Media surround us,from the shows we watch on tv to the music we listen on the radio. How does media affect the society? Do you agree that the media has more disadvantages than benefits?
The chart gives information on the percentage of women going into higher education in five countries for the years 1980 and 2915. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make compar
Governments around the world spend too much money on treating illness And diseases and not Enough on health education and prevention.Do agree or disagree?
Pollution levels worldwide are growing at a faster pace than expected, and climates are changing accordingly. What do you think are the causes of pollution? What are its impacts on the environment?
You are a student, and your local government has recently proposed a new policy to increase the homework for students. They believe that more homework will improve educational outcomes. However, there is a heated debate in your community regarding this proposal. Some people argue that homework will burden students and take away from their free time and extracurricular activities. Others believe that it will provide more time for focused learning and better prepare students for their future.
As a student, please write a letter to your local government to provide your opinion on whether you support or oppose the proposed policy.
Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government,while other people think it is a good idea for young people to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that advertising influences our buying decisions. Others argue that it has little or no real effect on what we buy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Youshould spend about 40 minutes on this task. Beinga celebrity- such as a famous film star or sports personality- brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from yourown knowledge or experience.
A friend is coming to your country to work for six months.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter, give
*a suggestion of a city to live in
*recommendations on jobs your friend could do
*advice on places where your friend can meet locals
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ____,
Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet, and they can study just as well at home. What is your own opinion? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. You may continue your writing on the back page if you need more space
The government should sometimes infringe on people’s freedom for the security of society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The line graph below shows US consumers' average annual expenditures on cell phone and residential phone services between 2001 and 2010.
Some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negative impact on local culture. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Too much attention is paid to and too much money is spent on keeping pets, while people throughout the world are starving. - Discuss the arguments for and against keeping pets. - To what extent do you agree?
The fast food industry has negative effects on our health, the environment and family eating habits. Do you agree or disagree?
You have got one week break from your office and you want to go on a trip with your uncle as you both like adventurous activities. Write an email to your uncle to ask to go on a trip with you. Write an email to your uncle in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: •Where and when you want to go •What you can do there •Why do you want to go with your uncle only?
Technology is very much a part of modern life. Many people see technology as a force that has escaped from human control. Others feel that technology has improved the quality of life. Do you think that the contribution technology has made to modern life has been positive or negative? State your position on this issue and support it with appropriate examples.
Jenny is conducting a research project on cell phone use. The chart shows the percentage of students, and parents of students, at Jenny’s school who owned cell phone over a 14 year period. The table provides the cell phone ownership rate nationwide over the same timeframe.
To improve the job prospects, the secondary schools should spend more time teaching communication skills and business and spend less time on history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged from 18-30 and those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Task Two In modern society, it is common for employees to work overseas and take their families with them. What are the advantages and disadvantages for employees and their families? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? You should You should spend around 40 minutes on this task.
In the past people liked to store knowledge in books. However, in the present, we prefer to store knowledge on the Internet. Do you think the advantages outweight the disantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
There are three main things to consider before writing your essay:
Some people say that what children watch influences their behavior. Others believe the amount of time they spend on television influences their behavior most. Discuss both views and give your opinion. MODEL ESSAY:
Major companies use sport events to promote their products. Some people think it has a negative effect on sport. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is by reducing the maximum speed limit on vehicles, others think there are other better ways. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
Many claims that the fast-food industry had a negative effect on the environment, eating habits, and families. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently learnt that the best teacher you ever had will be retiring soon.
Write a letter to your former teacher. In your letter
Explain how you heard about his/her retirement
Describe what made him/her such a great teacher
Say how your teacher affected your life
Some poeople think it is more important to spend moeny on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people nowadays are learning on the Internet of going to class. What are the advantages of learning online? Do you think online learning can totally replace the classroom learning?
While some people consider air pollution to be the most dangerous environmental problem, others believe that soil pollution has a more serious effect on our world. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
you need to arganize an affice event in a community center to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company. write a letter to your owner about
1- request the budget of the cermony
2- explain the importance of event
3- ask hi using the conference room on that date.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Ak
Many men and women are making the decision to have children later in life. Why is this trend occurring? What are the impacts of this development on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Task 1
You are looking for a full-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain what sort of job you would like
say what experience and skills you have
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both theses views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged from 18-30 and those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance. Write a report for a university
Not enough people around the world choose to study science subject st university. What are tge reasons for this. What impact does the issue have on society. Give reasons for your answer and include any examples from your knowledge
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discussion both these views and give your opinion
Some people feel that the responsibility for providing education should be borne only by the government and that private education should be banned. What are the main advantages of banning private education? Are there any circumstances ehre private education should be allowed? What is your own opinion on the matter?
the chart below shows the expenditure of 2 countries on consumer good in 2010.
The charts below show the proportion of income spent on different areas by one university in 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. Make comparisons where relevant.
Plagiarism has become an urgent problem at academic institutions in many countries today. in your opinion, how does this problem affect students? What can be done to solve it? Give reasons and include any relevant examples and explanations to support your answer. Write your answer on your answer sheet
Billions of dollars are being wasted on space research. The money used could be better if used to improving condition on people on earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As a results of tourism and the increasing number of people travelling, there is an growing demand for more flights.What problems does this have on the environment? What measures could be taken to slove the problem?
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain, The table shows where the money came from and the charts show, how it was distributed. Summarise the Infermation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant,
Some people say that the bast way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Other, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that fittest and strongest individuals and the team can achieve success in sports, while others believe that success depends on mental attitude. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
"Write a letter to your neighbour to ask him/her to take care of your house while you are away for a week on holiday. Please say
•Explain where you are going and why.
• What do you need him/her to do?
• What should he/she do in case of emergency?"
In recent times, many people are making the decision to live alone. What are the causes of this? freedom, Does it have positive or negatives effects on society?