The bar chart and table show information about students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter:
-Explain why you would like the job
– give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
– say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Some people think that children should spend their free time doing homework, while others believe it would be better for children to participate in sports activities instead. What is your opinion?
In some countries teenagers who commit crimes should be treated the same way as adult criminals. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this Statement?
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The increasing use of technology in the workplace has led to many changes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some poeple believe that is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, businees and the academic world. Other believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Nowdays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadaya both men and women spend a lot of money on beauty care. this was not so in past. what may be the root cause of this behaviour? discuss the reasons and possible results.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently saw an advertisement about a business conference that can be helpful for your work. Write a letter to your manager asking permission to attend the conference.
In your letter, say:
what the conference is about
how you know about the conference
explain to him/her why it is important that you attend this conference
You should write at least 150 words.
societies in the world, the population is ageing rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. A nation's population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, an increasing number of people like to move away from their friends and families. Does the trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Some believe that violent computer games are just a form of entertainment, while others think they lead directly to violent behavior. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
With the rise of the gig economy, more people are working as freelancers rather than permanent employees. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your ownknowledge or experience.
Computers havr changed the wat people study. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using computers as study aids?
These days, many university courses are offered through the internet. Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while others claim that there are significant disadvantages. Do the benefits of online teaching outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that modern games can help children develop a wide range of skills, but others argue that traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. TO what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that social media is a digital drug that has left many people addicted enhanced their lots of valuable time while others say social media has Enable Connectivity with the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion on the topic.
Many University students live with their families ; while others live away from house because their universities are in different places. what are advantages and disadvantages of both situations
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific reaserch, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe it is good for male and female students to be taught in the same class. However, there are others who think separating them would bring more advantages. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 35 minutes on this task. *The dangers and complexities of the modern world have made the mobile phone an absolute necessity for children* *To what extent do you agree or disagree?* Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
•Describe the complaints that have been made
•Say why the reception area is important
• Suggest how the reception area could be improved
More and more people are suffering from health problems caused by a morden life style which can not be treated with morden medicines. Some people think that a return to a traditional medicine should be encouraged. To what extend to you agree?
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. 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
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industry to move to the regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
Ecotourism is now defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment. What are the advantages of ecotourism? How can we make ecotourism more popular?
some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsabilities. discuss both views and give your own opinion
Information technology is changing many aspects of our lives and now dominates our home, leisure and work activities. To what extent do the benefits of information technology outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people think that it is beneficial to travel abroad, but others think it is unnecessary because we have the Internet and TV. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People are more mobile nowadays. They seldom live in one city all of their lives. Why do you think this is happening? What are the consequences of this trend?
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade- labelled coffee ans bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European counties.
Allowing young children to do an enjoyable activity can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past. 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 or disagre
The table below shows the average weekly salaries of men and of women working in different occupations. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Average Weekly Salary by Occupation 2015 OccupationMenWomen Technicians$1400$900 Service Workers$1300$950 Professionals$2000$1900 Administrative/Clerical Workers$1350$1000 Manual Laborers$1100$850
Convenience foods will become increasingly prevalent and eventually replace traditional food and traditional ways of food preparation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education in adult populations who cannot read and write.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Nowadays, more people are migrating to other countries than ever before. In over to become integrated into society in their adopted countries, immigrants should abandon their old ways and adapt to local customs and codes of behaviors. Do you agree or disagree.
You recently ordered an item of clothing through a store's website. When you
received it, you discovered that it was not the same item that you had ordered.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
• describe the item you ordered
• explain what was wrong with the item you received
• say what you would like the manager to do
The diagram shows the procedure for university entry for high school graduates. Write a report for a university or college lecturer describing the information.
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours, and they feel more stressed out than before. What are the reasons? What can employers do to make their employees' lives easier?
Some people believe that unemployed people should be made to work for their welfare/benefit payment. Others, however, see this as cheap labour. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of making unemployed people take any job. Do you believe that making unemployed people work is a good idea?
The workplace nowadays is trying to employ the equal number of females and males. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Instructions Read the question below and write a thesis statement. You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task. You should write one sentence that clearly takes a stand and summarizes the statement in the question. Some people think that the only way to be successful in business is to have a unique product. Discuss if you agree or disagree.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter,
explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be available for work
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
“Fatherhood ought to be emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up.”
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In their advertising, business nowadays usually emphasize that their product are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?