# 61. The table below gives information about changes in Overall in England between 1985 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Average distance in miles travelled per person per year, by mode of travel
In the future all cars, buses and truck will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. •describe the item you lost •explain how you lost it •tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
Some peole say that travel help us to appreciate other cultures. How true is this statement? Do you think that people who travel a lot appreciate other cultures more than those who stay at home
in the future, more people will choose to go to holiday in their own country and not travel abroud in holiday. do you agree or disagree?
In the future all cars buses trucks will be driverless.The only people travelling will be passengers.Do yo think the advantages will outweigh the disadvantages.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finising high school and starting university studies. discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young peoplewho decide to do this.
ome people believe that the advent of economical air travel has been beneficial by making international travel more accessible, while others argue that is has had a very negative impact. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Today’s fresh food like vegetables or fruits travels thousands of miles from the rural areas or farms before it reaches customers in cities or urban areas. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend?
Some people believe that travelling is a valuable experience; others say it is a waste of time and money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You travelled to another city on business last week, and there was a problem with your hotel room. Write to the hotel manager. In your letter... •- Tell the manager about the problems you had •- Explain to them how you feel about what happened •- Let them know what actions you would like them to take.
You are planning for a vacation to a country where your friend lives.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
mention your travel plans
tell him what you plan to do
ask some questions about the places worth seeing
some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
International travel has many advantages to both travelers and the countries that they visit. Do the advantages of international travel outweigh the disadvantages?
Air traffic is increasingly leading to more noise, pollution and airport construction. One reason for this is the growth of low cost passenger flights often to holiday destinations. Some people say that governments should try to reduce air travel by taxing it more heavily. Do you agree or disagree?
you recently travelled on the local bus service in your town. You think the driver drove badly and was rude to the passengers. Write a letter to the manager of the local bus service. In your letter
introduce yourself and say when the incident happened
describe what you saw and heard
say what you would like the bus company to do about it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have just finished a trip booked from a travel agency, but you are not
satisfied with it Write a letter to the travel agent in your letter, you should say:
- why you felt so unhappy
- what happened
- make some recommendations about what the travel agent should do
about it.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centers or mall to do their shopping. Is it a positive or a negative development?
Ecotourism, which focuses on responsible travel to natural areas while conserving the environment and supporting local communities, has grown in popularity in recent years. What are the main advantages of ecotourism for both the communities involved and the natural environment? use the specific example to illustrate your points.
Some people think that while travelling foreign country one shouldn’t stay in hotels because you cannot grasp the culture. Give reasons, prevalent example from personal life and your opinion.
The charts below show reasons for travel and the main issues for the travelling public in the US in 2009. blob:https://web.telegram.org/8986b688-89ed-4f62-a52f-0e89e2e329c7
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
explain why you changed jobs – need to feel challenged and also wanted more benefits
describe your new job – whole new experience / I have never worked on it before / love it
tell him/her your other news – next month I’ll travel to Europe
Some think the best way to reduce the time people spend in travelling to work is to replace the parks and gardens close to the city centres with apartment buildings where commuters can live, while other disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that space travel is a waste of government money while others believe it is important for human development. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
You have recently come back from an overseas holiday. You face some problems with the hotel booked through your travel agent.
Write a letter to your travel agent. In your letter
• Details about hotel booking
• Problems that you faced there
• Gives the distance to the travel agent so that such problems are not repeated
Most people enjoy holidays and the travel and tourism is a billion dollar industry. All over the world people are traveling either for business or pleasure or both. People who can afford to or have free time go away frequently for short holidays or on weekends. Others who are working or studying try to take a holiday at least once a year, away from home and work or studies. What are the benefits of travel? Give good reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
you took a trip, during this trip your suitcase got damaged. write a letter to the bus company, in your letter inform the bus company of when and where you travelled, describe your suitcase and what happened to it, explain why company should pay for a new suitcase
Many people now travel overseas for their holidays, rather than staying in their own countries. What are some reasons for this change? What problems does the rise in international tourism cause?
Many student choose to take a gap year before starting university, to travel or gain work experience. Do you think this is a good idea or a waste of time? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
Correct the information in the article
Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information.
Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation.
Write at lease 150 words.
1.On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
o● describe the item you lost
o● explain how you lost it
o ● tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
Some people believe that space travel is a waste of government money while others believe it is important for human. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
The charts below show reasons for travel and the main issues for the travelling public in the US in 2009. Summarise it.
You are planning to travel and would like someone to take care of your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• explain why you will be away
• ask your friend to take care of your apartment
• describe the tasks you want your friend to do
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……
Some people think it is very good idea to bring your family when travelling overseas for work or study reasons. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage and give your opinion
You travelled to another city on business last week, and there was a problem with
your hotel room.
Write to the hotel manager. In your letter…
- Tell the manager about the problems you had
- Explain to them how you feel about what happened
- Let them know what actions you would like them to take.
The cost of flying has decreased significantly over the last decade. This has made overseas travel much more accessible. Discuss advantages and disadvantages
You are taking a holiday in a place recommended by your local travel agent, and you are having a wonderful time.you promised to write to himand let him know what you think of his suggestion .
Write a letter to your travel agent as promised , and let him know what you have been doing and what you are going to do before the end of your holiday.
Explain why you think he made the right choice for you.
The cost of international travel are decreasing and tourism is growing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of increasing tourism activity in different countries?
You lost an item while travelling on a
bus. An employee of the bus company
assisted you in recovering your lost
item. Write a letter to the company
manager to thank the employee. In youro
letter,
- Describe what you lost and how the
employee helped you find it
- Say how you felt after recovering it
- Explain why it was important to you
The chart below shows the results of a survey that sampled a cross section of travelers at a major metropolitan airport about the purpose of their trip. The survey was carried out during four different months in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driveless. The only people travelling inside these vehicle will be passengers. Do you think the advantage of driveless vehicles outweigh the disadvantage?
In the future all cars, uses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles would be passengers. Do you thin the advantage of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantage.
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia´s share of the Japanese tourist markey. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
International travel is becoming cheaper, and more and more countries open their door and with more and more tourists. Do the advantages of the increased tourism outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people believe that air travel should be restricted because it causes serious pollution and will use up resources.Do you agree or disagree?
Thanks to low-cost airlines, many people can travel abroad. What advantages and disadvantages do tourists bring to the countries they visit?
In future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantage of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your and answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels- individual, national and global. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However others think this leads to environmental problems, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from travelling by air. Discuss both sides an give your own opinion.