The graph and table below give information about the percentage of graduates in Australia who worked full-time after university from 2004 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your English teacher has found a new penfriend for you.
Write a letter to the penfriend and introduce yourself. Tell them what you like doing in your free time. Ask your penfriend to tell you about their hobbies and interests.
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their education as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solution could you suggest?
the crime rate nowdays is decreasing compared to the past time due to advance technology which can prevent and solve crime .Do you agree or disagree?
Government spends a lot of money on education. More money should be spent on free time activities. To what extent do agree or disagree?
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?
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
describe what the group does
explain why the group is good for the community
suggest alternative days and times for practice
There are more new towns nowadays, it is more important to include public parks and sports for individuals to spend their free time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that buildings such as flats and houses should be designed to last a long time. Others believe that it is more important to provide accommodation quickly and cheaply. 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.
It is common for people to travel long distance for work and study.some argue that longer commute times affect people in a negative way while others disagree. Discuss the both views and give ypur opinion.
Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives, so it’s a waste of time to read the news on the newspaper or watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter • explain why you want to take time off work • give details of how long you will be away • suggest how you will make up for the lost time You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear……………………,
Some people tend to take temporary jobs(they only work for few month of year),for they have time to do other things. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
some people believe that university should work part time job. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You live in a room in a college where you share it with another student. You find it very difficult to study and work there because your roommate always has friends visiting. He/she has parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking you.
Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college
and ask for a new room next term.
You would prefer a single room and explain your reasons.
you have received a bill from a mobile phone company for international call charges relating to a time when you did not use your phone for international calls.
write a letter to the company,
complaining about this
giving your reasons
asking for the bill to be changed
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Dos this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
children nowadays spend great deal of time watching television.However television cannot replace as learning tool which is why children are less educated today.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that art is an essential subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Student generally prefer to choose the period they are supposed to study and the period they are free to have fun. They should be allowed to do their time management. Do you agree or disagree?
You work for an international company and need to take
some time off work to celebrate a family event.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
● give details of the family event and why it is important you
attend
● say how much time you will need away from the office
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT? MOST EXPERIENCES IN OUR LIVES THAT SEMED DIFFICULT AT THE TIME BECOME VALUABLE LESSONS FOR THE FUTURE. USE REASONS AND SPECIFIC EXAPLES TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER.
The table below shows how the UK unemployed spent their time last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduates students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
Many people believe that watching films is a waste of time, while others think that movies can be educational and beneficial. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people who care for the elderly do not have enough time to took after them. What is the problem related to this? What are some possie solution?
Children are now less active in their free time than in the past. Therefore, sports lessons must be compulsory in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your department needs you to work overtime on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) Write an email to the Department Manager: Explaining why you can not work overtime on the weekend Asking for working from home and how you are able to handle that Stating what tools you need for your working from home Try to write a minimum of 50 words.
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both thesis and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently took a part-time job working for a local company. After a few weeks, you realised
there were some problems with the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter
•explain why you took the job
•describe the problems that you experienced
•suggest what could be done about them
You should write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people have the same time of job throughout their lifetime , while other prefer to change the type of job they do.discuss why people choose to do both and give your opinion.
yhe charts below show the comparison of the time spent, in minute per day, by UK's males and females on household and leisure activites in 2008
Far too little has been done to prevent animals and plants from dying out, although people have been aware of this problem for a long time. Why do people do so little about it? Give your suggestions on how to solve this problem.
Some people think student should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think student should spend time on other important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there. Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
•explain the purpose of the trip
•ask about things to do and see in the city
•invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
Some people believe that holidays are necessary for students, others think that children should not have holidays because it is just a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Explain why you want to take time off work
Give details of the amount of time you need
Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Others arque that teenagers shouldn't sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to five all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that children who spend alot of time reading children's story books are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it is good to have friends who sometimes desagree with them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people think that it is better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. other people believe it ir good to have friends who sometimes disagree whit them. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter
Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party.
Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party.
Give details of a plan and see Chris at a different time.
Begin your letter as : Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
Last month, you travelled to another city. You told a friend who lives in the city that you would meet them, but you did not. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, - Apologise for not meeting him/her, - Explain why you did not contact him/her earlier - suggest a time and place to meet in the
Write a paragraph of problem on the following topic: Some teenagers spend a lot of time playing computer games and this can cause both social and health problems for them. What are some of the problems caused by playing computer games and what are the solutions?
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sight seeing while you are there.
Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
explain the purpose of the trip
ask about things to do and see in the city
invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
The line graph gives information about free time activities of the elderly in the United States from 1980 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people nowadays spend a large part of their free time using a smartphone. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative effect?
Some people believe that subjects such as Music, Arts, Drama and Creative Writing will contribute a great deal to children’s development; therefore they should take a large part of the school timetable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. Others believe that this ia unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides, and say which side you personally support.