Nowadays families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to it. Why is this happening? Do the advantage of this threat outweigh the drawbacks?
The maps show a beachfront in Australia in 1950 and today
A family has a great influence on children's development, but the outside of home plays a bigger role in it. Do you agree or disagree?
Some children spend hourse every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or negetive development?
You have just read an article in a national newspapaer which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
•Write a letter to the editor of the newspapaer. In your letter
•Say which points in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
•Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of article.
You live in a flat and you have a tenancy agreement which states that you
must give three months' notice when you wish to leave. You have paid a
deposit of two months' rent. Now a member of your family has a problem and
you need to give up your flat and return home as soon as possible.
Write a letter to your landlady. Explain your circumstances, tell her what you
intend to do and ask her for special consideration.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your
manager of your decision.
In your letter:
tell the manager your decision and the reason
describe what you have learnt in your current job
ask the manager to write you a reference letter.
ome people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books as they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive high tech media , such as computer software, videos and DVD's . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this segment?
Air pollution is currently a big issue in most industrialized cities causing respiratory problems and changes in weather patterns. What do you think are the causes of this? What measures can be taken to reduce air pollution?
look at the two maps of a beach hotel a different times. make notes on the key changes in the following areas.
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14 to 16 - year old students studying a foreign language in an English spoken country and the top 3 foreign languages.
The chart below shows the results of a survey of people who visited four types of tourist attraction in Britain in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 per cent female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree?
The graph shows the nebberredfteverseas vigtters lEuredicted different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
SPEAKING A FOREIGN LANGAUAGE HAS BEEN LINKED TO SOCIAL AND PRACTICAL PROBLEMS, TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE
Some people do not allow their chikdren to participate in games, sports or competitions unless everyone gets a prize. Others think that children must learn to deal with winning and losing in order to be fully prepared for life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, people are living in a ‘throw-away’ society. They tend to use things for a short time and then throw them away. What do you think are the causes? What problems may it lead to?
The graph below shows the differences in wheat exports over three different areas. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Angsa
Some people feel that movies and TVshows are a good way to study history despite their lack of historical accuracy at times. To what extend do you agree?
fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world. However, people are encourge to use energy source, such as wind energy, solar energy and so on. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
some people claim that government should take action to ensure that people have a healthy lifestyle. Others, however, believe that people should decide which way they prefer to leave their lives.what’s your opinion?
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? what could be disadvantages fo being self employed?
Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in a rural area. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city to living in the countryside. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that to be a successful sportsperson, one needs to have a natural ability. Others think that hard work and practice are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
charts about the comparison of the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. Describe it.
More and more people are moving to big cities these days. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of living in a large city.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant
describe the problems
write about the action you want the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the platform.
Write a letter to the station manager. In your letter:
• give details of where and when you left the bag
• describe the bag and its contents
• suggest how you could get the bag back
Goverments investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Goverments must invest this money in public services instead. Do you agree or disagree?
You are going to another country to study. you would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
Give details of your study plan
Explain why you want to get a part time job
Suggest how your frined could help you find a job.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encourage. others belive that children who are thought to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for answers and include any relevent examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagrams show the structure of solar panel and its use. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line chart below shows the employment rate in four different industries in Australia from 1985 to 2015, in five-year intervals. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society. Do you think the advasntages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that physicaleducation classes are an important part of a child's education. Others believe that it is more important to focus on academics during school time. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some believe job satisfaction is a priority for success and happiness while others think high salary is much more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
IIn some countries, owning a house rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Public transportation is a great way to travel, particularly within a metropolis. The Shanghai metro is the most convenient way to get around the city. Do you agree or disagree?
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. write atleast 150 words.
There are many zoos in many different countries these days. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
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 letter is advantageous
-recommend a driving school
-give any extra guidance/tips
Some people believe that individuals have no power to improve the environment, and only governments and large companies can make a real difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests
Nowadys celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achivements and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disgree with this statement?
The pie chart below shows a frequance of US adult's online purchasing habits in 2015, while the bar chart shows a further classification denoting online purchasing preferances.
Social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram has replaced face-to-face communication in our everyday life. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages.
Some people believe that educational establishments should multiply the exams which learners take, while others think this is just a waste of time and strength. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You and your colleagues have recently attended a foreign language training course organized by your company. Now you all want to do some more language training.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
say how you and your colleagues felt about the course
explain why you all want to do more language training
suggest when and where the training could take place
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays, internet and television have given ordinary people a chance to become famous. Is this a positive or negative development?