The pie charts show student enrollments in different courses in 1984, 1994 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People today spend too much time on personal enjoyment—doing things they like to do rather than doing things they should do. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
It is believed that individuals who engage in reading books can cultivate greater imagination and linguistic abilities than those who prefer television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are becoming overweight. Some people suggest that increasing the price of fattening food is a solution，to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that preserving the natural environment is vital, whereas, most make no effort to do so. Why do you think this is happening? What are some simple actions that could help the environment? e
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at museum. Writing a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntery/unpaid work. In your letter . explain why you want to do voluntery/unpaid work at the museum . describe some skills and qualities you have that would be usful . give details of when you would be available for work.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Some people feel that it is always wrong to keep animals in captivity, for instance in zoos. Other people say that there are benefits for the animals and for humans. Discuss both sides of this debate, and give your personal view. You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In today's very competitive world, a worker has to possess multiple skills to success. Among the skills that a worker should posses, which skill do you think is more important, social skills or good qualification. Explain the reason and provide specific examples to support your answer.
Many people believe that cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport.However, it is still unpopular in many countries. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of the bicycle among wider population?
Students should pay the full cost for their own study, because university education benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Successful companies use advertisements to make more sales. What can make an advertisement effective? Do you think advertisemnts are a bad thing or a good thing for the society?
You have recently faced a problem at the airport. An employee of the airport helped you with this matter. Write a letter to the airport manager and say:
- What was the problem
- How did that person help you
- Suggest the manager to praise this employee in some way
Your rental accommodation was recently damaged due to bad weather. Write a letter to the landlord and say • Explain what caused the damage • Why do you need them to fix the problem right away • What needs to be done to fix it
It is so difficult for little ordinary people can do to improve the environmental problems today. Therefore, the state leader and big companies should be taking charge of solving the amount of environmental damage. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter
• provide information about yourself
• give details of your previous work experience
• say why the company should consider you for the job
Many parents complain that computer games have no value to their children’s Study. On the contrary , those online games have produced a lot of negative effect on their mental and physical development. What is your opinion
Companies use major sporting events to promote their products. Some people think it has a negative effect on sport in general. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
These days, too many people maintain their health by relyin doctors and medicine, rather than by following a healthy lif To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exampl from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, children watch a lot of TV and play video games. However, some think that these activities are not beneficial for a child’s mental health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is often said it is not necessary to have a tertiary education to become a successful businessman. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart shows the average number of hours each day that Chinese, A,erican, Turkish and Brazilian tourists spent doing leisure activities while on holiday in Greece in August 2019.
In the modern age, society is changing faster and faster. This accelerating pace of life affects our mental and physical health. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
When choosing the best candidate for a job, employers should consider personal qualities more than qualification and experience. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently ordered an item of clothing through a store's website. When you
received it, you discovered that it was not the same item that you had ordered.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
• describe the item you ordered
• explain what was wrong with the item you received
• say what you would like the manager to do
Adults do less exercise nowadays. Some people think that people can be encouraged to live healthy lives through sporting events such as Olympics or World Cups. Others think that there are better ways to encourage adults to do exercise. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Men do most of the high-level jobs. Should the company encourage a certain percentage of these jobs to be reserved for women? What is your opinion on that? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The chart shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. ag
It is the job of governments and companies to deal with the huge environmental problems which we face. Individuals on their own can do little or nothing’. What is your opinion about this statement?
The diagram below shows the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years. The evolution of the horse, with particular emphasis on the changing foot structure.
University students often focus on one subjects . However , some people think that universities should encourage students to learn a range of other subjects . To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Libraries should focus on improving their technological resources rather than in building a larger collection of paper books. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Art is considered an important part of society as well as an expression of its culture. Do you think it is important for children to be taught art? Do you think children should be encouraged to focus on arts rather than other subjects?
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country's military force, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar graph above shows average earnings in the Republic of Ireland in 5 different years, with projections for the future. Earning are in US ($).
People with 10 or more years' experience are far more knowledgeable than people still in their twenties. It is therefore logical that employees should always choose older people over young people for work. What are your opinions on this?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did
at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• give details of the course you took at the university
• explain why you recommend the university
• give some advice about how to apply
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You have now reached the end of your Writing test; download the answers and see how well you have done.
Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking the for education and constantly facing under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selectiong and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More people decided to have children in their later age than in the past. Why? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it is a waste of time for high school students to study literature, such as novels and peoms. To what extend do you agree and disagree?
To solve the ever-increasing environmental hazards throughout the world, the best way is to increase the price of fuel. What is your opinion on the above assumption? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A lot of money is spent on renovating old buildings. We should knock them down and build modern ones instead. To what extent to you agree or disagree with these statements
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Some people think that people who have committed crimes should do unpaid community work such as helping a charity or cleaning the streets, rather than spending time in prison.
Some scientists believe that studying the behaviors of 3-year-old children can predict their criminality. To what extent do you think a crime is a product of human nature or is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
Organized tours to remote community and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and environment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is argued that parents of children who break the law should be punished as they are responsible for their children’s actions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table chart depicts that information about expenditure consumers on food, clothes, and leisure in five countries Spain, Turkey, Ireland, Sweden, and Italy in 2002.
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdoms, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have a friend who lives in a ity abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city.
Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. Tell him/ her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the pastfew years and ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.