The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparison where relevant.
You are a member of an organization which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe what went wrong with the meal and service
suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant.
some people think that competition at work, at school and daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooerate more, rather than competing against each other. discuss both view and give your own opinion. give reasons for your answer and include any relevan examples from your own knowledge or experience
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a
training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• describe the training course you want to do
• e x p l a i n what t h e c o m p a n y could d o t o help y o u
• s a y how the course will b e useful for your job
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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
There are many things that can motivate people to perform well in their work. These can include the salary, job satisfaction or the chance to help others. What do you feel is the best motivation to do well at work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
prevention is better than cure. Reseaching and treating disease is always costly so it would be better to invest in the preventative measure. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
You have read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centre in your country all look very similar to each other.you don't fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.inyour letter.
Say which pointsin the article you agree with.
Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most othet town centres.
Offer to give guide tour to the writer of the article.
whoever controls media is controls the opinion and attitudes of the people and there is little can be done to recitify it. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
Students should pay full cost for their own sudy, because university education benefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Research shows that some activities are good for health and othe are bad.Desapite knowing that millions of people engange in unhealthy activites. What is the cause of this? What can be done?
Topic: Some people say it’s a waste of time to plan for future. It’s more important to focus on present. Do you agree or disagree?
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household.The second chart shows the greenhouse gas amissions which result from this energy use.
The graphs below show the number of calls a company received at their Nigerian call center in connection with the various car model they produce.
Many crimes are often related to the consumption of alcohol. Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to ban alcohol. Do you think this is an effective measure against crime? What other solutions can you suggest?
The chart below compares the changes in the share of international graduates in Canadian provinces during the period of five years 2001-2006
Even though some cities have extensive public transportation system, many people still drive cars. why do you think this happens? how can people be encouraged to use more public transportation?
Some people get into debt by buying things they dont need and cant afford. what are the reasons for this behaviour? what action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem.
Your local bookshop has invited members of the public to recommend a guest speaker for an upcoming event that will include a series of talks from well-known people. Write an e-mail to the bookshop. In your e-mail: • suggest a speaker • say what they would contribute to the event • explain why other people would be interested too
Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?
In many countries, government are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an apporiate use of government money?
News Stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this?
Some people feel that playing computer games has a negative impact on children’s health and social skills. Others say that it can have a positive impact on their lives. Discuss both these views.
Many people today find that the cost of attending a university level education is extremely high for students and their family. What are the causes of this situation, and how can government, universities and the students themselves overcome the problem?
Nowadays , anyone can post information on the internet ,even if it is incorrect . As a result , mostly the information we read os inccurate . What extent do you agree or disagree?
Criminality rates have been escalating in urban areas. What are the reasons? What solutions could be implemented?
Studies have shown that in many countries the income gap be tween the rich and poor is ever increasing. What problems can arise from this situation and what could be done to address this situation?
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 behavior two children?
The plan below shows the village of Pebbleton 20 years ago and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
n the real test, this will take you about 40 minutes, but there is no time limit here. STEP 1 - Read the task Many people try to achieve success through their career or education. What can success mean to different people? What is your view of success? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
‘PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE’. RESEARCHING AND TREATING DISEASES ARE TOO COSTLY SO IT WOULD BE BETTER TO INVEST IN PREVENTIVE MEASURE. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE?
You carried out an emergency maintenance on a key system and this resulted in an issue with the system
Write a letter to the head of your data team. In your letter:
- Provide an update on what happened
- Explain what you're going to do about it
- Say what you would like to him to do
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can goverments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Write a report summarizing the information. Select and describe the main features and make comparisons where relevant. The line chart below shows the per capita meat consumption in four different countries (USA, UK, Brazil, and India) from 1985 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. The graph below shows the consumption of 4 kinds of meat in European Countries from 1979 to 2004.
Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since computer technology can replace their functions. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently read an article in the newspaper about someone whom you know personally but have not heard from in a long time. You found that some of the information published was incorrect.
Write a letter to editor to inform him about it. In your letter,
● state what the article is about
● mention the error(s)
● describe what you expect from the editor
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,.
Write an essay discussing two of the ways to collect and record information in your notes. You should explain which way you think would be more effective for collecting and recording information for future generations giving reasons in support of your answer.
It is important to study the literature of their own country than of other countries. Do you agree or disagree with this?
The diagram below shows the carbon cycle. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Carbon Dioxide Photosynthesis Pollution Respiration Feeding COMBUSTION ANIMALS PLANTS OCEAN Decomposition Sedimentation Extraction Fossilization FUELS (oll, coal & gas) FOSSILS (limestone & shells)
You have seen an advertisement for an evening course to study a foreign language.
Write a letter to the institution offering the course. In your letter,
-Ask for details of the course
-Ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
-Request that the institution sends you their brochure.
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In your letter to the hotel manager:
Describe the purpose of the meeting.
Explain why you were unhappy with the hotel’s service.
Suggest what the hotel could do to improve.
Write at least 150 words.
You visit a cafe every day. Write a letter to the manager of the cafe.
In your letter
Say what you like about the cafe - peacefull environemnt, as well as the coffee, welcoming employees and the interior
Suggest an improvement to the cafe - An addtional barista as well as counter, and add some games
Explain the benefits of your suggestion - increase efficiency + customer's will spend more time cafe which will increase cafe's revenue.
The chart compares the international students among eight different Canadian province graduates in 2001 and 2006 years.
As we are facing more and more problems, which affect the whole planet, good relationships between different countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or diasgree?
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 suitable person to employ.
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
The graph shows the contribution of tourism in billions of dollars to the Egyptian economy from 1982 to 2003.
Nowadays many people prefer to use their own cars to commute rather than buses and trains. Why do you think this is happening? What can the government do to change it?
Meat production requires relatively more land than crop production. Some people think that as land is becoming scarce, the world’s meat consumption should be reduced. What measures could be taken to reduce the world’s meat consumption? What kinds of problem might such measures cause? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People are not facing safety inside or outside of the houses. What are the causes of this and how it can be solved?
Going shopping used to be a chore, but recently it has become a leisure activity or a pleasant outing. To my mind, it is debatable whether this can be regarded as a wholly positive development