Your friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive
present.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• thank your friend
• explain how useful the present is
• arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……………………,
In developing countries, children in rural communities have less access to education. Some people believe that the problem can be solved by providing more schools and teachers, while others think that the problem can be solved by providing computers and Internet access. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write about 250 words.
the diagram below shows how a biofuel called is produced
Some people say that to become a good teacher, you should acquire enough training, while others say that teaching capibilities can be developed with experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some counties an increasing number of people are suffering from health promblems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so medical services should not be run by profit- making companies. Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the price in Euros of four types of bread per kilogram in one European country from 2001 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie chart below represents the percentage of transport and car use in Edminton.
You are interested in attending a training course abroad but require financial support to do so. Write a letter to the education department requesting financial assistance.
In your letter
•introduce yourself
•describe the training course and how it would benefit your work
•explain why you need financial assistance.
Some people think high school graduate she travel or work for a period of time. Instead of going directly to study at university, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. Give reason of your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge experience.
With a growing population, many people believe that we should focus on producing more GM food. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that international travel should be restricted to reduce the environmental impact of air travel. Others argue that the benefits of international travel outweigh the environmental costs. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
As more and more information is available online, the role of textbooks has become obsolete. Therefore, universities should replace traditional books with digital materials. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
In recent years, technology has significantly transformed the way people communicate. Some believe that these changes have brought more advantages than disadvantages, while others argue the opposite. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The arts, including art, music and theatre are considered to be important in society. Do you think the arts still have a place amongst our modern lifestyle? Should the arts be included in the school curriculum?
Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative arts such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (3nd time)
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that t is necessary to use animals for testing medicines intended for human use. Others, however, think it is cruel and uncessary. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that everyone has a right to have access to university education and that governments should make it free for students no matter what financial background they have. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Yến linh
The pie charts show the percentages of different occupations held by males and females in Great Britain in 1992.
Some high schools have a requirement that students must complete a certain amount of volunteer work in order to graduate. What do you think about this type of requirement? Give details to support your opinion.
International sporting events like the Olympics and football World Cup place a huge financial burdens on host nations that cannot be justified. To what extent do you garee or disagree with this opinion?
The chart below shows the percentages of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, make comparisons where relevant.
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel, in their feedback, participants at the meeting told that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel
- say what the participants liked about the hotel
- explain why they were unhappy about the food
- suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in futu
Nowadays, many people have to work longer hours,and they feel more stressed out than before. *What are the reasons for stress at the workplace? *What can employers do to make their employees's life easier?
Your friend recently moved to the same town where you live. Please write a letter to invite your friend to go to the gym together. In your letter
o describe why you go to this gym
o say what part of this gym you recommend
o explain why you think it is suitable for your friend
You organised a 90th birthday party in a hotel for a relative. Many elderly guests attended this party which of grand success. Write a letter to thank the hotel manager. In your letter,
Give details of party
the reasons why party was successful
Mention a staff member who helped you a lot
The table illustrates trends concerning the proportion of fast food consumed in Melbourne.
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors – agriculture, manufacturing and business and financial services – to the UK economy in the twentieth century. Write a report for a university lecturer by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent times, many people are making the decision to live alone. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choisces. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Write a letter to complain about a situation in which some adolescents let their dogs run widely causing dangers. You should write atleast 150 words.
Detailed describtion of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be banned in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. other believe that they should only allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give tou own opinion.
since world war ii, there has been an increase in co-operation between many eastern and western countries. this has led to a desire amongst students to undertake study in foreign countries. write a brief account of the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
“It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge
gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. Which is more important? Why? Write about
200-250 words to improve your opinions in this space”
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what exxtent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that in the future, environmental problems will mean that we are unable to live on this planet. In order to survive, the human species will need to find another planet that can support life.
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.
Write at least 250 words.
The movement of people from agricultural areas to big cities caused problems in both palces. In your oponion, what is the reason for this problem? How can it be solved?
For centuries, important parts of education have remained such asreading, writing and maths. With the advent of computers, somepeople think that computer skill be made as a fourth skill to be addedto the list. To what extent do you agree?
There are movements all over the world to prohibit smoking from buildings such as restaurants, bars, clubs, offices and other indoor spaces. People argue secondhand smoke is dangerous and that such laws protect public health. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
In some countries employees are generally given two weeks of paid vacation time each year. In other countries employers are given four or six weeks of paid vacation time. Considering the need of both employee and employer, what do you think is a reasonable amount of paid vacation time for employees to have? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people believe that consumerism is good for countries, whereas others argue that it has negative consequences. discuss both views and give your opinion!
“Some people say that in our modern age, it is unnecessary to teach children about the skills of handwriting.” To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Governments should provide care and finance for retired people while others believe that people themselves should save money when they get older. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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?
The table below presents the number of children ever born to women aged 40-44 years ni Australia for each year the information was colected since 1981. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
revise---------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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people feel that it is difficult to do a public speech or presentation. Therefore, it is a good idea for children to learn to do speeches as early as possible. What is the importance of public speech in life? Do you agree or disagree that children should be taught public speaking skill at school?
Some people consider price as most important thing to think about when buying product (such as cell phone) or service (eg medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?