The tables show the average salaries of graduates and non-graduates in the UK in 2010
In some countries, the widespread internet gives freedom for study and work at home instead of traveling to work and college. To what extent the advantages outweigh the disagvantages.
The table below shows the percentages of the population by age groups in one town who rode bicycles in 2011.
The map below shows the village named stokeford. The maps are given for the years 1930 and 2010.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company.
-Describe the item you lost
-How you lost it
-What you would like the insurance company to do for you.
Many people have suggested that young adults should undertake a period of unpaid work helping people in their local community. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
These charts not only give the information about the proportion of the population in three different ages in 1990 but also provide a prospection of that in 2005
You were hurt in a small accident in a store last week. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
introduce yourself
describe what happened
say what action you would like the manager to take
In some cities, there are few controls over the design and construction of new homes and office buildings, so people can build in whatever style they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the percentage of Australian men in three age groups who were employed in 1984, 2001 and 2014.
The differences between countries are becoming less and less evident, as people all over the world wear the same fashions, use the same brands, have similar eating habits and watch the same TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
You are a student at an English language school and are living in private accommodation with other students from the school. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success. Write a letter to the landlord.
In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problems propose a solution
In some countries, university students live away from home and in another city while studying. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages of living in another city?
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local are 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
Most career choices demand vocational skills or specialist knowledge. However, despite this, most schools still teach academic subjects such as history or social studies. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
in many countries, formal exams are used to assess the student abilities to judge the success of their education. what are the advantages and disadvantages of using formal exams to assess student's abilities? do you think the benefits of using formal exams outweigh the drawbacks.
The line graph illustrates the percentage of workforce in Australia five industries between 1962 and 2012
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this notion?
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for leaving home and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this?
The pie chart shows the population of countries of the European Union in 2021 by percentage.
The rise of social media has affected personal relationships and society as a whole. Do the advantages of using social media for communication outweigh the disadavantages?
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination.
Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter,
•give details of the situation
•describe the documents
•say what action you want the post office to take
In many countries, the consumption of fast food is becoming more and more popular. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend for individuals and for society as a whole.
The chart belows show the proportion of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
Some believe that the development of technology and improved software allow us to translate between langauges automatically . Therefore , it is not necessary to learn foreign languages any more . Do you agree or disagree
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which you consider to be the most effective.
You missed an important meeting at work.
Write a letter to your manager.
In the letter:
-apologize for not attending
-explain why you did not attend
-say what you will do to make up for it
Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Others argue that teenagers should not sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work. Discuss both views and give 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 the disadvantages of being self-employed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some companies sponsor sports as away to advertise themselves. Some people think it is good, while others think there are disadvantages to this. discuss boyh sides and give your opinion.
In many cities the construction of new houses and office building is not controlled. this leads to people building in whatever style they want without thinking about design. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantage?
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh the disadvantages.Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
People's lifestyles are changing very rapidly and that is affecting their family relationships. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows percentages of staffs not going to work for different reasons between 2000 and 2010
Some students tend to spend time working somewhere instead of going to a university directly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The diagram below displays the various stages involved in publishing a book.
The percentage of obese children in Vietnam has been increasing in recent years. What are the causes and effects of this disturbing trend?
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to manager of the hotel.
-Expain the problem
-say why the documents are important
-suggest a solution
RM4) Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your latter
•Explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
•Say how your work could be done while you are away
• Ask for his/her help in arranging it
The bar and pie charts below illustrate how many people use the internet and the average amount of money spent on the internet in five different countries.
Many large supermarkets are being built today while the number of small shops is decreasing. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below gives information about the average annual spending of people in three different countries.
The graph shows the percentage of visiting the cinema once a month or more between 1984 to 2003 (4 age groups) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some think that governments should tax unhealthy food to encourage people to eat healthier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
many people aroung the world use social media everyday to keep in touch with other people and get news events. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disavantage?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
•Describe some possible disadvantages
•Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
The line graph shows the percentage change in taxation and available credit. The bar chart illustrates the development of spending in 3 industries of UK citizens.
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There have been some problems with the bus servicing, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks. Write a letter to the manager of the bus company, in your letter:
1. Describe what the problems are
2. Explain how these problems are affecting you
3. Suggest what you would like the company to do
The chart below shows the average money spent per costumer on various types of equipment in a Canadian sports store