The chart below shows the percentage of people accessing news via different media in one country in 2013, 2015 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. Make comparisons where relevant.
You hired a car from a company, while. While you were driving you had a small accident.
Write a letter to the company to explain it.
In your letter:
•when and where you hired it
•describe how the accident happened
•what kind of action did you take after the accident
You have been working with your company for two years and are interested in a promotion. Write a letter to your direct boss. In your letter:
· Explain your varied achievements over the past two years
· Express your interest in growing with the company
· Ask for a meeting to discuss a potential promotion
Some people believe that online education is a good alternative to traditional education, while others think it cannot fully replace face-to-face learning. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that exams are the best way of assessing a student’s ability and level. Others, however, believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A restaurant has placed for waiters in your local newspaper. write a letter to the applying fo the job
. explain what you are currently doing
. describe your suitabilitu for this area of week
. say when you can attedn an interview.
Animal testing has always been controversial issue. Some people believe that governments should ban these practices completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Modern technology is now very common in most workplaces. How do you think has changed the way we worked? Do you think there are disadvantages to relying too much on technology?
Some people believe that the academic success of students depends on good teachers at schools. Others think that it depends on the attitude and determination of the students. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
People aim to achieve a balance between their work and lives, but few people countries. What are the causes of this problem? How to overcome it?
Nowadays many nations are facing the problem of declining number of students attending science subjects at university. What do you think are the underlying reasons for such trend? How can it affect these nations?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statment?
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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 about how to care for your pet
• describe other household duties
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You are going to give a party to your friends. Write a letter to your friend living in a foreign country and ask him to help you to teach a special recipe.
In your letter
* Why are you giving a party
* Why you want to learn that recipe
* Invite him to the party
Write at least 150 words.
Some think that the new public building constructions such as museums, town halls or sporting facilities is more important than renovation of the existing ones, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are a library. A new resident has inquired about becoming a member of your library.
In your letter:
• welcome them and introduce the library
• provide information about membership requirements the library facilities
• write about the opening hours and borrowing policies of the library
According to an international travel magazine, many tourists today fly straight to their holiday resort and almost never leave it. Unlike tourist in the 1960s and 70s, they return home with no experience of the local culture. Why do you think this happen? How was tourism different in the past?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amounth of money, either to sponsor a local children's sport team for two years, or to pay for open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter
describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
say how you think the company should spend the money
Write at least 150 words.
In some earead of the US, a curfew is imposed, in wich teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless thy are accompanied by an adult. what is your opinion about this?
The chart below shows the value of one country's export in various cayegories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage changes in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
Some people believe that an efficient public transport system is the most important factor in the development of a modern city. Others argue that aspects such as healthcare, education, and public safety should take priority. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that the individuals who make the most money are the most successful. Others believe that the most successful are those who contribute to society, such as scientists and teachers. Discuss both perspectives and give your opinion?
People have differrent job expectations for jobs. Some people prefer to do the same job for the same company, whereas others prefer to change jobs frequently. Write about the advantages and disadvantages of each viewpoint.
Some people believe the purpose of education is to prepare people to be useful members for society. Others say that the purpose of education is to achieve personal ambitions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subject, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,
• describe the situation
• explain your problems and why it is difficult to study
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Some people opine that computer have made our life more convenient and easier, others, however, oppose it and say that computers have actually made our life complex and stressful. Discuss both these views.
The treat of nuclear weapons manteins world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technologie far outweigh the disavantages. To what to extent do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Atlantic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places.
Many people think that money is important to achieve happiness. What is the importance of money to happiness? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.
Because of the busy pace of modern life, many children spend most of their time indoors and have little exposure to the natural world. Discuss the effects lack of experience with and understanding of nature can have on children as they grow up.
Some students work while studying. This often results in lacking the for education and constantly facing under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? has this become a positive or negative?
The majority of people work hard in order to achieve success while for others it comes naturally. Do you think some people are destine to be successful. How can success be measured.
19 .As the world has become technologically advanced, computer are replacing more and more jobs that maybe lose because of computer. Discuss at least one problem that may result.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
The primary purpose of public libraries is to provide books, and they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computers, software, videos, and DVDs. To what extent you agree or disagree.
Shopping is now one of the most popular form of leisure activity in many countries for young,adult, what do you think is the reason for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
In many places, people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
These days consumers are faced with an increasing amount of advertising from various companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertising? What measures should be taken to protect them?
A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited
-Describe where you stayed and what you can do there
-Provide one negative aspect about the destination
-Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people think that parent should teach children how to be good member of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion?
In many countries, traditional values are increasingly eroded as societies embrace modernization and globalization. Some argue that this shift is beneficial, bringing about progress and improved living standards. Others, however, contend that it threatens the cultural fabric of communities and leads to the loss of important societal norms. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
5.There are more workers to work from home and more students to study from home. This is because the computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some believe that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym or a health club, while others think doing every activity such as walking and climbing stairs is enough. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Everybody should be allowed admission to university or college programs regardless of their level of academic ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevent examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that criminal activities can be reduced by giving prisoners a better education inside the prison and they can get a job when they leave prison.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is argued that parents of children who break the rules should be punished in some ways as parents are responsible for the children’s actions. The table below shows the figures for imprisonment in five countries between 1930 and 1980.