Two maps show the change of a coastal town, called Pentland, from 1950 to 2007.
There is a big number of people who wish to live in big cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Logging of the rain forests is a serious problem and it may lead to the extinction of animal life and human life. Do you agree or disagree&
You are planning for a vacation and want your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
tell him/her why you want to take a vacation
describe your plan
invite him/her to go with you.
More and more people suffer from health problems caused by a modern lifestyle which cannot be treated by modern medicine. Some people think that a return to traditional medicine is warranted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Write both point of views and state your opinion.
The diagram illustrates black tea manufacturing process using two different methods.
r)The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Your report should comprise a minimum of 150 words.
Some university students want to learn about other sujects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people think that exercise is the key to healtch while others feel that having a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both side and give your opinions
You have recently started a job at a different company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
• explain what made you change jobs
• describe the new job you have
• tell him/her other news about you
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..........,
The maps below show the changes of a school from 1985 to present time. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
Write a letter to a friend apologizing for your recent behavior and explain what led to the situation, as well as the steps you will take to ensure it does not happen again.
You have been asked to organise a special dinner to celebrate your company’s achievements this year. Write a letter to the restaurant you have chosen. In your letter say
why you want to come to the restaurant and when
how many people will attend the dinner
what special requirements you have
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Some believe that people today have no interest in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a traditional way of life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. (Band 6)
Everyone should stay in school until the age of eighteen, considering the significance of primary and secondary level education in a learner’s life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Social media has become a real problem for young people today, and governments should create law that allow only people over 18 years of age to have accounts. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Economic growth is one way to measure a country's success, but what else should we look at? Which do you think is the most important?
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graphs below compare the number of cosmetic procedures performed on males and females in Korea in 2004.
The diagram below shows the various stages involved in publishing a book. Summarise the information by selecting ang reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more people no longer read newspapers. They get news about the world through the Internet. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
Topic: the chart and table below give information about tourists at a particular holiday resort in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter,
say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
explain why you won’t be able to attend the party
give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs ....................,
Last month you had a holiday abroad where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
•thank them for the photos and for the holiday
•explain why you didn’t write earlier
•invite them to come and stay with you
Some believe that a lot of scientific research is a waste of time and money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show a prediction to 2018 by the International Monetary Fund of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.
This is a technology area. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
There is a trend in the 21st century in which people are turning to alternative healing like Ayurveda and homeopathy over allopathic medicine. Discuss the Advantages and disadvantages of this approach.
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages and the dis advantages of both methods and give your own opinion
Some schools are strict about having a school uniform for their pupils, while other schools have a relaxed or no dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a school uniform for children?
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Your report should comprise a minimum of 150 words.
You recently had your computer fixed at a local computer store, however, you are not pleased with the service you received. Write a letter to the store manager. In the letter:
describe the situation
explain why you are dissatisfied
say what you want the manager to do Write at least 150 words.
Testing is a difficult issue. Some think coursework and continuous assessment is best, others prefer the traditional closed examination, while some like online testing. Which way is preferable in your opinion?
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 adult. What is your opinion about this?
The table and chart show data from a survey of library users. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The cha! shows men and women pro"cient in a foreign language in several countries. Summarise the information by selecting and repo!ing the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently encountered some problems with a public transportation service in your area
Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company and say
-where and what the problems were
-explain how these problems affect the public
-suggest what changes could be made to improve the situation.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
explain the problem
explain how it is causing you
provide an appropriate solution
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr .........,
In some developed nations, it is seen that there is a growth in the average life expectancy. Despite the fact that more and more elderly people give society either individuals a host of disadvantages, societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems.
Being a celebrity - such as a film star or singer - brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems
You recently attended a training course organized by your company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
describe the training course you attended
explain how the course was useful to you
suggest one improvement the company could make for future courses
You recently stayed at a hotel for
conference with your
company and there are several problems
With your room. Write to the hotel
management to complain
In the letter, you should:
Some people think that competitive sports should be included as a subject in school, while others believe that it has negative effect on children. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
Some thinks newspaper are the best method for reading the news while others think othe media is better. Discuss both sides give your own opinion .
The local Council in your city has no funds for repairs and maintanenance of old buildings. It has decided to demolish a historical building to build a software company. Write a letter to the head of Council. In your letter:
*explain why the building is important
*suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community
*suggest a solution to finance the repairs.
In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to find part time jobs. Some think this is a good development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Technological development leads to lots of environmental issues. Some people think a simple lifestyle can preserve the environment while others argue that technology itself can solve it. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The two maps compare the same sporting center of a specific university in 2007 and present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that develop the mind, such as reading and doing crossword puzzles. Other feel that it is important to give one`s mind a rest in leisure time. Discuss