Write an essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. A lot of young people take a gap year before they start university. Do you think this is a good or a bad thing?
The map below shows the changes that acurred to a town named Willington in 1780, 1860 and 2000.
In recent years sports starts have become increasingly famous and wealthy. For some this is a benefit, raising the profile of sports, but for others it is a negative influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say the best way to discourage smoking is to make smoking illegal on public places. Other people say that this is not enough and other measures are needed. Discuss both views and give tour own opinion.
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and ask the landlord to take action.
You should spend about 20 mintues on this task.
You are an alumnus (alumna) of a Bluegill University, registered in a volunteer program to conduct informal interviews with prospective students. Recently, an entrant has been assigned to you to have an interview.
Write a letter to the entrant. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
briefly describe the interview and inform the entrant of a possibilty to cancel it
propose a convenient time for an interview
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
In some countries, more and more people are deciding to live alone. Do you see it as a positive or negative trend?
People are surrounded by advertisement which has an increased effect on our lives. Do you think the positive effects of this outweigh the negative effects?
It’s generally believed that success in fields such as art and sport can only be achieved if a person has natural talent.However,it’s sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to becomea good sports person or artist. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The promoters of social media claim that they are connecting people and enabling people to share like never before. While critics claim that social media site often impinges upon one’s privacy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the clothes people wear are the most important indication of what they are. Others, however, say that people should not be judged by the clothes they wera. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
a friend of yours is a fitness instructor. you would like some advice about how to improve your own fitness.
write a letter to your friend. in your letter
- describe what you do now to keep fit.
- explain why you want to improve your fitness.
- ask some questions about how to improve your fitness
write a least 150 words.
“Written books are not needed because we can read almost everything on the Internet”. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries, namely the USA, Sweden, and Japan.
More and more people using computer and electric device to access information. Therefore, there is no need for printed books ,magazine and newspaper. To what extent do you agee o disagree?
Some people say that noise made by people should be strictly controlled while others say they should be free to make noise without limitation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over rhe past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. How true do you think this statement is ? What measures can goverenments take to discourage people from using their cars?
The table below shows the wordwide market share of notebook computer manufacturers in the year 2006,2007 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons wherere levant.
Nowadys group of people believe that newspapre i the best way to get news,However, other people think social media is better. This essay discuss both of this veaws and explain why I think media is better than newspaper,
In recent years some countries have experienced vary rapid economic development. This has resulted in much higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the country sides. This situation may bring some problems for the country as a whole. What are the problems? How might they be reduced?
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 get ajob. -Write a letter to this friend.In your letter: #say why he/she would not enjoy going to college. #explain why getting a job is good idea for him/her
in many countires today,crime novels and tv crime darams are becoming more and more popular. why do you think books and tv shows are more popular? what is your opinion of crime fiction and tv crime darams?
Most people think that the truth should be objective rather than subjective when it cones to the news. Do you think all news is true? What is the function of newspaper?
In some counties, it is now possible for people to buy products made in other counties. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the problems?
in many cities construction of new houses and office buildings is not controlled, and it leads to everybody building in whichever style they want without thinking about design. Do you agree that advantages outweigh disadvantages?
An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their lives. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
with the rise e-books comes the decline in paper boos. some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend
The graph below shows the number of books read by men and women at Burnaby Public Library from 2011 to 2014.
Some people belive that testing products on animal should be banned but others think that it is necessary. Discuss both views and give your opnion
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines an ment? d treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do you think this is a postive or a negative development?
Many students are choosing not to study science in universities.what are the causes for that.what are the effects of that
The line graph shows the number of participants by activities between 2000 and 2020.
(2016) It is not necessary for people to travel abroad to learn about other countries. We can learn it from bokks, films and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
• Explain when and how long you will be in town.
• Ask whether you can stay at their home.
• Offer to pay for yourself.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
All inventions and discoveries like the discovery of fire and electricity have impacts on our lives so much so that people can no longer live without them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently received a job offer in another city and will be moving soon
Write letter to yoour friend
explain why you have decided to take the job
describe what your new job will involve
say how you feel about the move
A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old fashion values such as honor, kindness and trust no longer seem important. To what extent you agree or disagree
A couple has recently moved into the apartment on the floor you live. You were away when they moved in and now you want to invite them for dinner.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
• introduce yourself to them
• give details of your apartment
• invite them for dinner
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ………….,
The pie charts illustrate how many degrees granted in different fields at the National University in the 1990, 2000, and 2010.
You and a co-worker want to make use of a company room. Write a letter to your manager to ask for permission.
In letter write
Why you need the room
Which room and why
Changes you will need made to the room
Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this. Why is this happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the drawbacks? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Write an essay on the following topic. Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to alter our character traits. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The charts below show the number of French adults whose parents spoke a French regional language to them when they were children and the number who speak a French regional language to their own children
Some people get into debt by buying thing they do not need and cannot afford. What is the reason for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?
An old friend of yours is coming to visit your city. You had planned to meet him at the airport, but something has come up and you will not be able to make it there on time.
Write to your friend, In your letter
Explain the situation
Offer to make alternative arrangements.
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people say that new advancements in factory farming and the creation of new combinations of fruits and vegetables are beneficial, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people choose to eat no meat or fish. They believe that this is not only better for their own health but also benefits the environment as a whole. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that the increasing use of technology in the workplace reduces the need for human workers, leading to higher unemployment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some think that people should not change th9eir jobs while others think they should because it brings advantages for themselves, the company and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.