The map shows Southside, a shopping mall, as it is now, and plans for its development. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The table below shows the rate at which people saved money, expressed as a percentage of GDP, in seven countries from 1990 to 2008.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interest and whether they are marries od single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Other disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Due to poorer countries experiecing a 'brain drain' they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers, leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with these situations?
Some people believe that the rise of artificial intelligence and automation has brought many benefits to society, while others argue that these technologies are creating serious problems such as job losses, reduced human interaction, and ethical concerns. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
In some countries today, there is an attitude that anyone can do it in the arts-music, literature, acting, art, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated. Do you agree or disagree?
Raising househlod electricity fees is the most effective solution to the problems associated with power generation and environmental pollution. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What other measures do you think might be effective in reducing the environmental pollution caused by power generation?
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
•ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Being a celebrity such as film star or singer brings problem as well as benefit. Do you think that being a celebrity bring more benefit or more problem?
Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Please, write about 250 words approximately. You have 40 minutes to complete this Task.
The rise of social media affected personal relationships ad society as a whole. Do the advantage of using socail media for communicatin outweigh the disadvantage?
Some think dangerous extreme sports such as skydiving and rock climbing should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people regard eating meat as completely wrong. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional festivals as Tet holiday; during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some believe governments should spend more money on improving roads and highways, while some think money should be spent improving public transportation such as busses, trains and subways. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much as possible in scientific research, business, and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
•give the date and time of the party
• suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Many aspects of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends. How has global fashion become such a strong influence on people's lives? Do you think this is a positive or negative developmen
Researchers show that overeating is as harmful as smoking. Therefore, advertising for food products should be banned in the same way as the cigarette advertising is banned in many countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Traditional music is being lost as more and more people listen to international artists. What are the advantages and disadvantages of preserving traditional music?
Last Tuesday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
•where and when you lost your bag
•what your bag looks like
•what its contents were
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
some people believe that trips to place such as musuems and art gallaries should be a compulsory part of high school programmes. Others says that students should complete all their learning within the classroom. Discuss both views and give your OWN OPINION.
The government should reduce the amountof money spent on local environment problems and instead increase funding into urgent and more threatening issues such as global warming. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to the admission tutor. In your letter
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day
also ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should write at least 150 words.
Many governments have laws that ban the sale and use of hard drugs such as heroin and cocaine, yet they allow people to buy drugs such as tobacco and alcohol. Laws that prohibit the sale and use of hard drugs should be applied to all drugs, including tobacco and alcohol. What is your opinion?
some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to benifit them as individuals. to what extent do u agree or disagree
The maps below show the centre of a small towm called Islip as it is now, and plans for its development.
Some people think government should ban dangerous sports, such as sky diving and rock climbing. Do you agree or disagree?
Countries around the would will be facing significant challenges relating not only to the environment, but population and education as well. What problems will you country face in the next ten years? How can these problems be overcome? Give reasons and include examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many animal species are becoming extinct as a result off human activities . What are the causes and possible solutions to this problem?
Homelessness is defined as the state of having no home. Did you know that homelessness has been increasing a lot these recent years? Give your opinion
The two pie charts display the conclusion of leisure and cultural activities as preferred by boys and girls
In some countries increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food.government should improse high tax rate do you agree or disagree?
Your friend has just had a new baby and you are having a party for them.
Write a letter to another friend inviting them to the party and asking them to contribute to a present. In the letter,
explain the reason for the party and the time of the party
give directions to your house
ask them to contribute money for a present
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
It is now possible for scientists and tourist to travel to the remote natural environment such as south pole. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development Give reasons an examples.
our former boss has contacted you to offer you a position to help him start his new company.
Write a letter to your former boss. In your letter:
• Thank him for the job offering
• Decline his job offer and explain why.
• Show your appreciation and wish him well on his new project.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
Stents should pay their full university fees as they benefit from having university studies and not the society as a whole. udTo what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
What were the high & low points of the hotel
What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
A colleague gave you a book which you used for your presentation. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter, you should say:
•What the presentation was about,
•Why the presentation was important,
•How did the book help you?
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….. ,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
Some people suggest that it is wrong to give money to beggars asking for money on the street, while others think that it is the right thing to do. Which point of view do you think is correct, and why?
Some people think that governments should invest more money in public services instead of wasting it on arts, such as music and painting. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that school children should be required to do unpaid community service in their free time, such as helping in a retirement home or cleaning up public spaces. Do you agree or disagree?
The rise of social media has affected personal relationship and society as a whole . Do the advantage of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvantage.
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.
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are choosing to read ebooks as compared to paper books. Is it a positive or negative development.
Some poeople think it is more important to spend moeny on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.