The tow maps illustrate the internal changes that occurred to the layout and the functions of the facilities in a library from 2002 until the present day.
Parents are putting a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people argue that fashion items cost too much money. Others say that this is acceptable because fashion is an important part of life. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion
In some countries, owning a house rather than renting one is very important for people. Topic: house and accomodation + property Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
You would liek to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accomodation and cost.
To achieve international sporting success, many countries build specialized facilities for the training of top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In some areas of the US a curfew is imposed in which teenagers are not allowed outdoors after a particular period of time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us yo buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
In your letter:
Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing
Express your appreciation
And offer him/ her to visit your home with this family.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words.
Companies are responsible only for making money for their investors. Therefore, they should not be held accountable for the environmental and social costs of their business activity to society as a whole. Businesses should do no more than concentrate on making profit. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You recently received an invitation to a dinner party at your friend’s house. Write a letter to accept the invitation. In your letter: • explain why you are accepting the invitation • describe why you are looking forward to the dinner party • offer to bring a dish to share
Head teacher, Marti Dyers, believes that safe outdoor space is important for keeping students in good health, mentally and physically. They need somewhere they can exercise and be sociable he says. At the moment many schools have dangerous areas where students might trip or have an accident. Write a letter explaining your view.
In some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed, in wh ich teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
Traditional schooling is no longer necessary, since more information is accessible on the internet and students can study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Your children go to a local school that requires vulenteers to accompany school science trips
Write a letter to the school to apply to be a volunteer. In the letter
: – Introduce yourself and give details of your children who attend the school
– Explain why you are interested in the position
– Talk about any relevant experience that you have with children
As the transportation and accommodation problem increases in big cities, some governments are encouraging the business move from the city to the rural area. Do the advantages of the outweigh the disadvantages?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last week, you celebrated your birthday with some friends in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed yourselves very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter
mention the food and service
explain that you really enjoyed the atmosphere
suggest any improvements to make things better
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Q: Many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their personal data in exchange for access to software. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that educational qualifications will always bring success in life. Other people say that educational qualifications do not necessarily bring success. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation.
Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation.
In your letter, say:
why you are going to this country
what kind of accommodation you want
when you will arrive
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In order to become a successful sports person some people are you that you need to have access to latest technology and the most up to date equipments other people believe that this things are not necessary for sporting success discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that it is more important to protect the natural environment than to build new housing developments. Others argue that building new homes is necessary to accommodate growing populations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Diagram 1 shows a food web containing eight food chains that are marked numerically, i.e. each number indicates a food chain involving the primary producer up to the apex consumer. Refer to Diagram 2 for the categories of consumers in a food chain presented hierarchically. Describe the food web through these links, drawing examples from your natural environment, in at least 150 words. Use the following additional information if necessary: Primary producers (plants) occupy the bottom level in a food chain/food web; Apex consumers (hawk in Diagram 1) occupy the top level.
Many men and women are making the decisions to have children later in life. Why is this trend occurring? What are the impact of this development on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include examples
Some people think that the only way to judge someone’s success in business is by the amount of money they make. Some say owing a personal business really helps you make money. Do you agree or disagree give your opinion and examples.
Nowadays many people have access to computers and a large number of children enjoy playing video games. What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing video games for children? (Band 8,5)
Many governments have laws that ban the sale and use of hard drugs such as heroin and cocaine, yet they allow people to buy drugs such as tobacco and alcohol. Laws that prohibit the sale and use of hard drugs should be applied to all drugs, including tobacco and alcohol. What is your opinion?
You enjoyed a holiday organized by a tour company. Write a letter to the manager and praise the tour guide who accompanied you on the journey. In your letter
– Give the details of your holiday
– Explain what the tour guide did that was special and helpful
– Suggest how the manager may reward the tour guide.
The migration of people to cities is one of the biggest problems facing the world's cities today.Disccus the main causes.What solutions could be used to tackle this situation.
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 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-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?
To succeed in a business, one needs to know math, rather than soft skills and luck. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some young people go to college or university to have a successful career path. Others, however, chose to go straight to work to gain real-life experience after high school. Discuss both views and write your opinion.
In recent years, the structure of a family and the role of its members are gradually band changing. What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
Some people believe that a good teamwork makes companies successful. Others say that it is more important for companies to have good leaders. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some students decide early in life to pursue vocational careers that involve cooking or baking. For them, it is better to study their chosen occupations in high school rather than regular subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The car is a disastrous 20th Century invention that has made the world’s cities more dangerous and polluted, as well as being responsible for the deaths of millions of people in accidents. Do you agree or disagree?
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
explain why the occasion is special
ask for her assistance
set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country.
Write a letter to the person incharge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regardng the dates, program, accomodation and cost.
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 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-children-want-…) It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the only important thing in life is his or her work. Without a successful career, life is meaningless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people strive to maintain successful career and happy family life at the same time. What problems can this cause? What are the possible solutions?
The values we gain from our parents and family have more influence over our future success than any skills or knowledge learned in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people fails in school, but ends up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? What is important things to succeed in life?
You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much.
Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them.
In your letter –
• Mention the food, service and the atmosphere.
• Suggest any improvements to make things better.
Some think that developing a successful career is more important than spending time with family and friends, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give our own opinion.
Some people believe that hard work is vital for success, while others think that education guarantees success more than anything. Which do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
You and your family are moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house there.
Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself and your family
•Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find
•Give your preference for the location of the accommodation
Nowadays, parents put too much pressure on their children to succed. what is the reason for parents doing this? is this a positive or negetive development for the children?
Schools should focus more on teaching students how to be successful in the workforce and less on helping them to achieve academic success. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?