Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing to day. What are the causes of global warming and measures can goverments and individuals take to tackle the issue
These days, many people are interested in watching sports on TV. Some people think it has a lot of drawbacks. To what exten do you agree or disagree?
Many city centers these days have traffic flow problems, causing congestion and pollution. One solution is to build fast ring roads on the outskirts of a city, taking traffic away from the centre. While this is helpful in some ways, it also causes new problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows radio and television audiences of the United Kingdom throughout the day in the year 1992.
Some say that it would be better if the majority of employees worked from home instead of travelling to a workplace every day. Do you think the advantages of working from home outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps detail the changes to the layout of a public library between 20 years ago and present day
The line chart illustrates rate of Television and Radio public in United Kingdom during the day in 1992.
These days many children spen a lot time playing video games and many parents feel this is very negative. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more city workers are deciding to live in the country and travel into work every day. The result is increased traffic congestion and damage to the environment. What measures do you think could be taken to encourage people not to travel such long distances into work?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise 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
You should write at least 150 words.
The graph below shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an everage english home. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Speaking more than one language is important these days. Therefore, children should start learning a second language during their school time. Do you agree or disagree?
hese days, we are seeing an increasing amount of violence on television, and this is having a negative impact on children's behaviour. Do you agree or disagree?
Cashless transactions are order of the day. most of the people prefer using plastic money rather than cash. Do you think this trend will be useful for all action of the society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
These days, food travels long distances before reaching consumers, and it is therefore believed that consuming locally grown food would bring about a number of economic and environmental benefits. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages ?
many people still believe that riding a bicycle is the best way to get to places. what are the advantages and disadvantages of using the bicycle these days?
You have bought a new mobile phone and in a few days of purchase, it has stopped working. You have spoken to the company representative a week ago but it has still not been repaired.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter,
» introduce yourself
» explain the situation
» say what action you would like the company to take
Some people think that the main factor influencing a child’s development these days are things such as tv, friends and music. Others believe that the family still remains more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the best way for the government to solve traffic congestion is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?2017.1.21 2014.1.9
The graph below shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an average English home.
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reason for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
You are planning a holiday to Australia. You have been given the name and address of a hotel in the centre of Sydney and would like further information. Write a letter to the hotel. Ask about the availability of the rooms and the hotel's facilities. Find out if the hotel arranges day trips and ask them to send you a brochure.
The rise convenience food has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern day life style. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
We live in abworld of technology these days.While the internet brings with it clear advantages, the problems in terms of control and security of information out weighs the advantages
Mrs Barret, 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 summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barret. in your letter
Suggest how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do this Job
Explain when you will and will not be available
Scenario: You need to take a few days off from work for a family emergency. Write a letter to your employer formally requesting time off and explaining the situation.
These days, people work in more than one job, and often change career seversl times during their life. What are the advfantages and disadvantages of this?
The chart below shows the number of car trips taken by men and women for different purposes per day in a European city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some people think car-free day is an effective way of reducing air pollution, others think there are more effective way of doing. Discuss both views and your personal point of view.
Same children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case¿ Do you think this is a positive or a negative development¿
Some people are of the opinion that there should be a car-free day once every month, on which no private vehicles are allowed on the road. Discuss the advantages and possible disadvantages
Anyone can use a mobile phone to answer/make work calls or home calls at any place 7 days a week. Do you think this development has more positive effects or negative effects on the individual and society?
These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work.what is your opinion.
These days more and more people are choosing to improve their appearance with cosmetic surgery.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh any disadvantages?
The two maps below show the site of a college in 2006 and the present day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Art is considered as essential part of culture throughout the world. however, this day fewer and fewer people appreciate and turned their focus to science technology and business .why do you think is this? and what could be done to encourage more people to take interest in the arts ?
A friend has invited you to a party, but you are busy on the day it's being held. Write a letter
to your friend. In your letter:
• Apologise for not being able to attend.
• Explain why you're busy.
• Invite your friend to do something else with you.
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter with:
Dear ...
These days, people work in more than one job , and often change career several times during their life. What are the advantages and diadvantages of this ?
These days many people live or work overseas in a different country than they were born in. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and then give your own opinion.
These days many kids spend a lot of their time playing computer games instead of doing sports. What is the cause of this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Due to rapid development of technology children these days are living in a world that is completely different to what it was few decades back what problems can this cause for society and family?
The graph below shows the average number of UK commuters travelling each day by car, bus or rain between 1970 and 2030. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Some shops are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Do you think it is a good thing for the customer, shop staff and company as a whole?
art is consider important part of cAulure throought the world , these days fewer and fewer people appreciate arts and turn their focus on science, technnology and business. why do you think that is? what could be done to ecourage people to take intrest in art?
Recent figures shows an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
These days people in some countries are living in a “throw-away” society which means people use things in a short time then throw them away. What are the causes and what effects this can have.
A local college is having an International day. You want to speak about your country to students from different cultures. Write a letter to your college head.
Talk about the topic you are going to talk about.
Explain why would they be of interest to students
Ask about any arrangements you need to work to give the talk.
the map a below shows the ground floor of a particular art gallery in 2005. plan b shows the same area in the present day. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
There was a time when people only shopped out of necessity, but these days shopping seems to have become a new form of leisure activity. People don't appreciate the value of money anymore. To what extent do you agree with this view?
You saw an advertisement asking for help with a project focusing on improving environmental protection. Write a letter to project organisers. In your letter
– Introduce yourself and say why you are interested to help
– Explain how you could contribute to the project
– Mention the days and times when you are available.