Some people believe that the minimum wage paid to workers is not high enough and should be increased by law. Others believe that raising the minimum wage would only harm businesses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people claim that not enough the waste is recycled.they say that the only way to increase recycling is for government to make it a clear requirement. to what extent do you thinklaws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages
Many modern children spend a lot of time sitting in front of a television or computer screen. This is extremely harmful to their development. Therefore, parent shoul strictly limit the time that children spend in this way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is increasingly popular to find out the history of your family. What do you think are the reasons for this and is it a positive or negative development?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. D you think the avantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people argue that the overconsumption of meat has created many problems in the world. What are the reasons that some people eat too much meat? What can be done to solve this problem? Include examples and explanations from your own experiences.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty 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?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future You should say: Who he/she is Whether you worked together before What kind of work you would like to do with him/her Explain how you feel about this family member
The table below shows the primary funding sources of international students in the US during the years 2003/04 and 2013/14. Write a 150-word report for a university lecturer describing the data and make comparisons where relevant.
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to offer time for local environmental initiatives in your area. Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter: * Describe a local volunteer project that you are passionate about * Explain what you would like to do to help * Suggest how to gather more support for the cause
Charts A and B show the share of the UK and Australian cinema market in 2001 and cinema admission in the UK and Australia from 1976 to 2006. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health amd that other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
In many countries, an crease in crime has been blamed on violent images on TV and computer video games. agree or disagree?
Your neighbours have revently written to you to complain about the noise from your houseflat.
Write a letter to you neighbours.
In your letter:
-explain the reason for the noise.
-apologise for the noise.
-describe what action you will take.
The charts compares the value changes in UK metal industry between 1970 and 2000. While, UK demand and UK production fell over time, the import rose . The second line graph reveals the employment status in UK steel industry. As the graph shows, UK demand in the beginning was in the higher line with 200000 in 1970, but it decreased slowly about 180000 in 1980. Then the UK demand declined rapidly to approximately 110000 in 1990. Afterward, the demand went down slightly from 1990 to 2000. The UK production in the beginning was around 160000 in 1970. However, the value dropped steadily to approximately 9000 from 1970 to 1990. Afterward the value kept unchanged between 1990 and 2000. The import at first was in the bottom line with around 1 in 1970. Then gradually increased to 500000 from 1970 to 1990. Afterward, the import climbed substantially to around 700000 in 2000. Regarding working parties status in UK steel industry. In the beginning of year employments were 50000 in 1970. Then slowly fell to 40000 between 1970 and 1980, and plunged considerably to 20000 in 1990. Then the status decreased slightly to around 19000 from 1990 to 2000.
In many countries, fast food is becoming increasingly popular, and this is causing negative effects on people's health. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The given line graph compares the percentage of people in Africa who subscribed to mobile, and fixed line phones, from 1994 to 2004.
Your next-door neighbour likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter
describe the situation
explain the problems it is causing you
offer at least one solution
Education in prison is the best way to reduce crime as prisoners will be able to get a job after leaving prison. Do you agree or disagree?
The increasing demand for oil and gas has made it necessary to look for these sources of energy in remote and untouched natural places. Do you think the advantages of locating oil and gas in these places outweigh the disadvantages of damaging these places?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expectancy is increasing. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation about the information you gained by attending the conference.
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
ou recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of noise very early in the morning because of a faulty central heating system. The manager promised to contact you regarding compensation but you still haven't heard from him.
Write a letter to the hotel. In the letter
describe the problem at the hotel
explain what the manager had said at the time
say what you want the manager to do.
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 can be taken to fight overpopulation?
The pie graphs show the nutritional consistency of two dinners. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data? summarize the information, and make a comparison.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/ unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntarylunpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntarylunpaid work. In your letter
• explain why you want to do voluntarylunpaid work at the museum
• describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
⚫ give details of when you would be available for work
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
The charts below show the percentage of workers in three sectors across four countries in 1980 and 2010.
The digram below shows the multistage production of pears as canned fruits. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the process below.
The increasing availability of low-cost airlines now lets people travel around the world. Some feel this is a positive development while others think it is negative overall. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to the transport officer about a problem with transport system in your area. Explain in letter .
-describe the situation you are facing
-why you consider it a problem
-what changes you like to recommend
1.You have joined a new job recently. Write to your friend about your new job.
In your letter
•describe the reason for quitting the previous job
•show your excitement for a new job and other details
•say about your salary package
one of our friends live in another country you want to spend some time working in that country right a letter to your friend. - described why you want to work in that country -tell him about skill and experience - ask some other question related to work
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities, Others, however, say that this would have littel effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your opinion?
You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter -Explain why you have moved -Describe the new apartment -Invite him or her to pay a visit
You recently read an article in the newspaper about someone whom you know personally but have not heard from in a long time. You found that some of the information published was incorrect.
Write a letter to editor to inform him about it. In your letter,
● state what the article is about
● mention the error(s)
● describe what you expect from the editor
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,.
Describe an item of technology that you own which is very important to you. You should say: where you got it from how long you have had it what you use it for and explain why it is important to you.
As a results of tourism and the increasing number of people travelling, there is an growing demand for more flights.What problems does this have on the environment? What measures could be taken to slove the problem?
In many countries household wast e.g .food packaging is increasing day by day. What are the reasons? How can this process problem be solved
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter:
describe the work you have been doing
explain why you can no longer do this work
recommend another person who is interested in the work
it is predicted that robots are going to become increasingly important in our lives. how could robots be used in the future? will this be a positive or negative development?
Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under of 18.Some psychologists claim that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than through continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form os assessment?
Nowadays sending children to boarding school is becoming increasingly popular. Why is it ? Is it a positive or a negative development
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to gibe longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views
In some countries an increasing number of children are overweight as a result of eating too much fast food. It is necessary for governments to ban selling this kind of food in schools. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a new neighbor moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which disturbs you.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe why it bothers you
suggest a solution
A friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer.He/she has a ask for your advice.
write a letter to your friend,In your letter
. explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
. describe some possible disadvantages
. say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them?
Some people think that there should be restrictions on a detailed description of crimes on television or in the newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?