It is common nowadays for each member of the family to have their own piece of modern technology. Some people think this will lead to a break down in family relations and communication. To what extent do you agree?
The table below shows changes in the numbers of residents cycling to work in different areas of the UK between 2001 and 2011.
The bar graph below shows the numbers of male and female research students studying six subjects in 2005.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign company. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
Many people think that to become a successful specialist it's better to choose a career early in life and never change it later. To what extent do you agree with this view? Support your opinion with relevant examples.
Writing task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work at home and have problems with the equipment you see for work.
Write a letter to the store or company that supplied the equipment. In your letter
. describe equipment problems
. explain how this problem affects your work
. Tell us what you want the store or company to do
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to enter any address.
Start your letter like this:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The chart below shows the number of houshold in USA by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015
Some people say that sports play an important role in society. Others, however, think that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In britain when someone gets old they often go to live in a home where there are nurses to look after them.who do you think should pay for this care the government or the family?
Nowadays many people read the news online instead of reading newspapers or watching TV. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
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 believe that government should not spend too much money on space exploration . Do you agree or Disagree ?
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and expenrience
Some peop,e think thol chority orgonizotions should only offer help lo people of lheir own covnlry. Bul olhers believe lhof these orgonizolions should give oid to people in greol need wherever lhey live. Drscuss bofh views ond give your opinion.
Most people in the world have to work to earn a living. However, many people work only for the financial gain that it involves, and not for any other reward a job can offer. What do you think the main considerations when deciding what job to take should be?
Since most information about culture and history can be found online, museums and art galleries are no longer needed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays people make new friends through social networks and internet chat groups. Some people think this is good. Other think that face-to-face interaction is essential. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Q- Some people believe that the radio is the best way to get new while others believe that TV is better for this purpose. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised fo 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
The mass media,including television,radio and newspaper have great influence in shaping people,s ideas.to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays, children spend too much time watching TV and playing computer games. Some people believe this has negative effects on children's mental abilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
Modern technology allows organisations and governments to follow most of our movements and online activity. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
– Your reason for writing
– What you would like to happen
Many people now have the freedom to work and live anywhere because of advances in communication technology and trasportation. Do the advantages of this devlopment outweight the disadvantages.
> “You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Explain when you want to come and how long you will stay
Ask about activities and places of interest nearby
**Ask about facilities and services at the hotel”**
Some people feel that governments should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and schools. Others feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both these views and give your own opininos.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like to the landlord to take
In some countries young people are not only richer, but also safer and healthier than ever before. However, they are often less happy. What do you think are the reasons for this and what can be done to help?
Many developed countries now have a large number of people over the age of 65. What problem might this cause? How can the problems be solved?
People in your area are having problems with their Internet connections.
Write a letter to this company which provides the connection. In your letter
1. describe the problems
2. explain how they are affecting people
3. say what the company should do to help
You don't need to write any address
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event. Write a letter of application to the organisers. In your letter:
Explain why you are interest in helping
Give details suitable past experience
Suggest ways you might help with the event
You have won a holiday to Hawaii with one extra ticket. Write a letter to someone to invite them along with you. In the letter:
– Explain what has happened and that you would like them to come
– Give details of when the trip will take place
– Inform the person of the things they will need for the trip
People doing dangerous sports activities like scuba diving and bungee jumping should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not rescue their lives to save people doing these sports. Do you agree or disagree?
Yoy stayed in a hotel and was not satisfied with service. Write a letter to a manager
Nowadays, a growing number of people of health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatrments instead of visiting their usual doctors. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
In mant countries governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of money?
the charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. summarize the information and make a comparison.
In many countries, women no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are abale to earn their own income and therefore do not require the financial security that marriage can bring. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
There are many ways to find a job: newspaper advertisements, internet job search web sites, and personal recommendations. What do you think is the best way to find a job? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
You recently went on a trip and thought that the tour guide was particularly helpful. Now you would like to show him/ her your appreciation. Write a letter to the manager of the tour company. In your letter
describe the tour
explain why you liked the tour guide
say what you would like the manager to do to reward the tour guide
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her pn your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Thank him/her for the invitation
- explain why you cannot come
- give him/her your other news
Punishment is the best approach to teach kids what is good and bad. Do you agree or disagree. What are the other options do teachers and parents need to follow, provide some examples
In many contiries today, Crime novels and TV crime drama are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and and TV crime dramas?
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ homes once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?
some people say that traveling abroad is necessary to get knowledge about other countries,while others suggest that TV and the internet can also help people know about forein countries. Discuss both view and give your own opinion
Some people think that the Olympics is no longer important in the 21st century. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Modern lifestyles are completely different from the way people lived in the past. Some people think the changes have been postitive, while others believe they have been negative. Discuss both these points of view and give your opinion.
You have recently moved to a different house.Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letterexplain why you have moveddescribe the new houseinvite your friend to come and visit
You have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family. Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter: ● apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner ● explain why you have been so busy ● arrange a time to visit Begin your letter as follows: Dear Grandmother,
Last month, you travelled to another city. You told a friend who lives in the city that you would meet them, but you did not. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
- Apologise for not meeting him/her,
- Explain why you did not contact him/her earlier
- suggest a time and place to meet in the future