Compared to our parent’s generation, life has become much more stressful. As a result, stress-related illnesses are on the increase around the world. Why is stress such a problem in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
Explain why you changed job
Describe your new job
tell himlher your other news
Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects. Others say it causes the loss of national identities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the percentage of people unemployed in the total labour work force across 9 countries in 1994 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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 ?
More and more prisons are being built to house the world’s criminals and many people believe long-term imprisonment is the answer to solving the crime problem. However, others feel that medical and psychological assistance is what is required. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Money should be spent on creating new buildings rather than renovating the existing ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some British families decide not to buy televisions because they influence the development of the creativity of children. What do you think?
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compare to the past due to advanced technologies which can prevent and solve crime. Do you agree or disagree?
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Tell him which team won
Describe the weather conditions that day
Say how you felt about the match
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
Some people today believe that the world's increase in population is unsustainable and will eventually lead to a global crisis . Other people believe that world population increase is necessary, and beneficial as it creates the growth of the world's economy and society . Discuss both these views and give your opinion .
Some people say that excessive noise should be a criminal offence while other say they should be free to make noise without limitations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
It is said that day-by-day people’s lives are becoming increasingly stressful. What are the reasons behind that? What can be done to solve this problem?
The following diagram shows how greenhouse gasses trap on from the sun. Write a report for a teacher to describe the information below.
Some people say that watching TV programs and movies related to crime are popular. What do you think it's popular and how does it affect to society?
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed much to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor recommending someone in your community.
In your letter
•describe who the person is and how you know them;
• describe their contributions to the community;
• explain why you think they deserve the reward.
The pie charts show the spending habits of UK citizens in 1971 and 2001. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
An increasing population is using computers and electronic devices to do screen reading instead of reading books, magazines and newspapers, so there is no need for printed publications to exist. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Duration- 20 minutes
You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
• Say when and where the problem happened?
• Describe how you missed the flight?
• Say what you want the airline to do?
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….
The free movement of goods across national borders has long been a controversial issue.Some people argue that if it is necessary for economic growth,while authors claim that it damages local industries.Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that the detailed criminal description on newspapers and TV has bad influences, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
studies show that many criminals do not receive enough education. For this reason, people believe that the best ways to reduce crime is to educate them so they can find a job after being released. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, the criminal trials are shown on the TV and the general public can watch them. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. Do you agree that this is the main cause of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to solve this issue?
Some people believe that advancements in technology, such as hacking and virus creation, have led to ethical dilemmas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that certain workers like nurses, doctors and teachers are undervalued and should be paid more, especially when other people like film actors or company bosses are paid huge sums of money that are out of proportion to the importance of the work that they do. How far do you agree? What criteria should be used to decide how much people are paid? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support the arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
There is a sports stadium near your home where large number of people come to watch games each weekend. This cause you and your neighbours some problems. Write a letter to the local council.
In your letter-
-explain who you are and where you live
-describe the problem
-suggest what the local council should do
The problem of obesity is becoming a serious issue all over the world. Some people argue that the price of fattening foods should be increased to reduce the growth of this problem. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artist should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and culture contact between countries on a country's identity. What is your opinion?
The growth in crime among teenagers can be attributed to an increase in the use of violent video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie charts show how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below.
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.
there seems to be an increasing amount of serious crimes committed each year. While some think the bet way is to use the death penalty as a deterrent, many people believe that other measures will be needed. Discuss both sides.
You have been looking for a job and have seen a job advertisement for a part-time position. Write a letter to the employer.
In your letter
explain why you need the job;
describe your skills and qualifications;
say what days you are available.
Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to increase the number of police officers on the streets. Others, however, think that other measures are needed to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
•Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
•Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
The graph illustrates the number of tourists visiting a Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017, categorized into visitors staying on cruise ships, visitors staying on the island, and the total number of visitors.
Write a letter to the landlord about the unavailability of hotwater. State your reason for writing. Describe the problems and explain how you feel. Propose a solution and ask the landlord to take actions.
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter;
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impact you
clearly state what you would like the airline to do
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.
Nowadays, we can watch entertainment performance on the screen (laptops, tablets) and no need to watch it live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
International music events are a good way way to create friendships between cultures. To what extent do you agree with this.
Drug abuse is an increasing propblem in modern times. Discuss some reason behind this and suggest ways it can be hindered.
Some people believe school children should help to create rules in their schools. Others say teachers alone should decide what the rules are. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In order to meet the increasing water demands and fight against irregular rainfalls, many countries are building large water reservoirs such as dams. Is this a positive or negative developement? What other measures can be implemented in order to solve these issues?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an aging population creats problem for givernment, other people think there are benefits If society has more elderly people.
To what extent do this advantage of heavinv an aging population outweigh the disadvantage.
Many scientists believe that now we can study the behavior of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think crime is determined by human nature？ Is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
You recently bought a product from an online store, but when it arrived, it was damaged.
Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter:
describe the product you bought
explain what was wrong with it
say what you would like the manager to do