In some cities public parks and open space are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruits and vegetables. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
When talking about success, we often think of people who are rich or famous. In your opinion, what are the qualities that characterise a successful person? Why do you think these should be the criteria? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that studying abroad is important because it expands a person's knowledge and understanding of the world. Others feel that it is better to study at home because that is the best way to prepare for a career in the student's own country. Discuss both these views, and give your opinion.
You recently learned that a close friend of yours has had a baby, and you purchased a gift for the baby. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
Congratulate them on the arrival of the baby
Describe the gift you have chosen for the baby
Suggest arrangements for your visit to deliver the gift.
Your company sent you abroad to take a course and you want to extend your course. Write an email in 150-200 words to your manager. In your email, you should tell: what are the benefits of this course, what is the reason you want to extend your course for more time, and When you will return back.
Your company has recently introduced a new uniform for the staff. But you have learned that the staff members are not happy about it.
Write a letter to your manager about it. In your letter,
explain why you think the staffs are not happy with the new uniform
what you want the new uniform to be like
and give some suggestions to handle the situation
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some students choose to pursue their education in their home country, while others prefer to study abroad. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040.
Many businesses owners find their staff lack sufficient interpersonal skills such as ability to cooperate their coworkers.What are the causes ? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
The table below shows the figures for imprisonment in five countries between 1930 and 1980. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that job satisfaction is more important while other people think that a stable job is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In several countries around the world, students take a year off between high school and university in order to travel, work or volunteer. However, in most countries, students go straight to university after graduating. Discuss both approaches and give your opinion about which is better.
The table below shows the cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries in the world, some poeple earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this good for a country. Others think that the government should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your are stayig at your friend’s house who is travelling to another country. A recent strom damaged the house. Write a letter to your friend and say
What happened and when
What was damaged in the house
What needs to be done about it
You saw an advert for the post of finance manager at the vacancy board. You
want to apply for the same job. But, you have been late for applying for the
same. Write a letter along with your resume to your prospective employer.
In your letter
• introduce yourself
• talkaboutyourskills
• reasonsforyourdelay
Write a letter of complaint about a proposal to build a new road through your local park
Aircrafts have been increasing use to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it is a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have recently visited a local school in your community. It needs people who can help renovate the building and also do other jobs. Write a letter to the principal of the school and say:
- how would you be able to help?
- When and why would you do it?
- Who will help you to do it?
The chart and table below give information about tourists at a particular holiday resort in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In the furure, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Many people believe that it is important to always tell the truth. In your opinion, is it ever acceptable to tell a lie? Explain your answer giving reasons and specific examples.
ome people think that all entertainment TV programmes should educate people about the importance of social issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many developing nation, the rush to become industrialized has created major problems with air and water quality. What are the problems that this has brought about and offer some solutions to these problems?
Some say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagre
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local is not working properly. This is causing problems you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
• Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
• Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
• Suggest what should be done about the problem
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some transport fruit and vegetables to some contries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it. Discuss both views and give your opion.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building the live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in the world and in different continents. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The graph and table below the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some areas of the USA, 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?
Some people believe that they should be able to keep all the money they earn, and should not have to pay tax to the state. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Pollution and other environmental damages are inevitable results when a country is developing and growing its wealth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The two given pie charts illustrate the statistics of a study about the preference of boys and girls for leisure activities.
The table below gives information about the average annual spending of people in three dif erent countries.
The pie charts show the result of a survey conducted by a university on the opinions of full-time and part-time students about its services
Write a letter to the manager of a local gym.n your letter.
Explain that you are moving to a new city and, therefore, will not be able to continue your gym membership.
Provide the necessary details for canceling your membership.
Inguire about any additional steps
Dear Manager,
In the future, nobody wiil buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this satetement?
The table below shows the total population and the proportion of males and females aged 15 and 75 in the UK from 1911 to 2011.
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospitsal. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
-explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
-say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
-give details of when you would be available for this work
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter,
• describe the situation
• explain why you cannot continue at this time
• say what action you would like to take.
You should write at least 150 words.
News stories on TV and the newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures so we will see Landis pictures are more effective than words. What’s your opinion about it?
The chart shows information about the actual and expected figures of populations in three cities, Jakarta, Sao Paulo and Shanghai.
The chart below shows the value of the country's export in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
To much money is being spent on reestablishing old buildings,it would be better to spent this money on building new buildings. do you agree or disagree
The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows expenditures of four car on advertising in the UK in 2002
Countries are becoming more and more similliar because are able to by the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You recently took a long vacation. In your absence, a friend did you a huge favor.
Write a letter thanking your friend. In your letter:
Explain what the favor was
Describe how this favor helped you
Offer compensation
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people reasearch this?