Some cities have vehicle-free days, when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city center. Public transportation like buses, taxis and metros are advised. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
you and some friends ate a meal at a resturant to celebrte a special ocaasion , and you were very pleased with the food and service.
write a letter to the resturant manager , in you letter
give a detail of your visit to the resturant
explain the reason for the celebration
say what was good about the food and service
In some countries, governments are imposing heavy taxes on fuels to solve environmental problems. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this approach?
Many students are taught to push themselves to try and be better than other students, rather than work together for everyone’s benefits. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
You’ve just returned from a disastrous holiday! It was not as described by the agent and you experienced serious problems.
Write a letter of complaint to the agent. In your letter
- remind the agent about the holiday
- explain to them what happened
- ask for compensation
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities n the world are now “one big traffic jam”. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Write a letter to your local council that the road infront of your house is damaged.
4.Research says more and more business training and business meeting are taking place online. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph below shows the percentage of tourists to Scotland who visited four different attract
some people think that in order to solve traffic and transportation problems, people should be encouraged to live in the suburbs or in the countryside rather than in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart compares the proportion of 4 divers transportations usage throughout the commuting to work in one of European city in 3 separate years 1960, 1980 and 2000. The unit is measured in the percentage.
The bar charts illustrate the average years of schooling, scientists and technicians per 1000 people and also the participation levels in research and development in developing and industrialised countries during 1980 and 1990.
''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 with this opinion?
What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?’'
The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported into the European Union from six major countries of origin in 1993 and 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
City planners tend to arrange schools, homes, shops and offices in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some suggest than young people should take a job for a few years between school and university. Discuss what the itadvantages and disadvantages might be for people who do this.
Many doctors recommend that old people exercise regularly, but patients do not follow an exercise routine. why do you think this happen ? How can people be encouraged to exercise regularly ?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she 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
You believe that your local library needs some improvments.
Write a letter to the library manager to suggest changes.
In your letter:
-explain why you think the library needs imrovments ,
-suggest what changes should be made ,
-invite the manager to discuss your suggestions in more detail .
Some people think that it is best to accept bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Z
The chart below shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruit and vegitables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008.
The first graph shows the number of train passengers from 2000 to 2009. The second graph shows the percentage of trains running on time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries formal exams are used to assess students’ ability and to judge the success of their education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using formal exams to assess students’ abilities? Do you think the benefits of using formal exams overweigh the drawbacks?
[Dri]
You ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing.
Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service.
Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the
manager what action he will take over this matter.
Some school leavers choose to travel or work for a year before going to university. What might be the reason for this? What are the disadvantages of this practice? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this phenomenon outweigh the it’s disadvantages?
In today's world, private companies rather than government pay for and carry out most scientific research. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14-to 16-year-old students studying a foreign language in an English speaking country, and the top three foreign languages.
Some people spend most of their life living close to where they are born. What might be the reason for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the manager what action he will take over this matter.
In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Some people think it is a brilliant idea and brings a lot of benefits to young students; others, however, deny. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
many students today graduate high school and want to study overseas. They want to continue University abroad. Give the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweight the disadvantages?
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of sunshine hours per year in three major city Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
recently you applyed for a course in collage, and your course have been aprooved,and you can join becouse of some reason, write a letter to principal in your latter.
whis is the course
reason why you can not join
ask for some future date for join
In some places, teenagers are encouraged to get part-time jobs while they are still in school. Do the advantages of teenager working outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below shows the proportion of women in the labor force and women in management in five countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. (Duc Trung)
you and some friends ate a mean at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
give details of your visit to restaurant
explain the reason for celebration
say what was good about the food and service
You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently, you moved into a new
neighborhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed that people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the
machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the change rooms. Write to Mr Koto, the
manager. In your letter:
explain who you are
describe the problem exactly
make suggestions to improve the gym
The chart below shows the number of passengers arriving at a train station per hour across a day, and also the average price (in US Dollars) of their tickets. Write a report summarising the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of households inowned and rented houses in England and Wales from 1918 to 2011. The bar chart illustrates the percentage of households inowned and rented houses in England and Wales from 1918 to 2011.
The number of teenagers who commit crimes in some countries has increased. What are the causes? What are the solutions?
Students in some countries leave school without good understanding of how to manage their money. What do you think are the reasons? What are the solutions to this problem?
The digram below shows the multistage production of pears as canned fruits. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the process below.
it is important to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early stage. punishment is necessary to hlep them learn this distinction. to what extent do you agree or dosagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following ways of learning a foreign language. State which you consider to be the most effective.
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend. In your letter:
Say how well you know your friend.
Describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has.
Explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
the chart below shows the percentage of men and women who did various free time activites in England.
The bar chart illustrates the percentage contribution of three economic sectors—agriculture, industry, and services—to India’s GDP