Government investment in arts such as music and theater is a wastage of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A company has asked your local council to open a factory in the area where you live. You and your neighbours feel that this is not a great idea. write a letter to the local council.
In your letter, you should:
• state what problems this might cause
• explain how it will affect you and others
• suggest what you want the council to do.
You have recently changed your job and started working for a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:
•explain why you changed your previous job
•describe your new job
•tell him/her your other news
In many corporations around the world there are fewer women than men in some management positions, and many people believe that this has created inequality in the workplace. Discuss the reasons why this is? How can we solve inequality in the workplace?
You experienced an incident on public transport that caused you distress. Write a letter to the managed of the public transport company. In your letter
Describe the incident
Explain how this incident affected you
Suggest what could be done about it
some people think it is better for children to grow up in the city,while,other thinks that life in the countryside is more suitable for them. discuss both views.
The unlimited use of cars may cause many problems.What are the problems ? In oder to reduce the problems should discourage people to use cars ?
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by theis annual income in 2007, 2011, and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People today don't make good use of their time and spend too much time watching TV and playing video games instead of participating in more productive activities. Do you agree or disagree?
The table shows the population ratio of females per 100 males in six different areas in 1995 and 2005. (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Central America and Oceania). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
These days people are living in their 90s and beyond. As a result, there is increasing concern about care of the elderly. Do you think it is the responsiblity of the family to take care of their elderly member or should the government be held responsible?
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman.
In your letter,
remind him when and where you met
tell him what kind of job you are interested in
say why you think you would be suitable for the job
The chart below shows the value of one country's export in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
The table and pie charts below show the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
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. In your letter
-give details of your study plans
-explain why you want to get a part-time job
-suggest how your friend could help you find a job
The graph shows the proportion of energy that was produced from coal in four European countries from 1995 to 2010.
The maps show changes in a village from agricultural village in 1995 to a tourist destination now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many oarts of the world, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem?
Many people believe that children who grow up in a poor family will have preparation for adult's problems in daily lives, while this is not true for ones living in rich conditions. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment?
You have seen an advertisement looking for volunteers to teach English overseas. Write to the recruitment office. In your letter
-Tell them where you saw the advertisement
-Explain why you would like to go
-Describe the skills that you have that you think would help
In many countries people throw away lot of food from restaurant and shop. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce waste?
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement- making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
The chart below shows the percentage of whole world population in four countries from 1950 to 2000, with projections till 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart shows the cost of three projects to sustainable local management in the next five years. The round chart shows four sectors of which are allocated to projects in the first year.
The table below shows the results of a survey that asked 6800 scottish adults (aged 16 years and over) wether they had taken part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months
You recently visited a new restaurant in your neighborhood, but you were not satisfied with the service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Describe the situation that led to your dissatisfaction.
Explain how you felt about the service you received.
Suggest what you would like the restaurant to do to improve their service.
It is observed that in many contries, not enough students are choosing to study science subjects. What are the causes? What will be the effects on society?
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 he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-Say why he/she would not enjoy going to the college
-Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
-Suggest types of job that would be suitable for fim/her
More developing countries are given aid from international organisations to help them in their development plans. Some people argue that financial aid is important but other suggest that practical aid and adive is more important ? Discuss both views and give your opinion ?
You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter -Explain why you have moved -Describe the new apartment -Invite him or her to pay a visit
You work for an international company. You want to attend special family celebration during working hours. You need to take time off work for this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Give details of family celebration.
Tell your manager how much time time off work you need.
Suggest how work can be done while you attend the celebration.
Some people believe that children who are brought up in families which don't have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up in wealthier families. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Many people believe working from home is better than going to an office. Others believe it is better to work in an office environment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion about it
The graph and chart provide information on the daily average maximum and minimum temperatures and the average number of days with rainfall in two cities in Australia
Chart A below shows the rate of oil consumption (in millions of barrel)in a small country from 1950 to 2010.Chart B shows the number of people employed in the oil industry in that country,and also the rate of unemployment throughout the country over the same time.
Young people who commit serious crimes such as roberry or violent attacts should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
Science gives people life expectancy of close to one hundred years or even more. Some people view it in a positive light, but others believe it creates some problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The pie charts show the spending habits of citizens in UK in 1971 and 2001. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
The pie charts show the average consumption of food in the world in 2008 compared to two countries; China and India. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart shows the average number of hours each day that Chinese, A,erican, Turkish and Brazilian tourists spent doing leisure activities while on holiday in Greece in August 2019.
Children do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. This behavior is now having a negative impact on society.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You would like t reduce your working hours in order to study part time. write a letter to your boss.
explain why you want to reduce your working hours. say which hows you would like to work, describe how your part-time studies world kenefit your employer.
Some people think that wild animals should not be kept in zoo. Others believe that there are good reasons for having. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The pie charts below show the percentage of time younger and older people spend on various Internet activities in their free time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Give details of the food and services you ordered
Describe the problems that occurred
Explain what you want the restaurant to do
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education for the adult population who cannot read and write. Do you agree or disagree?
School childern are becoming far too dependent on computers. This is having alarming effect on raeding and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the numer of new shops that opened in one coutry between 2011 and 2018.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.