When people learn a foreign language, all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are equally important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Logging of the rainforests is a serious problem and may lead to animal and human life extinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Question: Some countries have introduced laws to limit the working hours that an employer can ask from an employee. Why are these law introduced? Is this a positive or negative trend?
Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. In this a positive development or a negative one? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You hired a car company . While you were driving you had a small accident. Write a letter to the company to eplain it. When and where you hired it. Describe how the accident happened . What kind of action did you take after the accident.
the chart show the numer of inter national student from four contries that a european university had from 2004 to 2008.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feayures, and make comparisons where relevent
Your neighbor keeps his/her animal in the garden. Write to him/her about it and the inconvenience it causes you and your family. In your letter
· tell what the problem is
· explain why it causes inconvenience
· suggest a possible solution to it
· say what actions you might take if the need arises.
The graphs below show how people in a European city reached their office and got back home in 1959 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
write a letter to a supermarket and complain about an accident which happened then, give some suggestions as well.
In many countries, young people are choosing to go to universities abroad rather than studying locally. Is this a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months
working in its head office in another country.
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
Write at least 150 words .
You do NOT need to write any addresses .
Begin your letter as follows :
There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and culture contact between countries on a country's identity. What is your opinion?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this became a positive or negative development?
The plans below show a student accommodation building 2010 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A lot of high schools nowadays offer their students career orientation by either giving certain universities chances for introduction and advertising or organizing field trips to a few universities. Some think students can benefit from these activities. Others reckon they are pseudo-effective. Which idea do you support? In about 350 words, write an essay on your ideas.
Now a days a growing number of people are trying alternative medicines and treatment instead of visiting the usual doctor. Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
Some people think that competetion at work, at school and in daily lide is a good thing. Othersbelieve that we should try to cooperate more rather than compete against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter explain:
Why you cannot pay the rent
When you will pay the rent.
How you will ensure you can pay your rent in the future
Some scientistS believe that THE studying of 3 years old children can predict their criminality. To what extent do u think a crime is a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
The chart below show the levels of participation in education and science in devloping and industrialized countries in 1980 and 1990. Write a report for a university lecture describing the information shown below. Some people belive 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 disadvantages of both methods and give your own opinion.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement? *Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.*
Organized tour to remote areas and community is increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and the environment?
You ordered an item from an online shop three weeks ago. The shop said you would get the item two days later but you have not received it yet. Last week you sent an email about the situation to the shop, but you did not receive a reply.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
explain the situation
complain about the bad service
ask for immediate delivery of your order or your money back
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Airplane uses more fuel and causes more pollution than car do. In such a case non-essential air travel should be discouraged in order to make the environment better rather than limiting the car use to what extend do you agree.
Nowadays, some workplaces tend to employ equal numbers of men and women workers. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Modern technology is creating a single world culture and if is good for mankind. do you agree or disagree with statement.
Write a letter to a friend apologizing for your recent behavior and explain what led to the situation, as well as the steps you will take to ensure it does not happen again.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
•give details of how you and your friends or family use the center
•explain why the sports leisure center is important for the local community
•describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
Some people think having a university degree is the best way to secure a good job. However, others believe skills and experience are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
the line graph below shows the number of enquries recived by the tourist information office in one city over a six-months period in 2011.
: Computer games have a negative impact on children and their families. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is a natural process that animal species become extinct, as the dinosaur did in the past. There is no reason for people to prevent from this happening. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people think that it is a good speed forward, while others do not. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries government spent a large amount of money on improving internate access. why is it happening and do you think it is the most appropriate use of government money.
The increasing frequency of satellite launches and space debris is becoming a threat to the Earth. What are the main causes? What measures can be taken to address this?
Some people believe that using animals to test the safety of human medicines is cruel and unwarranted, whereas others feel it is a medical necessity. Discuss both views and state your own opinion.
Some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children’s story book are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extend do you agree?
In the past, most employed people went to a place of work to do their jobs. These days, more and more people are choosing work from home. What are the reasons for this change? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
with internet improvements, people can share views or opinion on certain gooda or services that they have purchased. Is it a positive or a negative trend.
nowadys many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. what might this be the case. what could be the disadvantages of being self-empolyed.
Some people think that large, impressive buildings are important for a city. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving schools and hospitals. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. While some people think that this is good for a country, others believe that salaries should be controlled by the government to limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Your friend gave you a guidebook for your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
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Explain how useful the guidebook was
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Mention some places you visited and activities you did
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Suggest some improvements to the guidebook
Should governments spend more money on space exploration? Write a one-sided opinion essay to answer this question giving reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some people argue that arts, such as painting and music, are a waste of money and the government should spend this money on other public services. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
AT the present time, the population of spme countries includes a relativly large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvanteges?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
-Explain why you think he/she would enjoy a camping holiday
-Describe some possible disadvantages
-Say whether you would like to go camping with him/her.
A new neighbour has moved in next door and has taken your main rubbish bin.
Write a letter to your new neighbour requesting that they return the item. In the letter:
– Explain that new bins must be sourced from the local council
– Request that the person returns your bin immediately
– Inform the person of what further actions you will take should they not return your bin
Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country, while some people think there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Within these factors, do you think anything is more important than economic progress?
is a commonly held belief that the death penalty is a good deterrent to prevent heinous crimes. However, others believe that life long sentence is a better deterrent. Discuss both views and give tour opinioIt n