Since most information about culture and history can be found on the internet, museums are not needed anymore. To what extent do you agree ?
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•Say where you think you left the papers
•Explain why they are so important
• Tell the manager what you want him /her to do
A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defense but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write an email to the financial organisation in 150- 200 words to grant you money. In your email, express: give your qualifications and work experience give details about the course • explain how this course will help you
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
-Give details of your stay
-What were the high & low points of the hotel
-What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
tell your friend how they can contact you when you are away
give instructions about how to care for your pet
describe other things they will need to do to take care of your house
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………,
In the past, most people spent their entire career working for one company, whereas people nowadays move from one job to another. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which do you think is better? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that children should be allowed to choose what subjects they study at school. Others argue that everyone should studythe same subjects. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Today our communications, medicine and transport system all depends on computer technology. Our reliance on the co.puter technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. to what extend do you agree or disagree with the statement?
the media plays a valuable role in keeping us informed and entertained. However, many people believe that it has too much power and freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have a set of data that shows the number of books read by children in four different age groups over a five-year period. Age groups: 4-6 years, 7-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-15 years Years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 The data is as follows: Age Group20152016201720182019 4-6 years1012151718 7-9 years2022252729 10-12 years3032353740 13-15 years2528303235 Task: Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Bringing in foreign workers to fill positions that domestic workers are unwilling to do can cause problems in the local community and should therefore be stopped. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children of different ages and countries play computer games these days. Parents think these computer games have little educational value and have harmful effects on children. What is your opinion?
Doing an enjoyable activities with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading.To what extent do you agree or disagree
Computer do not help children learn more effectively. On the contrary, the use of computer has a negative effect on children’s phusical anf mental development. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In some schools and universities, girls tend to choose art (e.g. literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (e.g. physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
Creative artists should be given the freedom to express their ideas (through words, pictures, music, or films). However, some people think the government should impose certain restrictions on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that experiences a child has before starting school have the most influence on their future life. Others say that experience as teenagers, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The line graph gives data on the proportion of children respects to the total young population in the UK between 1990 and 2001. The proportion of children are categories in four age groups.
Some say sports facilities are important and they promote healthy lifestyles while others believe they have only a small impact on individuals. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
You live in an area where the local council has made some changes to regulations. You believe these changes are not good for residents.
Write a letter to a councillor. In your letter:
Introduce yourself.
Describe the problem.
Say what you think the council should do about the situation.
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
It is inevitable that as technology advances, traditional cultures will be lost. It seems that we cannot have these two things together. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the age of digital communication and social media, face-to-face interactions are becoming less common. Some people think that this is decreasing people’s ability to communicate well in person. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
You have received an important document in a foreign language and you need it translated quickly. One of your friends knows this language. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
- Tell him why the document is important.
- Explain why you need it translated urgently.
- Suggest to your friend how you will get the document to him.
Some people feel that the exploration of space justifies a large amount of government and private investment. Other people think that this field is of increasingly low relevance and should not be priority. Devate both sides of this discussion, and explain your own view. How important is it for us to explore space at the moment?
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergaduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter
say how long you now want to rent the apartment for
explain why your plans have changed
tell the owner about a problem in the apartment
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....................................,
Some people believe that professional athletes serve as positive role models for young people, while others argue that their behaviour both on and off the field has a negative influence. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think it is more importance to spend money on roads and motorways than on public transport systems such as railways and trams.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a teacher asking for a reference letter for a job and explain:
– Why you have chosen him to write the reference letter
– What kind of job you are applying for
– Why you think you are suitable for this job
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
•Say which part-time course you booked
• Explain why you need to cancel your booking
• Ask about booking a different course
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear sir or madam
The pie charts show the comparison of different kind of energy consumption of the UK in two years.
All parents want the best opportunities for their children. There are some people who think that school should teach children skills, but others think having a range of subjects is better for a children’s future. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment but the situation has not improved.what can the possibile reasons for environmental degradation?Are there any solutions to combat this problem? Support your answer with reason and examples.
Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for qualifications. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A construction project has recently begun near your home. There are loud noises coming from the construction site all day. In the last few days, the workers have been working until midnight. You are having trouble sleeping with the loud noise, and you have to wake up at 6:00 a.m. for work. Write an email to your local government and do the following things: • Tell them where you live. • Explain what the problem is. • Ask them to limit the time in which the workers can operate heavy machinery.
Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disargee ?
The graph below shows the regional household recycling rates in the UK, France and Germany from the years 2005-2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.
write a letter to the company. in youe letter describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports company and paying for the concerts. say how think the company should spend the money
Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is by reducing the maximum speed limits on vehicles, others think there are other better ways. *Discuss both sides and give your opinion.*
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter you should:
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
and say what action you would like the landlord to take.
The news is an important source of knowledge for all of us about the world, especially in this era of technology. Journalists are mainly responsible to bring this news to us but not all of them are true to their responsibilities and ethics. How much can we trust the journalists? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that if people are allowed to work after the age of 60, it would cause problems for younger. Do you agree or disagree? I
Some people think that schools should give prizes for academic successes. Others argue that it is more important for schools to give prizes for other achievements (for sports, music, behaviours). Discuss both side and give your own opinion.
The number of children that read books for fun has dropped dramatically in recent years. What are the reason for this? How can we encourage children to read more?
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that it is not important because life will be easier if there are few languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons…experience.
People who read for pleasure in their free time have a better imagination than those who prefer to watch television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?