Lack of fresh water is becoming a global issue of increasing importance. What problems does this shortage cause? What measure could be taken to overcome these problems?
The popularity of a product depends on the advertising, not on the real needs of people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Youger people need to be treated like adults after comitting a crime. to what extent do you agreee or disagree
Study abroad can be highly motivational for students and also inspire their dreams. However, whilst studying abroad can have a number of positive effects on students, there are also many difficulties that they may meet along the way. With this is in mind, it is more advantages to study at home. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people encourage watching sports as a way of learning about teamwork and strategy, while others believe that one can learn these skills only through playing sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the role of women in society has changed dramatically over the last 100 years. Today, however, the burden on women continues to be heavy as a result of the numerous roles women are expected to fulfill. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The diagram below shows how elctricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarize this information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think cars are a better way of transportation around the city while other prefer cycling. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well‐educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The pursuit of wealth has become the main motivation for many business owners nowadays. Do you thinks this is a positive or negative development ?
Some people believe that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking and helps people quit smoking, while others think that e-cigarettes are harmful and may lead to vapers becoming smokers in the future. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
Your company has recently introduced a new work uniform. You are mostly happy with the uniform, but there is one thing that you do not like. Write a letter to your manager. In the letter
say what you like about the uniform
explain what you don’t you like about the uniform
suggest how the uniform can be improved
The chart below shows participation in certain leisure activities by children in Australia. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information show below
Some people think that having a set retirement age (say 65) for everybody regardless of occupation is unfair.They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree ? What type of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answer.
International marketing is sometimes seen as invasive and an intrusion into the country in question. Others argue that it is a necessary and economical form of education in addition to spreading ideas, language and culture. Summarize the information provided in the table.
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The chart below shows that the results of a survey about peoplesʻ cofee and tes buying and drinking habits in 5 Australian cities
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a CCTV camera in public places?
Mental health concerns are a growing issue for many people around the world. What are some reasons for poor mental health, and what can governments do to support citizens’ mental health?
As a result of electronics inventions such as the computer and television , people do less physical activity, and this is having a negative effect on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects.Others believe it is more importatnt to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. discuss both these views and give your opinion
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?
Some people feel a country can't be economically progressive and environmentally friendly at the same time. Others disagree with this view. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
In the present time, the population of some countries include a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation out-weigh the disadvantages?
You were scheduled to attend a job interview recently, but you were unable to make it on time and missed the appointment.
Write a letter to the Human Resources Manager. In your letter:
Apologize for missing the interview and explain what happened.
Explain why you were unable to contact the office at the time of the incident.
Express your continued interest in the position and ask to reschedule the interview.
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus service. They have recently made some changes to the bus services which created inconveniences for you. In your letter, explain:
•what are the changes
•what are the problems you are facing
•what part of the service would you like to change
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Nowadays many teenagers choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
High-level computer skills are a necessary and important factor leading to a successful career. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 employment?
The maps show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its redevlopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relvant.
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an
organisation.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do
work experience. In your letter
* thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience
* explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
* a s k s o m e questions about t h e work experience you a r e going to d o
People say that it is a waste of time for high school students to learn literature at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad sitiation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some employers think that it is important to provide their employees with physical fitness facilities such as gym memberships, while others consider it a waste of resources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The following two pie charts display the results of a survey into the popularity of various leisure activities among European adults in 1985 and 1995.
Some people believe it is a good idea for students to work part-time to ensure better opportunities in future. Others are of the opinion, job during study distracts the individual. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have seen advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your latter Explain why you would like the job Give details of why would be a suitable person to employ Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to teach children to be a good citizen or worker rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are visiting a town where you once worked. Write a friend you worked with there.
Include the following in your letter:
Tell your friend about life now.
Give him/her details of your visit.
Arrange how you can meet.
In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. Why might be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Some peoople think that competition at wotk, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather tha competing against each other. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school program. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. Why does this happen? Is this a positive or negative development?
Successful sports professinals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Companies are responsible only for making money for their investors. Therefore, they should not be held accountable for the environmental and social costs of their business activity to society as a whole. Businesses should do no more than concentrate on making profit. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The table below illustrates information about age, average income of a person and population that is below the poverty line in California, Utal, and Florida.
The maps below show a science park in 2008 and the same park today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant."
Graphs below provide the latest figure about the demographics of the US, including ethnical groups and the population, based on a census that was carried out and administered by US Census Bureau in 2006.