Today more people are spending their holidays abroad. What in your opinion are the primary reasons of this? What are the main effects of this trend on the local touristic attractions?
Every year several languages die out. This is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Successful sports professionals xan earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and dtermination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearance. Dicuss both views and give your opinion.
Many minority languages are disappearing around the world. What are the causes of this phenomenon? What measures can be taken to preserve these languages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have made a reservation in a hotel for a business trip for you and your colleagues. However, you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter
give details of your current booking
explain what changes you need to make and why
ask the manager to make some special arrangements for your business meetings
Write at least 150 words.
The graph shows the percentage of Internet users in three countries from 1999 to 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your friend is about to celebrate a landmark birthday and would welcome suggestions as to how it should be celebrated.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say what type of party should be held e.g. themed, fancy dress, black tie event
• suggest a suitable venue
• make recommendations as to entertainment e.g. DJ, jazz band
Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academy world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely . discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give criminals longer prison sentences. Others however, think there are better ways to reduce crime. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people argue that governments should spend more money on developing bullet and metro rail facilities, while others support the idea of spending money on upgrading current public transport system. This essay analyses these viewpoints in the following paragraphs and concludes with my opinion.
Some experts suggest people a method to solve the environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuels and all vehicles. To what extent do you agree with this point? and make comparisons where relevant. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. she would like your advice about finding a place to live. write an email to your friend. in your email describe where you lived when you were a student at the university recommend the best way for her to look for accommodation warn her of mistakes students make when choosing accomodation
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extent do you agree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
say what experience you have
ask what the work involves
enquire about conditions
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
Video games are bad for children. Do you agree or disagree? Write a one- sided opinion essay giving reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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 a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Write at least 150 word
It is argued that mobile phones and other electronic devices have no places in the classroom. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have some problems and can’t stay for the whole course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,
explain your interest in the course
describe your problems
find out whether a refund is possible if you leave early
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today's society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays some parents pressure their children to be successful in a specific field. What are the the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You are studying overseas. You need to return to your country before the end of the semester for a family event. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter:
Request time off
Explain why you need to leave early
Reassure him / her that your studies will not suffer
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / M
In many cities, an increasing number of people do not know their neighbour and the sense of community is lost. Discuss the causes and give measures to turn it around?
The diagram below shows howessential oil is extracted in theproduction of perfume.Summarise the information byselecting and reporting the mainfeatures and make comparisonswhere relevant.
Many young people presently know more about international celebrities than famous people from their history. What are the causes? Give solutions to increase awareness of impactful people in history.
You have seen am advertisemen from a couple , who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a Year.
Write a letter to a couple. In your letter:
•explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
•say what else you could do forthe family
•give your reasons for the wanting job
Take a look at the graphic and complete the task. The table shows average calorie intake in the United States over a period of time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Houses are essential for people. Some people think that the government should offer free houses for people who cannot afford to pay for it. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Towns and cities are attractive places. Some people suggest that the government should spend money putting in more works of arts like paintings and statues to make them better to live in. To what extent, do you agree or disagree with their opinion?
Food travels thousands of miles from farm to consumers. Some people believe we should buy food from the local farmer to protect the environment and support local businesses. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people argue that all experimentation on animals is bad and should be outlawed. However, others believe that important scientific discoveries can be made from animal experiements. Can experimentation on animals be justified? Are there any alternatives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples form your knowledge and experience.
In some countries, the number of people visiting art galleries is reducing. What do you think the reasons for this are? How can we solve this problem?
The chart below shows the internet users (in millions) in different countries in the Middle East as of June 2017. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should Internet users in million - June 2017
In a number of countries, some people think that it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new rail lines for the fast trains between cities. Other believe the money should be spend on Improving existing public transport. Discuss both views.
Eating too much sugar is harmful for our health. Some people think that it is a government responsibility to limit people’s sugar consumption, while others think that it is an individual’s responsibility to limit the amount of sugar they eat. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to the organiser of the course. In your letter:
Give details of the course you took part in
Sat what you find useful on the course
Suggest ways the course could be improved
The two line graphs below show New Zealand import figures from Australia and Japan in the years 1994 - 2004.
In many countries, people are now living longer than before. Some people say an ageing population creates proplems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantges?
The table gives information about the percentage of students' attendance in four groups of secondary schools between 2000 and 2009.
Families have a great influence on children's development, but the outside world plays a bigger part in children's life. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, while others think that it is not necessary because all the information can be found on TV and the internet. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The first graph gives the number of passengers traveling by train in Sydney. The second graph provides information on the percentage of trains running on time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the global sales of different kinds of digital fames from 2000 to 2006.
Some individuals think that the government should provide free healthcare for all citizens, while others argue that individuals should be responsible for their own healthcare costs. What is your opinion?
Some families think the best way to take care of their aging parents is to care for them at home.Others believe that it I better for their parents to live in a special home for the elderly. Discuss bothviews and give your opinion.
Some people think that developed countries have higher responsibilities to climate change than developing countries. others believe countries should have the same responsibilities towards protecting the environment . discuss both sides and give your opinion
Some people believe that advancements in technology are making people less social. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?