Youshould spend about 40 minutes on this task. Beinga celebrity- such as a famous film star or sports personality- brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from yourown knowledge or experience.
Some people think history has little to teach us, but others think that studying the past can help us better understand the present and predict the future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some peopele believe that homework should not be given to school children. Others, however, say that homework is an important requirement for children to be able to develop appropriately. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sydney College of
Australia. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports
and assignments as quickly as possible.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter, explain:
• who you are and why you are writing
• request these documents
• ask whether you need to pay any fee for that
Increasing number of students are going to university instend of working after hight school. Discuss the advantagesand disadvantages for young people who do this.
Some people prefer to shop for food in supermarkets. Other people prefer to do their food shopping online. Discuss on both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should start to learn foreign language at a very early age . Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think financial aid from international organizations is important for developing countries. Others believe that practical aid and advice is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment. Write a letter to your current employer.
In your letter
● explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company
● say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her
● tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her
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?
Essay topics: Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion , is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local language and so, how?
Some people think that the most important thing about being rich is it gives a person the opportunity to help other people. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is generally believe that some people are born with certain talent, for instance for sport or music and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be thought to become a god sport person or musician. Discus both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think it is better for people to change their career at least once in their life and do a different kind of jobs. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that experience is the best teacher. Life experiences can teach more effectively than books or formal school education. How far do you agree with this idea? Support your opinion with reasons and/or your personal experience.
Now a days food has become easier to prepare. Has this improved the way people live? Give reasons for your answer with your own experience and examples?
Some people believe that children are given 100 much free time. They feel har this time should be used to do more school work.How do you think children should spend their free time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is sometimes said that people who do physically hard jobs should be paid as much as those with higher-level qualifications. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.
Some people think that geting a degree frome university is the best way for guarantee a good job,others believe that it would be better to go straight into work and get experience instead. Discusse both side and give your opinion.
ome people think that living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people claim that massive investment in technology for space exploration is a wastage of money. Do you agree or disagree?
Some students like to take distance-learning courses by computer. Other students prefer to study in traditional classroom settings with a teacher. Consider the advantages of both options, and make an argument for the way the students should organise their schedule.
Car drivers and cyclists share the same roads, and this can cause problems for both of them. Why is this the case? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production in France in two years.Write a report for a university lecturer reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.dung
Reserarch show that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that millions of people engage in unhealthy activities. what is the causes of this ? what can be done ?
Your friend asked you to find a part-time job for him/her to earn some money while studying. You found a job that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
•give him/her the job description;
•explain why he/she should take the job;
•say what he/she should do to get the job.
Some people say that it is better for school-leavers to start work immediately. Others say that to be successful, school-leavers should go to university first. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
There have been many technological developments in the past few decades, for example in telecommunications, transport and health. What technological development do you think has been the most important? How has it changed people's lives? Have all the changes been positive?
Some people feel paparazzi should not follow celebrities and invade their privacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers with relevant examples from your knowledge of experience.
Is freedom of speech necessary in a free society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Travelling abroad is a common trend nowadays for different reasons.This essay will discuss two main reasons for this cause and point out the negative impacts that would have on Society. Reason : Employment opportunities and Lifestyle Negative Impact : Getting expensive and competion in job market
Governments should spend money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows causes of injuries in Australia for tenagers and the general population.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You have seen an advertisement for a part time job welcoming visitors to your town.
Write to the recruiters. In your letter
•Explain why you want the job
• Describe why you would be a good person for the role
• Describe any relevant experience you may have
Some people believe that children should be banned from using their phones during the school day. Others believe that children should be allowed to use their phones. 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.
Some people believe that it is important for children not to play video games but to spend time outdoors. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaymakers in the future. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages.
Climate change is one of the biggest environmental problems of the 21st century. Some people think that humans should stop using oil, gas, and coal and switch to alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar power. Others claim that fossil fuels are essential for many industries, and not using them will result in economic recessions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Below is a map of the city of Brandfield. City planners have decided to build a new shopping mall for the area, and two sites, s1 and s2 have been proposed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic: many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or disadvantages?
rising university fees and scare employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subjects, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximize chance of employment. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Interest in homeschooling is becoming more widespread around the world. In your opinion, should school be compulsory for all children, or should families be allowed the right to choose to educate their children at home?
Recently saw an advertisement local news paper having some vacancies in a supermarket. Write a letter to the recruiting officer in your later
Post for which you are applying
Give details about your experience.
Why you ant to get this job.
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14-16-year-old students studying a modern foreign language in an English-Speaking country and the top three popular foreign languages
Some people say that using animals to test new products for human consumption should be banned in all countries. To what extent do you agree? Give clear arguments and examples to state your stance.
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to offer time for local environmental initiatives in your area.
Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter:
-Describe a local volunteer project that you are passionate about
-Explain what you would like to do to help
-Suggest how to gather more support for the cause
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in a country in 1950 and 2010. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Terrorist activities are increasing all across the globe. Thousands of people lose their life because of terrorist attacks every year. What do you think are the reasons for the rising terrorism? How does it affect people of the world?
The charts below show the percentage of water used for diffrent purposes in six areas of the world.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course.
say how much cooking you have done since the course.
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer.
Write at lease 150 words.