According to those in the travel business, the nature of the average ‘holiday’ is changing. Rather than seeking a relaxing break in a far-away place, people now want excitement on their holidays and are keen to participate in unusual and challenging activities. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries around the world, there have been an increase in the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of homeschooling education outweight this advantages?
Question: " Discuss the role of lifestyle choices in maintaining overall health. Consider factors such as diet, exercise, and stress management. How can individuals make informed choices to promote their well-being?” You should give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge to support your response.
Many people believe that cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport. However, it is still unpopular in many countries. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among wider population?
The bar chart below shows the sector contributions tp India's gross domestic product from 1960 to 2000
The bar chart illustrates percentage of unoccupied women in all 4 countries of the UK between 2013 and 2014.
Your community association wants to build a swimming pool so that inhabitants can enjoy their leisure time. They are considering two possible options whether to build an indoor pool which is more expensive but can be enjoyed year around or to build an outdoor pool. The association wants your opinion. Which choice do you prefer? Explain why you prefer that choice. Also explain the problems with the other choice.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
Thank him/her for the invitation
Explain why you cannot come
Ask him/her about other times to visit
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear......
In many countries, young people leave their homes in rural areas to move to cities for work or study What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think advantages of moving to cities outweigh disadvantages
Some people think that computers are more of a hindrance than a help in today’s society. Others believe that they are such indispensable tools that they would not be able to live or work without them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Average percentages of sodium saturated fats and added typical meals consumed in the USA. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
Some people consider playing sports is beneficial for schoolchildren. Some, however, believe sport activities also have some drawbacks. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of children playing sports.
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. what are the causes? these young criminals should to be punished?
There will be a traditional celebration in your country and you want to invite your friend from an English speaking country . Write him/her a letter and invite your friend. Explain what happens at the party describe the tradition and why itʼs important in your country say why itʼs important for your friend to be there .
The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
An increasing number of professionals such as teachers and doctors are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developing countries. What are the reasons for this trend?
today a lot of different culture and ethnics groups live together in one country.why is this so and do you think this is a positive or a negative impact.
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 study/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 study/work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
Deforestation is a serious matter, as the forest throughout the world are coming to an end. What are the causes, solutions and effect of this problem.
The table illustrates the salaries of secondary/ high school teachers in 5 different countries (Australia, Denmark,Luxembourg,Japan,Korea) in 2009.
It is ten years since you left college, You'd like to organise an event to celebrate this anniversary with all your friends and classmates from college.
Write a letter to one of your college friends. In your letter
• say what kind of celebration event you'd like to organise
• explain why you think it would be good to celebrate in this way
• describe what help you need to organise this event
You are interested in applying for a job at an international company where a friend of yours works. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- Tell your friend about the job you are interested in
- Explain why you are interested in applying for it
- Ask your friend for some advice about applying for this job
More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think a solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged.
Write a letter to the retailer to comlain. In the letter.
-Explain why you are unhappy.
-Request a refound.
-Make arrangements to return The damaged item.
The chart below shows three different crimes and the number of cases committed between 1970 and 2005 in England and Wales. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In some developing countries, it is difficult to get good teachers to work in rural areas which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. Why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural area in developing countries? What could be done to solve this problem?
Formal examination have become the most common way of assessing a student's performance. Is it a positive or negative development, in your view?
You work for a company and have recently decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
explain why you have decided to leave the company
When you are going to leave
Some people say that distance learning is a quick and effective way to study. Others, however, disagree and say that distance learning programs can never be as good as courses taken in person. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portions of fruit and vegetables per day. The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006. Summarize the information by describing the main features of the charts and making comparisons where appropriate.
Your colleague has invited you to his farewell party. You will not be able to attend the party, write a letter to the friend.
- Explain the situation
- Say why you will not be attending
-Say something about the period you have worked together and his/her work.
The graph below shows the contribution to different sectors of Indian economy in 1950,1970 and 1990
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organizer of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organizer of the meeting and include:
-Details about the meeting
-The problem you face
- What should be done
The flow chart illustrates the consequences of deforestation. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The bar chart shows coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cuties. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and comparisons where relevant.
You have been staying in a foreign country for the last two years, and your visa is about to expire next June. However, you are planning to take a three-months professional course. You will need a visa extension.
Write a letter to the consular in the embassy and ask for an extension on your visa.
The tables below give information about the average number of iPhones and Samsung phones sold each day in 5 countries during 2010 and 2020.
International community should act immediately to encourage countries to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, such as oil and gas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and that this money could be better spent elsewhere.
To what extend do you agree …
As part of education, students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, boys and girls are educated separately after the age of about ten years old. Discuss this view and give your opinion.
The southern greater glider population's habitat could be destroyed by logging. Write an essay to describe how to protect Australia's iconic glider.
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a comapany or oganization. Why might this be the case ? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed ?
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have gone to live in the new city
describe the place where you are living
invite your friend to come and see you
Many people say that we have developed into a 'throw away' culture, because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend.
The line graph shows the level of satisfaction of health care system in four countries in three years.
Many governments think that economy progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both view and give your opinion
The tables give information about sales of coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in 5 European countries