People nowadays prefer to interact online (e.g. do shopping, chat with friends) rather than talking to other people face-to-face. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
students should choose a university major that prepares them for a hig-paying job. To what extent do you agree with this satement?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages to being self-employed? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Today digital technology allows people to share all aspects of their lives on social media. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You've seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their children your language for a year.
In your letter,
-Explain why you would be suitable for the job
-say what else you could do for the family
-give reasons for wanting the job.
In some countries, people prefer to rent a house for accommodation, while in other countries people prefer to buy their own house . Dose renting a house have more advantages or disadvantages than buying a house ??
The charts below show the production of different types of citrus fruit in Brazil, China and USA. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
The chart below shows the percentage change in the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian provinces over a period of 5 years.
The table shows the number of exchange students from universities in Europe to Australia and vice versa. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. ]
The map show Southside,a shopping mall, as it is now, and plans for its development. Summarise the indormation by selecting and repoting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some parent spend a little free time with their children today. Why is it so? Why do you think this affects more, parents or children?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed. rather than to work for a campany or organization. Why might be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
The plans show information about the first floor of a library in 1998 and the same area now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
Give details of the purchases
Describe the problem
Explain why you need a replacement urgently
Some people think that the best way of running a small business is to employ family members. What are the advantages and disadvantages of running a family business?
In the future, all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. the only people travelling inside thse vehicles will be passengers. is this a positive or negative.?
Some people think that human history has been a journey from ignorance to knowledge. Others argue that this underestimates the achievements of ancient cultures, and overvalues our achievements. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays,many xschools find it profitable to sell food and sugary drinks to students during lunch time breaks. Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays, it is becoming increasingly common for people to do their work from home rather than going into their place of work. What reasons are there for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goals. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Question: In order to alive traffic problems, government should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportlong. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people think that more money should be spent on protecting endangered species while others think it is a waste of valuable money. What is your opinion?
People are surrounded by many kinds of advertising, which can influence their life. Is it a positive or negative trend?
many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal, people, however, think that other typesd of progress are equally important for a coountry. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
Governments investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Government should invest these funds in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement.
You recently moved to a new city and you want to tell your friend about your new home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Describe your new home
•Tell your friend how you feel about the new city
•Invite your friend to visit you
You are travelling next month to stay with a family you do not know as part of a language training programme. Write a letter to the family to introduce yourself.
In your letter:
tell the family a little about yourself,
ask about the type of food that the family eats,
say when and how you will be arriving.
tourism is one of the fastest growing industries and contributes a great deal to economies around the world. However, the damage tourism can cause to local cultures amd the environment is often ignored. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, many people prefer to communicate through text messages or social media rather than face-to-face conversations. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart provides data on the number of biths given per woman in 6 Gulf countries in 2 seperate years 1990 and 2000.
Some people are off the opinion that giving a good first impression at an interviewer is the key securing a good job. To what extent do you agree?
Write a letter to a community college in America which invited you to talk about your country. In your letter
Accept invitation and suggest preferable dates
Tell them what your talks will be about
And what equipment you require them to arrange
You have a full time job and also doing a part time evening course. You now find that you can not continue this course. Describe the situation Explain why you can not continue at this time Say what action you would like to take
first impressions are important. Some people think that doing well in interviews is the key to securing a good job. To what extend do youn agree?
in some countries , owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people why might this be the case? do you think this is a positive or negetive situation
You recently attended a conference and found the facilities were inadequate and the event was poorly organized.
Write a letter to the organizer of the conference. In your letter:
Explain what the problems were.
Tell how you felt about the event.
Say what you would like them to do
You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You now find that you can not continue the course.
Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter,
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to tak
The two maps shows a small village in the west of Ireland in teh year 2000 and at present time. Summarize the information and make comparisons where relavant.
Some people consider computers to be more of a hindrance than a help. Others believe that they have greatly increased human potentials. What is your opinion?
Tests and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you thinnk the educational benefits of testing outway any disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. ◦ Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the change in average salaries across various spheres of employment in the US over a period of 40 years.
Tests and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your company has sent you on a three-month course in another country. The course is coming to an end but you would like to prolong your stay. Write a letter to your manager, in your letter:
Describe how the course has benefited you
Explain why you would like to delay your return
Suggest a date when you would like to come back
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by another person.
Write a letter to him/her. In your letter
Thank him/her for the timely assistance
Describe how emergent the situation is
Think highly of his/her selfless behavior
Your company is going to give a special training course for staff.
Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference
centre has the right facilities to hold this course.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your
letter:
● Give details about the course
● Describe what equipment you will need for the course
● Ask some further questions about the facilities at the
conference centre
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
•explain why you cannot keep the appointment
•apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
•ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You are planning for a vacation to a country where your friend lives.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
mention your travel plans
tell him what you plan to do
ask some questions about the places worth seeing
Some people think that it is necessary to travel to other places to learn about cultures . Other say that books , films and the internet can be used as a source of information about different cultures. Do you agree or disagree ?
You should spend about **40 minutes** on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write **at least 250 words.**