the percentage of overweight children in western societies has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the possible causes and effects of this disturbing trend and offer a solution.
Nowadays it is easy to apply for and be given a credit card. However, some people experience problems. When they are not able to pay their debits back, do these advantages of credit card outweigh the disadvantages.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university Recommend the best way for him|her to look for accommodation Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
It has often been suggested that the reintroduction of capital punishment would deter the ever-increasing rate of serious crime. What is your view? Do you think that capital punishment should be reinstated?
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they travelled abroad and why they travelled for the period 1994-98. The second chart shows their destinations over the same period. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
In the last decade, there has been a great increase in global air travel. What do you think are the reasons for this and do you think it is a good thing?
Some people advocate the death penalty for those who committed violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society.Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the death penalty and give your opinion.
Fast food is now universally in most countries and is becoming increasingly poular.Some feel that this is positive trend,while others do not. What are your opinions in this.
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.
The bar chart below shows the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education centre in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
2. You have moved to a new place. Write a letter to a friend giving reason why you moved to that place. Describe that place. Invite your friend to visit you.
The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other private vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maps below describe a university campus at present and after expansion planned for the future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
An increasing number of professional such as doctor and teacher are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problem does this cause ?
In many countries, the levels of obesity and related health problems are increasing rapidly. What do you think are the causes of this problem, and what solutions can you suggest?
Technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the world today. In the not too distant future, technology will completely replace the teacher in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The Diagram below describes how water is stored and used to produce electricity. Write an academic report indicating the main features and how they are interrelated
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they travelled abroad and why they travelled for the period 1994-98. The second chart shows their destinations over the same period. Write a report for a university lecture describing the information shown below.
A close friend told you recently about a major argument she has had with her parents
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• Explain that you understand the reasons why they argued.
• Describe a similar situation that happened to you once.
• Suggest some activities to clear your friend up.
Studies show that crime rates are lower among those with educational degrees. Therefore, the best wat to reduce the rime rate is to educate criminals while they are still in prison. To extent do you agree or disagree?
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?
You recently sent your computer to be repaired at a shop. However, you are not satisfied with the repair. Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter describe why your computer needed to be repaired explain why you are not happy with the service say what you would like the shop manager to do
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. Some people say this is good but other believe the use of air transport for this purpose is not justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to an airline manager to find out about something you forgot on the plane during your travel. in your letter
1. Give details about the flight
2. Describe the item you forgot
3. explain why it is important that you get it back
You are organising a local committee meeting. You would like a local MP to attend the meeting to contribute to a discussion about green areas in the community.
Write a letter of invitation to the MP's secretary, Mrs Shelton. In your letter
• introduce your committee
• say why you are having the meeting
• invite the MP to attend
Write about 150 words. You do not need to write addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…
Nowadays more and more people have access to the Internet. But constant availability of any information worsens people's memory and critical thinking skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
you are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter
Explain where you live
Describe the problem
Give reasons why you don’t want this development.
it is often said that crime is one of the main things that makes the quality of life poorer. what are the problems associated with this tendency, and what are the possible solutions.
The diagram below describes the structure of a home smokery and how it works. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowdays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international tourism creates tension rather than understanding between people from different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been volunteering at a local organisation but you can no longer do so. Write a letter to the head of the organisation to explain why you must leave. In your letter:
Describe the work you have been doing and what you have learnt.
Explain why you must leave.
Suggest someone to replace you.
You recently went to the cinema and think that you left something that belongs to you there. Write a letter to the cinema manager. In your letter say when you were at the cinema and which film you saw describe what item you have lost and where you think you left it tell the manager what you want him/her to do
There is a good deal of evidence that increasing car use is contributing to global warming and having other undesirable effects on people’s health and well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
During the last fifteen years, the use of smartphones has increased dramatically, making it possible to contact others almost anywhere and at anytime.Do the advantages of smartphones outweigh the disadvantages?
The given charts present information on the distribution of oil resources across different regions of the world and the proportion of oil consumption in those regions.
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What other measures do yu think might be effective?
More and more people buy a wide range of electrical household goods like television, microwave ovens and rice cookers. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have recently started a job in a new company.Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter,
- Explain why you changed the job
- Describe your new job
- Tell him/her your other news
A magazine wants to include contribution 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 likely to influence other people
in many countries around the world, life expectcy is increase. Discuse the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
Air traffic is increasing leading to more noise, pollution and airport construction. One reason for this is growth in low cost passenger flights often to holiday Destinations. Some people say that government should try to reduce air traffic by taxing is more heavily Do you agree or disagree?
Meat production requires relatively more land than crop production. Some people think that as land as becoming scarce, the worlds meat consumption should be reduced. What measures could be taken to reduce the world's meat consumption? What kind of problem might such measures cause?
you recently had a problem when buying a ticket at a train station.
Write a letter to the manager of the train station. In you lette
- describe the problem you had when buying a ticket.
- say how this affected you.
- suggest what the manager can do about this prroblem.
you do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have a friend who has always liked the car you currently drive. Now you have decided to sell the car. You think your friend might be interested in buying it.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
say why you want to sell your car
describe the condition of the car
invite the friend to come and see the car himself/herself someday
Write at least 150 words.
In recent year sports star have become increasingly famous and wealthy. For some this is a benefit, raising the profile of sports, but for others it is a negative influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are a college student who applies for a part-time job in a shop during the summer
vacation.
Write a letter to the shop owner. In your letter
Describe where you got the job information
Explain why you are a suitable person for the job
Ask for serious consideration
Crime is becoming a serious concern. Some believe that more action should be taken to prevent crime. While others feel that little action can be done to stop crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
people who watch violent tv shows or movies are more likely to become criminals. How far do you agree or disagree?
One of the consequences of improved medical care is that people are living longer and life expentency is increasing. Do u think the advantages outweight the disadvantages?