Some people think its better to choose friends who always have the same opinions as them. Other people believe it’s good to have friends who sometimes disagree with them. Discuss both these views and gove your opinion.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The chart shows the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced number of time people spend seeing their friends. This has had a negative effect on their social lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people consider price as the most important thing to think about when buying a product (such as cell phones) or a service (medical treatment). Do yo agree or disagree?
Schools should concentrate on teaching students the academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Subjects such as music and sports are not useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your friends recently moved to a new city. You will also be moving to the same city.
Write a letter to your friends and include:
- Ask where to find a place to live
- Tell them what type of place you’re looking for
- Share some fun things you would like to do when you get there
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses
For centuries, important parts of education have remained such as reading, writing and Math. With the advent of computers, some people think that computer skills be made as fourth skill to the list. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have received a job offer from a country where lives one of your childhood friend. Write a letter to him:
• Tell about this happy event in your life;
• Ask him for help finding accommodation;
• Ask him to advise the best ways to get prepared for the new life in that country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
Some people say that computer skills should be added to primary subjects in elementary schoolsuch as reading,writing and math How far do you agree or disagree?
Financial education should be included as a mandatory subject in school to prepare students for managing money effectively. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that more academic subjects, such as chemistry, physics and history, should be taught in schools, while others believe that students will derive more benefit from studying practical subjects, such as motor mechanics and cooking. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
In many countries, the tradition of families living together is disappearing. What are the reasons for this trend? What are the effects on the family and society as a whole? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The advantages of the spread of English as a global language will continue to outweigh its disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows how rain water is collected and then treated to be used as drinking water in an Australian town. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Your employer is considering ways to adjust work hours and reduce them overall. You have been asked to provide suggestions on how to implement this change. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter:
– Explain why you think reducing work hours is a good idea.
– Suggest how the work hours could be reduced.
– Describe how these changes could benefit the company.
One of your colleagues is leaving for a new job, and your manager has asked you to arrange a farewell party for him/her.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
suggest a suitable date and time for the party
recommend a place
discuss the food and entertainment options that should be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
• Some students found some subjects such as mathematics, philosophy are difficult, so these subjects should be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
80.Some people beleive that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian Countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Some people think that higher institutions should concentration more on academic subjects such as history and the physical sciences, while others think that they should concentrate more on practical subjects such as car mechanics and cookery, and so on. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to friend to ask him/her to take care of your children while are away for a business trip. Tell her:
- What food do they love to eat
- What activities they like to do
- What arrangements you have made to pick them
Some people believe that the government should provide financial support to artists, such as painters and musicians, while others argue that it is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The Research Studies show that overeating is equal ly harmful to people’s health as smoking. Therefore, the advertisements of certain food products should be banned similar to cigarettes. To what extent you agree?
Your friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive present. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • thank your friend • explain how useful the present is • arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear……………………,
You are going to throw a party and would like to cook a special dish for your guests but do not have the recipe.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• tell your friend why you are having a party
• explain what dish you want to cook and ask your friend for the recipe
• invite your friend to the party
Dear .....
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did
at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• give details of the course you took at the university
• explain why you recommend the university
• give some advice about how to apply
Some people think it is more important to spend public money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below gives the results of two surveys, in 1997 and 2006, in which people were asked which communication skills were essential in their jobs.
In the interest of maintaining local culture, governments should support projects such as local film industries in order to offer alternatives to mass produced culture, such as Hollywood. How important is it to preserve traditional cultures in the face of globalization and in what ways can it be achieved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it is more imprtant to spend money on roads and motorwawys than on public transport system such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Living in a country where zou have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or diagree with this statement?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing are as important to a child's development as other subjects so it should bes compulsory in high schools. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that overconsumption of fast food is contributing to the global obesity epidemic. What problems are associated with this, and what solutions can be implemented
Students should be primarily taught academic subjects so that they can pass exams, and practical skills such as cooking should not be taught. To what extent do you agree or disagree
A large company In your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, alter to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company, In your letter describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts say how you think the company should spend the money
You recently did a short cookery 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've done since the course ⦁suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Many newspapers, magazines and television programs make money by reporting on the private lives of public figures such as politicians, sports personalities and entertainers. While the media’s right to freedom of expression should be defended, the media should not intrude into people’s private affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
•Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
•Explain how your friend could learn this sport
•Suggest that you both learn this sport together
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear:....,
Your friend has just won a sizeable amount of money in the lottery. She would like your advice as to how to spend it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-congratulate him/her on their win
-give practical advice on how to spend the money
-advise him/her on benefits/drawbacks associated with large wins
Duration- 20 minutes
You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
• Say when and where the problem happened?
• Describe how you missed the flight?
• Say what you want the airline to do?
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….
The charts below provide information about the websites where consumers from Australia and New Zealand bought products in 2012, as well as their reasons for online shopping. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that cultural traditions will be destroyed when they are used as money making machines aimed at tourist. Others believe it is the only way to save such traditions in the world today. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people prefer to listen to music while studying, as music has a calming effect on the mind. Others prefer a pin drop silence in order to concentrate on the content they are studying and have an undivided attention while they do so. Which option works better for you and why do you think the other option is not viable to ensure a successful study time?
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
-say which part-time course you booked
-explain why you need to cancel your booking
-ask about booking a different course
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree with this option?
The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Children obesity is an increasing problem in Australia.As many as two thirds of children are now obese.Schools have a responsibility to monitor what their students seat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world Why is this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy? Give reason for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.