Many people around the world use social media every day to keep in touch with other people and news events. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Giving detailed information of crime in newspapers and on television has bad consequences. Some suggest that government should impose some restriction on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want without paying on the Internet. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Some people think news has no connection to people's lives, so it is a waste of time to read the news in newspapers and watch television news programs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that newspaper are best media to learn and get information from, while others believe that internet is a better source.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sidney College of Australia. You new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible. Write a letter to the direction of the school.
In your letter:
*Explain who you are and why you are writing
*Request these documents
*Ask whether you need to pay any fee for that
The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and emergencies rather than on positive developments is harmful to the individuals and the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 254 words.
The graph gives information about people of different age groups in New Zealand who went to a fitness center twice a week or more. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe that it is good for students to have the same teacher for several years. Others think students benefit more from having new teachers each year. Which do you think is better? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
In many 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 government money?
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a new neighbor moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which disturbs you.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe why it bothers you
suggest a solution
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
•state your reason for writing
•describe the problem and your concerns
•explain what you would like the Principal to do.
The pie charts show the first place Germans and Nigerians go to in order to access the news in a typical week. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A current trend in the UK is to encourage school leavers and new graduates to become enterpreneurs and run their own business. In fact, an academy has been established to teach young people how to become enterpreneurs. What factors have contributed to this trend? Discuss, giving examples.
In their advertisements, business nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You have recently moved to a new home. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have moved
describe the new house
invite your friend to come and visit.
People are encouraged to get rid of things in order to get newest fashion and latest technologies. Do the disadvantages of throwaway society outweigh the economic advantages?
some people believe that construction of new public buildings such as museums, town halls and sporting facilities is more important than renovation of the existing ones, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket. #44
The local government is planning to change the bus timetable. You are not happy about the proposed changes. You have decided to write about it to the editor of a local newspaper.
Write a letter to the newspaper. In the letter
describe the changes
explain how that will affect you
say how you would like the service to be improved
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others contest those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
You recently received a letter from your bank that you should have received a new credit card. Unfortunately, the card was not in the letter. Write a letter to your bank manager.
In your letter
. Explain what has happened
. Suggest the credit card should be cancelled for security reasons
. Ask when a new credit card can be sent to you
Learning a new language at an early age is helpful for children. Is it more positive for their future aspect or have some adverse effects? Agree or disagree?
It is too expensive to look after and repair old building .Tho money should spend on building new modern buildings instead .To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The organizer of the annual festival is going to organize a festival in your place. Write a letter to the organizer giving feedback for last year and suggestions for this year.
In your letter, you should:
give your feedback for the last festival
tell him/her what you can do for the new festival
suggestions about the new festival.
You have recently moved to a new apartment and would like to write a letter to your former neighbour who helped you with something. In your letter:
- Describe how your neighbour helped you
- Explain why you moved to a new place
- Invite your neighbour to visit you in your new home
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantanges outweigh the disadvamtages?
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You know that a building company is planning to build new houses in immediate proximity to your house. Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter
– Say how you found out about their plan
– Describe how you feel about it
– Explain what you hope that they do about it
Nowadays many young people are not interested in reading the newspapers and watching new on television. Give reasons for this and proffer solution to this problem.
Promotions to higher levels should be within a company and not to a new person from outside.Do you agree or disagree?
nowadays many young people are not interestedin reading newspapers and watching new on television.give reasons for this and suggest solution to this problem.
You have a pen friend living abroad. He is interested to learn about the major news items in your country.
Briefly describe any piece of news that is being broadcast on TV and reasons why you are interested to share this news with him.
In your letter
•say how you feel when you receive the letter
•mention why the incident in question is important for you and your countrymen
• give regards to her parents
Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people‘s lives in negative ways. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You want to rent out a small apartment to a family, and you have decided to advertise it.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper asking to advertise your ad on the front page of the newspaper. In your letter,
•give details of the ad that you want to publish
•mention that you want the ad to be published on the front page
•say how you would like to pay for the advertisement
Many people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (nv)
The pie charts below describe the online shopping sales for retail sectors in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013.
THE OVERUSE OF NATURAL RESOURSES CAUSE AN ULTIMATE EXHAUST OF THEM.PEOPLE HAVE BEEN USING THEM TO BE IN AWIM OF NEW STYLE SUCH AS MAKING NEW FURNITURE OF RECENT DESIGN. THIS CAUSE HUGE HARM TO THE ENVIRONMENT. THEREFORE, THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD DISCOURAGE PEOPLE THE OVERUSE OF THESE RESOURCES. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU SUPPORT OR OPOSE THE IDEA
TOPIC: A tendency that the news report in the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than the positive development is harmful to both the individual and the society. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are living in a Univercity residence , and you have problem with the high levels of noise from a new cafe which open is late at night. Write a letter to the governor of the university. In your letter.
Q: You are going to visit New Zealand for an 'English and Homestay' program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
1. introduce yourself
2. ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
3. tell the family about your arrival date and time
The type of media that people of different age groups used to get daily news in one country in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The majority of television news being reported is bad news: wars, famines, accidents and crime. Some people think that television news should be a mixture of good and bad news. Choose whether you agree or disagree with this statement and discuss why you chose that position. Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.
You bought a new mobile phone. But there was something wrong with it. Write a letter a complaint to the shop.
Some people think that the media(such as newspaper) should be allowed to publish information about people's private lives. Other, however, think that there should be controls to stop the media publishing this kind of information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Money should be spent on creating new public buildings such as museums or town hall rather than renovating the existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
In many countries too much money is spent by government and individuals for national days such as New year or religious festivals. To extent do you agree or disagree?
News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported? Discuss. (Cambridge IELTS 1).
A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper.
Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:
explain what you are currently doing
describe your suitability for this area of work
say when you can attend an interview
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should write at least 150 words.