The liner diagram illustrates the process and the materials and the equipment used in the production of a lead pencil.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going on a month training programme to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social events' organiser.
Write a letter to the Training Organiser. In your letter
• expressing your interest in the role
• requesting more information about it
• explaining what experience you have
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
In many parts of the world there are now more and more multi-generational households. eg where grandparents live with parents and children than in the past. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
As a result of global warming, many countries are turning to nuclear power instead of burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power stations? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taugh to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Computers and A.I. tehnology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative dvelopment?
Some people think paying taxes is a big enough contribution to society, while others think people have more responsibilitie as member of society than only paying taxes. Discuss both views and give uour opinion.
Some people think that it is a good idea to sociallise with work collegues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it is important to keep working life completely seperate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Cashless transactions are order of the day. most of the people prefer using plastic money rather than cash. Do you think this trend will be useful for all action of the society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently went to a restaurant and were very disappointed in the level of customer service. . Your email should include the following things: • Describe your situation • Complain about the service • Suggest solutions to improve
The typical teaching situation of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The chart below gives information about European people of different age groups who went to gyms once a month or more between 1990 and 2010.
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, an only offers practical degree courses that maximize chances of employment. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The organic food market is growing every year. Some claim that buying and consuming foods labelled "organic" ha many advantages. Others, however, feel that "organic" food is false advertising, and offers no significant benefits over non-organic food. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You work for a company and have recently decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
explain why you have decided to leave the company
When you are going to leave
You have a bad experince at a restaurent and write a letter to complain to the manager
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental probles. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The charts below show information on free-time activities taken by teenagers in a specific country both in 2009 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Governments face a choice between improving public transport and expanding road networks. To what extent do you agree or disagree that public transportation should be given priority?
some people think that purpose of museums should be to attract and entertain young people. other belive that the purpose of a museum is to educate, not entertain.Discuss on both view.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You share a parking area with several neighbours and have recently started having problems.
Write a letter to be copied to all neighbours that share the parking area. In that letter
• explaining the problems
• suggesting ways to help the situation
• proposing a possible meeting
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Neighbours,
........
You should write at least 150 words.
Some Governments say how many children a family can have in their country should be strictly controlled. They may control the number of children someone has through taxes. Is It sometimes necessary and right for a government to control the population in this way? Do you agree or disagree with this policy?
The graph below shows average world GDP in six regions of the world during the first decade of the 21st century. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, there are more workers working from home and more students studying from home, due to the fact that that computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
Recent research has confirmed that ‘human activity has become the greatest threat to plant and animal life. Why do you think this has happened? How can we reduce our impact on the natural world?
More and more people in the city live in homes with small spaces or no outdoor areas. Do you think it is a negative or positive development？
Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more materials and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goals?
Traditional medicine, such as acupuncture and herbal remedies, is very popular in some countries. Those who practise traditional medicine claim that it is better than modern medicine in maintaining and improving health. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view?
Many people prefer to stay in a hotel. What are the benefits and drawbacks of staying in a hotel compared with renting an apartment? What is your view on this? What do you prefer? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people believe the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between poor people and rich people. Others think it is having an opposite effect. Discuss these points of view. What is your opinion
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing execercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Due to rise in crime, the use cctv cameras at publicplaces is increasingly day by day .what are the advantages and disadvantages of using cctv cameras at public places?
The bar graph below shows the average housing costs in three different regions for two different years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting in the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the percentage of 15-year-olds with low literacy (reading and writing) levels in four countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features making comparisons where relevant.
Scientists have been warning for many years about environmental protection and how important it is to limit our personal energy consumption. What are the causes of the over-consumption of electricity? How can people be encouraged to use less the uncontrol population growth ?
The chart below gives the information about science qualification held by people in two countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the donation given to six different types of charity by one company from 2012 to 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many cities there is little control on the design and the construction of new homes and office building, people can build houses in their own style . What are the advantages and disadvantges of this situation ?
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (MINH BUI)
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You should write at least 150 words.
The graph below shos the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparizons where relevant.
“Prison is the only truly effective form of punishment, because it separates criminals from society.” To what extent do you support this view? You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people think that the government should spend taxpayers’ funds on cultural activities such as music or art. Others think this is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. the table shows where the money came from annd the charts show how it was distributed. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You would like to join the local orchestra.
Write a letter of application to the orchestra. In the letter:
– Introduce yourself and your instrument of choice
– Explain how your credentials make you a good candidate
– Express your enthusiasm for music
The costs of medical health care are increasing all the time. Governments are finding it difficult to balance the health care budget. Should citizens be totally responsible for their own health costs and take out private health insurance, or is it better to have a comprehensive health care system which provides free health services for all? Discuss your viewpoint on this issue.
Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies. To what extent would you say that television has positively or negatively affected the cultural development of your society?Use your own knowledge and experience and support your
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to the Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Is freedom of speech necessary in a free society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.