As a part of their education, many students work at a company for a short period of time without a salary. Are there more advantages than disadvantages to this?
Your friend helped you prepare for an exam, and you have passed it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
Thank your friend.
Explain how your friend’s help was useful to pass the exam.
Arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear _____,
Some people believe that people living in the twenty-first century have a better standard of living as compared to previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the distribution of the world's water and the usage of water in three countries.
Central and local governments make a frantic attempt to promote festivals to create a lot of revenue. Some people think this money should be invested in social programmes for the poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The rules that societies today expect young people to follow and obey are too strict. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
A magazine wants to include conntributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me the most'.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced 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
The machines are now doing many things that use to be done in the home by hand. Advantages and disadvantages?
Part 3. Essay writing. (10pts) Write an essay of 250 words on the following topic Plastic shopping bags are used widely and cause many environmental problems. Therefore, it is said that they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Now-a-days many people choose to be self-employed, rather than work for a company. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantage of being self-employed?
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Foreigners have a tendency to live in the rural area. Give the pros and cons of this and relevant exapmles to support.
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
Wild animals have no place in the 21st century, so protecting them is a waste of sources. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
n many countries women no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn on their own income and therefore do not require the financial security marriage can bring. To what extent do you agree?
Thye diagram shows the information about the productionb of beer
The dangers of smoking are well known, yet many people continue with this habit. What are the causes of this? How can we reduce smoking in society? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
overpopultarion in many major uraban cities is a serios problem. What are the causes of it? How can this problem be solved?
Some people believe that social netwroking sites have a great negative affect on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows the number of temporary migrant workers in four countries in 2003 and 2006 and the number of these workers per 1,000 people in these countries in 2006
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Islip town centre now Countryside Shops Main road Shops Housing E Park School Housing Islip town centre: planned development W E Dual-» carriageway Bus Shopping Car station centre park Pedestrians only Shops Housing New housing New housing Park School Housing PA
the line graph shows the proudiction levels of the main kind of fuel in the UK between 1981 and 2000.
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter,
say where you think you left the papers
explain why they are so important
tell the manager what you want him/her to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
the chart below shows global sale of the top five mobile phone brands between 2009 and 2013.
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disavantages
Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoid change. Others however think that change is always good discussion both views and give your opinion.
The given lie graph illustrate the amount of partiipantsin 4 kinds of sports in particular inhabitant from 1985 to 2005.
The maps give information about woodward university
The line graph below shows the percentage of spending in a European country from 1960 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
School Children should choose the subjects they study from a young age and stop doing subjects they find uninteresting.”
How much do you agree with this opinion and why? Give reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that students should be taught International news as a subject at schools. Others feel that this would be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that cell phones should be for personal use only. others however feel cell phone should be used mostly for work. discuss both views and give your opinion.
•It is thought by some that it is better to live in a city while others believe that life is beer in the countryside. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In some cultures today, older people are enjoying their retirement from work by spending their money on themselves (e.g. on holidays) rather than saving the money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
some people believe that children should not be given homework everyday, while others believe that they must get homework everyday in orter to be successful at school. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The chart below gives Information about south land’s main exports in the year 2000, 2020 and 2025. Summarise the informationBy selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison if relevant.
Some people suggest that when we learn a language, we should also learn the cultures and lifestyles of this country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It is often said that it is not necessary to have a tertiary education to become a successful businessman. To what extent to you agree or disaree with this statement?
Some people tend to believe adventurous sport should ban .while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity..discuss both and give option.
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others, however, say that cooperation and team working skills are more important. Discuss bothe sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the amount of money per week spent on fast foods in Britain. The graph shows the trends in consumption of fast foods. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. You should Expenditure on fast foods by income groups Consumption of fast foods 1970 -1990
Some people believe that academic qualifications are essential for success, while others think practical skills are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that advertisements have a useful function for TV viewers while others disagree. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Research into new types of medicine and treatments are essential to improve health and deal with diseases. Who do you think should fund these researches : private companies, individuals or the government ?
You should spend about 15 minutes on this task.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
describe the complaints that have been made
say why the reception area is important
suggest how the reception area could be improved
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think language class should be taught in small class, others think the number of students does not matter. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the percentage of members of parliament who were women in five regions, compared to the percentage of worlwide, in 1990, 1997 and 2005.
Due to low revenue in 6 months, your company is going to change its policy, especially the deduction of lunch allowance that makes you not happy. Write an email to the Human Resources Department: saying you do not agree with this change explaining why the employees deserve to receive former policy stating your suggestions how to help your company overcome the difficulty of finance Try to write a minimum of 50 words
The diagram shows the improvement that happened in liverton dock since 1980 until today. Over all, the building is completely changed and expanded in their facilities in the recent time.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?