**You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged.**
**Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:**
- **apologise for the damage to the item**
- **explain what happened**
- **say how you are going to fix the issue**
In many countries tourism is an important part of the economy, but it also causes environmental damage. Some people believe that tourists should pay an additional tax to compensate for this damage. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People say that it is a waste of time for highschool students to learn literature such as novels and poems. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents' home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a room with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.
A tendency that the news reported in the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than the positive developments is harmful to both the individual and the society. 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 graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Vrite at least 150 words. Percentage of the population living in cities 90: Percentage (%) of total population 8 8 6 8 8 8 8 ....O ... - Philippines ...... Malaysia - * - Thailand - Indonesia メー * - = 0 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Shara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
The graph below shows the population for India and China since the year 2000 and predicts population growth until 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Abdu 2
In many countries, young people are richer, they have not only security but also they are healthier than ever before. However, they seem unhappy. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to overcome this problem?
Some people say that in modern world it is very difficult for people to have a healthy lifestyle. Others, however, say that it is easy for people to healthy ad fit if they want to be. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some реорlе believe that there should Ье fixed punishments for each type о/ crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances оf an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding оn the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say subjects like art, music, drama and creative writing are more beneficial for students and therefore they need more of these subjects included in the school timetable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The environmental problems facing today's world are so great that there is little ordinary people can do to improve the situation. Government and large companies should be responsible for reducing the amount of damage being done to the environment. 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.
That's no job positions are made specifically for men, and women are capable of any occupation. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows information about the UK's ageing population in 1985 and makes forecasts for 2035.
A big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people cliam that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement.To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “It is more important for students to study art and literature than it is to study math and science.” Provide reasons and examples to support your opinion.
These days many people prefer to rent rather than buy their own house. Why is this this so? Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of renting or buying, and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and examples from your personal experience where appropriate.
An increasing number of domestic appliances (e.g., air purifiers and water purifiers) are on the market to tackle water pollution and air pollution. Why is this the case? Is this a positive indicator of the development of human beings? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays people try to balance their life and work with other things in life, but actually some could achieve it so far, what are the reasons for this and how can be solve this problem.
Research into new type of foods are essential to increase sell of restaurant. Do you think government should fund these research or restaurant owners should fund for these restaurant?
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think it is good for the country, while some people believe that government should control salaries and limit people can earn. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
some people advocate death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in comtemporary society. Describe advantages amd disadvantages of death penalty and give your opinion.
An increasing number of people are buying whta they need online. What are the advantages and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping online?
The maps below show the centre of a small town called (slip as it is now, and plans for its development.
The table provides information about several ways that UK unemployment spent their time last year. Overall, it is evident that housework, shopping and job hunting were the most popular activities in both men and women. By contrast, they spend less time drinking and doing nothing. In regard to men who activated in the morning, they spent 22% of their time seeking for a job. Similarly, the figures of housework and shopping were 19% and 20% for each, meanwhile the other categories' data were 14% and lower. Furthermore, morning women spent nearly half of the day doing house chores and about about 6 hours a day going shopping. However, the other groups ranged from 1% to 16%. In terms of afternoon men, watching TV accounts for 14% of their time, while the data of staying in bed is merel 1%. Moreover, others varied from 3% to 13%. It can be seen that one fifth of afternoon women's time was spent for housework and they did not stay in bed and played sport at all. On the one hand, other activities changed from 2% to 17%.
Scientists have been warning for many years about protecting the environment and that people must limit the use of energy in their daily lives. Despite warnings, many people do not do so. What are the reasons for this and how can people be encouraged to protect the environment?
A second language is regarded as essential to success in the modern world. It should be a compulsory for all children to study a second language as soon as they start school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many countries are experiencing population growth and a need for more homes stop should these new homes be constructed in the existing cities or should new towns be built for this purpose? Discuss and Give your opinion.
Some people believe that cell phone should be for personal use only others however feel cell phones should be used mostly for work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Make a list of advantages and disadvantages. Which is better: living in a large city or a small community?
Raising children is one of the most important missions for many countries. It is recently updated that new mothers and new fathers should take trainings before getting a child. To what extent do you agree ?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweight the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Annual Rainfall in Kona, Hawaii The graph and table below show the average monthly rainfalls and average annual rainfalls for three towns in the district of Kona in Hawaii for a 30-year period (1971-2000). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Parents and teachers make many rules for children to encourage good behavior and protect them from danger. However, children would benefit from fewer rules and greater freedom. To what extend do you agree?
It is better to buy just a few expensive clothes, rather than lots of cheaper clothes. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your onw knowledge or experience.
Some of people believe that unpaid community service should be compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what xtent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays university education is considered very important for people's future. However, there are a lot of successful people who didn't get higher education. Do you think that higher education is necessary to succeed in life?
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter:
Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
State what your skills and experience are.
Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about your dog.
Include in your letter:
- Your reason for writing
- What would you like to happen
It is a common aspiration among many young people to run their own business, rather than work for an employer. Do you think the advantages of working for yourself outweigh the drawbacks?
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantage or more disadvantages?
Some people believe that it is good for students to have the same teacher for several years. Others think students benefit more from having new teachers each year. Which do you think is better? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
The chart below shows the results of a European survey into young people’s expectations for change in five different areas of life in the next 20 years. They were asked if they thought things would improve or get worse. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the University where you studied he would like your advice about finding a place to live. write an email to your friend in your email describe where you live when you wear a student at the University recommend the best way for him her to look for the accommodation won him of mistake students make when choosing accommodation
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for maaking sugar from sugar cane. Sumrnarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relevent
It is neither possible nor useful to provide university places for a high portion of young people. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
There are many ways of preventing crimes that are much better than prison. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.