You and your friend have booked tickets to go to the theatre. You are now unable to go but have found another friend to accompany him/her instead.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter,
explain why you can not go to the theatre with your friend
say who can go instead of you
tell them why you think this person would be good to go with
Write at least 150 words.
Some people feel the best way to reduce the number of accidents on the road is to further limit the speed of vehicles. Others think that there are better ways to tackle this issue. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Academic Task 1
The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accomodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In today's very competitive world, a worker has to possess multiple skills to succeed. Among the skills that a worker should possess, which skill do you think is more important, social skills or good qualifications? Explain the reason and provide specific examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that educational success depends on good teacher, while others believe that students’ attitudes are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows social and economic indicators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics.
Describe the information shown below in your own words. What implications do the indicators have for the countries?
You should write at least 150 words.
1. You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15, but you will not
be available on that date.
Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter
explain your situation
express your concern
suggest a solution
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ………………….. ,
Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education, and the government should make it free for all students, no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Smoking is a major cause of serious illness and death throughout the world today. In the interest of the public health, government should ban cigarettes and other tobacco products. 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 disagUniversities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every
subject.To what extent do you agree or disagree?ree?
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 visiting? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income. The health of a person is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. Do you agree with this statement?
People should only concentrate on a single skill for life because it is the best way to succeed.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Education should be accessible to people of all economic background. All levels of education, from primary school to tertiary education should be free. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life.
Why do you think that is the case?
What is the most important thing to succeed in lif
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the Information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant
Some people believe that there should be a fixed punishment for all types of crime. Others feel that the circumstances of an offence should be taken into account when deciding on a punishment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Children nowadays watch significantly more television than those in the past, which reduces their activity levels accordingly. Why is this the case? What measures can you suggest to encourage higher levels of activüy among children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advice about finding a place to live.
Writr an letter to your friend. In your letter
Describe where you would lived when you were a student at the university.
Recommend the best what from him/her to look accommodation.
Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation.
In many countries, government spent a large amount of money on improving internet access. Why is it happening and do you think it is the most appropriate use of government money?
Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that goverments should make it free for all students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children nowadays watch significantly more television than in the past, which reduces their activity levels accordingly. What are the advantages and disadvantages for children of watching television?
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherever relevant ▪️Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or lack of money. others argue that it is better to try and improve such conditions
discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Success is often measured in terms of how much somebody has earned. Do you think wealth is a good measure of success? How else could we measure whether somebody is successful or not?
Task 1 :
The provided line graph depicts alterations in percentage terms the changing patterns of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the UK.
Most countries are compared by their economic success. Do you think there are some other important factors that need to be taken into consideration? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
There are those who consider work to be the paramount aspect of life, suggesting that without career success, life loses its meaning. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In mordern times, children are spending less time with their families and more time with their friends.
1. Why has this change occured?
2. Do you think parents should force their children to spend more time at home?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is imp for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own.
Discuss both views and give opinion.
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)
Some people think that having a set retirement age for everybody regardless of occupation is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire certain age limit agree or disagree
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there
are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Despite better access to education, many adults today still cannot read or write.
In what ways are they disadvantaged?
What can governments do to help them ?
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory jon or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.
Discuss both these views and gives your opinion.
Some people believe it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try hard and improve such situations* *Discuss both views and give your opinion*
Some people believe that good planning is the key factor to success in life. Others think there are more important factors (hard work or luck). Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your colleague is traveling from another country for a meeting in your office. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meeting. Write a letter to your colleague. In the letter say when and where you will meet him/her explain where he/she will stay tell him/her about the arrangements you have made for the meeting
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your opionion. Write at least 250 words.
Some people believe that governments should make investment in building public libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have access to information via Internet. Discuss and give your opinion.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should write at least 150 words.
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The diagrams give information about changes in a student accommodation. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe academic success depends mostly on having a good teacher.others argue that is is the attitude of the student that matters most.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life.
why do you think that is the case.
what isn the most importing thing to do succeed in life?
Some реорlе think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge
and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of а
university should Ье to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of
whether the course is useful to аn employer.
What, in your opinion, should Ье the main function of а university?
According to an international travel magazine, many tourists today fly straight to their holiday resort and almost never leave it. Unlike tourists in the 1960s and 70s they return home with no experience of local culture.
Why do you think this happens? How was tourism different in the past?
Some people think that success is the best measure for intelligence, while others think that intellegence can be measured in other way. What’s your opinion?
In some states in the US, a curfew is imposed, in which 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?
Some people believe that economic progress is the only factor that can be used to measure a country’s success. Some others argue that there are some other factors. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion.
Your friend wants to visit your town. Write a letter to him giving information about the town. In your letter include :
1. what is the good time for visit?
2. describe some interesting places to visit
3. what accomodation is better for his stay?