The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The map shows two possibles sites for the supermarket.
Many people join distance-learning programmes (study material, post, TV, Internet) and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does.Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people argue that smoking should be banned due to its harmful effects on human health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Everyone in the world is wearing the same brand and watching the same TV channels and movies. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
The table shows the annual milk production in four countries (Netherlands, Australia, Tanzania, and Guatemala) in 1990, 2000, and 2010.
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
•say what the importance of this historic building is
•mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
• suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
The position of the women has changed a great deal in many societies over the past 50 year. But these societies cannot claim to have achieved gender equality. To what extend 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
It is often argued that the government should carry out the whole responsibility in protecting our globe. While some people think that every person should also be responsible in looking after the universe. This essay discusses both sides of this argument and then I will give my own perspective.
On the one hand, I believe that the administration institutions must set a very restrictive rules to protect the environment. To be more precise this means that the management department needs to apply special law that prohibits people to throw any cans or bottles in the rubbish but recycling them instead. Taking the US as an example, when the government banned any one to get rid of any debris at the beach this resulted in cleaning the environment as well as reducing the pollution.
On the other hand, every person plays an essential role in taking care of the atmosphere. This because when an individual feels that he holds the full responsibility to keep the area where he lives in clean. Moreover, he will be counted for his behaviour if he breached the rule. In this case a lot of pollution problems will be diminished. To illustrate, according to the survey that has been conducted through the government in Turkey, which states that every individual is enforced to contribute in a volunteer action also should propose a viable solution to decrease the impact of greenhouse gases.
In conclusion, although the authority bare the complete responsibility in decreasing environmental problems. I believe that people should also be participated in maintaining the cleanliness of the globe.
City planners’ new designs include setting up schools, markets and commercial places (like offices) in different areas of the city. Do you think it will help the city dwellers? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a complaint letter to the owner of a TV channel, to complain aboutvteh steady decline in the quality of their TV programmes over the last decades.
Many universities graduates cannot find a job in their choosen profession. What factors may have caused this situation and what is your opinion, should be done about it?
The chart illustrates how annual salaries of certain professionals were changing over the course of 15 years, in thousands of dollars Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning a holiday to Australia. You have been given the name and address of a hotel in the centre of Sydney and would like further information. Write a letter to the hotel. Ask about the availability of the rooms and the hotel's facilities. Find out if the hotel arranges day trips and ask them to send you a brochure.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sports which are violent, such as boxing and wrestling have no place in a civilised society and should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter,
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
all cars that burn fossil fuels should be banned and electric car should replace them. Do you agree or disagree ?
The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Total School Spending 1981 Insurance 2% Total School Spending 1991 /Insurance 3% Other workers' salaries 28% Other workers' salaries 22% Teachers' salaries 40% Teachers' salaries 50% Resources e.g. books 20% Resources e.g. books 15% Furniture and equipment 15% Furniture and equipment 5% Total School Spending 2001 Other workers' salaries 15% Insurance 8% Resources e.g. books 9% Teachers' salaries 45% Furniture and equipment 23%
Many offices authorities impose a restriction on smoking within the office premises. Some governments have even banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. Do you agree or disagree that this is the right of course. Give reason for your opinion.
Behavioral patterns have declined generally, and it is worst among many young people in all levels, while this problem is attributed to the families where they come from, a lot more people blame this trend on the teachers and institutes of learning. This essay aims at reviewing the both parties as contributing factors, although it is most associated with the homes that breeds them.
First and foremost, the home plays a major role to the character molding among the already mentioned sets of individuals. That saying that charity begins at home clearly demonstrates this fact. For instance, a child's overall personality comes from the practical examples the observe from home which moulds his or her total perception in regards to what is right or wrong. Additionally, a child references his or her father and mother more than a mere teacher whose disciplinary measure may be limited by the law and policy of the the school. If this is so, the family stands a better chance to instill discipline better than any external body. These points presented prove that families are at better advantage, and the failure in the moral standards beckons on the people more related to the people concerned.
On the other hand, the place of learning ought not to be left out. This is because checks on the lapses of these derailing children is supposed to be corrected as a correctional institution. To exemplify, morale instructions are part of the school's curriculum which is supposed to double check the doings of their pupils to reshapen their behaviors. Again, life virtues such as love, obedience, respect and manners are part of the academic subjects. To trace back, during my social studies class in my elementary education, I was taught the duties of children to the family and society. When those facts were taught, it sunk deep and had remained a core system.
To sum up, even though the both institutions play a major role, the family has a larger share of the blame. Nonetheless, all hands should be on deck to raise a better generation.
Some people believe that to protect local cultures, tourism should be banned in some areas, while others think that change is inevitable and banning tourism will have no benefits. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Some people belive that testing products on animal should be banned but others think that it is necessary. Discuss both views and give your opnion
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 comparisons where relevant.
All cars that burns fossil fuel should be banned and electric cars should replace them. Do you agree or disagree ?
Many people in poor countries die from diseases that are curable because they cannot afford the medication required. Do you believe that drug companies should make their products available at reduced prices in these countries? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The map below is of the town of Canterbury. A new school (S) is planned for the area. The map shows two possible sites for the school. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks and motorcylces are banned from city center. People are encouraged to use public transports such as buses, taxis and metro on vehicle-free day. To what extent do you think the advantages of this outweighs the disadvantages
You are planning a weekend trip to a nearby countryside area and would like to invite a friend who lives in another city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Explain why you are organizing the trip
- Describe the activities you have planned
- Suggest how your friend can travel to the location and where he/she can stay
Education of young people is highly prioritized in many countries. However, educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important and governments should spend more money on this. To what extent do you 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 of these changes and suggest ways to prepare people for work in the future.
Sports events such as Formula One and other car racing events should be banned because they are unnecessary waste of money and create more pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Smoking not only harms the smoker, but also those who are nearby. Therefore, smoking should be banned in public places. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
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.
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 plans
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Joan,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows consumers’ average annual expenditure on cell phone, national and international fixed-line and services in America between 2001 and 2010.
Part 1 The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual ' income in 2007,2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people joint distance-learning program (study material, post, TV, Internet) and study at home, some people think it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams illustrate annual incomes of people residing in New York City by their ages, in thousands of dollars.
The chart shows annual office rents in five international cities in 2008 and 2013 ($US I square metre). The table shows office vacancy rates in those cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that job satisfaction is more important than job security, while some people think that they cannot always expect job satisfaction, a permanent job is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people join the distance-learning programs (study, learning material, post, Tv, Internet) and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefits as attending college or university does. DO you agree or disagree?
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
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph shows the annual income of languages-related jobs in US dollars in five cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near uour community. Discuss the advantages of this influence on your community. Do you support or oppose the factory. Explain your position.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter,
• describe the situation
• explain why you cannot continue at this time
• say what action you would like to take.
You should write at least 150 words.
It is absolutely true fact that people cannot but imagine their lives without music. It totally interferes in each sphere of human life. What are the most popular music styles today? Discuss this point of view and give your personal opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You recently met an old friend while you were on a business trip to another city. Now you are planning another business trip to this city and would like to see your friend again.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
1. say why you enjoyed seeing him/her
2. give details of your plans for your next business trip to this city
3. suggest arrangments for seeing him/her again there
The chart below shows the number of hoseholds in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. and make comparisons where relevant
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?