These days many children spend a great deal of time sitting in from of a television. Some people believe that parents should strictly limit the time that children spend watching TV as it is harmful to their development. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
ome children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The two maps below show the changes in town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summaris the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Akrem2)
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your friend is celebrating her birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to attend an important meeting that day.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•thank him/her for the invitation
•explain why you cannot come
•propose to meet another day
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
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.
People nowadays aren't fit and active than people from the Olden days.Discuss the causes for this situation and suggest some possible situations.
In the past, most employed people went to a place of work to do their jobs. These days, more and more people are choosing work from home. What are the reasons for this change? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie chart shows the minutes spent per day on leisure activities in the UK in 1961. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Most people prefer ready to eat ready meals rather than homemade food these days. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Children now a days misbehave due to lack of punishments and lack of strictness by their parents. Do you agree or disagree?
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practice in the community hall.
You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall.
Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
•describe what the group does
•explain why the group is good for the community
•suggest alternative days and times for practice
The table below shows the estimated oil capacity of six countries, in millions of barrels per day, from 1990 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show the changes in the town of Denham from 1986 to the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
These days, many people are interested in buying organic food even though it is often more expensive than conventionally produced food. What are some reasons that people prefer organic food? Do you think it is important to buy organic food despite the higher price? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Now a days a growing number of people are trying alternative medicines and treatment instead of visiting the usual doctor. Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. Why do you think that is?
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
These days more and more people are going to other counties for significant period of time either to find a job or study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Not long ago, people stored information in books. These days, people store knowledge on the internet. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Write a letter to the television channel Manager about boring programs during the day time. Tell him about the programs, give suggestions.
These days, modern children prefer to take health supplements rather than natural diets such as vegetables, milk etc. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
These days undocumented immigrants are a big problem. What are the reasons for this, and how could the problem be solved?
You visit a cafe every day. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In your letter
say what you like about the cafe
suggest an improvement to the cafe
explain the benefits of your suggestion.
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night.
Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
– Your reason for writing
– What you would like to happen
– A nice, respectful style
These days, in many countries, fewer and fewer people want to become teachers, particularly in secondary schools. What are the reasons for this, and how could the problem be solved?
In many countries household wast e.g .food packaging is increasing day by day. What are the reasons? How can this process problem be solved
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summers.
write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In yiur letter
- suggest how you could help her in her home
- say why you would like to do this work
- explain whenyou will and will not be availvable.
Now a day’s celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should second
your child is going on a school trip abroad for three days and the headmaster of the school has asked anyparents if they would like to come along to assist.you would like to go . write a letter to the headmaster.
say why you woud like to go?
Suggest what you could do to help during the trip?
ask some further questions about the trip?
A lot of charities and organisations have to publicize their activities by setting up a number of days to name the special day . Why do they do so? What are the effects?
In next centuries, people will not tend to buy both paper books and newspapers to read or learn. We will satisfy with reading e-books which will not require any money from us in these days. I believe that this type of reading that has got more advantages is more convenient to understand fast.
Some people believe that it would be beneficial if employees worked three or four days per week rather than five or six days. Why is this? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Various fertilizers are used now a days for food production. This is a practice that has more drawbacks than advantages. Do you agree or disagree?
Many children these days have an unhealthy lifestyle.Both parents and schools are responsible for solving this problem. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You have some time off work and are hoping to visit a close friend, Stephanie, for a few days. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •suggest spending time together •explain why you have time to do this •propose some activities Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Stephanie,
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However , these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focu to science, technology and business. why do you think that is? what could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts
In the future, people may no longer be able to pay for things in shop using cash. All payments may have to be made by card or using phones. Do you think this will be happen one day? Why do you think some people might not be happy to give up using cash?
These days, people work in more than one job, and often change career several times during their life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
You have bought a new laptop computer and in a few days of purchase discovered a major flaw. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like to company to take.
These days, problems with pollution are becoming worse, particularly in large cities. What are the reasons for this and how can this be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people use social media to keep in touch with each other every day. Do you think the advantages of such communication outweigh disadvantages?
These days some young people say that museums should have entertainment activities and others say that museums are not for entertainment it are only for Education. Discuss both and give your opinion.
Many working people get little or no exerciseeither during the working dayorin their free time, and have health problems as a result. Why do many working people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for you answer and include any relevant examplesfrom your own knowledge or experience
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings.
Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In you letter,
1. explain your and your friends project
2. ask if it possible to rent the hall and under the what terms
3. state what day and what timings you would like to use the hall
You should write at least 150 words.
The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portions of fruits and vegetables per day. The chart below shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006
The best way to solve the traffic congestion in city is to provide free public transport for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people these days use social media to keep in touch with other people and news events. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages
Some people believe that the rapid increase in population these days is unsustainable and will eventually lead to a global crisis. Others believe that the world population increase is necessary and beneficial as it creates the growth of the world’s economy and society. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.