Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attendtion to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them. Do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishment should they be allowed ?
In many countries around the world rural people are moving to cities so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. write atleast 250 words.
The figure shows the results of a survey of 1000 adolescents in five different countries. The participants were asked at what age they believed certain rights and responsibilities should be granted to young people. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie chart illustrates the primary global causes of land degradation, while the table highlights the main factors contributing to this issue by region in the 1990s. Overall, over-grazing was the leading cause of agricultural land degradation globally, with Europe being the most affected region. Looking more closely at the pie chart, over-grazing is clearly the main factor behind global land degradation, accounting for 35%. Deforestation follows at 30%, and over-cultivation contributes 28%. A small percentage is attributed to other causes. The table shows that Europe experienced the highest level of land degradation, with 23% of its land affected, primarily due to deforestation, which accounted for 9.8%. Oceania followed the global trend, with over-grazing as the leading cause of land degradation. Lastly, North America had the lowest percentage of land degradation, with only 5% of its land affected.
Many people believe that international tourism is a bad thing for their country. What are the reasons? Solutions to change negative attitudes.
In some societies it is becoming too common for fathers to stay at home and look after children while mothers going to work. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Your child is attending a school that does not provide adequate sports facilities.
Write a letter to the school principal requesting improvements in the sports facilities for the students. In the letter:
Introduce yourself and your child
Describe the lack of sports facilities at the school
Explain the importance of sports for the students and request improvements
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course.
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You should write at least 150 words.
Write a 250-word essay for the topic: Some people think that advertisements aimed at children should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Your report should comprise a minimum of 150 words.
Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper for swimming lessons at your community sports centre.
You want to find out more about the lessons. Write a letter to the manger of the sports centre.
.Describe how well you can swim at the moment
. Explain why you want to learn to swim better
. Enquire about the time and cost of the swimming lessons
some people believe that students should learn practical skills at school such as car maintenance or cooking while otheres think that Academic subjects should have the priority. discuss both views and say your opinion
Students entering university should be continue to live at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
you are looking for a full-time job. write a letter to an employment agency. in your letter:
Introduce yourself.
Explain what sort of job you would like.
Say what experience and skills you have
you should write at least 150 words you should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Q. Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe students can study from home, while some argue that they have to perform at school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some university students are in favor of studying different subjects rather than focusing on one main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph compares the percentage of international and the percentage of UK students gaining secound class degree or better at a major UK university. Summarise the infomation by selucting and reporting the main features.
Women will play an increasingly important role at workplace in future. But this may disturb their family lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. YEMEN 2000 2050 e at lea 3.6% 5.7% 46.3% 50.1% 57.3% 37.0% 2000 24.1% ITALY 2050 14.3% 11.5% 42.3% 61.6% 46.2% 0-14 years 15-59 years 60+ years
The charts below show the proportion of British Students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Your company is going to organise a special training course for a few staffs. Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference centre has the right facilities to hold this course. Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter: give details about the course describe what equipment you will need for the course ask some further questions about the facilities at the conference centre
The bar chart gives information about the percentage of workers in different sectors of employment in three countries at different stages of economic development.
You were recently impressed by a staff member at a supermarket. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter: • Describe the situation • Explain how you were helped • State what you are going to do as a result of this good experience
Should highschool students be required to study many different subjects at the same time, or study a select few? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is better to go out for a live performance (a show or concert) than stay at home watching TV or using the computer. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You have been invited to attend an admissions interview for a prestigious college. Unfortunately, you cannot come at the proposed time due to a previous appointment.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and state your interest in the program
Apologize and offer to come at a different time
Ask how long the interview will be and if you will have to take an exam
Celebrities earn more money than other professionals. Some people believe that this is unfair. However, others justify the high salaries of actors, singers and athletes. What is your opinion?
Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books at all times, and they think it is a waste of time to read any entertainments books.What is your opinion about this?
Your colleague recently got a new job at another company. Write a letter to her, in your letter:
Express how you feel about her departure
Say what you enjoyed the most while you were working together
Ask about her future plans
You have seen a course advertised online that you think would help you perform better at work. The course will take place during the week, so you will need to take time off work.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter
say what the course is
explain why you want to do the course and how it will be beneficial to the company
suggest how your work can be covered while you attend the course.
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 chart shows information about fiction book sales from 2006 to 2010. Writr a report of at least 150 words summarising the main details and making comparisons where necessary.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Others think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. G
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend.
While recruiting new employee, the employer should pay attention to their personal qualities, rather than qualifications and experience. To what extent do ypu agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the hierarchical structure of a marketing company. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons whererelevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.
People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection.
In your letter,
describe the problems
explain how it is affecting people
say what the company should do to help
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Some people believe that children should go to school at a very early age, but others think that they should not go to school until they are older. Discuss both the perspectives and express your opinion?
The maps below show the changes that took place at a science and technology museum between 1996 and 2016.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some experts believe that it it better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advaantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at tl1e place. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or a negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some expertsbelieve that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Today different types of robots are being developed which can serve as companions and workers to help at work and at home. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that using traditions as attractions for money-making will destroy our culture, but others think that there is nothing wrong with attracting tourists that way. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that the best way to control accidents on city streets is to lower the speed limit but others think there are more important issues that need attention before roads can be safe. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
3. Apologizing to a friend
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to to him / her. In your letter:
apologize for the mistake
find out how important the book is to him / her
say what you will do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _____
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main sbjects. other believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for qualifications. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.