As cities have increased in size and building work has expanded in a haphazard way, there should be more careful planning. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factor such as money and appearance. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays a growing number of boys and girls within normal weight rannges have an intense fear of gaining weight and therefore get anorexia. Why do you think a lot of teenagers have a strong desire to be skinny? What can be done to prevent this eating disorder
A friend from another coutry moving to your city for work. he asked you to advise about living in your city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
1. suggest an interesting part of the city to live in. - beautiful river , italian restaurants , different culture
2. describe the public transport in your city. - 5 minute bus service , convenient, affordable pass , all day pass.
3. say how your friend can meet new people there. - Visit shops , bars and art gallery ,join tourist group destination.
When it comes to workplace, we normally think we have to go there to work. A lot of us commute work every day. However, there are some people who work remotely at their homes or away from their offices. What do you think is the reason why some companies permit their employees to work this way?
You are having a party. Write an invitation letter to your friend. In your message you should
• explain why you are having the party
• tell her when and where it is
• say who will be there
• what to bring/wear etc
Write a letter
It is a natural process for animals to become extinct. There is no reason why people should try and avoid this from happening. Do you agree or disagree
Nowadays. There is a lot of pressure and stress in many people’s lives. What are the causes of this problem? What could be done to reduce it?
You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to store manager of the department store. In your letter - Explain how you heard about the job - Describe the kind of job you would like to have - Give details of your experience and qualifications Dear Sir or Madam,
In some countries there are few controls over the design and construction of homes and other buildings, and owner can decide on the design of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh the drawbacks?
Some people feel that there is too much emphasis on getting an education, and that the government should spend money on leisure time activities for young people too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days people are living in their 90s and beyond. As a result, there is increasing concern about care of the elderly. Do you think it is the responsiblity of the family to take care of their elderly member or should the government be held responsible?
You have recently visited a museum. Now write a letter to your friend about the museum you have visited.
Write a letter to him/ her. In your letter, write:
•where you went
•what you saw there
•how you felt about it
The bar graph illustrates the frequency with which Americans ate at fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Overall, the majority of Americans consumed fast food between once a week and once or twice a month during this period. Looking more closely at the data, in 2003, just over 30% of Americans ate fast food once a week, while around 30% did so once or twice a month. A small minority either never ate fast food or consumed it daily. By 2006, there was a slight increase in the percentage of people eating fast food once a week, as well as a growth in the number of those who ate fast food several times a week, rising from around 16% to 20%. The percentage of people eating fast food once or twice a month also increased. Meanwhile, only about 3% of Americans were daily fast food consumers during this period. Finally, in 2013, around 33% of people ate fast food once or twice a month, while a small portion of the population continued to consume fast food every day or never.
In some countries today, there is an attitude that ‘anyone can do it’ in the arts – music, literature, acting, art, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated. Do you agree or disagree
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?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there
are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Some people think that schools should concentrate on academic courses which are useful to the career of students; courses like music and sports are not useful and therefore should not be offered. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it?
In many countires, there are an increasing number of private cars. What are the advantages and disadvtanges of this trend?
Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is by reducing the maximum speed limits on vehicles, others think there are other better ways. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In many countries, people are now living longer than before. Some peple say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extend do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think all lawbreakers should be sent to prison, while others think there are better alternatives for those whose crimes are minor, such as making them do work for the local community. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below show responses by teachers of foreign languages in Britain to a survey concerning why their students are learning a foreign language. The first chart shows the main reason for learning a foreign language. The second chart shows how many teachers felt that there has been a recent change in the reason.
Letter of instruction:
You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realized you left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should say,
• Thank your friend for the holiday
• Explain that you left your wallet in their house
• Give them instructions of how to send it back to you
Band 5 In many countries woman no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn their own income and therefore do not require financial security that marriage can bring. To what extend do you agree?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult to live such as Sahara desert or Antarctica. To advance outweigh disadvantages of living there .
Al parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that schools should teach children skills but other think having a range of subject is better for a children's future. Discuss both of the views and give your opinion.
In some countries people of all age groups are engaging in too many sports or over-exercising. Are there more advantages or drawbacks to this development?
In many countries, women and men are working full-time. It is, therefore, logical for women and men to share household tasks. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Multicultural societies, in which there is a mixture of different ethnic peoples, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You Will Move to A New City for Work. You Know Some People Who Live There. Write a Letter to One of Your Friends. In your Letter:-
Ask Them for Help Finding Accommodation.
Tell Them Where You Would Like to Live.
Tell Them the Type of Place You Are Looking For.
As a result of tourism and the increasing number of people traveling, there is a growing demand for more flights. what problems does this have on the environment? what measures could be taken?
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 solve the problem?
In some countries, there is an increase in number of parents choosing home education for their children. Do the advantages of home education outweigh its disadvantages?
As Technology is advancing, some people think that soon there would be no role of teachers. Do you agree or disagree?
Your friend will be staying at your home, but you can’t be there. Write a letter in which you explain: - How the keys will get to him/her - How to use the electrical appliances - Recommend some interesting places to visit
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps olive oil undergoes before being produced. Overall, there are 7 steps olive oil goes through before being packaged then released into the marketplace. The first station is far from the industrial environment and consist on picking the olives from their trees. Second step is to rinse the product with cold water before pushing it in a belt, directly relied to a smashing machine. Thanks to the previous appliance, the olive paste is isolated from the olive stones, which are undesirable for olive oil manufacturing. Afterwards, the pressing moment comes. Indeed, the latter is put in a bag with holes so it can be crushed with a convenient pressing machine. The mixture is then crafted to separate the oil from the water. Finally comes the storage of the final produce before selling it. To conclude, we notice according to the figure that olive oil manufacture requires a plenty of work-seven steps- and a piece of specific knowledge.
It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct(eg. Dinosaur, dodos..). There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that interview is not reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree
A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend about your planned party
ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there
ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the men
In some countries today, there is an attitude that “anyone can do it” in the arts – music, literature, acting, craft, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous, and genuine talent is not valued and appreciated. Do you agree or disagree?
Natural resources are depleting and there are not enough to sustain the economic growth of the country. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why are you interested in this sports club
ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
Are computers an essential features of modern education? What subjects can be better taught using computers? Are there aspects of a good education that cannot be taught using computers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that there are benefits in going to private secondary schools. Others feel that private schools can have negative effects on the society. Discuss both the view and give your opinion?
Health and fitness levels of children and teenagers are declining these days. Therefore, physical education and sport should be compulsory for all students in all schools. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries there is a restriction of age for legal marriages. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages.
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. Whats is your opinion about this?
The only reason people work hard is to earn more money. There are no other reasons to do it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?