him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • Thank him for the invitation and accept the invitation • Write details about your visit • Briefly describe what you want to do there.
more and more plastic waste has polluted cities, the countryside and oceans. What problems does it cause and what measures can be taken?
Some people say that self employment is better than a job in a country or an institution. Discuss both modes of work and give your opinion.
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the proportion of people's spending on different commodities and services in a particular European country in 1958 and in 2008.
A friend wants to spend a four-week holiday in your country and has written asking for advice about the trip.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: offer to find somewhere to stay, give advice about what to do, give information about what clothes to bring.
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country's military force, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more countries have a problem with plastic waste, polluting the countryside and oceans. What problems does it cause? How can these problems be solved?
Many assume that the goal of every country should be produce more materials and goods . To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal ?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people,however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. Yoh have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves, say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her, explain how to apply for the job
You recently went on a business trip to another country and you faced an issue at the airport.
- inconvenience
Write a letter to the airport management and include
● what the details of your flight were.
- AL187 to the Delhi International Airport on 28 Jan at 10:27 AM
● what the problem at the airport was.
- The security check in machine was down due to lack of sufficient repair. Caused an almost half mile long waiting line in the airport and had to rushed to the gate one it was completed
● some suggestions for improvement. - Add an additional line + use software to track maintenancevand always to PM
Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have you learned about a country from watching its movies? Use specific examples and details to support your response.
Some people believe that professionals , such as doctors and engineering , should be required to work in the country where they did their training.Others believe should be free to work in another country if they wish. Disuss both these views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that studying abroad provides better educational and career opportunities, while others argue that it is better to pursue higher education in one’s home country. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The bar chart shows the percentage of people going to cinemas in one European country on different days.
some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be rewuired to work in the country where they did their trainig. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It costs a lot of money for a country to host an international sports event, such as the Olympic Games or football World Cup. Some people think that this is a waste of money, while others believe the opposite. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Mass tourism has created more problems than benefits. Discuss this statement by providing examples from your country and from Australia.
You relocated to a new country for work. Write to your previous co-worker. In your letter
– Tell him/her where you live in the new country
– Describe how you feel
– Explain what you are doing at work
– Invite him/her for a visit.
The charts below show the chages in ownerships of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework un households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look many differences from their home country. Nowadays, the sceneries in places all over the world are more and more similar. What are the causes of the similarities? Do you think the advantages of this similarity outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say educational school is the only critical factor to the development of a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some country may have become much richer than others. Richer countries should now help poorer countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a country between 1987 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The two charts below show the proportion of qualified graduates in a particular country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A rise in the standard of living in a country often seems to benefits cities rather than rural areas. What problems might thí differences cause? Hơ might these problem be reduced
“Prevention is better than cure.” Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people assume that the goal every country should be to produce more material and goods. To what extent do you agree disagree.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of leaving your country to live or study abroad? Try to do this under exam conditions — try to avoid looking at any notes you've made while studying this section.
The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in a country in 1950 and 2010. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Your English speaking friend asked for your help with college project he or she is doing about celebrating new year in different countries
Write a letter to your friend.In your letter
Say how important new year is to people in your country
Describe how new year is celebrated in your country
Explain what you like about new year celebrations in your country
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city