The diagram shows how rainwater is collected for the use of drinking water in an Australian town.
These pie charts show population data for two countries – Yemen and Italy. On the left, the pie charts show the nations’ demographics in 2000, and on the right they show projected figures for 2050. Both countries are estimated to undergo major changes in the age of their population. In 2000, slightly over half of Yemeni people are in the youngest age group, which is less than fourteen years old. A little less than half are aged between fifteen and fifty-nine years old, and the remaining 3.6% of the population is sixty years old or more. However, it is projected that in 2050 the percentage of the population aged below fourteen years will decline while the other two groups increase. There will be only 37% of the population aged less than fourteen years, while the percentage aged fifteen to fifty-nine will grow to 57.3%. Italy will follow a similar trend. Its youth population will decline from 14.3% to 11.5% while the number of elderly people nearly doubles. However, whereas in Yemen the group of people aged fifteen to fifty-nine grew, in Italy it will be somewhat reduced from nearly two thirds to less than a half of the total population.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Young people today are better qualified than they were in the past. Some people argue that this is because competition for jobs is greater than it used to be. Others say that people only continue their education because the opportunities exist for them to do so. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion.
You have received uniforms in your company that have to be worn by all employees. You are not satisfied with the uniform because it has some problems. Write a letter to your manager and in your letter consider the following points; Mention to positive points of the uniform. Clarify the problem that you have with the uniform. Suggest a solution for above mentioned problem.
You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university.
Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter:
•explain which course you are interested in
•say what you know about the university
• explain why you should receive the scholarship
Some people want governments to spend money looking for life on other planets. Others, however, think this is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Violence in media promotes violence in society. to what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend you made while you are studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves.
•Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her.
•Explain how to apply for the job.
Children are engaged in different kind of paid work. Many of people consider it inappropriate and many of people consider it inappropriate and many think it as a learning experience for taking responsibility? Give your opinions and views on this statement?
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend whom you visited recently. In your
letter
- Tell him/her how wonderful the experience you had in his country was
- Invite him to visit your country
- Tell him what you can do for him during his visit.
A friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to to your friend. In your letter
explain why you think your firend would enjoy a camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
n many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that when many imported films or TV programmes are shown inna country,it can improve the country's culture.Others feel that it is better for a country to make and broadcast its own movies and TV shows.Discuss both sides and give your own view
Some people think that govements should speand money for faster public transportation , others think that there are other important priorities . Discuss both views and give your opinion
People spend less time at home than they used to. What are the reasons for this change and what are the effects on society and individuals?
Topic: Nowadays many people have access to computers and a large number of children enjoy playing video games. What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing video games for children?
Education should be free for everyone. Do you agree or disagree with this statement, and to what extent? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
People believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn and should not pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to your local council to tell him that the road in front of your house is damaged. In your letter include
a.Tell him your name and where you are living
b.Describe the problem
c.Tell him what you want him to do for you
To meet the growing need for food by an increasing population, a country should make use of genetically engineered foods. However, some people believe that such foods are not only unhealthy but affect the nature too. Discuss both the viewpoints and give your own opinion.
Blood sports have become a hot topic for debate in recent years. As society develops it is increasingly seen as an uncivilized activity and cruel to the helpless animals that are killed. All blood sports should be banned. Discuss the main arguments for this statement and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. Others feel that the circumstances of an offense should be taken into account when deciding on a punishment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people today have to spend long periods of time working and living away from home. Does this have more advantages or more disadvantages for the people involved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences arethe key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety.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 children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise they are a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your experience.
Children need guidance of their parents but do they necessarily always look for advice from them? There is a varying opinion on this subject matter and this essay will discuss the issue from both sides.
More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How can governments make urban life better for everyone? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some companies use major sportsa events for promoting their products. Some people believe that is a negative effect on sports. Do you agree or disagree?
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Explain why you want to take time off work
Give details of the amount of time you need
Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Some people do not go directly to college but travel or work for a short time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
The best way to plan a holiday is by not planning at all. 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 world has many towns and cites constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable and livable for people in those times than they are now. What problems will this cause and what can be done to slove these problem?
You are going to another country to study. you would like to do a part-time job while you are studying , so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. write a letter to this friend.
give details of your study plans
explain why you want to get a part time job
suggest how your friend could help you to find a job
people think that government should increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicle to solve environmental problems. give your opinion.
Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
You and your family are moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a
house there. Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and your family
Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find
Give your preference for the location of the accommodation
Some people think that one of the best ways to solve environmental problems and traffic jams is to increase the cost of fuels for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
I many places, new homes needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is omre important to protect the coutryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
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 count
Some people think that it is better for a country’s economy for people to spend money while others believe that it would be better for people to save money. Discuss both side and give your opinion?
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntaryl unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntarylunpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntarylunpaid work. In your letter
explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
.
⚫ give details of when you would be available for work
Some people get into debt by buying things they don’t need and can’t afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour?
What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?”
Today, there are more television channels than ever before. Some people think this leads to more choices for television viewers. Others, however, believe this causes the quality of television programmes to decline. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Write an essay on the following topic. 4 two different future forms 5 two more linking expressions In the future, the main reason for going to the shopping mall will be for entertainment, not to shop. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantage and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping online?
Many people think that working from home is just as effective as working from an office. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
your local council is considering closing a sports and laser centre that it runs in order to save money. write a letter to the council:
- give details of have you and your friends or family use the centre
- explain why the sports and laser centre is important for the local community
- describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
People are living in a ‘throwaway society,’ using things for a short time and then throwing them away. What are the causes of this? What problems does it lead to?
many museums charg for admission while others are free. do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweight the disadvantages?
You are moving to a new country to go to university and
will need a part-time job. You have a friend who lives in that
country.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• apologise for not staying in touch
• explain why you’re moving to this country
• ask your friend if he/she can help you find a job