employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as thier hobbies or interests, and whether they are married or single. some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. others disagree. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries there is a restriction of age for legal marriages. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages.
Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than the private companies. To what exend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Nowadays it is common for people to get married in their thirties rather than when they are younger. Do you agree or disagree that this trend will benefit society?
It is said that people should be encouraged to get married before they are thirty as this is best both for individuals and society. Do you agree or disagree.
Environmental hazards are often too great for particular countries or individulas to tackle. We have arrived at a point in time where the only way to lessen environmental problem is at an international level . To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The following charts present data on the marriage and divorce rates in the United States from 1970 to 2000, as well as the marital status of adult Americans in two of those years. Provide an overview of the material by identifying and summarizing its key points, along with any pertinent analogies.
You recently bought a jacket online, but when it arrived it was wrong in size and color.
Write a letter to the online store. In your letter:
1. Describe the jacket you ordered
2. Explain what was wrong with the item you received
3. Say what you would like the company to do
The table below gives information about the situation of marriage and age from 1960 to 2000 in Australia
The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in different parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In marriages today, some argue that it is the responsibility of both spouses to earn a living for the family. To what extent do you agree or diasgree?
You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer. In your letter,
•give details of your course and your arrival/departure date
• explain your accommodation needs
• ask for information about getting to and from the college
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your mannager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- describe the complaints that have been made
- say why the reception area is important
- suggest how the reception area could be improved
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies. Do you agree or disagree?
Today,more than ever, people are traveling and moving to other countries;however,this is usually no easy task.There are many challenges facing potential immigrants, such as extensive paperwork and often a lot of waiting.Do you think it should be difficult or easy to immigrate to a foreign country? Explain.Have you ever thought about moving to another country? What challenges do you anticipate once you arrive into your new country?
you are going on a short course to a training college abroad. it is college that you have not been to before write a letter to the accomodation officer in your letter, give details of your course and your arrival/departure date, explain your accomodation needs, ask for information about getting to and from the college
people choose their own life partner.what are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?In some culture the parents arrange marriage for their children but in other
you are going to study at a college in another country " you need to find a place you will live.
- Write a letter to the College's accomodation officers in your letter,
- give details of your course and your arrival date
- describe the kind of accommodation you need
- Say what you like the accomodation officer to do
Today more people are waiting until their thirty to get married and have children. Is it a positive or negative development?
Last Friday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plate. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
•Where and when you lost your bag
•What your bag looks like
•What its content were
In some countries young people of 18 can drive a car, vote, get married etc. What do you think is the appropriate age to take on adult responsibilities?
The table gives information about the number of international tourists arrivals in eight countries in 2009 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ou 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
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination.
Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter,
give details of the situation
describe the documents
say what action you want the post office to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
There is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantage and disadvantages for couples who decide to do this.
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the gorvernments rather than private companies. Do you agree or disagree?
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information , such as their hobbies and interests , and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful . Others disagree Discuss both views and give your own opnion
Last Friday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plate. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
• Where and when you lost your bag
• What your bag looks like
• What its content were
These days, people work in more than one job and often change carrier several times during their life. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this.
It has been said that working in international context carries some challenges, however there is an opinion which claims that there is not such a kind of issue. Discuss both of these views and state your own opinion.
Write a letter to a friend that you can’t collect him or her from the airport, as you promised, because of some reason. In your letter,
-Explain why you can’t come
-Guide him regarding other options to get to your home
-Describe the plans you made to show him around when your friend arrives
You are going to visit New Zealand for an ‘English and Homestay’ program.You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family.In your letter
•introduce yourself
•ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
•tell the family about your arrival date and time
Personal development -agree or disagree..personal development is the base for professional development and advancing in once carrier. To what extend do you agree or disagree
You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony.
Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter,
whose marriage ceremony it was
give details of this marriage ceremony
invite your friend to come and visit your country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………..,
It is sometimes said thatpeople should be encoraged to get married before they are 30 as this is the best for the individual and the socity. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
The first chart below shows the number of airline crew (pilots, stewards etc) needed to fly a passenger plane between Australia and a number of other countries. The second chart shows the number of passenger complaints per plane journey made on these routes, and average kilogram (kg) weight of luggage (or baggage) carried per passenger.
In some countries, many people continue to live with or very near their parents even when they are married and have their own children. Does this situation have more advantages or more disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You stayed with your friend and by mistake carried home one of his objects. Write a
letter and explain:
- How you enjoyed staying with your friend.
- Explain the object which you brought with you by mistake and explain how the
mistake happened.
- Mention how you plan to return the object.
Write at least 150 words.
Model Answer
In some cultures the parents arrange marriages for their children but in others people choose their own marriage partner. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?
the chart shows the proportion of people in a UK survey carried out in three different years who said they were interested in certain sports .
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information,such as their hobbies and interests,and whether they are married or single.some people say that this information may be relevant and useful.Others disgree. discuss both these views and give your openion.
The given table shows the numbers of international visitors arrivals came to nine different countries and the percentage changes between 2009 and 2010.
According to some people spending a lot of money on marriage parties is a must. Others insist that lavish celebrations are a waste of money and resources. Both views will be discussed in this essay; however, in my opinion, it does not make much sense to spend a lot of money on celebratio
You recently bought a children's toy online, but when it arrived, it was damaged. Write a letter to the manager of the toy shop. Describe what the problem with the toy is. Suggest how the damage may have happened. Say what you would like the manager to do.
After getting arranged in a fraudulent marriage, Navdeep Dhillon had to deal with both financial and emotional harm. In your opinion, which of the two was more devastating to her and why? Justify your answer with 3 reasons.
In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner. Discuss both systems and state which one do you think is better.
You recently bought a product from an online store, but when it arrived, it was damaged.
Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter:
describe the product you bought
explain what was wrong with it
say what you would like the manager to do
In the past, many people got married when they were very young, but today, many people do not get married until later. Why do you think they do this, and is it a good or a bad idea?
Thw bar charts show the marriage and divorce statistics of nine countries from 1981-1994
the chart below shows the number of passengers arriving at a train station per hour across a day,and also the average price (in US DOllars) of their tickets.