With an increasing number of people eating fast food, which if eating too regularly can cause health issues, some people think that the only solution is to ban it completely. To what extent do you agree?
In some countries in Europe, some children from the age of 11 or 13 go to schools to learn more practical skills that will help them get a job. Other children stay in schools which provide a more general academic education. What should schools do to prepare students for the world of work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You would like to work for a company or organisation in a foreign country.
Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
• Describe the kind of job you would like to do
• Explain which country or part of the world you would like to work in
• Tell them why you are interested in working in another country
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree? Which type of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The pie chart illustrates the principal reasons behind the worldwide land degradation, whilst the table chart represents the main causes which led to the aforementioned issue by region in the 1990s. Overall, over-grazing was the main cause of agricultural land degradation, while European region was the one, mostly affected by this issue. Looking in closer detail at the pie chart, it can be clearly seen that over-grazing is the leading factor of land degradation throughout the world with a frequency of 35%. The deforestation issue comes after representing 30% then the over-cultivation with 28%. However, a minority of other reasons are still responsible for this environmental disease. Moreover, the table chart highlights the fact that Europe is the most devasted land comparing to Oceania and north America with a fraction worth 23% . The major cause is deforestation representing a portion of 9.8%. Oceania follows the word wide trend with over grazing as a first cause of land degradation. Finally, North America is clearly the less polluted region with 5% of land destructed.
You have seen an advertisement for a community college that needs teachers for night classes.
Write a letter to the community college. In your letter:
say which advertisement you are answering
describe which course(s) you want to teach, and what it/they would be about
explain why you would be a suitable teacher
In some area of the US, a ‘curfew’ is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion on this?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be most effective. •Comics •Books •Radio •Television •Film •Theater
In recent decades, related to speech of the public which is new generations should be better than the precedents in terms of academically, many people believe that non-educational subject should be eliminated from to school curriculum. However, I think it is better to maintain them, and i will illustrate the reasons why I support that extent later in this essay.
With the development of social media, more and more youngsters are being allowed unsupervised to the internet in order to meet and chat with friends, which can lead to potentially dangerous situations. What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?
Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say they are just harmless and help people to relax. Discuss both these points of view and give your own opinion.
Some people prefer to travel by car while others prefer to take the bicycle. Which of these do you prefer? What are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling by a car and bicycle?
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three type of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparison where relevant.
The graphs below show the trends in three boys and girls names which are currently in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, the average age at which people have children is increasing. Some people think that this trend has a negative impact on families and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
in some areas of the us a curfew is imposed, in which teenages are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless hey are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion about this?
You 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
- correction 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
What do you think, what are the main effects of climate change? Which solutions can help to relieve its adverse impacts?
Some people believe that song lyrics which glorify violence and criminal lifestyle should be banned. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such a ban.
Higher education can be funded in several ways including the following future: All costs are paid by the government All costs are paid by the student All costs are paid by the student using loans from the government that must be repaid after graduation Discuss the benefits of each option. Which is the best one?
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisement tell us about new product that may improve our lives. Which view do you agree or disagree?
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well‐educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Countries with long avarage working time are more economically successful than those countries which do not have long working time. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
In some countries, people waste a lot of food which is bought in shops and restaurants. What do you think are the reasons? What can be done to solve this problem?
Some activists claim that we Taiwanese people can no longer ignore the very poor labor conditions of some migrant workers in Taiwan. Please write an English essay in about 250 words in which you are required to identify the problems that the migrant workers might have encountered and to provide possible measures to deal with the problems. Please illustrate your points with concrete examples.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels od sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adilt. What is your opinion about this?
The table below shows the results of survey in a European country, which were carried in three different years. It shows the percentage of people who said that they were interested in certain sports. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their families. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible argument on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
You recently organized all-day meetings for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting
said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to 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 think that there are things individuals can do to help prevent global climate change. Others believe that action by individuals is useless and irrelevant and that it is only governments and large businesses which can make a difference. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have just started a course in a college which have no sports facilities of its own.
Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
*introduce yourself
*say why you are interested in this sports club
*ask some question about the club e.g., facilities, members, cost
Tourism is an important industry which has developed the economies of countries in many parts of the world. What effect has tourism had on local communities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The crime rate nawadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advance technology which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?
A hundred years ago, people think that human race is steadily improving in every areas of life. Now if seems this is not certain in that situation. In which areas do you think we have made important progress nowadays? ln which areas do you think we still need to make progress?
You have recently bought a Telephone with answer machine from an online shop. The web page said that the answer machine shows you a list of who left a message so you can choose which to play first. But after taking it home you find out that only the most recent call is kept in the calls list.
Write an e-mail letter to the store manager. In your e-mail:
•say who you are
•explain the problem
•say what action you would like the store to take
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
today the high sales of popular goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, some celebrities such as film stars, sportsmen and pop musicians are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which job should be highly paid?
Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of jobs should be highly paid?
the charts below show tha average percentages in meals of three types of nutrients all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much
Sports which are violent, such as boxing and wrestling have no place in a civilised society and should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
cultural amenities such as museums, theatres and art festivals. How important do you think these things are to society as a whole? Are there any areas which are more important for the government
Some people think that having a set retirement age (eg. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree ? Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Your community association wants to build a swimming pool so that inhabitants can enjoy their leisure time. They are considering two possible options whether to build an indoor pool which is more expensive but can be enjoyed year around or to build an outdoor pool. The association wants your opinion. Which choice do you prefer? Explain why you prefer that choice. Also explain the problems with the other choice. Option1: Build an indoor pool. Option2: Build an outdoor pool.
you have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. you do not fully agree with this opinion.
write a letter to editor of the newspaper. in your letter.
say whivh points in the article you agree with.
explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres.
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writter of the article.
Boxing is a blood sport which often results in physical injury. It is inappropriate for this sport to exist in modern age. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers, and include any relevant examples from you knowledge and experiences.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter ● describe the problem with the equipment ●explain how this problem is affecting your work ●say what you want the shop or company to do
A company is going to give some money either to support the art or to protect the environment. Which do you think the company should choose
The three maps give data on the developments that which took place at Queen Mary Hospital in three years (1960, 1980, and 2000).
The diagram below shows several steps about natural process of water cycle, which is provides the surface of the Earth.