In many countries, employers are finding it increasingly difficult to find employees with the right skills. What are the causes of this problem? What solutions can be suggested? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some peopel think a solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People have to spend more and more time to travel from their homes for jobs and study. What are the reason? How can we solve this problem?
Some studies suggest criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, the best way to reduce crime levels is to educate people in prisons so that they can get a job after they are released from prisons. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for example for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taugh to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Too much money is spent on maintaining and repairing old buildings. Some people think that they should be knocked out to give way to modern buildings.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The vast majority people believe on constructing stylish buildings to live in while many suggest to keep the ancient buildings. Ancient buildings send message to the new generation on what did look like and their behaviors.
There are many reasons to illustrate on how the old buildings are important for the new generations. First of all, the ancient buildings are made by our ancestors and I personally believe that we should have a look their imaginations and constructing buildings. Second of all, to see the constructing historic buildings make us more creative persons in our live to make even better buildings for the generations ahead.
On the other hand, new constructions can be an innovative model. If I point it out to some example, the connection of people in highly raised buildings are more simplified than the old ones. For instance, the high raised buildings are more proper for the economy and population. Office workers can be easily contacted.
Consequently, office workers and city dwellers do not waste the connection time. Many people are also happy to manage their things closely in office and it’s definitely preventing by going for away from on office to another.
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment. Only large companies and governments can make a difference. What extent do you agree or disagree.
You are selling your TV and you think your friend might be interested in buying it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you must write:
1.Why are you selling the TV
2.The specifications and price that you are quoting
3.Invite him/her over to your place so they can decide to buy the TV from you.
you want to study in another country in some university. you need an accommodation to stay. your friend is studying in the same university. write a letter to your friend . in your letter:
give the details about your study plans.
what type of accommodation are you looking for.
suggest how our friend can search a place for you.
The chart gives information about the number of university graduates from 1992 to 2007 in Canada. The number of university graduates can be seen growing gradually from 1992 - 2007.
In the real test, this will take you about 40 minutes, but there is no time limit here. STEP 1 - Read the task Many people try to achieve success through their career or education. What can success mean to different people? What is your view of success? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Nowadays, shopping online is becoming popular because of it’s benefits. For example, the consumers can buy books, air tickets or anything they need on the Internet. There are many advantages of this phenomenon. Beside, the drawbacks of shopping online are also a problem. In my opinion, the benefit of buying things on the internet outweigh the disadvantages.
An increasing number of professional, such as doctors an teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in develop countries. What problems does this cause? what can be done to deal with this situation?
Some people believe that printed books are no longer necessary in this digital era as all writings can be stored electronically. Others think that printed books still play an crucial role. Discuss both perspectives and give your own opinion?
Housing is essential for people . Some argu that government should offer free housing for people who can not afford it.do you agree or disagree with this statement
some people think that the government should provide free public libraries in every town, while others think this is a waste of money because people can get access the information on the internet. Discuss both these views and give own opinion.
The rise of online shopping has led to the decline of traditional brick-and-mortar stores. What solutions can be implemented to support local businesses and maintain vibrant communities?
WRITING TEST 14
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place
•ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work
• ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
history tells that people have often thought about creating an ideal society , but most of the times fail in making this happen.what is your opinion about an ideal society? Can we creat an ideal society?
Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following future: All costs are paid by the government All costs are paid by the student All costs are paid by the student using loans from the government that must be repaid after graduation Discuss the benefits of each option. Which is the best one?
In many cities around the world, traffic is a serious problem.What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to improve it?
In some countries, a few people earn extremaly high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should coltrol salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both of views and give your opinion.
In many countries nowadays, consumer can go to a supermaket and buy food products over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their functions. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What are the positive and negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize the bad effects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
You recently stayed at your friend place to look after the house while he /she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his /her house. write a letter to your friend. in this letter:
Describe what the accident was
Explain when it happened
Suggest how the manage can be fixed.
Some people think that the government should establish free libraries in each town. Others, however, believe that it is a waste of money since the public can use the Internet at home to obtain information. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
In recent years, there has been a considerable rise in crimes committed by the young in cities. What has caused this? What solutions can you suggest?
The rising levels of traffic congestion in many big cities around the world can cause the decline in quality of life in cities. What do you think are the cause of this problem and what measure could be taken to solve them?
Some people point that experiential (i.e learning by doing) can work well in formal education. However, others think a traditonal form of teaching is the best. Do you think experiential learning can work well in high school or colleges?
Many cities around the world are facing issues due to overpopulation. what problems does this cause and what solutions can be iplemented to tackle these challenges?
More and more wild animals are on the verfe if extinction and other are on the endanger list. what are the reasons for this. what can be done to solve this problem.
some people say that traveling abroad is necessary to get knowledge about other countries,while others suggest that TV and the internet can also help people know about forein countries. Discuss both view and give your own opinion
Technological development leads to lots of environmental issues. Some people think a simple lifestyle can preserve the environment while others argue that technology itself can solve it. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people say that government should decide what subjects a student can study, while others believe that students should decide what they want to study. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that if old people spend time and get along with others and exercise everyday they will become fit. However these days older people are usually lonely and donot talk to others which makes them unfit and how unhappy. What are the reasons for this? How can this be resolved
Some young people are leaving the countrside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
You are working for an international company and you would like to request time off for a family event.
Write a letter to your boss
Explaining what the celebration is
Asking for the time off
Explaining how you can get work done when you take time off
In some cities and towns all over the world, traffic jams are a problem. What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?
It is wrongly believed that films only corrupt us but the fact is that they can also educate us. Do you agree or disagree?
Plastic shopping bags contribute to the pollution of land and sea. Some people think they should be banned. Do you agree or disagree? And what can be done to reduce it?
People can leave their views or opinions about certain goods or services they have purchased online. Is it a positive or negative development?
The role of education is to prepare children for the modern world. School should cut art and music out of the cirriculum so that children can focus on useful subjects such as information technology. To what extent do you agree?
Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming and what measures can govern- ments and individuals take to tackle the issue?
Write a paragraph of problem on the following topic: Some teenagers spend a lot of time playing computer games and this can cause both social and health problems for them. What are some of the problems caused by playing computer games and what are the solutions?
In many cities, there is little control on the design and construction of new houses. Some people think that people can choose to build houses in their own styles instead of building them with the same style as the old house style in local areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many scientists believe that now we can study the behaviour of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to become criminals. To what extent do you think human nature leads to crime? How can we prevent children from growing up to become criminals?
The rising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world citie can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. In order to reverse this decline in quality of life in cities, attempts must be made to encourage people to use their cars less and public transport more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence in tv, video games and other type of entertainment for children's leisure. How does this effect children? How do you think problem can be tackles?