More and more people today want to buy goods, e.g. clothes and smartphones, with the well-known brand names. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Children brought up in families with less money are better prepared for life than those from wealthy families. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have arranged a plan for travel and accommodation for your friends. Write a letter to them and:
- Remind them about the plans,
- Give them the details of accommodation,
- Suggest what things they should bring to the trip.
Multicultural societies in which there are a mixture of ethnic people bring more benefits than drawbacks to a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
As parents, they should be required to attend parenting courses every year to bring up their children well and give them a better environment for growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows global sales of the top five mobile phone brands between 2009 and 2013.
Nowadays, there are many students who choose to study abroad to improve their skills and education. While others prefer to study in their home country. This essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
The bar chart illustrates the amount of money per week on fast foods including hamburgers, fish and chips, and pizza in Britain
Many believet hat modern technology has brought people, but others say that it has driven us apart. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
The charts show world pineapple exports by the top three pineapple-producing countries in 2009 and 2019, and a breakdown of the cost to the consumer of each pineapple in 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the chart shows British emmigration to several destinations between 2004 and 2007
Some people think that libraries are a waste of resources and money so computer should replace them. Howevee, others do not agree. Discuss both aides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, have a negative impact on people and their ability to form personal relationships. Others believe that these sites bring people together Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
International tourism has brought enormous benefits to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages? In some countries, criminal trials are shown on television for the public. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The table and chart below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 on one area of Britian. The table shows where the money came from and chart show how it was distributed.
The children who grow up in a family short of money are more capable of dealing with problems in adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people think hosting international sporting events brings a lot of benefits to a country, while others believe that it has more disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your own idea
The given bar chart illustrates the percentage of residents’ coffee and tea purchasing and consuming habits in last 4 weeks in five different cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart) in Australia.
The graphs below show the types of music albums purchased by people in Britain according to sex and age. 150 words
Many people believe the media coverage of celebrities is having a negative effect on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that traveling abroad is an important experience for youngsters. Others think that involves too much time and expenses. Discuss both perspectives And give your opinion.
The pie chart presents information on proportions of employment sectors of people who graduated Brighton University, collected by the 2019 data.
The chart belows show the proportion of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
Some people feel that the cost of space exploration is far too high for the benefits it brings while others argue that space programs should continue no matter what the cost. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
You have moved to another city but your bank has your old address and continues to send all the communication there. Write a letter to your bank branch. In this letter: - Where have you moved to? - What problem are you facing regarding the bank's communication? What you want them to do regarding the old communication already sent to the wrong address?
sporting event. Others believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and give your own opinion..
Some people feel that the cost of space exploration is far too high for the benefits it brings while others argue that space programmes should continue no matter what the cost. Discuss both sides and give your opinion?
The pie charts show the proportion of transport in main bridge in the UK in three years
You have a friend who lives in a ity abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city.
Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. Tell him/ her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the pastfew years and ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.
In your opinion, what incentives could be offered that would persuade more people to embrace electric cars? support your answer with reaasons and examples from your own knowledge or experience?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The table shows the income and expenditure of Brooklyn Hall, a place for hiring, over the period of three years.
Your local library is hiring a new staff member, and you are interested in applying for the position.
Write a letter to the library manager to apply for the job.
In your letter:
• explain why you are interested in working at the library
• describe your relevant qualifications and experience
• ask about the next steps in the hiring process
International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages? General topic - International tourism Specific topic - impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Advantages - cover labour-shortages and create business Disadvantages - pollution and jobs competition rises
The chart below gives information on the global sale of hybrid vehicles* between 2006 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. * vehicles that use both fuel and electricity
Some people argue that the importance of public libraries is decreasing because of the technological development,so allocating national budget on them is a waste of money.To what extent,do you agree with this statement?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, inspite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You are a member of an International Students’ club. The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.
Write a letter to the event organiser, Luis. In your letter
• offer to make a popular dish from your country
• describe what this dish is
• explain why it should be included in the event
The table shows the results of a survey of people's perception of celebrity news coverage. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph compares the proportion of visitors to England who went to various tourist attractions in Brighton between 1980 and 2010.
Whereas some think that celebrities should not get involved in politics, others claim they can play an important role in changing society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages? These days many students continue their higher education in foreign countries. The main benefit for students studying abroad is access to higher quality education and improved job prospects.
Task One Pineapple exports The charts show world pineapple exports by the top three pineapple-producing countries in 2009 and 2019, and a breakdown of the cost to the consumer of each pineapple in 2019.
More and more people prefer to read ebooks rather than paper books. What are the reasons for this? What problems can this cause for libraries? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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,
International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries bring many positive effects. Other say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss both side and give your opinion.
The export of second-hand goods from developed countries to under-developed cuntries brings both economic advantages and environmental concerns. Do the benefits outweight the drawbacks? Discuss boh sides and state your opinion.