Has the importance of travel by water changed now from how it was in the past? Discuss these views and provide your opinion.
International travel has many advantages to both travelers and the countries that they visit. Do the advantages of international travel outweigh the disadvantages?
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a “gap year”; before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to a broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel aborad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?
General Training
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Choose a Name],
the graph shows the percantage of travel by four different types of transport in one country between 1985 and 2015.
Some people think cheap air travel brings us benefits while others believe that non-essential flights should be cut in order to reduce environmental problems caused by cheap air travel. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Recent advances in air travel have focused only on those sitting in first class and have left other passengers with no benefits. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think travelling abroad is a valuable experience for young people. Others think it wastes too much time and money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that international travel should be restricted to reduce the environmental impact of air travel. Others argue that the benefits of international travel outweigh the environmental costs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
International travel is becoming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourists. Do the advantage if increased tourists overweigh disadvantages?
It is now possible for scientists and tourists to travel to remote natural areas, such as the South Pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Air travel has become cheaper than before. Some think it is a positive development. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that students should acquire working experience during their gap year instead of traveling. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that there will be a reduction in air travel in the future. Do you think that this trend is positive or negative?
Travel has emerged as one of the biggest industries of this decade but its disadvantages cannot be overlooked. To what extent do you agree with statement.
The table shows the changes in modes of travel in a European country between 1995 and 2025. It also shows a projection to the year 2015.
You recently travelled abroad and faced some problems at the airport. Write a letter to the airport manager. In your letter provide
The flight details
What the problem was
What you suggest
Today food travels thousands of miles from the fram to the consumers. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or a negative trend?
- Today more people are travelling than ever before. - Why is this case? - What are the benefits of travelling for the traveller? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000.
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. •describe the item you lost •explain how you lost it •tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
These days noise and air pollution are serious environmental problems. Some people think that air travel is to be blamed. Others believe that we should reduce the number of vehicles on the roads.Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
School leavers go travelling or work before they go directly to university. Are there more advantages or disadvantage on their study?
The roads in major cities today are often difficult to travel on. What are the causes of this situation ? What is the solution ?
You have just returned from holiday and were not satisfied with your trip. Write to the travel agency. In your letter
•Say where / when you went on holiday
•Explain why you are not satisfied with your holiday
•Tell them what you would like them to do
You have arranged a plan for travel and accommodation for your friends. Write a letter to them and:
- Remind them about the plans,
- Give them the details of accommodation,
- Suggest what things they should bring to the trip.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driver less. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be. Passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter:
•correct the information in the article
•explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
•suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Due to to low-cost airlines, many more people can travel abroad than ever before. Do the advantages that tourists bring to the countries they visit outweigh the disadvantages?
Today food travels from thousands of miles from the farm to the consumer. Some people say that it would be better for the economy & environment if people ate food produced from local farmers. Would the advantages of this idea outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that to reduce the amount of time,People spend cummuting (travellers to work), parks and gardens close to the city centres should be replaced by apartment buildings for commuters to live in. However, Others disagree with this. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to your friend who you recently travelled with to a foreign country. Include
a) Why you enjoyed the trip
b) What you are doing now
c) An invitation to visit you now
Some people think that there will be decrease in international travel in future. Do you think the less ammount of international travel is a positive or negative or a negative development?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People benefit more from traveling in their own country than from traveling to foreign countries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average “holiday” is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree
The graph provides information about the number of travellers who used three large airports in New York between 1995 and 2000.The number of people is measured in millions.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting universuty studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities is by reducing the need for people to travel from home to work , shopping and education.To what extent do you agree or disagree?Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
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.
In soIn the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently booked a flight but had a very bad experience due to several issues. Write a letter to the airline’s customer service department. In your letter:
Explain what problems you faced during your flight.
Describe how these issues affected your travel experience.
Say what you would like the airline to do as compensation.
Some people think high school graduates should work or travel for period of time instead of going directly to study to study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge on experience.
The first pie chart illustrates why individuals travel to vocation by bicycle. On the other hand, second pie chart describes the reasons why people go to work by car.
The table below shows the results of an airline survey in 2002 of economy class business travellers. The numbers indicate how many male or female passengers in each age group rated a particular feature as their most important in-flight consideration. Summarise the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
Food travels, thousand of miles from farm to consumer. Some people think that it would be better to our environment and economic. If people only ate local produced food. What extent the disadvantage outweigh the advantage?
In the future all cars, buses, trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disavatages
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away.
Write a letter your friend. In your letter:
Say where you are going
Describe your house
Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house
•You should
•You do NOT need to write your own address
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling , a ‘gap year ‘ , before they begin work or university and see it as a chance to broaden their horizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time . Discuss both views and give your own opinion