The pie chart shows the average household expenditure in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In some countries old people who retire from work spend the money on themselves (e.g. holiday) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
you recently had a problem when buying a ticket at a train station.
Write a letter to the manager of the train station. In you lette
- describe the problem you had when buying a ticket.
- say how this affected you.
- suggest what the manager can do about this prroblem.
you do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The line chart below shows the percentage of people in different age groups who played video games more than ten hours a week between 1984 and 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, a large amount of advertising is aimed at children, so some people think there are lots of negative effects on children, and should ban it. To what extent you agree or disagree?
Some believe the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars and motorbikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Even more people are spending most of their time at work nowadays, which leaves almost nothing for personal life. Do you think this trend has more advantages o disadvantages for people?
Parents, usually mothers, stay at home to look after their family. People believe they should receive a salary from the government for that. Do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antartic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who vist such places
Popular events like the football World Club and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses – today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from --DELETED LINK-- children-want-YouTubers-vloggers.html) It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is argued that the parents of children who break the rules should be punished in some ways as parents are responsible for the children's actions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The best way for the country to prepare for futre is to invest on the young people. do you agree or disagree?
A magazine wants to include contribution 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 influences 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 internet allows us to stay connected with each other hand,it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialize. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements ?
some people think that the main factors influencing a child's development these days are things such as televesion, friends,and music.others believe that the family still remains more important.discuss both opinions and give your opinion.
Research into new types of medicine is essential to improve health and deal with disease. Who do you think should fund this research- private companies, individuals, or governments? g = economy, tax p = g more important, salay
many people say that the only way to guarantee getting a good job is to complete a course of university educattion.others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. How far do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that older people bring benefits to the companies while others say that youngsters bring more. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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
Nowadays young people know less about traditionas and culture than in the past.what are the reasons for it?is this a positive development or a negative development.
Many office 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. What are your opinions on this?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of newspaper. In your letter
•Say which points in the article you agree with
•Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
•Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Topic: In many countries, too much money is spent by government and individuals for national holidays such as New Year and religious festivals. Do you agree or disagree?
In the past, teachers were the main source of information,but today students have a wide source of information, so teachers are no longer important in the modern education. Do you agree or disagree?
Some parents think computer games are better for children and they should be allowed to play more of them. whereas some parents argue that they are harmful to children both point of views and your opinion
There is an increasing population on the planet, and people are running out of water, food, and fuel. To what consequences may overpopulation lead? In your opinion, what measures can be taken to fight overpopulation?
More and more people today want to own famous brands of clothes, cars and other llems. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
in many countries people are now living longer than ever before. Some peoplw say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent fo the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
You are about to move out of your apartment in an English-speaking country. Your landlord helped you a lot during your stay and you have a friend who would like to rent the flat after you. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
let your landlord know that you will be leaving
thank your landlord for his / her help
tell him/her about your friend
Nowadays, many people prefer eating out rather than cooking at home. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event.
Write a letter of application to the organisers. In your letter:
• Explain why you are interested in helping
• Give details suitable past experience
• Suggest ways you might help with the event
Nowadays people are spending more time away from their homes becaus ethey spend longer time in their workplace.Discuss the advnatages and disadvantages
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a campus holiday for the first time this summer. He / She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
- describe some possible disadvantages
- say whether you would like to camping with your friend this summer
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follow:
Dear….,
Schools should concentrate on teaching students the academic subjects that will be useful for their future career. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary. Discuss both view and give your opinion
In many countries people have to move away from their families and friends to find work. Does the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper asking to advertise your ad on the front page of the newspaper. In your letter:
Give details of the ad that you want to publish
Mention that you want the ad to be published on the front page
Say how you would like to pay for the advertisement
These days people throw away a lot of the food that they buy from grocery stores or order at restaurants. Why do you think people throw away food? What can be done to reduce the amount of food waste? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
While it is commonly thought that parents are responsible for supervising children during play, others believe that they should be given the freedom to explore. This essay will discuss these opposing viewpoints. In my opinion, children must be carefully supervised while playing.
Mobile phones and the Internet play an important role in the way people relate to one another socially. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in the other city. You mistakenly left a file with important documents at their house.
Write a letter to your friend,
describing the file, tell them why it is important.
ask him/her to return it to you by post.
Nowadays, an increasing number of Vietnamese students study in foreign countries. Some people believe that studying abroad is considered a life-transforming opportunity for many students; others argue that there are numerous challenges awaiting them. Write an essay to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
Unhealthy food has negative effect on both individuals and on the society they live in. Some people think that the government should tax the unhealthy food while others say that fat tax is unfair an unnecessary. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that nature plays a more significant impact on human adult intelligence, while others claim that an individual can train himself to become high-intelligent. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crimes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Space travel to the moon is considered as “a step of mankind.” But some people think that space travel has made little difference to people’s lives today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
climate change essay Here's my full essay for the question that we've been looking at in recent weeks (see below). It's a bit longer than necessary, but I decided not to cut it down. Some people think that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that governments should spend money on building trains and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Others think that building more and wider roads are the better way to reduce traffic connections. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Enhance future life style Is this a negative or positive development?
The plans below show the layout of a university’s sports center now, and how it will look after redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.