The chart below gives information on the number of workers in differnet occupations who migrated to Australia between 2009 and 2012.
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have a friend who lives there.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
a)Explain your situation
b)say why you feel unsure about living in the city
c)ask some questions about life in the city
Some people advocate death penalty for those who committed violent crimes.Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society. Describe adavantages and disadvantages of death penalty and give your own opinion.
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
The chart and graph below give information about participants who have entered the Olympics since it began.
ownership of mobile phones has risen dramatically in the recent years despite the potentially harmful effects they might have on our health and on our society. Governments should introduce measurement to restrict ownership of mobile phones to those who need them for their work. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say the public funds should be spent on promoting healthy living than on the treatment of people who are ill. To what extent do you agree / disagre
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothing and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own whishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the percentages of tourists who used different types of transport to travel within a particular nation between 1989 and 2009. Each tourist may have used more than one type of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Public transport should be funded by the government so that it can be free for people who use it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some counties young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
The bar chart belows shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.
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.
Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sydney College of
Australia. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports
and assignments as quickly as possible.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter, explain:
• who you are and why you are writing
• request these documents
• ask whether you need to pay any fee for that
Some people say that living in a high-rise apartment block is a lonely experience because there is no community spirit. Others say that people who live in high-rise apartments have a much better sense of community than those who live in houses. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to a friend who will come to your country to work for 6 months.
In your letter, you should:
- recommend a city
• suggest a few jobs that your friend could do
• give some opinions about making friends with the locals.
Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter:
– Explain that you have completed your studies
– Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code
– Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for?
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
Explain how your firend could learn this sport
Suggest that you both learn this sport together
The line graph provides information about the percentage of tourists to England who visited certain Brighton attractions between 1980 and 2010.
The chart below shows the results of survey of people who visited four types of attraction in Britain in the year 1999
A longer prison term as a way of punishing those who break the law is not as good as other method. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The number of people who are at risk of serious health problems to being overweight is increasing. What is the reason for the growth in over-weight people in the society? How can this problem be solved?
The charts below show the percentage of Irish students at one university who spoke an additional language to English from 2000 to 2010.
Sales companies should recruit people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated workers. Do you think money is the driving force behind hardwork? What factors should be taken into consideration when recruiting staff for sales position?
The chart below shows the level of mathematics graduates and all alumni, who found a full day's line of work after moving on from a college in Australia, and in addition to the generals of both types of graduates from 2004 to 2012 Compensation shown. And think about choosing the main highlights and declaring where applicable.
Smoking not only harms the smoker but also those who are nearby, there fore smoking should be banned in public places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In Britain ,when someone gets pld,they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them.Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay? Give your reasons ?
Write a letter to your friend who is visiting a city that you know well.
Recommend places worth visiting.
Where to eat.
How to get around the city.
More and more companies are willing to view graduates of online universities on an equal level as those who attended brick-and-mortar classrooms. Discuss the advantages of both styles of learning as it relates to the working world.
The children who grow up in a family short of money are more capable of dealing with problems in adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It has been argued that globalization has been of unquestionable benefit to the world and that the people who criticize it stand in the way of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You want to hold a surprise party for a friend who is visiting his home town after a long time from a foreign country. Write a letter to a common friend asking for his help in organizing the party and in your letter:
Write the reasons for organizing the party
Describe when, where and how you would be organizing the party
Ask your friend to meet you in person for further discussions
You recently attended the annual jazz festival in your city which is held in a large park. As you walked from the parking lot to the festival, you saw a man in a wheelchair who was going to the same concert as you. He mentioned that there was no handicapped parking anywhere near the main stage. Write an email to the festival organizer and include the following things: Express your enjoyment of the festival. Explain the need for handicapped parking. Suggest a way to fix the problem.
Some people think that people who are over 60 years old should retire and stop working. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
These days more and more people are going to other countries for a significant period of time either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country.
Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. Business, scholarship, etc.). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart below shows the Percentage of Australian man and woman in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people who failed at school can be highly successful in their adult life. Discuss why does this happen? And what are the main factors to get a successful life?
You are currently trying to improve your knowledge of a language which is not your first language. You have a friend who speaks this language fluently. You have decided to write to this friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• explain why you want to improve your knowledge of this language –
• ask him/her for suggestions on how to learn more quickly
• propose that you meet your friend to talk about it
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank him/her for the invitation
● explain why you cannot come
● ask him about another time to visit
Some people think that national sports teams and individual men and women who represent their country should be financially supported by the government. However, others argue that they should be funded by non-government sources (e.g. Business, scholarships, etc.). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The given line chart depicts the number of students who studied in universities abroad from 3 countries The US The UK and Australia over a period of 5 years from 2002 through 2007.
The chart shows the percentage of people who have moved house either in the last 3 years, between 3 to 5 years or not within the last 5 years
Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amount of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brough up by wealthy parents. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Parents who send their children to study abroad. Discuss advantages and disadvantages.
Write a letter to a foreign friend who has asked if they can stay with you when visiting your country. Include
Why you do not have time to host them
An alternate date
Recommendations for what to do
Your sister has asked you to organize the music for her wedding at the end of next month.
Write a letter to your best friend who is a musician. In your letter
● ask your friend to perform at the wedding
● describe why he/she would be suitable for this event
● explain how your friend will be compensated if they agree.
Nowadays celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development? Why are some people who leave school early more successful compared with those who complete their studies. Provide reasons why they are more successful and what are the requirements for success?
Some people think only best students should be rewarded. Others think we should reward students who make progress. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.