the charts bellow show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019
Your friend would like to visit you but unfortunately you are not free when they want to come. Write a letter to your friend.
Apologise
Explain why you are busy
Suggest another time
some people think that buildings such as flats and houses should be designed to last a long time. Others believe that it is more important to provide accommodation quickly and cheaply. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowladge or experience.
Many people, especially young children, watch too much television. Some experts think that this can be dangerous, and that the time would be better spent doing other thing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching television?
One of your friends lives in another country.you want to spend some time working in that country. Write a letter to your friend. Describe why you want to work in that country. Tell him about your skills and experience. As some other questions related to work.
Some peole say that too much time and resources are spent on the protections of wild animmals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
15.10.2024 Question 30 Since science and technology are becoming more and more important in modern society, schools should spend more time on teaching these subjects rather than on arts and humanities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many believe that young people should spend more of their time with their family instead of other entertainment. Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
at the present time, the poulation of some countries includes a relatively larg number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You have left college but you didn’t say goodbye to your friend
who lived in the room with you because he had a course that
time.
Write a letter to him. In your letter
Apologize and tell him how you spent the day when you left
Tell him how you got home Invite him to visit you.
Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their parent. Other believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
Many people work long hours, leaving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line chart illustrates the number of women in parliament of 5 European nations from 2000 to 2012. Overall, the figures for Germany, Italy, France and the UK all increased after 12 years. In contrast, the number of female members in Belgium’s parliament decreased through times. In 2000, the German government consisted of almost 35% woman while the figures for Italy and France were all around 25%. After 12 years, the percentage of females in Germany, Italy and France rose to 37%, 40% and 32%, respectively. Italy was also the country that had the highest number of female members in parliament in the 5 European nations. In the Belgium’s government, in 2000, the percentage of women was more than 15% while the figure for the UK was just nearly 5%. However, in 2012, the figures for these two nations both collided at nearly 25%. Belgium was the only country of the five ones mentioned to witness a decrease after the 12-year period.
Experts say if older people spend their time with other people and exercise daily their lives will be happier and healthier. However many elderly are suffering from lack of fitness. Discuss cause and solution.
Modern lifestyle mena that manu parents have little time for their children. Many children suffer because they do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. Do you agree or disagree?
People likes to travel or work in the time between highschool and university studies. What ara the advantages and disadvantages
These days more and more people are going to other counties for significant period of time either to find a job or study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, young people spend much of their time watching TV and playing video games. Some people think these activities are bad for a young person's mental and physical health. Do you agree or disagree?
In some area of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion on this?
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is the poverty of leisure time for young people, who are under a lot of pressure to work hard in their studies.
In recent times it has become increasingly popular for people to research their family history. What do you think are the reasons behind this?
Some parents believe that reading entertainment books is a waste of time. In their opinion, children should only read serious, educational books. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own experience.
Modern lifestyle mena that many parents have little time for their children. Many children suffer because they do not get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. Do you agree or disagree?
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
• Introduce yourself
• Ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
• Tell the family about your arrival date and time
Many people think that children should be doing educational work at home all the time, even in their free time. Others say that this is not a good idea and children should not be forced to do schoolwork all the time. Discuss both perspectives and give your own opinion.
A friend of yours has a son/daughter who recently graduated and is now applying for jobs.
Your friend has asked you to give their son/daughter some advice about applying for a job.
Write a letter to your friend's son/daughter. In your letter
- Give some advice about applying for a job.
- Explain why these things are important.
- Suggest a time and place you can meet to talk about this
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others ay that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give the reasons for your answer and include ant relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she accepts your
invitation to come and stay with you in Ukraine for a week. Write a letter to your penfriend and say
– when the best time to come is and why
– what tourist atractions there are in your area
– what activities he/she could enjoy during the visit
Some believe secondary school students should learn international news as a part of school subject while others think, its a waste of time.Discuss both views ans give your opinion.
You have left college but you didn’t say goodbye to your friend
who lived in the room with you because he had a course that
time.
Write a letter to him. In your letter
Apologize and tell him how you spent the day when you left
Tell him how you got home Invite him to visit you.
IN SOME AREA OF THE US A 'CURFEW' IS IMPOSED, IN WHICH TEENAGERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE OUT OF DOORS AFTER A PARTICULAR TIME AT NIGHT UNLESS THEY ARE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ASULT. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ABOUT THIS?
Many people work long time, lesving very little time for leisure activities. Does this situation have more advantages or disadvantages?
Some people believe that in present times, women do get as much equality at work as men, while others believe that even today women have to fight their way to succeed at work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The given table depicts the information about the proportion of number of children ever born ta a female aged 40-44 in Australia for each year after 1981. Overall, the percentage of women in Australia with no children have increased in a times span of two decades and several years, where as the percentage of women with four or more children has decreased with a great margin. Starting from, the proportion of females in Australia with no children have increased with 1.2% in first 5 years where as in next 25 years it jumped up to 15.9%. similarly the proportion of women with one child also increased in 2006 up to 13.2% where whereas it was only 7.6 in 1981. Linking to it, the females with two children have showed a steady growth up to 38.3 in 2006 as compared to 27.4% in year. Moving for the, the woman with three children have showed a study decline. Adding to it, the percentage of women with four or more children follows a similar trend where it dropped up to 11% in 2006 compared to 27.6%.
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. WRITI You sho Write a in a sur citi tra D Frequency of eating at fast food restaurants among people in the USA (2003-2013) GiV knC Wi 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Every day Several times a week Once a week Once or twice a month A few times a year Never 2003 2006 У 2013
1.Some people say that too much time and resources are spent on the protection of wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Television dominates the free time of too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socialising with others – Do you Agree or disagree ?..
It is some times said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are 30 as this is the best for the individual and the society. To what extend do you agree or disagree ?
Some people do not directly go to college after graduating from high school but travel or work for a short time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some university students are in favor of studying different subjects rather than focusing on one main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure tomr for activities that improve mind,such as doing word puzzles or reading.Other feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
the chart below gives information about the amount of time children spend with their parents.
Some people think that children should be encouraged to travel more while at school to broaden thier experience. Others think that not enough time is spent in the classroom learning the basics of a good education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that develop the mind, such as reading and doing crossword puzzles. Others feel that it is important to give one’s mind a rest in leisure time. Discuss.
Some people believe that part time job can ensure better job opportunities in future. Others think job can easily distract students from study. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these view points and give your own opinion.
Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
•say how you felt about the visit
•refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
•invite your friend to visit you
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
More people say that devoting one’s time to family activities is more important than spending time working. Others believe that dedicating one’s time to work is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
For the past seven days, you were late for work due to some unavoidable issues at home.
Write a letter to your manager explaining why you were late for work for several days. In your letter,
explain why you were late for the last seven days
apologise for the delay
assure your manager that you will be on time from now on