The table below shows the average weekly salaries of men and of women working in different occupations.
It is now possible for scientist and tourist to travel to remote natural environment, such as the south pole. Do the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
The opinion on preserving endangered languages varies. while some believe that governments should invest in saving them, others consider it a wasteful expenditure. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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?
Some people believe that tourism promotes the economy while others argue that tourism destroy the environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The current interest in famous people's private lives has negative effects both for those people and for society as a whole: Newspapers should not be allowed to publish details of people’s private lives unless it is clearly in the public interest. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do you think that there is too much emphasis on bad news these days?
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
•explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
• say what else you could do for the family
• give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
nNowadays, more and more children play computer games. Why do you think this is the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruits and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say it is a good thing, but other people think it can't be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many Cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some government are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move out of cities to the rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others think that they should be allowed to study subjects related to science and technology. 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
It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society?
The continued rise in the world population is the greatest problem faced by humans. What are the caused of this rise? Do you agree that this is the greatest problem faced by humanity?
In many countries, fast food is becoming increasingly popular, and this is causing negative effects on people's health. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Modern forms of communication such as email and messaging have reduced number 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?
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipement that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment.
In your letter
. Describe the problem with the equipement
. explain how this problem affecting to your work.
.say what you want the shop or company to do.
a local college is having an international day you want to speak about your country to student from defferent culture .
write a letter :
- tell him /her about the topics that you are going to talk
- axplain why they be of inerest to the student
- ask aboiut any arrangement that you need to make ti give
You work for an international company and need to take
some time off work to celebrate a family event.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
● give details of the family event and why it is important you
attend
● say how much time you will need away from the office
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Some parent say that giving expensive gifts to a child can create bad habits in him/her.do you agree or disagree?
Holding international game Such as Olympic games is an exciting event. Some people think it has positive effect while others argue it is waste of money. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter,
» explain why you are writing
» express concern about the missing card
» ask them what they intend to do
Some people think children should focus only on science subjects at school, while others believe arts are equally important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four village libraries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES ARE OFTEN ON STRIKE. WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE BEST WAYS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS FACING NIGERIA’S CURRENT EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM?
45.The maps below show the development of the Paradise island for tourism purposed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The diagram below shows the manufacturing procesd for making sugar from sugar cane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons wherw relevant.
Many believe that there should be few restrictions on the office buildings and homes that people can build in cities while others think the designs should be limited. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities so the the population in the countriside is decreasing. Do you think it is positive or negative development?
The diagram below shows how a solar powered water pump works.
In many countries, the amount o f crime is increasing What do you think are the main causes o f crime? How can we deal with those causes?
Manu manufactured food and drinks products contain high level of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
n 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?
The young today spend a large amount of their leisure time in shopping centres. It is feared that this could have a negative influence on the young and society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view?
You have a large extended family, and every year you all get together to go on a big family trip for a week. Your brother is in charge of the plans this year, and you would like to suggest a place you’ve visited before. Name the destination you have in mind. Briefly describe your previous experience in this place. Talk about some of this place’s features.
Today people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and hurts people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that competition is good at work or school. Others think that cooperation is important rather than competetion. Dicuss both views along with your opinion.
More and more wild animals are being kept in the zoo these days. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people believe that in a city, the best way to travel is by car, while other people argue that bicycles are a better way of travelling in a city. → Discuss both views and give your opinion.
*Some people say that shops should sell food products that are made in the local area whenever possible rather than foods that are imported from other countries* . _Do you agree or disagree?_ Give reasons from your answer and include any relevant examples from your iwn knowledge or experience.
It is becoming more and more difficult to scape the influence of the media in our lives. Dicuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a media-rich society. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Last week you had travelled in a domestic airline due to some business. You did not had a good experience with that airline. The discontentment, due to the poor service, made you complain about the airline. Write an email to the Airline in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: Problems faced by regular passengers Complain about the poor service
You have recently learned about an opening for an internship at
a local company that you are interested in.
Write a letter to the director of the company. In your letter,
● introduce yourself
● explain how you learned about the internship
● explain why you would be suitable for the internship
Some cultures value elderly people more while other cultures value the youth more . Discuss both approaches and give your own opinion.
The maps below show an Industrial area in the town of Norton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
Some claim that studying abroad has greater benefit than studying in one’s home country? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Recently, abortion increased rapidly and becomes a controversial topic. Some people suppose that abortion should be legal while others are against it. 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.
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
•give the date and time of the party
• suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people think that companies and individuals should pay to clear up the pollution they product, and that the government should not pay for it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Inviting a friend
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
explain the reason for the party
give the date and time of the party
suggest what the classmate could bring to the party