Due to poorer countries experiencing a “brain drain” they are seeing many professionals such as doctors and teachers leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this situation?
The graph shows information about the average number of visitors entering a museum in summer and winter in 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
The table shows the percentage of journeys made by different forms of transport in four countries, The bar graph shows the results of a survey into car use in Canada. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, young people like to live on their own or live with their friends after finishing school. Some think it is a good idea. Do you agree or disagree?
The diagram below shows the process of making cheese. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Chi Vu)
Many criminals commit further crime as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What possible solutions can you suggest?
People who go to live in other countries should follows the custom and tradition of the new country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the percentage of females aged 16-25 in a particular country who participated in sports, compared to those who watched sports, in 2000.
You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write
a letter to the principal. In your letter;
outline the situation
propose ways to improve this situation
request a meeting to discuss this
You recently went to a restaurant but think you could have left your credit card behind. Write to the restaurant. In your letter Tell them when you went there Describe where you think you may have left the credit card Explain what you would like the restaurant to do
Most countries allow 18-year olds to start driving a car. Some say it is good to allow at this age. But others think that the age to start driving should be at least 25. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant places to live and work in. For this reason, private cars should be completely banned from city centres. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that buying things which are imported other countries is better than buying local products. Discuss the both sides and give your opinion.
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crimes. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
People’s behaviour varies from country to country. When traveling to a different country, people should copy the behaviour and habits of the inhabitants of the country they visit. Do you agree or disagree?
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
-Describe what this book was about
-Explain how this book influenced you
-Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
The diagram below shows the environmental issues raised by a product over its life cycle. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Children nowadays watch significantly more television than those in the past, which reduces their activities levels accordingly. Why is this case? What measures can you suggest to encourage higher levels of activity among children?
Many people argue that the Olympic Games have significant benefits for the host country while others believe they are a waste of money. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter,
give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The table below shows the percentage of adults aged16 and over who participated in various activities in the four weeks prior to interview in the United Kingdom in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where Relevant
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a new neighbour moved in who has loud parties several times a week. Write a letter complaining about this to the landlord. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe why it bothers you
suggest a solution
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / Ms _____________,
Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us (the study material by post, by internet) but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending in a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The devices people use to watch television in Canada. The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in two different years. Years Compared: 2009 2019 Device Usage in 2009: Conventional TV: 34% Laptop: 20% Flat-screen TV: 18% Desktop computer: 8% Mobile phone: 15% Tablet: 5% Device Usage in 2019: Mobile phone: 26% Laptop: 27% Flat-screen TV: 12% Tablet: 19% Conventional TV: 4% Desktop computer: 12%
Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes(reasons) of this? What (effects) will this have on society?
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last times you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages fo this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Task - 1
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surpise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents . In your letter
•say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
• explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.
Write at leasr 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
The graphs show crimes that took place in the city of Greenvale and arrests from 2010 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and report the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some believe hosting major international sporting events will bring benefits to the country. Others believe it might bring disadvantages. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
The table below compares data for the world’s large-scale and small-scale sea fishing industries. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
You enjoyed a holiday organized by a tour company. Write a letter to the manager and praise the tour guide who accompanied you on the journey. In your letter
– Give the details of your holiday
– Explain what the tour guide did that was special and helpful
– Suggest how the manager may reward the tour guide.
In many countries, people like to eat a lot of food that cannot be grown in their local area. As a result, much of the food that people consume from other countries. Do the advantages of this development outweigh disadvantages?
The graph below shows the percentage of workers in different European countries with a day or more illness absence from 1991 to 2001.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter introduce yourself explain why you haven't handed in the project yet request more time to do it. Write at least 150 words.
Some Countries habe become much richer than others.Richer countries should now heip poorer countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
More and more young people are not interested in working as a teacher. What do you think are the causes? What can be done to encourage young people to choose a teaching career?
In many countries, young people are encouraged to take part in unpaid community services in their free time to help the local community, such as working for local charities, improving the neighborhood, or teaching sports to younger children. It's widely believed that this would benefit both individual teenagers and society as a whole. Write an essay to discuss whether young people should be encouraged to take part in unpaid community services.
You are planning to study English at a college in an English-speaking country. You would like some information about their courses.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter,
ask about the course they offer
ask about the cost of the course
say what kind of accommodation you want in the college hostel
Write at least 150 words.
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outweigh disadvantages in terms of family development?
An expanding global economy means that people in developing countries are likely to be lifted out of poverty. In order to continue global economic growth, protected natural areas of the world should be opened up for mining and other types of resource extraction. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, men and women are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development? Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
It is believed that people are suffering from loads of health problems because of consuming too much fast food. Some people hold a thought that education should take responsibility for this phenomenon while others contradict with this opinion. Discuss both of them and give your own point of view
Museums and art gallaries should concentrate on works that show histroy and culture of their own country rather than works of the other parts in the world. To what extent to do you agree or disagree?
The two bar charts show the proportion of 14-16 year-old students studying a modern foreign language in an English speaking country, and the top three popular foreign languages. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
as technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holidaysmakers in the future. what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of space tourism ?
Many organisations and companies ask their staff to wear a uniform. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? What kind of jobs should have a work uniform?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kid of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The role of technology in education is rapidly growing. Some believe that technology will completely replace traditional teaching methods, while others argue that traditional methods are irreplaceable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter
● describe the problem with the equipment
● explain how this problem is affecting your work
● say what you want the shop or company to do