In many countries people have to move away from their families and friends to find work. Does the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Large businesses have big budgets for marketing and promotion and as a result, people gravitate towards buying their products. What problem does this cause? What could be done to encourage people to buy local product?
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries,but it does not solve poverty. Thefore, developed countries should give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others,however,say that this would have little effect on public healthand that other measure are required. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
“The best way to learn English is to study with native teachers.” What do you think about this opinion?
State your point and give reasons and examples to support your answer.
In many countries today, the eating habits and lifestyle of children are diffrent from those of previous generations. Some people say this has had a negative effect on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study/work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to study/work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Many people are working at home rather than work place. Some people believe this will bring benefits to the workers and their families, but other suggest it will cause stress in the home. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some peoplebelieve tha it is essential to include physical eduction classes i the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children's time is better spent on more academic subjects. Discuss both biew and give yur own opinion.
Many people believe that international tourism has negative implication on their countries. What is the reason for it? What can be done to change the negative attitude towards international tourism?
In many cities, there is little control on the design and construction of new houses, so people can choose to build houses in their own styles instead of building them with the same style as the old houses in the local area. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
Travel from and to work is becoming more difficult. One solution is that employers should allow employees to work at home. Do you agree that the advantages are more than disadvantages?
Nowadays, it is becoming more popular to see animals to be kept in captivity, for instance, the zoo.
Do the advantage of keeping animal in the zoo outweight the disadvantage?
Some people belive that standardizide English exams, like IELTS, are just, big buisness to make money. Other however, thinks rhat standart English exams are important for society. Which do you belive and why?
Give explanations and examples to support your opinion
There is a common belief that individuals working under physical pressure should receive the same wage as educated people with diploma. Personally, I agree with this statement. A number of arguments support my opinion.
Government investment in arts such as music and theater is a wastage of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
[Dri]You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies
rather than positive development. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter introduce yourself explain what is wrong with the furniture say what action you would like the landlord to take You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mainfeatures, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe that the internet has made books and libraries obsolete. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Provide reason and support with examples.
Wealthy countries should acceptor refugees and provide them with basic assistance, such as food and housing. To what do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts illustrate the percentage of energy generated from five different sources, namely Hydropower, Oil, Nuclear power, Coal, Natural gas, in a particular nation between 1983 and 2003.
Crime is nearly always related to the environment in which occurs. For this reason, international laws and international courts are unrealistic and will not succeed in reducing crime levels in different countries. Discuss
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you fing it very difficult to work.
write a letter to the accomodation officer at the college. in this letter:
. describe the situation
. explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
. say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and mount of thime spent doing house work in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.
Summarise the informationn by selecting and reporting the ain features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
•recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
•explain how your friend could learn this sport
• suggest that you both learn this sport together.
Write at leasr 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
Globalization is creating a world with a single culture and destroying national identity in the process.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (Steve no copyright)
In many cities, young people prefer shopping as a form of leisure activity. Why do you think this happens? Is it a positive or negative development.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graphs compare the number of deaths caused by six diseases in Someland in 1990 with the amount of research funding allocated to each of those diseases.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graphs below.
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish you complain to the supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
-Say who you are
-Give details about the accident
-Suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents.
Write at least 150 words.
You do Not need to write any addresses.
The Most effective way to solve the current traffic and pollution problems in cities is to encourage people to move from the suburbs or country into the city Centre.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that international sporting events are the ideal opportunity to show the world the qualities of the hosting nation. Others believe that these events are mainly a large unjustifiable expense. To what extebt do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays it is not only large companies that can make films. Digital technology enables anyone to produce films. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons and include any relevant examples.
These days many people interested in buying organic food even though it is often more expensive than conventionally produced food
What are some reason people prefer organic food ? Do you think it is important to buy organic food despite the higher price?
In many countries, young people are richer, they have not only security but also they are healthier than ever before. However, they seem unhappy. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to overcome this problem?
Employers should give their staff at least four weeks’ holiday a year to make employees better at their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The diagram show how an LED (light emitting diode) flashlight works.
Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays many students go traveling or working for a year after graduating from high school and before starting university.
Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?
Some people think that interviewsm is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are professional and you are planning to work abroad. You have come across an employment agency on the internet that hires people from your country to send to other countries.
Write a letter to the agency. In your letter
1. write reasons why you want to work abroad
2. describe what kind of company you want to work with
3. state your expectations from the job
Despite better access to education, many adults today still cannot read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged？What can governments do to help them?
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter,
-Explain that you would like to apply for the job
-Give some details of any relevant experience that you have
-Specify the days and times that would suit you
Some people think that it’s a good to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The increasing use of computers and mobile phones has had a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world people do research in family history. Some people believe that research on the previous generation to be useful while others say that it is better to focus on the present and future generation. Discuss and opinion.
Some people think that international car-free day will help in reducing fuel usage and air pollutions. Others believe there is an effective alternative to this. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
-say how your work could be done while you are away
-ask for his/her in arranging in