There are many things that can motivate people to perform well in their work. These can include the salary, job satisfaction or the chance to help others. What do you feel is the best motivation to do well at work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
In some areas of the US, a 'carfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
The graph below shows the three different kinds of emission sources (oil / coal / gas) of greenhouse gas in the UK. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The pie charts show the percentage of vehicle exports of one company in 1996, 2006 and 2016.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
* give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
* explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
* describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You recently attended a sports event at a local stadium. However, you were disappointed because some spectators behaved badly and affected your experience.
Write a letter to the manager of the stadium. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself
•Describe the problems caused by the spectators
•Explain what action you would like the stadium management to take
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-recommend somewhere to stay
-give advice about what to see and do in your area
-give information about what clothes to bring
Some people think charity organizations should help people in great need, wherever they live. However, others think that they should concentrate on helping people in their own countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects. Other people think that in today world s subjects like science and technology are more important than history. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that sports are important for personal development, while others believe that they are just a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a restaurant nearby? Do you support or oppose this plan? Why?
Both men and women these days work full -time, so its logical for them to share household chores equally. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people are shifting to a plant based diet. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think they should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
•say they would not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea for them
•suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for them
Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books at all times. They don't want their children to read any entertainment books because they think it is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Why?
The tables below give information about the average number of iPhones and Samsung phones sold each day in 5 countries during 2010 and 2020.
The diagram below shows how rainwater is collected and converted to drinking water in an Australian town. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the picture below.
You have lost your student identification card. This has caused some problems for you. Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter,
-advise them of your situation
-explain how it is affecting you
-request a new card
Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather to benefit them as individual. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that not onough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Music play an important role in society, others think it is simply a form of entertainment for individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
The chart below gives information on the numbers of workers in different occupations who migrates to Australia between 2009 and 2012 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The governments should give each citizen a basic income so that they have enough money to live on, even if they are unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose arts subjects (e.g., literature, history), and boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g., physics, mathematics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
Some people believe that culture will be ruined if it is used to earn tourism revenue, but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting a culture. Discuss both sides and give your opinions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Young people today have no influence on the important decisions that determine the future of society as a whole. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time doing unpaid work such as teaching or building houses for communities in poorer countries. Why young people choose to do so? Who will benefit more: young people or the communities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some peoplew believe that the best way to reduce crime is to apply stronger punishments. Other think that it would be harmful and there are much more efficient ways to do that. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently go to a concert and thought one of the singer was very good. You want to tell him how you feel. Write a letter to the singer. In your letter say how you feel about his performance, give details of your musical activities, explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities.
Some teahers say students should be organized into groups to study. Others argue that student should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?
A friend you made while you were 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 this friend. In your letter tell your friend about the job and what sort of working involves. say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her. Explain how to apply for the job.
The graph shows the number of people taking parts in 4 kinds of sports in a particular region between 1985 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph illustrates the unnual spent for visitors to New Zealand from 5 coutries for the years 1996 to 2014.
The line graph illustrates the amount of visitor spend for visitors to New Zealand from 5 countries over a period of eighteen years between 1996 and 2014.
The graph below gives information on the population of turtles in India from 1980 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently heard that your manager will be leaving the company next month. You and your colleague are planning to buy a farewell gift for her.
Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter:
say how you feel about your manager leaving
describe a present you think would be suitable
discuss arrangements for buying the gift or planning a farewell celebration
A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•tell your friend about your planned party
•ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
•ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Every year your company organize a sports event for a local community but this year they can't do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this:
-Express your feelings about missing the sports event
-tell them your plan for the next year
-explain how this sports event is useful
At present time the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of old people. Do the advantages of this situation overweigh disadvantages?
Some people believe that it is best to accept an unfavourable situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that learning the language and culture of a country is essential when you live in a country for a long time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries ,childhood obesity is a growing problem .what are the reasons for this and what can individual and government do to tackle the problem.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before . Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments.Other people think that there are beneficial if society has more elderly people. What extent do thre advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph shows the number of women who have own career in Korea by age.
The chart below shows estimated world literacy rates by region and by gender for the year 2000. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others, however, believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals.”
Discuss both these views and give your opinion .
In many countries today,crime novels and TV crime drames are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these book and TV showes are popular? what is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 ans the same park today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The pie charts below show the distribution of students by Gender and by the subject they are studying at a major university in 2020.