Some believe that students should begin learning a language very early in school,while others think these subjects should be taught later. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
In the past,it was unusual for most people to change careers more than once or twice.Now it is quite common for people to have had ten or more different jobs in their lifetimes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a change?
Nowadays, a lot of people use credit cards for online shopping. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar ,which causes many health problems .Sugary products shoud be mad more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar . do you agree or disagree ?
Some argue that what most impacts a child’s future life is their experiences before starting school while others think experiences as a teenager are more influential. Discuss both views and give you own opinion.
You recently attended a meeting at e hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• Say where you think you left the papers
• Explain why they are so important
• Tell the manager what you want him/her to do
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you have been working. In your letter
>describe the work you have been doing
>explain why you can no longer do this work
> recommend another person who is interested in the work
The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organizations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Thesis statement: Disadvantages outweigh advantages
Many places in the world depend on tourism as their main source of revenue. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if not properly managed. Do you think that the advantages of tourism outweigh the disadvantage? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
in today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvangtes
The table shows the percentage of people with mobile phones who use various features on their phone between 2006 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The table shows the percentage of people with mobile phones who use various features on their phone between 2006 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You would like to rent a car for a holiday.
Write to the car rental agency. In your letter
•Explain what type of car you would like
•Give details of when you would like the car
•Request more information about the cost
You recently moved to a new city and want to join a local gym.
Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter:
Ask about the types of membership available
Explain your fitness goals
Request information about trial sessions or discounts
some people say that everyone should learn English as their second language while others disagree. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
a lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems is is not managed correctly. describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world. do you think that benefist of tourism outweight its drawbacks?
most people decided to have children in, why their later age than in the past. why? do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples,e.g from your knowledge or experience
In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move out of the cities and into regional areas. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The use of mobile phones by students during school has become increasingly common. What are the advantages and disadvantages of allowing students to use mobile phones in schools?
A 'cashless society' is one where people use debit/credit cards and other forms of payment instead of cash. Do the advantages of a cashless society outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the inforamtion by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
When travelling back home on the train last week you lost your wallet. The wallet contains some valuable things. In your letter, write to the Station Manager:
say when and where you left your wallet
describe the wallet and what was in it
say how you will collect the wallet
Nowadays , more andmorw people decide to have children later in their life. what are the reasons? Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
Some people believe that research of medicines should be directly based on human trial. Is this the right way give your opinion and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
Your neighbour is burning garbage in the backyard which is causing you great inconvenience.
Write a letter to the head of the municipal council. In your letter,
describe the problem
mention when the problem began
suggest what you think the municipal council should do
The bar graph above shows average earnings in the Republic of Ireland in 5 different years, with projections for the future. Earnings are in US dollars ($). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more parents allow their children to play on computers or tablets (like iPads) because they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
The graph shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about40 minutes on this task. Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactoryjob 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
Some people think children are more successful in foreign language studies than adults. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
•describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
•say what happened the last time you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do
Many students today graduate high school and travel overseas to complete their education. Give both the advantages and disadvantages of travelling abroad.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place in Meadowside village and Fonton, a neighbouring town, since 1962. Umar
The graphs below show the unemployment rate of citizens in the US with a further classification displaying average salary per week in 2005.
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Give details of the food and services you ordered
Describe the problems that occurred
Explain what you want the restaurant to do
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Do the Advantages outweigh disadvantages?
Nowadays, as a part of the educational process,students work at a company for a short period of time without pay .Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages ?
these days many of us prefer to throw damaged things away, whereas in the past people used to repair damaged items and keep them for a long time. explain why you this change has happened. what are the effects of this change in attitude?
Capital punishment is unjustifiable and barbaric. In this modern age, it should not be allowed. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Now a days, parents are allowing their children to use tablets and smartphones to enahance learning. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any example from your own knowledge and experience. Write atleast 250 words
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?
The bar chart below shows the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education center in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these courses
Some students like to take distance-learning courses by computer. Other students prefer to study in traditional classroom settings with a teacher. Consider the advantages of both options, and make an argument for the way the students should organise their schedule.
The internet has transformed lives and economies but it is turning the world into a global village. Soon everybody will think and behave in the same way. 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. ( It should take no more than 40 minutes)
In the future all cars, bues and trucks will be driverless. The only people traevelling inside these vehichcles will be passengers. Do you think the adventages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people become famous in their early age. Is it bad or good? Discuss and give your opinion.
Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staffs.
In your letter, you should tell:
what you heard about the inconvenience from the staffs
how you feel about it
what suggestion you can give
Your manager wants you to make a report of your current project and send it to him tomorrow, but you run out of time and need one more day to prepare. Write an email to your manager: Saying why you need a delay of one more day Explaining your overload at the moment Stating your apology and guarantee of your deadline Try to write a minimum of 50 words
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Companies should give each employee the same benefits package. Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
Many young people do not know how to manage their money when graduating high school. What do you think are the reason what can be done to teach them this important skills
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
in the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. nowadays, most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in heir area. what do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community?