Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case?Do you think this is a positive or nagative development?
The graph below shows the average growth in domestic products in wealthy countries, countries that have adopted a global approach to business and countries that have not. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Write a letter to your friend telling them you moved to a new city
Describe the city and accommodation
And invite your friend to visit you
Government should support old building restoration or invest in the construction of new houses and roads. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars, and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager and include the following:
– Describe the problems it has caused.
– Explain what benefits a parking area would bring to the company.
– Suggest a solution.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad would like to spend a semester studying in your country. He/She has written to ask for your advice.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
1. Describe why you think he/she will enjoy it
2. Explain why you recommend studying at your university
3. give some advice about how to apply
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear_________,
You are going abroad on holiday and your friend will stay in your home while you are away. write a letter to your friend, in your letter :
a. explain where you hide the keys
b. describe what your friend needs to do in your absance
c. say when you are coming back
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved into a new house. You want to tell your friend about your good news.
Write to your friend. In the letter:
• Describe the house.
• Describe the neighbourhood.
• Invite your friend to come and see the house.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people think that social networking sites have a huge negative impact on botj individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, weddings are getting bigger and more expensive than the past. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
The best way to reduce poverty is to provide at least 6 years of free education for all children to learn to listen,read and count the number.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagram explains the process for the making of chocolate. There are a total of ten stages in the process, beginning with the growing of the pods on the cacao trees and culminating in the production of the chocolate. To begin, the cocoa comes from the cacao tree, which is grown in the South American and African continents and the country of Indonesia. Once the pods are ripe and red, they are harvested and the white cocoa beans are removed. Following a period of fermentation, they are then laid out on a large tray so they can dry under the sun. Next, they are placed into large sacks and delivered to the factory. They are then roasted at a temperature of 350 degrees, after which the beans are crushed and separated from their outer shell. In the final stage, this inner part that is left is pressed and chocolate is produced.
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopement next year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In several parts of world, humans live near the protected areas which preserve and safeguard the wildlife. What problems could this situation cause? what solutions you can suggest?
You have a meeting with your manager next day.Write a letter him/her what you are going to discuss in the meeting.
In your letter
what you have done for the company in the year you worked there
what changes you would like to recommend
what training you require
In some countries, owning a house rather than renting one is important for people. What might be the case? Do you think this is a negative or positive situation?
Mrs Barrett, 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
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
A new generation of entrepreneurs believe that privately funded space tourism will be the next exciting development in space exploration. How true do you think this is? How would space tourism affect space exploration as we know it today?
In some areas of the US, a ‘curfew’ 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have bought a washing machine. First you found that the machine did not work properly, and you had it changed. Then you found that the new one seriously entangled the clothes. Write to the manager of the company to complain about it. In your letter: - State your reason for writing, - Describe the problems, - Ask the provider to solve the problem
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. you don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
.Say which points in the article you agree with
.Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
.Offer to give guided tour of your twon to the writer of the articleI have recently
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in locals newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter
Explain what you are currently sowing
Describe your suitability for this area of work
Say when you can attend an interview
The line graph shows visitor number to 5 attractions in the city of Parkvale from 1996 to 2016.
You were absent from an important event held by the company you work for.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
•Apologize for your absence and explain the reasoning
• Explain why you had to be at the other event
• Explain what you will do to catch up
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
*The dangers and complexities of the modern world have made the mobile phone an absolute necessity for children* *To what extent do you agree or disagree?* Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge
* It has been noted that many people who had a big impact on the world gave themselves completely to their work and did not bother with the idea of “work-life balance”. To what extent should people try to have a good work-life balance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should spend about **40** minutes on this task.
Nowadays, a growing number of people with problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting usual doctor. Do you think this is a positive or a nagative development ?
Some people prefer hobbies that involve the use of technology, while others enjoy hobbies that do not require any technological devices. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Travelling abroad is a common trend nowadays for different reasons.This essay will discuss two main reasons for this cause and point out the negative impacts that would have on Society.
The qualities a person needs to become truly successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The two charts illustrate the number of books that were borrowed since June to September, from four different villages.
You are not satisfied with the service and have already let them know about it.
Write a letter to a sports club.
- what exactly is wrong with their service
- what happened after you complained the first time
- what you want the club to do after your letter
Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write post. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
you and your colleague would like to use a company room for staff break times but you need the managers permission. write a letter to your manager in your letter you should: explain the advantages of having a room for staffbreak times,suggest which room would be most suitable and why and say what changes to the room would be necessary
Many people today are not as fit and active as people used to be in the past and this is a danger to their long-term health. What do you think are the reasons for this ? What measures can you suggest to reduce this problem ?
The maps below show changes in the city of Nelson in recent times. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The chart below shows the number of people employed in five types of work on one region of Australia in 2001 and 2008, Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The chart below show the layout of a university sports center now and how it will look after redevelopment.
Shopping is now one of the most famous forms of leisure activity in many countries for young adults. What is the reason? Is it positive or negative?
The chart show the percentage of people who accessed news from 4 sources from 1995 and projection to 2025
Some people believe that we should not use animals as testing materials for human beings because this is too cruel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns. Include:
where you live
what the problem is
what he should do
Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic. Globalization has led to the introduction of many new international products into local shops and markets. What do you think are the main advantages and disadvantages of this example of globalization?
These days, many people are relying on traditional medicine instead of going to the doctors. Why do people rely on traditional medication? Is this a positive or negative development?
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Carribean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the infromation by selecting and reporting the main featurues, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of university graduates in Canada students from 1992 to 2007.
Society is becoming obssesd with material goods like fast cars, designer cothes and flashy jewellery. We have stopped caring about importatnt things and this is why divorce rates are so high and family bonds are not as strong anymore; our value system is disintegrating. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In modern society, it is possible to go shopping, work and accommodate via the internet without face to face contact with one another. To what extent do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people belive it is more important to protect countryside and not build new homes there. what is your opinion about this
car ownership has increased rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam'. how true do you think the statement is?