The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In future more people will choose to go to holiday in their own country and not travel abroad on holidays. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to travel around town by car, while others prefer public transport such as bus, trains, subway. Which one do you prefer? What are the advantages of both choices? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is common practice for some students to take a gap year after graduating high school to work and/or travel. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People benefit more from traveling in their own country than from traveling to foreign countries. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that traveling is a valuable experience; others say it is a waste of time and money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn foreign language insteat of studying in their hometown. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this.
In the future, more people will choose to go on holidays in their own country, and not to travel aboard on holiday. Do you agree or disagree? disagree moving to other contrie for job so they likke to visit india
Ine chart perow snows ine number or trips made py chuaren in one country in togeT to travel to and from school using different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Other say these are the not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language 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.
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they travelled abroad and why they travelled for the period 1994-98. The second chart shows their destinations over the same period. Write a report for a university lecture describing the information shown below.
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn the culture of other people. We can learn just as much from books, films and the Internet. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to spend their holidays in resorts where everything is organized for them and they take little interest in the country they are visiting. Others prefer to travel around the country and to see how the people live, to get to know their customs and traditions and cuisine. What do you think is best for both the tourists and local community?
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 magazie. 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
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
International travel makes people prejudiced rather than broad- minded. What are its causes and what measures can be taken to solve this problem?
IN THE FUTURE ALL CARS,BUSES AND TRUCKS WILL BE DRIVERLESS.THE ONLY PEOPLE TRAVELLING INSIDE THESE VEHICLES WILL BE PASSENGERS. DO YOU THINK THE ADVANTAGES OF DRIVERLESS VEHILCLES OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTGES?
Nowadays, more people like to travel to other countries, what are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative impact to the countries they travel to?
The graph below illustrates the amount of travellers using three main airports between 1995 and 2000 in New York City.
International travel has become cheaper, more and more countries have opened their doors and more tourist go abroad, for travelling. Do the advantages of increased tourism outweigh the disadvantages.
The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005
As the result of tourisms and the incresing number of people traveling, there's an growingh demand for more flights. What problems does it have on the enviroment? What measures could be taken to solve the problem?
Some people like to travel outside their country. Others would rather travel to tourist spots in their own country first, before travelling abroad. Which do you prefer to do and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 least 150 words
Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantage?
Some people believe that the only purpose for anyone to learn a second language is to travel or work abroad. Other argue that this is not the only purpose why someone needs to learn language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
Nowadays, goverments are trying to encourage people to use buses or subways for their daily travel. What are the advantages of forms of public transport like these?
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign language instead of studying in their hometown. Do the advantages of learning a new language in this way outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that the only reason (Motivation) 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 these views and give your own opinion. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or a negative developnment?
In some countries young people work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university. What are main advantages and disadvantages?
Your child is going on a trip to a nature reserve organised by a local youth club. The club leader is looking for parents to travel with the group and you will like to go.
Write a letter to the leader of the youth club. In your letter
Say why you want to go on the trip
Describe what you could do to help during the trip
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 languge. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that we should reduce air traveling for ecological reasons. Do you think that this would be a positive or negative development and how it could it be achieved?
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter:
· Describe the invitation you received and why it is important to you
· Explain why the conference would be beneficial for you and the company
· Ask for the company for time off to attend and to cover some of the travel costs
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr. Powell,
These days, it is easier than ever for people to travel to different places. As a result, many locations that used to be free of tourists have now become popular tourist destinations. Do you feel this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The chart shows the main methods of transportation for people travelling to a university for work or study in 2004 and 2009 in the UK. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant.
In recent times, people travel to experience extreme activities like skydiving and paragliding which could mean threat to life. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such travel experiences? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Although modern technology has made international communication very easy,many business people still travel longdistances for business meetings. Do the advantages of face-to-face meetings outweigh thedisadvantages?
In the past peolpe used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
n the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a 'gap year', before they begin work or univeristy and see it as a chance to broaden their hoizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People who travel to another country to live, work or study for a period of time often suffer badly from homesickness. Why this problem occurs? What are the best ways to reduce this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, people encourage their children to get a job or to travel after their secondary education and before their university education. What are the advantages or disadvantages of doing so?
You have just read an article in an international travel website which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the website In your letter
correct the information in the article
explain why it is important for the website to give correct information
suggest what the website should do about this situation
According to an international travel magazine, many tourists today fly straight to their holiday resort and almost never leave it. Unlike tourists in the 1960s and ’70s, they return home with no experience of the local culture. Why do you think this happens? How was tourism different in the past? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
In the fiture, all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages ?
The chart and table below show customer satisfaction levels in the US with the airlines and aspects of air travel in 1999, 2000 and 2007.
Many people today are choosing to travel to other countries. Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
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.