You recently learned that the local council has decided to demolish a particular building in your area. You disagree with this decision and believe the building benefits the community. Write a letter to the local councilor.
In your letter
•explain what you find valuable about the building.
•Suggest what improvements could be made to the building.
•Describe how retaining the building could benefit the community as a whole.
According to some people spending a lot of money on marriage parties is a must. Others insist that lavish celebrations are a waste of money and resources. Both views will be discussed
Some people think that children should learn how to compete, but other think that children should be taught to cooperatevto become more useful adults. Express some reasons for both views and give your opinion.
You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
•give details of what went wrong
•explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
•say what action you would like the manager to take
Some people think that child care centres provide the best services for children of pre school age.other working parents think that family members such as grand parents will be better careers for their kids.discuss both views and give your opinion.
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace thier functions. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the life cycle of the honey bee. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The death penalty is a contentious issue in many states and countries around the world. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Young people today spend too much money and time following fashion trends (clothing, tech) .To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. 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.
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 times you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do.
Pollution from aircraft is one of the main factors responsible for global warming. What measures could be taken to reduce this source of climate change?
The bar chart shows the share of poverty of the rural areas in the years 1993 and 2002. The pie chart shows the rural area share and the urban area share of poverty in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some countries have become much richer than others. Richer countries should now help poorer countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school.
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear __________
Some people believe that teachers have an important role to play in educational success whereas others believe that it is the student’s attitude that matters. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move from large cities to the regional areas. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Teenagers nowadays spend a huge amount of time on social networking sites (such as Facebook). Some people think that these platforms adversely affect teenagers while others believe students can enjoy much of the network's benefits. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
University should offer to choice one subject to students instead giving multi subject . To what extend do you agree with or not?
the first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Austratlian household.the second charts shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant
In some countries,owning a home rather than renting one is very importent for people. Why might this be case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas are used in many countries. However, in some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy has been encouraged. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people say that sports play an important role in society. Others, however, think that it is nothing more than a leisure acitivity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Modern technology is now very common in most workplaces. how do you think this had changed the way we work? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
The graph below shows the number of international graduates from UK universities in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. N.
Government investments in the arts such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
Essay topics: In many countries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
Many of the products we buy nowadays break or wear out very quickly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this for manufacturers and the public?
Some people believe that written communication is much less powerful than face to face interaction when it comes to conveying a message. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statemant?
The given graph shows the nitrogen oxide emissions produced by four vehicles. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others belive that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
These days consumers are faced with an increasing amount of advertising from various companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertising? What measures should be taken to protect them?
The tables below give statistics on the number of Indonesian students in Australia and the sectors they are studying in. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
There have been major advances in technology over recent decades and this has led to significant improvements in people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better technology. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activities in 2010.
Many people believe that cities should invest more in public transportation systems such as buses, trains, and subways to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge."
In many countries, the government spend a large amount of money on arts. Some people agree with this. However, others think government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Online education is becoming increasingly popular. Many students are choosing to study online instead of face - to - face education. what is the advantages and disadvantages
The diagram shows the process of making five tea types.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to the Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The chart show the result of a survey asking visitors how satisfied they are with their visit during the same two periods.
The diagram shows the relationship between a numbers of different languages. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. 150 words
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter
ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are
ask what activities are available
ask what the joining procedure is
You should write at least 150 words
Some people claim that technology products have too short a lifespan and become redundant after just a few years. They say that the only way to increase product longevity is for governments to make legal requirements. To what extent do you think laws are needed to increase a technological product's life ?
More and more people prefer to read e-book rather than paper books. What are the reasons for this? What problems can this cause for libraries?
Some parents think computer games are better for children and they should be allowed to play more of them. whereas some parents argue that they are harmful to children. Discuss both views.
Nowadays, shopping online is becoming popular because of its benefits. For example, the consumers can buy books, air tickets or anything they need on the Internet. There are many advantages to this phenomenon. Besides, the drawbacks of shopping online are also a problem. In my opinion, the benefits of buying things on the internet outweigh the disadvantages.
As smoking is banned at public places , some people say that this rule should also be imposed on mobile phones. What extent do you agree or disagree.
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The chart below shows the percentage of children between 5 and 14 years old who played sports in Australia in 2003 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.