Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others, however, think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss Both views and give your opinion.
The gender gap in employment and leadership roles is a contentious issue. Discuss the reasons for this gap and potential solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people think that children should start school at a very early age. Others believe that children should start school later. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contribute to a child’s development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.
Last week, you celebrated your birthday with some friends in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed yourselves very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter
mention the food and service
explain that you really enjoyed the atmosphere
suggest any improvements to make things better
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The following diagrams show how a pellet stove and a pellet boiler work to heat a house
Some people believe that reading stories from a book is more beneficial for children compared to watching TV or playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar graph below shows the number of overseas students enrolled in a third-year Computer Science course at a Canadian college.
The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Your report should comprise a minimum of 150 words.
You recently bought some food at a supermarket, but, when you got home, you found that the food was in bad condition. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket.
In your letter,
– explain what happened to you
– give details of the day and time of the purchase
– ask the manager what he/she intends to do about your experienc
the charts below show the number of japaneese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and australia's share of the japaneese tourists market. write a universuty report for a lecture
Stress is now a major problem in modern society. What are the causes of stress in people’s life nowadays? What should people do to reduce it? Write an essay to give your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
The table below shows personal savings as a percentage of persona! income for selected countries in 1970, 1990 and 2000. Summarise the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
The graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
some people claim that not enough the waste is recycled.they say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a clear requirement. to what extent do you thinklaws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste
Your new neighbours have recently invited you to a party they are holding next Saturday. However, you have other plans on Saturday evening and cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
•Thank them for the invitation
•Mention what plans you already have
•Suggest when you can meet them
Email has had a huge impact on professional and social communication, but this impact has been negative as well as positive. Do the disadvantages of using email outweigh the advantages?
Your local library is hiring a new staff member, and you are interested in applying for the position.
Write a letter to the library manager to apply for the job.
In your letter:
• explain why you are interested in working at the library
• describe your relevant qualifications and experience
• ask about the next steps in the hiring process
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compariosns where relevant.
some people thinkthat is good to be ambitious. how important is it to be ambitious? do you think its a good characteristic?
Many believe that living in a city offers greate benefits compared to life in the countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of people are changing their careers during their working time. What is the cause of this trend and is it a positive or negative development?
Many supermarkets are selling more and more food that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You attended a meeting last week but you are not happy with the hotel which you stayed in. Write a letter to the organizer who hotel for you. In your letter, you should tell:
(a) what the problems were
(b) what you didn't like about the hotel
(c) what do you want organizer to do.
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.
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People nowadays prefer to interact online (e.g. do shopping, chat with friends) rather than talking to other people face-to-face. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are looking for a full-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
• introduce yourself
• explain what sort of job you would like
• say what experience and skills you have
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam
The process below shows how to make dough for a pizza. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages and the dis advantages of both methods and give your own opinion
Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 wrods.
You do not need to write any addresses.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in rive Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries an increasing number of children are overweigh as a result of eating too much fast food. It is necessary for governments to ban selling this kind of food in schools. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
- Many people believe that best way to produce a happier society is to ensure a that there is small differences of earning between the riches members. and poorest members. ( agree or disagree ).
The chart and table below give information about tourists at a particular holiday resort in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Today's food travels thousands of miles before it reaches customers. Why is this? is this a positive or negative trend?
In some countries, governemtn safety laws include things such as wearing a hard hat on a building site or wearing safety clothes in certain factories. To what extent are laws of this kind a good idea? What sort of safety law would you introduce, if you were given a chance?
the diagram below shows the life cycle of a butterfly
you recently bought a large expensive item but when it was delivered to your home you found some problems with it. Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter
Give details of what you bought
Describe the problems with your item
Say what you want the shop to do
Some people think it is good to socialise with work colleagues, while others believe in maintaining a professional distance. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exercises and avoids stress. What should people do to stay healthy in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently bought some furniture. It was broken when you received it. Write a complaint letter to the store manager and say
– What and when did you buy?
– Why was it broken?
– Suggest how the problem could be solved
Nowadays television and the Internet have a greater influence on children’s behavior than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another countryz.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
- say how your work could be done while you are away
- ask for his/her help in arranging it
Some parents says that giving expensive gift to a child can create bad habits in him/her. Do you agree or disagree? give your opinion and include any relevant examples from your experience?
Nowadays more and more people are deciding to have kids later in life. Some say that it is still better to have kids at a young a age discuss both views.
(Ss)The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethariol is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently did a short course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
Describe what you enjoyed about the course
Say how much cooking you have done since the course
Suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the informaiton by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given process diagram indicates a procedure to recycle plastic