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 do not fully agree with this opinion.
write a letter to editor of the newspaper. in your letter.
say whivh points in the article you agree with.
explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres.
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writter of the article.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. WHy migh this be the case? Do you think this is a negative or positive situation?
Some people say that parents shoudl encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Since the technology is cheaply accessible, parents find it convenient to engage their children with the same. What problem does it cause and what solution can you suggest?
Some believe that it is a natural process for animal species to become extinct and therefore, there is no reason to try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts below show the sources of the electricity produced in four countries in four countries between 2003 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
There is an annual work party next month, which is held every year.
Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party. In your letter:
•Say what would you do differently than last year
•Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year
•Suggest where to meet to plan for the party.
Tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Millions of people today are travelling father and father throughout the year. Some people argue that the development of tourism has had negative effects on local communities, others think that its influences are positive Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the effects of tourism on local communities. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
The chart below shows the number of computers sold at three conputer stores in Ho Chi Minh city between 2000 and 2005.
Tourism today creats a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, traffic congestion and water pollution. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today's tourism industty?
The internet allows us to stay connected with each other no matter where we are.On the other hand, it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialize. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people say that companies should give importance to their employees, whereas others say that they should give importance to customers. discus both view and give your opinion.
The charts below show the percentage of water used by different sectors in Sydney. Australia, in 1997 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some believe that spoken communication is always more powerfull than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below givesinformation from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030.
Some people think that increasing business and cultural contacts worldwide have positive influences on development; others think that they have negative effects on national identities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people asser that it is good for college students to have part-time jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Natural resources such as oil, forests and freshwater are being consumed at an alarming rate all around the world. What problems does this cause? How can we solve these problems?
The graph shows changes in the sales of musical instruments in the UK from 2008 to the present and gives predictions for future sales. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Air transport is increasingly used to export types of fruits and vegetables to countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say it is a good thing, but other people think it can’t be justified. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that good health is very important to every person, so medical service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do the advantages of private healthcare outweigh the disadvantages?
You bought a new HD television last week. At first it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared accross the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you devide to write to them. Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter:
- give them the background information
- described the problem
- ask them to resolve the issue.
Your manager is going ot leave your company next month. You and a colleague want to give your manager a leaving present.
Write a letter ot this colleague. nI your letter
say how you feel about your manager leaving describe a possible present for your manager suggest arrangements for buying the present
The pie charts below compare water usage in San Diego County and California and the rest of the world
Many peoples are copying celebrity from magazines and on TV. Why is this happening? Do you think it is a good idea to copy celebrities.
Some cities have few controls over the design and construction of housing and office buidings. People think that they should be free to choose the design they live. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Some people think that our teenagers should be required to do unpaid work in their free time to help the local community. They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and social as a whole. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries student attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university period outweigh the disadvantages.
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result many problems when they grow older both in terms of their health and heath care costs. Why do you think so many children are overweight? What could be done to solve this problem?
Last year you met someone on holiday and became friends. He/she has informed you that he/she will be travelling near your hometown on business in a few months’ time.
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to stay with you. In your letter,
•express how pleased you are to hear from him/her
•invite him/her to stay with you
•tell him/her about your ideas of how you could spend some time together
In a number of countries some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money to construct new railway lines for very fast movement between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday
say where you went and where you stayed
say what you can do there and what the food was like
Some people think it is better to grow up in the city, while others think that life in the countryside is more suitable. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both places.
1.Your company has sent you on a three-month course in another country. The course is coming to an end but you would like to prolong your stay. Write a letter to your manager, in your letter:
oDescribe how the course has benefited you
oExplain why you would like to delay your return
oSuggest a date when you would like to come back
The bar chart gives information about the comparison of visitors going to distinct museums in London from June to October.
More and more couples are deciding to be child-free, to have no children, in other words. Some people claim that those couples reach this conclusion through entirely selfish reasons. While others think that they came to this decision through noble motives, such as concern about overpopulation and desire for independence Disuss both views and give your opinion.
The table below shows average climate conditions in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Zhaina
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. (Steve no copyright)
Some people think it is better for children to grow up in the city, while others think that life in the coutrysidecis more suitable. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both places?
Online education and training is becoming increasingly popular in the business world.Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In 2020, we faced a national reckoning on racial injustice in America - a reckoning that continues today. Discuss how this has affected you, what you have learned, or how you have been inspired to be a change agent around this important issue.
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high Levels of Sugar,which causes many health problems.Sugary products should be made ti encourage people consume less sugar Do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts shows the spending habits of people in the UK in 1971 and 2001. Summarize the information by slelcting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Brand Recall, Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
There is an increasing population on the planet, and people are running out of water, food, and fuel. To what consequences may overpopulation lead? In your opinion, what measures calation?n be taken to fight overpopu
Many students today graduate high school and choose to continue their studies overseas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Wealthy nations should assist poorer countries with humanitarian rilef during natural disaster.Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the percentage of electricity consumed by different sectors in Eastern Australia in 2007 and 2010.
It can be difficult for small local shops to compete with large supermarkets and with on-line shops. How does this affect local communities? What could be done to improve this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.