Some people think that the modern communication technology is having a negtive effect on social relationship. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking. Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:
say which part-time course you booked
explain why you need to cancel your booking
ask about booking a different course
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam..........,
In many countries, paying for thing using mobile phone (cellphone) is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Many countries are struggling with increases in crime rates and some think that having more police on the streets is the best way to reduce these increasing levels of crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, people are using internet for getting information on goods and services. What do you think are advantages overweight disadvantages?
The table below gives information about the average annual spending of people in three dif erent countries.
'People who do not use social media networks* will always fall behind in career development opportunities.' •To what extent do you feel that this is an accurate and important prediction? •* Social media networks = messaging and information exchange systems such as Facebook and Twitter.
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a paricular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017
With the increasing demand for energy such as oil and gas, people start to look for their sources in remote and untouched places. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Write an essay with no less than 250 words.
Today, the lifespan of people is much higher than before. Some people think that older people should continue to be involved in the workforce. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people say that tourism has many negative effect on the countries that people travel to. How true is the statement ? What can tourists do to reduce the harmfulness of tourism on local cultures and enviroments? Give reasons for your answer and include any examples from your own experience.
Most countries allow 18-year olds to start driving a car. Some say it is good to allow at this age. But others think that the age to start driving should be at least 25. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The tables given illustrate how the world population was contributed in different 6 regions in 1950 and 2000. Also, they reveal an estimation of the population in 2050. (in billions) Overall, the people of the world was increased and it is expected to rise in the future as wll. Moreover, Asia is the only region with the highest population rate, compared to others. In contrast, Oceania has the least position of this table. To begin, Asia experienced 4% increase and it is estimated to fall from 59% to 60%. In addition, Africa and Latin America are the two regions that witnessed an increase in their population and they are expected to increase in 2050 to just over 20% and 9%, respectively. People of the Europe and North America experienced a considerable fall which seem set to continue in the future. Oceania with just 1% of the people in the world, is the last region of population in this list.
A friend from abroad is visiting your country next month. she is planing to stay with you,but you cant accomodate her. write a letter to her.
The best way to solve the world's environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree. What other solutions can you offer?
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport
The bar graph shows the percentage growth in average properly prices in three diferent countries between 2007 and 2010. Summarize the infomration by selecting and reporting the key main features, and make comparison where relavant.
If you answer the question, “Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?“, with a Yes, then you have to present more advantages than disadvantages. Conversely, if you choose to go with a No, then you have to include more arguments for disadvantages compared to advantages.
A magazine wants to include contribution from its readers for an article called 'the book that influenced me most". Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influences you most.
In your letter,
•describe what this book was about,
•explain how this book influenced you,
•say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plans and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advance tech which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?
The given pie charts compare statistics for the yearly expenses of 5 different categories by a specific school in the United Kingdom between 1981 and 2001
Some people say that parents should place restrictions on the hours of their children spend watching TV and playing computer games, and encourage them to spend this time reading books instead. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information about Southland's main exports in 2000,*20.., and future projections for 2025.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows the expenditure on various types of food in one European country in 1992, 2002 and 2012
The bar chart illustrates the number of passengers entering Mexico on international flights from 2005 to 2010, broken down by their origins: Canada, the USA, Europe, and South America.
The bar chart gives information about the number of car journeys into the city centre made by residents and non-residents.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much as possible in scientific research, business, and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph shows energy consumption in the US from 1980 to 2012, and projected consumption to 2030.
Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers.
Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Long-distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses in many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the number of visitors to four international museums between 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is increasingly popular to find out the history of your family. What do you think are the reasons for this and it it as positive or negative development?
Some people think that they have right to use as much freshwater as they want. Others believe governments should tightly control the use of freshwater as it is limited resouece. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Participating in English Speaking Clubs helps to promote students’ speaking skill and interest in learning English”. Do you agree or disagree with that statement?
Many scientists believe that now we can study the behaviour of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to become criminals. To what extent do you think human nature leads to crime? How can we prevent children from growing up to become criminals?
E.M. Some people believe it is best accept a bad situations such as an satisfactory job or shortage of money . Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Use the information and language from this lesson to answer this Writing Part 1 task. The chart below gives information about how people aged 25-34 are housed in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting on the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packagingof goods.Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table and pie charts below show the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up- to-the-minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts.
Write a letter to the newspaper. İn your letter,
Say which points in the article you agree with,
Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres,
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
Some people like to take their vacations abroad, while some others enjoy doing it in their country. Discuss both views and give your opinions.
In many countries, children spend long hours on homework. Some people think less homework can reduce student’s stress and give them a chance to develop other skills. What is your opinion about this?
All children should be required to study at school by the age of eighteen. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Inventors are not as important to society as doctors. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
pollution and other environmental damage is caused mainly by developing countries which helps them become richer. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
This diagram shows the basic formation of a brick.
Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while other say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.