These dats people are using the internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some parents believe that extra private lessons outside school hours, where students work alone with a teacher, can help them do better at school. Others disagree. What are the advantages and disadvantages of private tuition?
Practice 1: 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. You do NOT need to write any ad
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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?
Popular hobbies and interest change over time and are a reflection of fashion and trends, not indicators of what people actually want to do in their free time. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Modern professional women confront a difficulty that men don’t generally face: the struggle to balance the pressures of work and home. In your opinion, how can this difficulty best be solved? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own knowledges and experiences.
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. This has a negative impact on families, individuals and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The bar chart below shows estimated world illiteracy rates by region and by gender for the last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You live in a room in colege which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find I verydifficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at your college. In your letter
Describe the situation
Explain the problem an why is it difficult to work
Say what knd of accommodation you would prefer
Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school years. Do the advantages of teaching foreign languages to young children outweigh its disadvantages?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many heath problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree
You should spend 20 minutes on this task. The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Children nowadays watch significantly more television than in the past, which reduces their activity levels accordingly. What are the advantages and disadvantages for children of watching television?
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such palces?
Many people believe cities should not try to preserve its old, historic buildings and instead ,they should destroy them and replace them with modern buildings. To what extent do you agree?
People today can shop,work and communicate with others via the Internet instead of face-to- face communication. Is it a positive or negative development?
the line graph showing the number of participants in four different activities at a Melbourne community center from 2000 to 2020.
Some believe that having a good work-life balance is important, while others argue that achieving career success requires a sacrifice in personal life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A lot of people are suffering from loneliness these days. They lack of physical fitness. What do you think are the reason of this problem? Can you think of possible solutions?
In some cities public parks and open spaces are being changed into gardens where local residents can grow their own fruit and vegetables. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook)have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree?
The flowchart below shows the process involved in writing a formal academic essay for a particular university course. Describe the stages of the process in a report for a university lecturer.
People in the current generation are not fit and active. What are the problems with this issue? What can be done to encourage people to participate in sports activities?
In modern life, it is no longer acceptable to use animals as food or in other products, like clothing and medicine. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Around the world it is likely that more adults will work from home and more children will study from home, as computer technology becomes cheaper and more accesible . Do you think this will be a positive or negative development.
In the developed world, the average life expentancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of aging populations.
Many people believe that social networking sites have had a huge negative atibe impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree.
Nowadys the way many people intract with each other has changed a lot beacuse of techonology. in what ways, has tachonology affected the types of relationships people mak? Has this become a positive or negative development?
Some people think that money is the most essential factor in promoting happiness Do you think people can be happy without much money? What other factors contribute towards happiness?
You made a mistake in classroom. Write a letter to your teacher.
In the letter:
State your apology
Describe the situation
Write about your promise to change.
Write at least 150 words.
You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write
a letter to the principal. In your letter,
outline the situation
propose ways to improve this situation
request a meeting to discuss this
Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’
Do not write any addresses
Write at least 150 words
the tourist industry has grown enormously over the last fifty years and there are few places which are unaffected by it. however, tourism rarely benefits the countries which tourist visit. to what extent do you agree or disagree
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
give contact details for when you are away
give instructions on how to care for your pet
describe other household duties
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………….,
Some people argue that the government should invest more in promoting sports and recreational activities in schools, while others believe it is the responsibility of parents to encourage their children to participate in sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
computers are now the basis of the modern world they should therefore be introduced into classrooms and their programs used for direct teaching purposes however dependence on computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of race 2 students discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people say that students who achieve the highest scores in their exams should be rewarded. Others say that those who show progress should be rewarded instead. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performace, Continual assessment such as coursework and projects is not satisfactory way to do this. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, governments are investing heavily in renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.Do you think the benefits of renewable energy outweigh the drawbacks?
Many people believe that social media such as Facebook has a huge impact on society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that in this modern world people are getting dependent on each other, while others think that this world makes them more independent of each other. discuss both viewa and give your opinion.
Many cities around the world are facing severe air pollution problems. What do you think are the main causes of this issue? Suggest some possible solutions.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He or she would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email * describe where you lived when you a student at the University. * Recommend the best way for him or are to look for accommodation. * Him or her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation. You do not need to write any addresses
You recently organised an all day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter Say
what the participant liked about the hotel.
Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.
Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future.
In many places, new homes are needed, but only spaces available for building them in the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
Nowadays, more people are choosing to live with friends or alone rather than with their families. This trend is likely to have a negative impact on communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that environmental problems are too big for individuals to solve, while others think that the government cannot solve the environmental problems unless individuals make some action Discuss both views.
Q;- some people support the developments in agriculture such as factory farming and creations of new types of fruits and vegetables, while others oppose this view. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The diagram below show the change that have taken place ar queen mary hospital since its construction in 1960.