The given two graphs provide data on the number of participants in the Olympics from 1924 to 2012, divided by gender and the total number of people.
Many people now undertake extreme activities from hang-gliding to mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six moths working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
*Explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
*Say how your work could be done while you are away
*Ask for his/her help in arranging it
Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. Is this a positive or negative development? Vy
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 .........,
Some people think books are losing importance as a source of information and entreteinment. To what extent do you agree?
In many parts of the world today there is a profitable market for products which lighten or whiten people's skin. Outline the reasons for using such products and discuss what effect they have in terms of health and society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. Why might be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
rio: You need to take a few days off from work for a family emergency. Write a letter to your employer formally requesting time off and explaining the situation.
With a fast food pace of modern life more and more people are turning towards fast food for their main meals . Do you think the advantages overweigh the disadvantages?
You have just bought some clothing online and you are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the cloth from. In your email
Give details of the purchase
Describe the problem
Explain why you need a replacement urgently
Countries with a long average working time are more economically successfull than those countries which do not have a long working time. To what extend you agree or disagree?
Write an informal letter to a friend who has invited who has invited you to come and stay with him on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation in 150 words
you missed an appointment. Write a letter explaining what happened. In your letter include:
what the appointment was
a apology for missing the appointment
a request to reschedule.
Some people believe that it is beneficial to play sport in a team rather than playing an individual team. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
All jobs can be done equally well by a man and a woman. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the plans below shows a harbour in 2002 and how it looks today. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparaisons where relevant.
write a letter to your friend advice to get a driving licence.
You recently won a photography competition and your photo is going to be shown in an exhibition. Invite your friend for the exhibition. Please describe - competition snd prize - About the photograph - Invite your friend
You borrowed an item from your friend. While it was in your possession, it got damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Thank your friend for lending the item to you.
Explain how it got damaged.
Tell your friend what you plan to do about it.
Some people think that researching the past is a waste of time and money. We should instead focus on the issues if today's world. To what extend do you agree or disagree
Some film companies spend millions of dollars on the production of a single movie. Is it necessary to spend a lot of money to make a good movie? What factors contribute to the success of a movie? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, people believe that the environment influences their accomplishments. Some people think their success and accomplishment were influenced by the places where they grew up. Do you think the environment does or does not affect people’s accomplishment and how it affects? Please give an example of a famous person to support your statement.
In some places, workers are required to retire at a specific age. In other places, workers can retire when they choose. In your opinion, should there be a mandatory retirement age for all workers
You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
apologize for being late
explain the reason why you were late
suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time
Nowadays, some buildings such as offices and schools have open-space design instead of separate rooms. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have the opportunity to study abroad.What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• exain the important event
• apolgise for the situation
• suggest a new arrangment
The pie charts show the figure for production of different products in 2 countries in million tons a year
You are professional and you are planning to work abroad. You have come across an employment agency on the internet that hires people from your country to send to other countries.
Write a letter to the agency. In your letter
1. write reasons why you want to work abroad
2. describe what kind of company you want to work with
3. state your expectations from the job
write a letter to accomodation agency to find a suitable room for your stay. tell the reason why you are moving tell the room requirements and length of your stay
The graph shows population variation in three wildlife species from 2011 to 2016 in North America and its coastal areas. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
•Say what you have learned in your present job,
•Suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department,
•Explain why you do not wish to leave the company.
You are moving to a new country ,write a letter to the accommodation agency to rent a house In your letter describe Yourself and your family Which area you would like to live in And what facilities you need in the house.
The pie charts below show the percentage of five kinds of books sold by a bookseller between 1972 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
An increasing amount of people are emigrating from third world to western countries to fill openings in special job fields like engineering, computing, and medicine. Some think that by encouraging this immigration, rich countries are stealing from the poor. Others feel that this is only a natural movement. Explain your opinion and why.
Some prents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys ?
A person’s health is their own responsibility rather than the government’s responsibility. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Most people in the world have to work to earn a living. However, many people work only for the financial gain that it involves, and not for any other rewards that a job can offer. What do you think the main consideration when deciding what job to take should be?
Some people think that man's relationship with animals has changed throughout ages and the use of them in human's life in the modern era is totally different from what it used to be. To what extent do you agree on disagree?
Some parents buy their childern a large number of toys to paly with. What are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys.
Government investments in the art, such as music and theatre are a waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and examples.
The chart below shows the average cost of a monthly contract for four different mobiles in a European country from January to September 2002,measure in euro
The table compares different products, which were exported from Hong Kong over a 1-year period, from 2009 to 2010.
2019-12-07: Task 1
You went on a trip and found that the guide was really helpful. Write a letter to the tour company manager.
In your letter, you should:
•describe the tour
•tell what you liked about the tour guide
•recommend manager ways/methods to appreciate the tour guide
Some people believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human’s life. 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 spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say why a driving licence is advantageous
• recommend a driving school
• give any extra guidance/tips
The maps below show the organisation of a bookstore in 2000 and now
In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transportaion. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
You are planning to take a vacation. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• describe the vacation spot you have chosen
• explain how you plan to spend your time there
• invite your friend to join you on your vacation Begin your letter as follows: