These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to 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.
Countries with long average working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have long working time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
An old friend is coming to town and has invited you to go to the cinema. Write to your friend. In your letter
• Explain that you are unable to come
• Find out how long your friend is staying in town
• Arrange a suitable time to meet
Technology is becoming progressively universal. In the fullness of time, classroom reachers will be totally substituted for technology. Do you agree or disagree?
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
•explain why the occasion is special
•ask for her assistance
•set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Joan,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years’ time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So same people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The Chart below shows the amount of leisure time enjoyed men and women of different employment status.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of times and doing housework in house holes in one country between 1920 and 2019
Describe a period of time from your studies that was the most difficult for you so far. You should say: •When it was •Why was it hard •What you were doing at that time
Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. other believe that this is unneccesary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides and say which side you personally support.
The chart below shows the amount of leisure time enjoyed by men and women of diferent employment status. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. You should in 20 minutes for this task.
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
People today spend less and less time interacting with other people in their neighborhood and this has a negative impact on community. What are the causes and solutions? ab
Last year you met someone on holiday and became friends. He/she has informed you that he/she will be travelling near your hometown on business in a few months’ time.
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to stay with you. In your letter,
•express how pleased you are to hear from him/her
•invite him/her to stay with you
•tell him/her about your ideas of how you could spend some time together
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after the six years old child.
Write a letter to the parents. in your letter
*explain why you would like the job
*Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
* Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
The maps below show changed in the city of Nelson in recent times. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make a comparisons where relevant.
Certain individual tell that sparing time to enhance a successful career is the most vital thing. Opponent say the time spend with friends and family is more important. Debate both sides and give your opinion?
Free time activities of the elderly in the United States from 1980 to 2010.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Experts say older people were happier and healteir in the past because they did more excercise and spent more time with family and friends, whereas many now suffer from loneliness and health problems. What are the causes of this and what are some solutions ?
There are more new towns being built nowadays it is more important to include public parks and sports facilities than shopping centres for individual to spend their free time to .what extent do you agree or disagree?
Human activities over the period of time have increased global warming. What are the primary causes? What solutions can you suggest?
For many young people today, shopping is their favourite free time activity. Why do you think this has happened? Should young people be encouraged to do different activities in their free time? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper for swimming lessons at your community sports centre.
You want to find out more about the lessons. Write a letter to the manger of the sports centre.
.Describe how well you can swim at the moment
. Explain why you want to learn to swim better
. Enquire about the time and cost of the swimming lessons
You have seen an advertisement for a part time job welcoming visitors to your town.
Write to the recruiters. In your letter
•Explain why you want the job
•Describe why you would be a good person for the role
•Describe any relevant experience you may have
Some people argue that employees should change their jobs atleast once in their life time. Do you agree or disagree?
The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four village libraries, and the pie chart shows the percentage of books, by type, that were borrowed over this time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In a recent years most of the youngsters are spending their valuable time on watching unnecessary things on television. However, there are pros and cons of this view and they will be discussed in this essay.
When a new town is planned, it is more important to develop public parks and sports facilities than shopping centers for people to spend their free time in. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
The bar charts describe how much time a teacher spent at three school levels in four different countries in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently been offered a job in Canada living with a family for 6 months and looking after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell him/her why do you want this job, explain how you will spend your free time in Canada, and invite your friend to visit you when you are in Canada
Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The chart and table provide data about cars registered in one country over a period of time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in? Give reasons for your answer and invlude any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family. Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter: ● apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner ● explain why you have been so busy ● arrange a time to visit Begin your letter as follows: Dear Grandmother,
Some people believe that part time job can be beneficial for better jobs in future. Others think it can easily distract students. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some areas of the US teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night. What is your opinion about this?
Some people believe that what children watch on television influences their behaviour. Others say that amount of time spent watching TV influences their behaviour. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Young people are now spending more and more time and money following fashion trends. What is your opinion? Is this a positive or negative development?
experts say that older people were happier and healthier in the past as they had more exercises and spent more time with their friends. What are the causes of this and what are the potential solutions?
some people are very interested in researching their family history . Other people say this is a waste of time and that we should focus instead on the present and future generation. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
A friend of your is thinking of going om a camping holiday for the first time this summer . he has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday.
-Describe some possible disadvantages.
-Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Children spend a lot of time watching TV and playing computer games; however, it does not help in improving their mental abilities. Do you agree or disagree.
New technology have changed the way children spend their free time? Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say free time activities for children should be organized. Others say that children should be free time to choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Your child's teacher has requested a meeting with you this Friday to discuss your child's low test scores. Unfortunately, you cannot attend. Write a letter to your child's teacher. In your letter
· Describe why you cannot attend the meeting
· Explain how you have been helping your child study
· Propose another time to meet
In order to overcome stress, some psychologists recommend doing nothing at all for a period of time during the day. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that money is more important than free time for a good quality of life. Others say the opposite is true. Discuss both views. What is more important in your opinion? Give relevant examples.
New technologies have changed she way children spend their free time. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of this trend.
You have some time off work and are hoping to visit a close friend, Stephanie, for a few days. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
suggest spending time together
explain why you have time to do this
propose some activities
Some studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active and creative things. Why do you think this is happening? What measures and methods can be used to solve the issue