You have decided to go on a holiday to a foreign country for 2 weeks, and you want one of your friends to come with you.
Write a letter to your friend asking him/her to accompany you. In your letter,
– explain where and when you want to go
– give details of the travel, dates and costs involved
– describe some of the things you want to do
Some people believe that young people who commit serious crimes should be punished the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graph shows the information average number of visitors entering a museum in summer and winter in 2003. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
An increasing number of people are now using dating sites to meet their second halves. Do you think that this tendency helps people to socialize or does more harm than good? Give your opinion. Provide relevant examples if necessary.07500405
'- Childhood obesity is an increasing problem in Australia as many as two thirds of children are now obese. Schools have a responsibility to monitor what their students eat and the amount of exercise they do. To what extend do you agree to this statemen
To meet the growing needs of food for the increasing population, country should make use of genetically engineered foods. However, some people believe that GM foods are not unhealthy but affect the nature too. Do you think the advantages of GM food outweigh the drawbacks?
Some people believe that one of the best ways to solve environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Education is a critical element of the prosperity of any nation. The more educated the people of the country are, more successful their becomes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
“In many societies in the world, the population is aging rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. A nation’s population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
Media coverage of violent crime frightens people and encourages criminals. Some people say it should be banned from newspapers and TV programmes. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Beka
INCREASING THE PRICE OF PETROL IS THE BEST WAY TO SOLVE GROWING TRAFFIC AND POLLUTION POROBLEMS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? WHAT MEASURE DO YOU THINK MIGHT BE EFFECTIVE?
The bar chart below shows the number of overseas students enrolled in a second year Graphic Design course at a college in the south of England. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates prblems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outwegh the disadvantages?
Some people think that subjects like arts, music, drama and creative writing contribute more towards a child's overall development. The school curriculum should provide more time for these subjects to be taught if the school wants the all- round development of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
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.
•In the 30 years the world has seen an increase in immigration. Many people point out the benefits of this, whereas others believe the negatives outweigh the positives. •Discuss both of these viewpoints and give your own opinions.
Demand for food is increasing worldwide. What are the causes of this? What measures can the international community take to make sure the supply of food is enough?
The two diagrams present the processes of producing cement and concreteindividually, in which it is more complex to produce cement with four stepsinvolved, whereas only one procedure is required to manufacture concrete.
Often former government regulators are offered jobs by the industries that they had previously been overseeing. Critics say that this is a conflict of interest, while others say it’s not justifiable to restrict individuals’ actions once they’ve left public service. What do you think? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You have been got violence on the wat you can go. Write the letter to the MIA officer.
On your letter:
* Describe the situation
* Why they take violence to you
* Suggest complaint about that situation
The percentage of overweight children in Western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years.
Discuss causes and effects of this disturbing trends. Give your solution for the causes.
Last weekend, your cousin celebrated her 50th birthday, but you couldn't attend and you forgot to cancel.
Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter:
- Apologize for missing the birthday celebration
- Explain why you missed it and why you hadn't let her know
- Describe how you will make it up to her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
Many major cities are facing a housing crisis as they cannot provide enough land for new buildings. Some local governments believe the problem could be solved by reassigning park land for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 discorage people from using their cars?
The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up-to-the-minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. They would like your adivce about finding a place to live.
Write an letter to your friend. In your letter:
describe where you lived
recommend the best way to look for accommodation
warn them of mistakes students make
The graph below shows information on employment rates across 6 countries in 1995 and 2005. Summarise the information by choosing and describe the main idea, and make comparisons where appropriate.
In many countries around the world, life expectancy is increasing. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
Some people consider computers to be more of a hindrance than a help. Others believe that they have greatly increased human potential. How could computers be considered a hindrance? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
The number of who are at risk of serious health problems due to being overweight is increasing. What is the reason of growth overweight in society.
With the increasing demand for energy sources of oil and gas, people should look for these resources in remote and untouched places. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
TOPIC – Nowadays, more and more people are moving from the countryside to cities, which are becoming overcrowded. What are the reasons for this movement to cities and what can be done to reduce it?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now one big traffica jam. How True do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia. You left a file with important documents in the room you stayed in.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Describe the file
• Ask him/her to return it to you by post.
Nowadays, an increasing number of people are moving to cities that have contributed to increased pollution in cities. What problems does this cause? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of oil drilling operations in remote locations around the world. This has brought economic benefits to some countries, though it has also raised concerns about the environmental impact of these operations. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The bar charts below show the Marriage and Divorce Statistics for nine countries in 1981 and 1994. Write a short report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Homelessness is defined as the state of having no home. Did you know that homelessness has been increasing a lot these recent years? Give your opinion
In some countries criminal trials in law courts are shown on television so that the general public can watch. Do the advantages of allowing this overweigh the disadvantages?
With the improvements in today’s health care, society has to care for more and more elderly people. Do you feel that society will be able to cope with the increase in numbers of elderly people today and how can it be managed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center 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 center
•explain why the sports leisure center is important for the local community
•describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
In many countries, the age of criminals is getting lower. Give reasons and solutions to the problem. Support your position with relevant examples.
Your local council has been doing roadworks to install new internet cables along the road outside your house. This has caused a lot of noise and inconvenience. Write a letter to your local councillor to complain. In your letter:
Describe what has happened, say why you are complaining, explain what you would like your councillor to do.
Some people think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways of reducing crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part time voluntary/ unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary / unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter
Explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid 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.
While it is sometimes thought that prison is the best place for criminals, others believe that there are better ways to deal with them. What is your opinion?
You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your
manager of your decision.
In your letter:
tell the manager your decision and the reason
describe what you have learnt in your current job
ask the manager to write you a reference letter.
The following diagram shows a cross-section of a camera and its parts. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Interviews are the basic selecting criteria for most companies. However, some people think interviews are not a reliable method and there are better methods. Do you agree or disagree?
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of the company
– describe the item lost
– explain how you lost it
– tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,