An increasing number of people change their career and places of residence several times· during their life. Is this a positive or negative development?
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern-day society.
Recently you have travelled by plane and during the journey you had an issue with one of airline employee. Write a letter to the company manager and say
Give details of your flight
Discuss the issue you have encountered
What do you expect the nature to do
The maps below show the center of a small town called Birshire as it is now, and plans for its development.
In the past,teachers were the main source of information,but today students have a wide source of information， so teachers are no longer important in the modern education. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
You have heard about plans to build new apartments in a public park near your home You want to give your opinion about this Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper In your letter Explain how you learnt about these plans Say what you think of the park, give your opinions on the plans
Some employers think that it is important to provide their employees with physical fitness facilities such as gym memberships, while others consider it a waste of resources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Weddings are getting bigger and more expensive. What is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative developIments?
Ques: Being a celebrity- such as a famous film star or sports personality – brings problems as well as benefits
Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
Some people think that it’s a good idea to socialise with work colleagues during evenings and weekends. Other people think it’s important to keep working life completely separate from social life. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of youngadults, comparedwith the numbers of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh thedisadvantages?
These days’ children are surrounded by electronic devices such as personal computers, tablet computers, and smart phones, and they learn to use them at a very early age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
Some people today believe that the world’s increase in population is unsustainable and will eventually lead to a global crisis. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about cinema attendance in Australia between 1990 and the present, with projections to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps show a beachfront in Australia in 1950and today, Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
University students are increasingly studying abroad as a part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? Nowadays, many students pursue their higher studies in foreign countries. The main advantage for students studying abroad is the access to better quality education and improved job prospects.
You study at a college in the city centre. You use public transport to get to the college but the bus service you use has changed. Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In the letter,
-Say who you are and the details of service you use
-Explain the problem with the bus service
-Suggest what you think the manager shoDuld do
Nowadays, young people admire sports stars though they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people think that a high salary is the most important factor when choosing a company to work for, while others think that a good working atmosphere is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The rise of social media has affected personal relations and society as a whole. Do the advantage of using social media for communication outweigh the disadvantages? (KN)
Some countries have recently passed laws limiting the daily working hours of employees. Do you think this will have a positive or negative impact.
Children can learn effectively through watching TV. Therefore children should be encouraged to watch TV regularly both at home and at school. To what extend do you agree or disagree? write a passage ,at least 250 words.
Nowadays in many countries people ara following the latest fashion,hairstyle and so on. why are they so influenced by fashion? is it a positive or negative development?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to beign learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
In many countries, people are choosing to live alone rather than with their families. What are the reasons for this trend? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You have just bought a video game console which does not work well. write a letter to the ventor.
say what is wrong with this piece of electronics.
say what you have done to address this issue.
find out if you could have it replaced.
Writing Samples / Band 4.5 Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so populations in the countryside are decreasing. Is this a positive or negative development?
The two pie charts show the percentage of pollutants entering a particular part of ocean in 1997 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows the average monthly temperatures for three different cities: London, Sydney, and Tokyo, over a period of one year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
For some people, the ideal holiday is to get away from their normal routine by staying in a hotel or camping in a countryside. Others prefer to stay at home and do things they do not normally have time for. What do you think are the benefits of going away on holidays? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have recently seen a job vacancy announcement on a school
website for the post of assistant teacher. You would like to apply
for the position.
Write a letter to the headmaster of the school.
These days, older people who have retired often choose to spend money on themselves (for example on holidays) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values, such as no longer seem important. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The pie charts below show responses by teachers of foreign languages in Britain to a survey concerning why their students are learning a foreign language. The first chart shows the main reason for learning a foreign language. The second chart shows how many teachers felt that there has been a recent change in the reason.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town.
Write a letter to the shop and ask if they have the things you want or whether they will be able to order them. Ask what the prices are and how long they will be able to hold the goods for you.
You should write at least 150 words.
Many people buy product that they do not need and replace old products with new ones unnecessarily.(4.15) Why do people buy things they do not really need? Do you think this is a good thing?
The bar graph provides statistical data on the percentage of British people who donate money to charities based on their age ranges for two years, 1990 and 2010.
Some people consider price as most important thing to consider when buying a product or service. Do you agree or disagree ?
The table provides information about the rate of land degradation by three main causes namely ; deforestation , over cultivation and over grazing in three different regions (North America , Europe and Oceania).
The pia charts below compare the hours worked by employees and self-employed houseworkers in 2014 in the UK.
Mnay people around the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
As a result of globalization, it is impossible to succeed if you cannot speak one foreign language. Do you think everyone must learn at least one foreign language?
In the modern world there is a movement away from written exams to more practical assessment. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
People buy a product if it fulfills their needs; there is no need for advertisement. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
The graph below gives information about the number of cases of diarrhea in Mashhad between 1983 and 1992. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparation
Some people believe that robots are important to humans’ future development, while others think that it is a dangerous invention that will impact society negatively. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You visited post office for sending a packet. There was a long queue and you had to wait long for your turn, Write a letter to Post Master for the same.
In your letter,
• describe what happened
• express your suggestions
• say what expectations you have from the postmaster
In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants for their age. Is this a positive or negative development?
The table below shows the percentage of people going to the cinema and how often they went between 1994 and 2002. The line graph shows the average number of cinema visits per year by age group