Some people argue that globalisation has been a great benefit to people around the world, while others believe that it is the cause of many of the problems we see today. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Youshould spend about 40 minutes on this task. Beinga celebrity- such as a famous film star or sports personality- brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from yourown knowledge or experience.
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular?
Nowadays, women, as well as men, work full-time. Therefore, women and men should share household tasks equally. (e.g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
A friend has invited you to a party but you will not be able to attend. Write to your friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend you can’t come
•Explain why you are unable to attend
•Arrange another time to meet
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented apartment overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment. In your letter,
—give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
—explain the reactions of the members of your family
—ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation
your local newspaper is holding a competition to find a person who has done the most to help the local community. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. in your letter
name and describe the person you think should win
say how you know this person
explain how this person has helped the local community
The chart below shows health expenditure as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) in Singapore from financial years 2012 to 2021 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The amount of sport, shown on television every week has increased significantly and this is having an impact on live sport events. Do you think the benefits of having more televised sport are greater than the disadvantages?
‘Children do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. This behaviour is now having a negative impact on society.’ Discuss. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The contemporary world suffers from different kind of distractions namely drug and alcohol obsession, increasing delinquency and addiction to Internet. Nevertheless, there exists one type of addiction that has deeply ingrained in the human mentality, it is gambling. what is the effect of it on families ? Discuss personal views and give opinion.
You ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing.
Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the manager what action he will take over this matter.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
Some people think that because some children find some subjects such as math and philosophy difficult they ought to be optional instead of compulsory. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that there's nothing we can learn from history previous characters,while on the other hand,some of them believe that there is a lot that we can learn from history,such as avoiding the mistakes that people before made. In this article, I will be discussing both views.
Some people believe that the widespread use of technology in education has improved learning, while others think it has led to more distractions and decreased the quality of education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of this trend outweighs the disadvantages.
Write an essay on the following topics (at least 250 words). Every year large numbers of people migrate from one country to another for different reasons. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of migration for the individual and for society as a whole.
Some people believe that women should play an equal role as men in a country’s police force or military force, such as the army, while others think women are not suitable for these kinds of jobs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that childcare centers provide the best services children of pre- school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the experiences a child has before starting school have the most influence on their future. Others say that experiences as a teenager, especially at school, are more influential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Millions of people every year move to English-speaking countris such as Australia, Britain or America, in order to study at school, college or university. Why do so many people want to study in English? Why is English such an important intenacional language? Give reasons for your answer.
Some people think that global warming is the most urgent issue facing humanity. Others believe that deforestation has a more severe impact on our environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Many people today are worried about 'cybercrime' such as hacking and identity theft. What problems does 'cybercrime cause, and what solutions can you suggest for ordinary people and businesses to take? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
To what extent has the internet made life more convenient ? Give reasons for your answer ans include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Modern technology is changing our world. This has advantages such as bringing people closer together through communication. It also has disadvantages such as destroying the differences between cultures. What is your opinion?
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much as information as possible in scientific research, business and academical world. Others believe that aome information is too important ot too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive present. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
•thank your friend
•explain how useful the present is
•arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
SOME PEOPLE THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO SPEND MONEY ON ROADS AND MOTORWAYS THAN N PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS SUCH AS RAILWAYS AND TRAMS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?
Some children have to live at different places during their childhood because of transferrable jobs of their parents. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in different places in childhood and give your opinion on whether it is good or bad to stay at different areas for children.
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company.
Write a letter to the company to as for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
say where and when you would like to go
include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
say what kind of information you would like to receive.
More and more young people are not interested in working as a teacher. What do you think are the causes? What can be done to encourage young people to choose a teaching career?
the provided bar chart illustrates how many people drank coffee and bought tea as well as their drinking habits in five Australian towns.
Your landlord has increased the amount of rent you pay every month and you don’t find it appropriate. Write a letter to the landlord and in your letter, Explain why you are writing Describe why you find the increase inappropriate What you want to do now--
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where condisions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert. What are the advantages and disvantages for the tourists?
Some people believe that schools should focus only on academic subjects such as math and science. They argue that subjects like music and physical education are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Essay topics Somepeople say that tourism has many negative effects on the countries that people travel to.How true is this statement? What can tourists do to reduce the harmful effects of tourism on local cultures and environments?Give reasons for your answer and incl
s In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems 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 disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You work in an office and have recently been experiencing a health problem. You think that the problem started because of the working conditions in the office. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Describe the health problem.
Explain why you think it was cause by conditions in the office.
Suggest what the manager should do to improve the working conditions in the office.
With the rapid development of communication technology, such as smart phones, tablets, and other mobile devices. Some people think the disadvantages outweigh its advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is often said “when is Rome, do as the romans do”. Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they are visit? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are selling
• describe the furniture
• suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreighn language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the percentage of people aged 23 - 65 in different occupations in one UK town (Ashby) and in the UK as a whole in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter,
•describe what this book was about
•explain how this book influenced you
•say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last few years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
Students at schools and universities learn far more from lessons with teachers than from others sources (such as the internet, television). To what extent do you agree or disagree? Introduction
Some people think climate change has a negative impact on business, while others think that it provides more business option. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.