Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and dtermination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
Schools are spending more time teaching traditional subjects such as history. Some people think they should rather spend more time in teaching skills that can help students find a job. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people argue that keeping pets is beneficial for longevity while others believe that household animals are not healthy for people to have as companions. Discuss both sides of the argument and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, governments provide payments for unemployed people. How does this impact people? Is this a positive or negative development?
New research has shown that overeating has become bigger problem in the world than hunger. What are the reasons foe this problem and how can it be solved?
Do you believe it is right for a country to change its flag after citizens have fought and died under the existing flag? Give reasons for your answer.
The pie graph below shows how electricity is produced in Ireland and the table shows the primary reasons for using electricity in the same country.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more to encourage people to consume less sugar. do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevent examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people The charts below show the proportions 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 comparson
Some people encourage young children to leave their parents house as soon as they become adults while others say children should stay at their parent's house as long as possible. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisThe two maps give information about the development of city hospital road assessment in 2007 and 2010. Overall, it can be clearly seen that there are various extended amenities built, such as a public car park and a bus stop in 2010. Moreover, there were two roundabouts constructed on Hospital Road to improve more effective traffic transportation. Firstly, there was a circular road added, which connected on the City Road and the Hospital Road, in 2010. By 2007, six bus stops were located surrounding the Hospital road, three each east and west. However, bus station was constructed on the west of its road, and car park, located on the east side allowing both public and staff parking, was changed to accept just staff in 2010. Furthermore, there was another roundabout added, connecting the Hospital Road and the Ring Road. The Ring road, surrounding the city hospital, had public car park built on the east side in 2010. ons where relevant
Some people are concerned that children spend too much time on computers – playing games, chatting and watching videos. But all this time is actually good preparation for children, who will have to spend many hours working on computers throughout their education ad their working lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that the activity of large multinational corporations mostly benefits the economy of developing countries. Other people take the opposite view and feel that these large multinationals are generally harmful. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think city planners should create more green space and plant trees. Others believe that they should focus on building new houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believed that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they shouuld be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both viewes and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many parts of the world there is continuous converage of sport on television. Some people believe that this discourages the young from taking part In any sports themselves. Discuss this view and give your opinion.
The bar chart below describes some change about the presentage of people were born in Australia and who were born outsite Australia living in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Your local TV station is organizing the burial of a ‘time capsule’. Suggestions are being welcomed as to what artefacts should be buried with the capsule to enable future generations to understand more about today’s society.
Write an email to the TV station.
In your email,
suggest at least 3 artefacts,
say why they are relevant,
and explain why they are also practical suggestions.
Some people feel that the government should pay the costs of running universities so that a university education will be free for anyone who wants it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The chart above shows information about various professions in the U.K. and their salaries. The table shows the average working hours per week for each profession Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the production of olive oil. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
What you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
How you feel about it
What suggestion you can give
The graph below gives information about the number of cases of diarrhea in Mashhad between 1983 and 1992. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as foods, clothes, and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. To what extent do the advantages of private healthcare outweigh the disadvantages?
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell him which team won
describe the conditions on the day
say how you felt about the match
The internet has become profoundly efficient and popular choose it s a platform to learn. Some believe that it would eventually replace the need for books. Do you agree or disagree?
Homework is a part of school life. Some people believe that school children should not be given homework by their teachers, whereas others argue that homework plays an important role in the education of children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Shopping is the favourite past time of most of the young people.Why is this the case?Do you think they should be encouraged to do some other useful activities in their free time?
Some people think parents should supervise their children’s activities closely, while others believe children should have more freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries tv programmes are transmitted throughout the day and night . Some people think that 24 hour transmission has positive impacts , while others believe it is negative. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The chart shows the proportion of Australian men and women who did regular physical activity in 2010 across different age groups."
Food companies shoul not be allowed to give away free toys with their food. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Writing
Task1
Letter
You believe that your local library needs some improvements.
Wriye a letter manager to suggest changes
In your letter:
Explain why you think the library needsbimprovements
Suggest what changes should be made
Invite the manager to discuss your suggestions in more detail
Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures. To what extent do you agree?
You are going on a short training course at a college in Greeemount, Northern Ireland. You need somewhere to live while you are there.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter
-explain your situation
-describe the accomodation you require
-say when you will need it
The images below explains the process of how pollutants from modern life become acid rain that in turn pollutes the environment and the food chain. summarise the information by selecting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at the least 150 words.
In search of jobs, many countryside residents are moving to urban areas for better job opportunities. This essay will discuss the main consequences of migrating to city ares and propose some solutions to this problem.
The chart shows British Emigration to selected destinations between 2004 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Do you think that parents should be punished if their five-year-old child commits a crime? From what age should children be held responsible for their own behaviours?
One of your friends in a foreign country is starting an import-export business, and he has asked you to recommend a product from your country to him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, -Say
what product you want to recommend to him –
Tell him/her where he/she can get this product –
Explain why you want to recommend this product
In many countries, young people leave their parents’ home in their early twenties to go and live on their own, while others prefer to stay with their families until a later age. Do you think the advantages of young people living with their parents for longer outweigh the disadvantages?
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter:
say how you feel about his/her performance
give details of your music-related activities
explain how you would like him/her to help you with your music-related activities
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
you have 20 minutes to complete the task
Nowadays, people have little awarenes of the importance of the natural world. What are the reasons and how can people learn more about the natural world?
In some countries, most people prefer to rent a house rather than buying one. Describe the advantage and disadvantage of renting.
Some people prefer to sped their lifes doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that changes is always a good thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Modern forms of communication such as email an messaginh have reduced the amount 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?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Scientists have been warning for many years about the importance of protecting the environment and that we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warnings, many people do not do this. What are the reasons for that and how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment?