Some people say that self-employment is better than a job in a company or an institution. Discuss your opinion and give reasons to support your answer.
Some people belive that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Other argue that it is better yo try and improve such situations. Discuss both these view and give your opinion.
Some people think that quality art can be made by anyone while others think that it requires special talent and ability. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
- describe what you enjoyed about the course
-say how much cooking you've done since the course
- suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
Many movies and video games contain scenes of violence. Some people believe that they should be banned, while others think they are harmless or even help people to relax. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
you have received a bill from a mobile phone company for international call charges relating to a time when you did not use your phone for international calls.
write a letter to the company,
complaining about this
giving your reasons
asking for the bill to be changed
The charts show the percentage of male and female workers for three employment sectors in two different countries in 2007
ome people think that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters such as food, clothes and entertainment is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decision about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
This chart gives information about the number of people who play video games on a computer or device. Summarise the information by reporting the main features and making relevant comparisons. (Around 150 words)
Some people believe that the only purpose for anyone to learn a second language is to travel or work abroad. Others argue that this is not the only reason why someone needs to learn a second language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
Universities and colleges should be required to have the same number of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree?
Write a letter to a friends who wants to visit your city.
The chart below show the expenditure on study from 2000 to 2100
The world of work is changing rapidly working conditions today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the cause and solution.
Study shows that many criminals have a low level education. For this reason, some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is educate people in prison. So they can get a job when they leave prison. Do you agree or disagree.
Topic: Group or team activities can teach more important skills for life than those activities which are done alone. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Advertisements have great influence in determining what we buy. Some people think that there should be laws to control advertising while others argue that companies should be free to advertise however they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the moey should be spent on improving living standards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree?
The charts above describe the result of a survey about education for adults. As we can see, these charts provide information about the reason for taking a study and percentage of sharing adult education costs.
Today, the quality of life in large cities is decreasing. What is the reason ? What can be done to resolve this problem?
A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as honour, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the number of overseas who came to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009.
some people think that urban spaces should be used for parks rather than for housing.Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Many people buy products that they do not really need and replace old products with the new ones unnecessarily. Why do people buy things they do not really need? Do you think this is a good thing?
Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?
Many countries offer a free health care system to their citizens rather than relying on private health care. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a free system, and give your opinion.
Some people believe that car free days are effective ways to reduce air pollution However, others argue that there are more effectives. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In the future, noboy will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The pie charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak additional languages besides English, in 2000 and 2010.
The graph below gives information about the number of people who smoked cigarettes in the UK between 2011 and 2021. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. AIDA
People should be encouraged to do leisure activities such as mountain climbing or sailing alone round the world, even though these activities may be dangerous, because this will help to develop their courage and confidence. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph shows population variation in three wildlife species from 2011 to 2016 in North America and its coastal areas.
the tables shows sales of fairtade-lable coffee and bananas,sumerize
some people say that advertising is extremely successful at presuading us to buy things. other peolpe think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. Some people claim that this has negative effects on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree 2
Some people think that nuclear is better than other source of power for meeting ever - increasing global needs. To what extent do you agree?
You would like to take part in a work-related seminar in another country.
Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation, and cost.
The line graph shows the amount of poutine* and French fries consumed between 1990 and 2010 in Canada. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main trends and comparisons where relevant.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help 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 in her home- home layout, done degree in interior design, garden maintenance, cooking
Say why you would like to do this work-social cause, love connecting new people, new ideas
Explain when you will and will not be available-weekdays busy not possible, weekends will be there 10am to 5pm
You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony.
Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter,
whose marriage ceremony it was
give details of this marriage ceremony
invite your friend to come and visit your country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………..,
In the future, robots will do more and more jobs instead of humans. do this development have more adavantages or disadvantages?
Schools should take more responsibility for the health of today's children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with statement.
Nowadays, distance-learning programs have gained popularity, but some people argue that online courses can never be as good as those taken at a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it is better to educate girls and boys in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The increase in the production and consumption of meat has resulted in damage to the natural environment What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?
Many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. Discuss both view and give your own oppinion?
More and more people are buying fashionable clothes these days. Does it have more negative or positive effects? Give reasons.
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society?
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 question was: Some people think that to be successful in sports one has to have physical strength, however, some others think that mental strength is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.