Extreme sports such as skydiving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
The charts below show information about the percentage of government spending on education, the average number of years of education completed and the average annual income per person in US dollars in five different countries in 2010.
Library or Playground
There are plans to improve your city. Two different ideas are being discussed. One is to build a bigger library with more computers and more books. The other is to build a new playground. The playground in your neighbourhood now is very small and old. The city planners want to ask the public for their opinion. explain why you prefer the city should build a bigger library.
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbitan, and planned future development of the site.
. the bar chart compares the number of households categorized by annual income in the United States in three different years: 2007, 2011, and 2015.
In the past, photography was used to real people and places; however, because of technology, today you cannot trust what you see. Is it a negative or positive aspect of development?
Some people believe annual exams are best way of assessment of students while others believe that regular appraisals are better. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both.
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
some people believe that public buildings should be move out of the city to promote citizen's well-being and better growth, while some argue that the planning will cause more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world, people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this?
Nowadays a large amount of advertising is aimed at children. Some people think it can have negative effects on the children and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagrpee with these opinions?
Many movies and video games contain scenes of violence. Some people believe that they should be banned, while others think they are harmless or even help people to relax. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The qualities that a truly successful person in our modern life has cannot be learned at universities and similar academic institutions. To what extent do you agree?
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relavant.
Write a letter to the Planning Manager of your local council about a historical building in your area that is about to be pulled down due to the lack of money to repair it. In your letter
State why the building is important
What the building can be used for in the future
Suggest ways for paying for the repairs
International sporting events like the Olympics and football World Cup place a huge financial burdens on host nations that cannot be justified. To what extent do you garee or disagree with this opinion?
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant places to live and work in. For this reason, private cars should be completely banned from city centers. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are employed full-time and also doing a part-time evening course. You are not able to continue the course.
Write a letter to the course lecturer. In the letter
• explain why you cannot continue the course
• describe the situation
• say what you will be doing about it
Some People have vehicle free days , banning cars,trucks and motorbikes in the city centre. Only buses , bicycles and taxis are permitted. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks.
Your friend bought tickets to the theatre for both of you.
Write a letter to him to tell him that you cannot go to the theatre. In your letter:
Apologize
Explain the situation
Tell him what he can do with the extra ticket
Human activity has damaged the environment all around the world. Some people think that humans cannot stop damaging the planet where as other believe that we can alter our behaviour and prevent future damage. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Human activity has had a negative impact on plants and animals around the world. Some people think that this cannot be change, while others believe actions can be taken to bring about a change. Discuss both and give your opinion.
Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
you have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neghboorur. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
Introduce yourself
Describe your plans for the party
Invite your neighbor to come
Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
● Explain why you cannot go anymore
● Say who can go instead of you
● Say why this person is a good person to go with
ome people believe that we cannot learn anything from the past for our life today, while others believe that history is a valuable source of information to understand human's life. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
•tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
• explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
• ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Write a letter
You and your friends are planning to go to Dubai on vacation. You have to arrange the best hotel therefore, you want the details of the room and other facilities in the hotel.
Write a letter to Hotel manager in about 150-200 words your email should do the following things
1.Request him to provide details of the hotel
2.Write about the room and any special needs such as smoking or non-smoking room.
The graph below shows annual water usage (in millions of cubic meters) by industries in some countries
Supermarket Plan The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket.
City centers are very crowded with cars. They often cause a great deal of pollution. Cars should be banned from all centers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Many people use distance-learning programmes (study material, post, TV, the Internet, etc.) to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefits of attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
the threeb pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981,1991 and 2001
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site. Summarize the infomation
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
explain why the occasion is special
ask for her assistance
set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plan
It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centres and only bicycles be allowed instead. Aisha To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. some local governments believe the problem could be solved by reassigning park lands for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the proportions of the world’s oil resources held in different areas, together with the proportions consumed annually in the same areas. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just moved into a new home and are plannig to hold a party.
You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
. introduce yourself
. discribe your plans for the party
. invite your neibourhour to come
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 policy outweigh the disadvantages?
The qualities a person needs to become truly successful cannot be learned at a university or similar academic instituition.To what extent do ou agree or disagree?
The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same work or the same work conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare for people to work in the future.
Many university students cannot find a job in their chosen profession. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, should be done about it?
All cars that burns fossil fuel should be banned and electric cars should replace them. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some people believe that advertisements aimed at children should be banned. Others argue that advertisements have a positive impact on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The charts below show information about the percentage of government spending on education, the average number of years of education completed, and the average annual income per person in US dollars in categories in 2010 and 2015.
Some people believe that our happiness depend on how much money we have. Others say that ‘money cannot buy happiness.’ Do you think that having money is the key to happiness, or are there more important factors?
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick.
Write to another classmate and invite him/her to the party. In your letter:
explain the reason for the party
give the date and time of the party
suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
our friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot now not join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Government alone cannot be expected to solve environmental problems. It is also the responsibility of businesses and individuals to help. To what extent do you agree or disagree?