Some people believe that children should spend all of their fee time with their families. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments both sides, and say which side you personally support.
Some people think that when a person travels into a different cultures they should adopt to the local practices and customs. To what extent do u agree?
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace.Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy.The benefit of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages To what extent do you agree or disagree
The graph below shows the internet users as percentage of population in USA, Mexico and Canada.
You recently took part in a training course. The organiser of the course has asked for some feedback. Write a letter to the organiser of the course. In your letter:
●give details of the course you took part in
●say what you found useful on the course
●suggest ways the course could be improved
The diagram details the process of making leather products. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feather, and make conparison where relevant.
Some people believe that damage to the environment is an inevitable consequence of the improvement of living standards. What is your opinion?
In many countries, not enough students study science subjects. What are the causes? What will be the effect on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The end of the world's fossil fuel resources and the subsequent changes will be a positive development in society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience!
the table and pie show the total value and sources of fish imports to the UK from 1990 to 2000.Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contributes to job satisfaction? How realistics is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
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 life?
The charts below show what percentage of their daily intake of various nutrients the average person in the USA consumes in each meal and in snacks. These nutrients may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
You recently bought a children's toy online, but when it arrived, it was damaged. Write a letter to the manager of the toy shop. Describe what the problem with the toy is. Suggest how the damage may have happened. Say what you would like the manager to do.
Government invest in the arts, such as music and theatre is waste of money. Government must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reason for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The arts, including art, music and theater are considered to be important in society. Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyles? Should the arts be included in the school curriculum?
This drawing guides you through the steps for making freeze-dried coffee from start to finish. This is a linear process. Describe the process for making freeze-dried coffee. Write a minimum of 150 words.
“Overconfidence is more of a hindrance than a help to one’s success.” Write an essay of 300 words on your agreement or disagreement with this saying.
The growing number of obese people is putting strain on the healthcare system.Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical education lessons in school curriculum. To what extent you are agree or disagree?
Experts say older people were happier and healthier in the past because they did more excercise and spend more time with their family and friends whereas now many suffer loneliness and health problems.What are the causes o this and what are some solutions
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and solution of this disturbing trend.
The two pie charts compare five categories household expenditure( food, housing, education other products and services, healthcare) between 2019 and 2020. Units are measured in percentage.
The table below shows the proportion of the workforce who are women and the percentage of managers who are women in five different countries.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more countries are making university education completely free for their citizens. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office.
You have recently moved into a company accommodation and you are facing some issues at the place. Write a letter to your HR department. In the letter, mention:
• A brief description of your accommodation.
• What problems are you facing?
• What do you expect the company to do about it?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school.
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labour. Therefore, working hours should be reduced. Q: To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002.
Newspapers have an enormous influence on people’s opinions and ideas. Do you think it is a positive or negative situation?
PRACTICE 3 - Population of Asian Elephants The graph below shows the number of Asian elephants between 1997 and 2004
Many people use written language in a less formal and more relaxed way. Why? Does this development have advantages and disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, there are more celebrities who are famous for glamor and wealth rather than their achievements. This is a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “When people succeed, it is entirely because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with their success.” Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed due to technological advances. Do the advantagesof this trend outweigh the disadvantage?
The graph shows the percentage of male and female academic staff members across the faculties of a major university in 2012. Summarise information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Tourism is becoming a good source of revenue for many conutries. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of developing this industry.
The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages of this policyoutweigh the disadvantages?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres 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 the newspaper. In your letter
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your Town Centre is different from most other towns centres offer to give a guided tour of your Town to the writer of the article
People today can shop, work and communicate with others via the Internet instead of face-to-face communications. Is it a positive or negative development?
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had Jett some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter • say where you think you Jett the papers • explain why they are so important • tell the manager what you want him/her to do
The following diagram is a flowchart of the process of recycling of the plastic bottles for production of new products
Some people believe that the difference between the lowest paid jobs and the highest paid jobs should be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the average time spent by four car manufacturers to produce vehicles at their US factories.
Some people advocate the death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society.Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the death penalty and give your opinion.
Some people think that students should only study with those who are at the same level of intelligence. However, others argue that it is better for students to study in an environment of mixed abilities. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Many countries have compaulsory military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possible for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?