BWith the help of technology, students nowadays can learn more information and learn it more quickly. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The chart below gives information about the journey to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand , other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opininon.
You recently stayed at a hotel during your vacation, but you were not satisfied with some of the services provided. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
explain when you stayed at the hotel
describe the problems you experienced
say what you would like the manager to do about it
The provided chart illustrates the percentage of age of visitors from the UK to Spain in 1983 and in 2003.
Your friend has just had a new baby and you are having a party for them.
Write a letter to another friend inviting them to the party and asking them to contribute to a present. In the letter,
explain the reason for the party and the time of the party
give directions to your house
ask them to contribute money for a present
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The best way that a government can reduce the traffic congestion in cities is to provide public transport free of cost to people 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays there is an increase in social problems involving young people because more parents spent time at work than with their children. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Computers are being used more and more in education and so there will soon no role for the teachers in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your friend has just moved to a new house. Write a letter to your friend and let him know about the gift that you have prepared for him/her.
In your letter, you should:
-describe the gift
-tell how it will be delivered
-explain why you chose it.
Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 percent female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people choose to emigrate to other countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a foreign country? Discuss with your own experience.
Human activities have negative effects on the environment. Some people believe it is too late to take measures to prevent animals and plants from dying out. Others think actions should be taken to improve the situation. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many offenrs commit more crimes after serving their first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem?
The diagram below show how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
lt is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaur, dodos ...). There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?
A large emphasis is given to the education in young generation.Government covers all of the free educational activities. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Every year several language die out. Some people think this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages. To what extent do u agree or disagree with this opinion.
Some people think international cooperation has brought benefits to world environment protection, while some people think more benefits have been brought to international business. Discuss both views and give you own opinion.
Topic 2:Some people think employers should not care about the way their employees dress, but the quality at work. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Last Monday you flew from Mumbai to Bangalore. When you reached home, you discovered that you had left your hand bang on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter you have to explain:
Where and when you lost the bag
What your bag looks like
What its contents were
The data below shows information relating to companies holding bank accounts in the British Virgin Islands. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A report indicated that many children between 7 and 11 years old watch television and/or play video game too much. How does the problem affect? What measures can be taken to control it?
Many people believe it is good for male and female students to be taught in the same class. However, there are others who think separating them would bring more advantages. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that children should learn to compete, but others think that they should be taught to co-operate so that they could become more useful adults. State some reasons for both views and give your opinion.
In the future more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?j
The diagrams give illustrations as to how the Queen Mary Hospital has changed since 1960.
The best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to broadcast foreign films and TV shows. Others, however, think it is best to produce local films and shows. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, the average life expectancy has been increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
• Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
• Explain how to apply for the job.
In many countries, a small number of people have extremley high annual incomes. These people should be required to pay a much higher rate of income tax. To what extend do yo agree or disagree with this opinion?
Weather countries should accept more refugees and provide them with basic assistance, such as food and housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently organised an all- day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel, in their feedback, participants said they liked the hotel but were not happy with the food served for lunch
Write a letter to the manager, in your letter,
Say what the participants liked about the hotel
Explain why the were unhappy about the food
Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved to a new home. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have moved
describe the new house
invite your friend to come and visit.
Some people believe raising the price of fuel is the greatest way to address global environmental issues. Do you agree or disagree?
The internet could revolutionize the world in the future, if everyone could have easy access to all information that is available on the world wide web. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication f what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
It is often argued that imposing government legislation is the most effective method to encourage people to adopt a healthier lifestyle, while others believe that promoting individual responsibility is more important. This essay will discuss both perspectives and state my opinion.
Many young people leave school with negative attitudes towards learning. What are the causes？ How to encourage young people to study？
People living in 21st century have a better life quality than the people who lived in the previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree
you and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Congratulate him/her for also being accepted
Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate
Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
Advances in science and technology and other ares of the society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die. There is no better time to be alive than now. Do you agree or disagree?
It has recently announced that a new restuarant may be built in your neighborhood: Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasona and detail to support your answer
In the future, nobody 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*
International travel is becoming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourist. Do the advantages of increased tourists outweigh disadvantages.
You are a current student of Loren Brusque University, studying Business Administration. You want to apply for the post of Quality Assurance Manager you have recently seen on the university's notice board.
Write a letter to Mr. Walker, and
•Give your reason for writing
•Tell about your education
• Describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job.
some people think government should invest more money in teachin science than other subjects in order for a country to develope and progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are in a hospital with a broken leg. Your colleagues have sent you get well soon greeting cards and gifts. Write a letter to them and include:
Thank them for everything
Explain how you spend time in the hospital
Inform them about your recovery process
Some believe that a tax on companies should be introduced to reduce industrial pollution. Others believe that other measures should be taken to solve the problem. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.