ome people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
The bar graph illustrates unemployment rates and the average of weekly earnings by education level in 2016.
he table provides information about underground railway systems in six major cities, including the year they were opened,
Nowadays, people believe that the environment influences their accomplishments. Some people think their success and accomplishment were influenced by the places where they grew up. Do you think the environment does or does not affect people’s accomplishment and how it affects?
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish to complain to the supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
-say who you are
-give details about the accident
-suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents
Most countries spend large amount of money on weapons to defend themselves though they are not at war. Some believe those countries should spend the money to help poor countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are due to give a presentation at work at the end of this week, but you are unwell and would like to postpone the presentation.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter,
Describe the presentation
Explain why you cannot deliver the presentation on the scheduled day
Request a different date for your presentation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
write at least 150 words
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
In many western countries there is an increasing number of couples choosing to have no children. What are the advantages and disadvantages to couple having no children?
You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
give a brief update of your life since you were last in touch
explain why you will be travelling to his/her town
say what you plan to do when you visit his/her town
Write at least 150 words.
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
Some people think that we learn best through in-person interaction with a teacher in a classroom. Others believe that online learning is more effective. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain shop. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and still, it is not ready.
Write a letter to the shop to complain about it. In your letter,
explain what has happened
how you feel about it
ask them to repair the radio soon or supply you with a new radio
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people believe that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can beneficial for teenagers and the community as well. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that too much money has been spent looking after and repair old buildings, so we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The local council is about to destroy children playground in your area because it is under use. write a letter and tell them:
why it is not well used
what can be done so more people can use it.
In the modern world, schools are no longer necessary because there is so much information available through internet, that they can just as well study at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a table showing the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished and the charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how were pleased during the same two periods.
Q: In some places, shops are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Do you think it is good for customers, shop staff and our society as a whole? Give reasons and examples from your personal experience.
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.
Organizing a large family celebration such as a wedding can often create problems. What can be the problems associated with organizing a large family events and what solutions can you suggest?
Some companies and organizations require their employees to wear uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:" Advances in technology have made people happier than they were before."? Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You are talking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you have not finished it write a letter to your lecturer in your letter.
Introduce yourself
Explain why you have not handed in the project yet.
Request more time to do it.
Societies benefit from the closer relationship we have with foreigners through international tourism and business. To what extent do your agree or disagree.
COMMUNITIES AND HELPING EACH OTHER We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graphs below show the percentage of man and woman aged 60-64 who were employed in four countries in 1970 and 2000
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.
Researches has shown that spending much less time in office can reduce the use of energy for example electricity gas. Thus companies close for some days or a week . Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
Some people say that the clothes people wear are the most important indication of what they are like. Others, however, say that people should not be judged by they clothes they wear. Discuss both these views and give your own opiniom. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
the provided bar chart illustrates how many peoole drinked coffe and bought tea as well as drinking habits in five Australian towns.
Your local bookshop has invited members of the public to recommend a guest speaker for an upcoming event that will include a series of talks from well-known people. Write an e-mail to the bookshop. In your e-mail: • suggest a speaker • say what they would contribute to the event • explain why other people would be interested too You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your e-mail as follows: Dear...,
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spend their weekly income in 1968 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relavant.
With more and more people communicating via computers and mobile telephones, there is a real danger that we are losing the ability to communicate with others face to face. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to your cousin congratulating him for his wedding and give reasons for not attending it.
In your letter
-congratulate him for his wedding
-give reasons for not attending
-tell him you will visit him soon
Although young people nowadays are provided with a more comfortable life and a better health care system, they are not necessarily happy as expected . In this essay, I will name some factors that contribute to this situation and propose several feasible solutions.
consumerism/media offer all the time things to buy we are unsustified for
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants athe meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter: say what the participants liked about the hotel explain why they were unhappy about the food suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us longer pay attention to it.to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. (
The map below shows the plan of a museum in 1998 and after some changes were made in it in 2008.
In some countries we have more cars while in others we have more bicycles. What are the causes of this? Which one is better?
The chart compares how well students from a range of disciplines did in their year 1 assessments in 2008 and 2012
0The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the the advantages of this situation out weight the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan
In the 21st century, many women have come out of their home to become what we call working women. What are the advantages and disadvantages of women doing work?
Is fast food to blaim for obesity in society or is gaining too much weight is the responsibility of the individuals? What are the factors contribute the obesity? Why do you think that children are becoming obese.
Topic 2: The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed because of technological and scientific advances. Some people regard this change as an improvement, while others believe that it is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart shown the minimum number of days spent per week on sport and exercise by young people in Canada. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the imformation shown below.
Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The best way to solve the traffic congestion in the city is to provide free public transport 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?