In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents' home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a room with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.
Some believe that research on family history is a useful thing to do, while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. give me idea what to write about
Many countries want to host international sports event, while other countries think that hosting sports event has more problems than bene fits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people prefer to stay in the same type of work all their lives, while others prefer to change the type of work they do. Discuss both these preferences and give your own opinion.
Some universities will deduct marks from student’s work if it is submitted late. What is your opinion on this and what other action can solve this problem?
The diagrams below show the present building of a college and the plan for changes to the college site in the future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The diagram below shows the number of houses built per year in two cities, Derby and Nottingham, Between 2000 and 2009.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Choose a Name],
Governments should prioritize national interest over global cooperation to maintain their sovereign status. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
- Thank them for the photos and for the holiday.
- Explain why you didn't write earlier.
- Invite them to come and stay with you.
Fewer people are reading books these days. Therefore we should close all liblaries and use the funds for something more urgent like healthcare. Do you agree or disagree?
You are going to another country to study. you would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
Give details of your study plan
Explain why you want to get a part time job
Suggest how your frined could help you find a job.
As a result of electronic inventions such as the computer and television, people do less physical activity, and this is having a negative effect on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The internet has made knowledge immediately available through computers and smartphones all around the world. Much of the knowledge is also free. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
The diagrams below compare the layout of a typical Japanese office and a typical American office. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantage of this trend outweigh the disadvantage?
In some cultures, children’s are often told they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Wealth does not necessarily guaranty happiness. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The percentage of overweight children in western countries has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
In many parts of the world, children's lives were very different from today. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of life for children in the past?
Nowadays people around the world are choosing to self-medicate rather than seeing a doctor and using conventional medicine. What are the causes of this change and what effects can be seen as a result?
The graph below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by four different countries in tonnes. Summarise the informantion by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
Eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy something. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your o wn opinion.
Even though globalization has some very positive effects, we cant forget its negative effects. What are the disadvantages and advantages of globalization?
Many people today are choosing to travel to other countries. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very impotant for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sport which are played in teams, like footbool, while other people think that taking part in individuals sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below gives information about the common activities children of different ages in the United States do as part of their bedtime routines. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
When you received a device ordered online you discovered that it was damaged. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: • Explain what you ordered and the problem with it; • Tell how important is this purchase to you; • Ask for solutions of the problem. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,
Many young people choose to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this decision.
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology_ In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?
Some people claim that there are more disadvantages of car ownership than advantages. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a car.
Some people think that the government should fund music, dance and art lessons for children. Others think that they should be funded by private businesses or by children’s families. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealth. Some people think that the government has the responsibility to solve this problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree
*Some people say that the government should spend money on measures to save languages that are used by few speakers, while others believe that it is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion*
when people succeed it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success. Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Ain
Some people believe that serious environmental problems can be solved by technological inventions and developments. Others think otherwise, saying that consuming less and having a simpler lifestyle is the way to go. Discuss and give your opinion.[386]
Some people think schools should educate pupils according to their academic ability, and others believe pupils with different abilities should be educate together. Discuss both view and give your opinion
Private car ownership has been increasing over the past few decades. This has given ordinary people greater mobility, but has also led to concerns about traffic congestion and air pollution. Do the advantages of private car ownership outweigh the disadvantages?
Tobacco should be treated as illegal like other drugs. Smoking has not a single positive issue but lots of negative effects and therefore, it should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
You are writing to an old family friend to ask him/her to attend your birthday party.
Write a letter to invite your friend and:
• Tell your friend about the party you are having for your birthday
• Explain how important it is for you that he/she attends
• Suggest that your friend can stay at the hotel next to the venue during the visit
Some people think that cars are the best way to travel in a city,while others think that bicyles are better. Discuss both points if view and give your opinion.
The worldwide population of children aged 15 and younger is rising. What are the current and future advantages and disadvantages for countries with this kind of growth?
The table below shows the projected costings over the next five years in American dollars for three environmental projects for sustainable forestry. The pie chart shows the expected expenditure breakdown allocation for the first year as the projects are set up.
There is a big number of people who wish to live in big cities. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in big cities. Include reasins and any relevant examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that the increasing use of technology in the workplace has more benefits than drawbacks. Do the advantages of using technology at work outweigh the disadvantages?
Topic: In the future it may be necessary for us to live on another planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now researching planets that could be a possible home, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and cociety. To what extent do you agree?