Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter
-say how long you now want to rent the apartment for
-explain why your plans have changed
-tell the owner about a problem in the apartment
Some people think that they have the right to use as much as fresh water they want, others believe government should control the use of water as it limited sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the percentage of adults of different age groups in the UK who used the Internet everyday from 2003-2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 Percentage of adults by age group using the Internet from 2003 to 2006 16-24 25-44 45-54 55-64 65
To achieve international sporting success, many countries build specialized facilities for the training of top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
your local council has been doing roadworks along the road outside of your house. This has caused a lot of noise and inconvenience. Write a letter to your local councillor to complain. In your letter, Describe what has happened. Say why you are complaining. Explain what you would like your councillor to do.
Some people give more importance to artists ( painters, writers, musicians) in the current age of rapidly developing technology and science. What do you think? Do people prefer arts to technology in your view?
The table below shows the minimum number of public holidays that companies are required to give their full-time workers in six countries in 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is the poverty of leisure time for young people, who are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
•describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
•say what happened the last time you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do
The diagram below explains the process o f recycling plastic bottles for new uses. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future all cars ,buses and trucks will be driveless.The only people travalling inside these vehicles will be passengers . Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicle outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that arts (for example, music or painting) don't directly improve people's wellbeing, and therefore the goverment should spend money on other things. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that TV advertisements have benefits, while others believe the opposite. Discuss both views, give your own opinion and include examples from your experience.
some people think it is more important to spend money on roads and motorways than on piblic trasport systemssuch as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Smoking should be banned in public places because it not only harms the smokers, but also those who are nearby. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The advance in air travel are focused only in first-class and this seems to have left others with no benefits at all. Do you agree or disagree?
Of all public transportations, a metro is the most convenient way to get around a large city. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of all societies. Do you think art and music still have a place in today’s modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
The parents of your Australian friend chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him
Write a letter to Chris parents, in your letter
Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
Explain why you won't be able to attend
Give details of a plan to see Christ on a different time
In the future all cars, busses and trucks will be driveless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. You do NOT need to write any addresses. You should write at least 150 words. In your letter
ointroduce yourself
odescribe your plans for the party
oinvite your neighbour to come
The diagram below illustrates the process of producing instant coffee.
THE CHARTS BELOW SHOW THE PERCENTAGE OF VOUNTEERS BY ORGANIZATIONS IN 2008 AND 2014
The line graph depicts how many enquiries the Tourist Information Office received by three different ways in one area during the first 6 months of 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
University students should pay all the costs of their studies because university education benefits only individuals but not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome people think that the media (newspapers) have the right to publish details of people's private life while other's think it should be controlled? Discuss both views
Although you are meant to present your thesis project in one month, your sister is getting married in Spain at the same time. You would like to change dates for your presentation.
Write a letter to your professor. In your letter:
· Explain the situation
· Remind the professor of your academic achievements to date
· Ask for a different date to present your thesis
Some people think that mobile phone is harmful for children, while others disagree or agree. Discuss both view and give your opinion
Nowadays, most people contend that taking a gap year to work or travel before pursuing education is more preferable. What are the disadvantages of this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Buying things on the internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better for them to be outside playing sports and taking part in more traditional pastimes than spending all day indoors. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Watching a live performance such as a play, concert or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many people think that the governments should make education free for all, no matter what their financial background is. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say history is one of the most important school subject. other people think that I. Today's world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Youth nowadays are involved in many crimes.What are causes of this problem?In your opinion, How can we reduce youth crime rates?
After graduation many students take a year to travel. Some think that it would be more useful to work for a year. Which one in more advantagous in your opinion?
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 Barrett. In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 wrods.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Young people have attitude and ideas different from that of their parents and grandparents. How do these attitudes differ between young people and their parents and grandparents? In your opinion, do you think it would cause problems?
People can perform everyday tasks, such as shopping and banking as well as business transactions, without meeting other people face-to-face because of technology. What are the effects of this on individual and society as a whole?
Some think that private companies should pay for cleaning up pollution, while others say it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss and state your own opinion
Environmental hazards are often too great for particular countries or individulas to tackle. We have arri ved at a point in time where the only way to lessen environmental problem is at an international level . To what extent do you agree or disagree.
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills but others think having a range of subjects is better for a children's future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You and your relatives are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know when you will be arriving and leaving, what type of rooms you would like, and ask them how much the weekend will cost. Also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.
Nowadays, most children prefer to spend several hours playing with electronic devices over doing more traditional leisure activities. What problem does this cause? What do you think are possible solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
You recently went to a movie theatre to enjoy a movie, but unfortunately, you left
your jacket there.
Write a letter to the manager of the movie theatre about the jacket. In your letter,
• describe the jacket
• describe where you were seated
• explain what you want the manager to do about it
The line graph shows the information of average number of visitors entering a museum in sumer and winter in 2004
news stories on TV and newspapers are very often accomplaint by pictures. some people say that this picture are more effective than words what is your opinion about this?
some people think that money is the most important factor in promoting happiness? do you think people can be happy without money? what other factors contribute towards hapiness?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Zhazira.
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.