The table below shows the proportion of the workforce who are women and the proportion of managers who are women in five different countries.
One of your friends in a foreign country is starting an import-export business, and he has asked you to recommend a product from your country to him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, -Say
what product you want to recommend to him –
Tell him/her where he/she can get this product –
Explain why you want to recommend this product
Many people think that home cooked food is healthy, but many people still prefer eating out. Why is this so? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You are a student at an English language school and are living in private accommodation with other students from the school. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success. Write a letter to the landlord.
In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problems propose a solution
You recently moved to a new city, and you want to recommend a good restaurant to your friend who is visiting soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
describe the restaurant
say where it is located
explain why you recommend it
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.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs. To what extent do you echo or disagree?
in some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their level of health and fitness are decreasing. what whould you think the causes, and what measures could be taken to solve them
Some people believe that history has no value in the contemporary world. But some believe we still need history to learn from the past. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
With the help of the internet, many people have now started to communicate with others online comfortably rather than confronting them face to face. According to you, what are the advantages as well as disadvantages of communicating online?
The increase in production and consumption of meat has resulted in the destruction of the natural environment. What is the cause? What can be done to solve the problem?
A building company is planning to build new houses on some land near where
you live and has asked the people to give their comments. Write a letter to the
manager of the building company and
- Say how you heard about the plan of the building company
- Give your opinion of the plan
Online education and training is becoming increasingly popular in the business world. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the distadvantages?
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Assem
Your friend is coming over to stay with you. However, you will be away on vacation for a month. Write him/her a letter and say:
In your letter
•How to get the keys to your flat
•How to operate the equipment in the flat and
•Suggest a few places of interest to visit
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
suggest what should be done about the problem
Write at least 150 words.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which cleans the 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 are agree with.
* explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers.
* offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
Write not less than 150 words
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for yourjob.
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
'Telecommuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology. Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades. How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommuting
Some people think that the modern communication technology is having a negative effect on social relationtips. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say it is more important to spend money on roads and highways than on public transportation systems such as railways and buses. I agree that both systems have their advantages and disadvantages. I will discuss this topic by comparing them in the following paragraphs.
The process diagram details the steps by which liquid chocolcate is produced from cocoa beans. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugar, which causes many health problems.suagry products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar . do you agree or disagree?
The first graph below shows the weight (in tonnes ) of fruit produced by a farm during each month in 2013, and also the amount ( in tonnes ) of fertilizer used. The second graph shows the volume of rainfall in each month ( in millimeters.)
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people,however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. 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.
The line graphs below show the subscriptions to mobile and fixed phone lines in four different countries between 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Mobile phone subscriptions Telephone subscriptions STEP 2 - Write your answer Type your answer here
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in thecement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concretefor building purposes. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The given chart compares the figures for the export of Australia to four countries between 1990 and 2012. As is shown, both China and India show an upward trend, meanwhile, US and Japan reveal a downward trend.
ome people think that it is better for a country’s economy for people to spend money while others believe that it would be better for people to save money. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Some people say that because many people are living much longer, the age at which people retire from work should be raised considerably. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employ-ment. 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.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager, in your letter:
Describe the training course you want to do
Explain what the company could do to help you
Say how the course will be useful for your job
Many people think cheap air travel should be encouraged because it gives ordinary people freedom to travel further. However others think this leads to environmental problems, so air travel should be more expensive in order to discourage people from travelling by air. Discuss both sides an give your own opinion. (Khalil)
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of how parents in a country spent time taking care of their children in the evening in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more businesses, as well as individuals, are choosing to communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather than face-to face. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
-suggest how you could help her in her home
-ay why you would like to do this work
-explain when you will and will not be available
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager.
describe the complaints that have been made
say why the reception area is important
suggest how the reception area could be improved
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Some people feel online courses are better while others feel classroom courses are good? Discuss both the views and give your opinion.Some people feel online courses are better while others feel classroom courses are good? Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
In many countries, the crimes rate amongst underaged people has been rising. Discuss the causes and solutions for this problem.
Many companies and some organizations require their employees to wear uniform. Which jobs is wearing of uniform good for? What are the disadvantages of wearing uniform to work?
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meaks of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams* below show how glass containers, such as bottles, are produced and recycled.
The graph shows data about the annual earnings of three bakeries in London, 2000-2010 summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features make comparisons where relevant
Having babies later can have more negative than positive effects on young adult? what is pros and cons about having baies later and how do you think?
The diagram below illustrates the recycling process of discarded glass bottles. Provide a summary of the information by mentioning the main features and make appropriate comparisons wherever relevant.
International travel is becoming cheaper and cheaper, and more countries are now opening their doors to foreign visitors. Do you think that the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just started a cource in a college which has no sport
facilities of its own.Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club in your letter.
•introduce yourself
•say why you are interested in this sport club
•ask some questions about the club e.g.facilities,members,costs.
In most countries, children wear uniforms to school. Some people argue that this is not a good idea. Discuss and give your own opinion.