The table below shows the number of visitors in the UK and their average spending from 2003 to 2008.
some people think money is tge best gift to youngsters, while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by a modern lifestyle which cannot be treated with modern medicines. Some people think that a return to traditional medicine should be encouraged. To what extent do you agree?
3-The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many societies, pollution is a subject of debate, with some arguing that it poses significant negative impacts on communities, while others suggest that it can bring benefits, particularly in terms of governmental authority. In your opinion, do the negative consequences of pollution outweigh any potential benefits? Provide reasons and examples to support your viewpoint.
In the last 20years, there has been significant development in the field of information technology (IT), for example in World wide web and communication by email. However these development in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future.* *To wat extent do you agree with this view* *Give reasons for your answer and give any example from your own experience or knowledge*
Nowadays，young people are admiring media and sports stars, even though they do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change to a different course.
Write a letter to the Head of Department to change your course. In your letter, explain:
- what course you are doing now
- why you are not satisfied with that course
- what course you would like to change to
The chart below gives information about how familiar in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.
Dieting can change a person’s life for the better or ruin one’s health completely. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.
Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter:
a) Invite him/her to a public event in your country
b) Describe the public event
c) Explain what other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit
You visit a spot center regularly and there is a problem with changing rooms in it you have complained about it several times but with no success write a letter to a manager of the sports
The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.
Some employers offer their employees subsidizedmembership of gyms and sport clubs , believe that this will make their staff healthier and more effective at work . Other employees find no benifit doing so. Discuss both views .
Your employer has recently allowed some employees to work remotely from home. You would also like to work from home. Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months.
In your letter:
• mention why you are writing
• explain why you would like to work from home
• say how this can benefit you and the company
No need for address
Start with dear Sir/Madam,
The internet has changed the world and how people live. Some people think it is great while other people think it causes problems. Give the advantages and disadvantages of the internet
Essay topics: The government should allocate more funding to teaching sciences rather than other subjects in order for a country to develop and progress. To what extent do you agree?
In the past，many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repair to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this change is happening? how far is this situation true in your county?
You have a job based at home, and you are having trouble with a piece of equipment you use for your work.
Write a letter to the company or shop that provided the equipment. In your letter
• describe what is wrong with the equipment
• explain how this is affecting the work you do
• say what you would like the company or shop to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
children can learn effectively by watching television. Therefore they shoud be encouraged to watch television regularly at home and at aschool. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The maps show the current and future planned development of the Islip town centre and describe the comparisons of the changes over both time periods.
In the past peolpe used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In today's world, private companies rather than government pay for and carry out most scientific research. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that students should begin learning a language very early in school, while others think other subjects should be taught later. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the production of three forest industry products in a European country, namely timber, pulp, and paper, from 1980 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make Icomparison where relevant.
In some places old people is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Towns and cities are attractive places. Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting in more works of arts like paintings and statues to make them better to live in. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with their opinion?
Nowadays many people now have the freedom to work an live anywhere because of advances in communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others beliove that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In cities and town all over the world the high volume of traffic is a problem. what are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center it runs to save money.
Write to your local council. In your letter
. Let us know how you and your friends or family can use the center
. explain why a sports and leisure center is important to the local community
. describe the possible effects on the local population if the center were to close
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. It is better to save money than to spend it. How far do you agree with this statement? Is saving more important than spending in today’s world? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
A lot of people think that in the modern era we are more dependent on others, while others think that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of leaving school at 16 or 18 to work instead of going to university?
The charts below show the share of the Australian and British cinema markets in 2010 and cinema admissions in Britain and Australia from 1990 to 2010.
he given tables show the amount of money earned by five European countries by selling Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in the years 1994 and 2004.
The bar chart below illustrates five different industries' percentage share of Brazil's economy in 2009 and 2019 with a forecast for 2029.
The graphs below compare the water levels of six cities in Australia during October 2009 and October 2010. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
Smart phones are being used in classrooms more than ever before. Some people think that this aids the learning process, while other think it hinders it. Discuss both these views and give your Own Opinion.
Fashion is difficult to follow, and some people argue that we should not follow it. They think that we should dress what we feel like and feel comfortable. Do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be mande more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Insome countries more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in What are the reason for this? How can people research this?
Now-a-days,people all over the world are spending more and more time apart from their families.Why is this happening ?How does this affect people and their families. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Every year, large number of people migrate from one country to another for different reasons. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of migration for the individual and for society as a whole.
Many universitiy students want to learn about different subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others feel it is important to give all their time and attention to studying for their qualification. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Children should do community service in their free time as it will be good for them and the society. Do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of larger shopping areas, malls and department stores are leading to the decline of smaller corner shops.What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in larger shopping center rather than smaller, more traditional shops? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Describe a tourist attraction that very few people visit but you think is interesting. What/Where the place is? What people can see there? Why only very few people visit there? And explain why you think it is interesting?
Some people believe that studying online is more effective than studying on campus while others disagree. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.
The line graph below gives information about the number of visitors to three London museums between June and September 2013.