In many countries, fast food become spart of everyday life. It affects people’s lifestyle and diet as well. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and relevant examples.
You are planning a holiday in another country and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to the friend asking him/her to join you and explain:
- Why are you taking a holiday?
- What is your holiday plan?
- Why would you like him/her to go with you?
Some people argue that adopting a four-day workweek would help increase employee productivity and well-being. Others believe that this change could harm business operations and economic stability. •Discuss both sides and give your opinion. •Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph shows radio and television audiences of the United Kingdom throughout the day in the year 1992.
The world of work is forever changing at a fast pace. Working condition today are not the same as before and people no longer rely on taking one job for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes ad give your suggestion for how people should prepare themselves for work in the future
The bar chart shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruitd and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make desicions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The line graph illustrates the number of UK people commuting to work every day by car, bus or train from 1970 to 2030
Today people live longer after retiring from work. What problems does this cause for individuals and society? What can be done?
n many countries today there are many highly qualified graduates without employment. What factors may have caused this situation and what, in your opinion, can/should be done about it?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
n numerous nations, there is a growing trend for individuals to frequently discuss financial matters, such as their earnings or expenditures, in everyday conversation. What are the reasons behind this phenomenon? Is it advantageous or detrimental?
The news media have too much influence on peoples lives today and this is a negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefit and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as sahara desserts or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists to visit such places?
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Many people today prefer to get news online rather than from newspapers or TV.Why do you think this is happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think today is the best time to make children's life easy, while others believe in the past children's life was easy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think old buildings should be kept because they reflect the unique culture of a society while modern buildings look alike. Other say that today there should be more modern buildings. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write about your experience when you went to your dream holiday before. Talk about How you get there? What you saw? What you did? Where you stayed? How long you stayed?
Using computers everyday can have more negative than positive effects on young children. Do you agree or disagree.
Some people assert that history has little value in the contemporary world. But some believe that history is needed today to learn from the past. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Q Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends, where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holidays photos
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
*thank them for the holidays and the photos
*explain why you did not write earlier
*Invite them to come and stay with you
You had to cancel a meeting with a friend. Write a letter to him/her, in your letter - Apologise for cancelling the meeting - Explain why you couldn't be there - Suggest an alternative day when you could meet
The graph below shows the percentage of workers in different European countries with a day or more illness absence from 1991 to 2001.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future, more people will choose to go on holiday in their own country and not travel aborad on holiday. Do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
The graph below show the number of hours spent on social media per day from 2010to 2016 as well as the reasons why they used them. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting.
Children today find it's difficult to concentrate or pay attention in schools. Why do you think causes this problem? What do we need to do to solve this problem?
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 could you help her in her room
• say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available
The graph below shows the percentage of workers from five different European countries that were absent for a day or more due to illness from 1991 to 2001. Summarise the information by selecting reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case?Do you think thi is a positive or negative development?
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time summer. He/She has asked for your advice
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
* explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday - it is a new experience where you can enjoy the nature, example
* describe some possible disadvantages - sleeping at night is bit scary because of the animals
* say whether you would like to go to camping with your friend this summer - I'd like to join with you to go for a camping in coming summer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
Some people think spending a lot on birthday celebrations and weddings is a waste of money. Others think that it is important to the young people and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently organised an all day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter Say
what the participant liked about the hotel.
Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.
Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future.
Your new neighbours have recently invited you to a party they are holding next Saturday. However, you have other plans on Saturday evening and cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
· thank them for the invitation
· mention what plans you already have
· suggest when you can meet them
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think an international car-free day is an effective way to reduce air pollution. Others think there are more effective ways do to this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. (2017 - Academic Test))
The best way to plan a holiday is by not planning at all. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The ability to read and write is more important today than in the past. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Today many people spend less and less time in their homes. What are the reasons for it? What are the effects of this trend on individuals and society?
Many people today choose to move from rural areas to cities in search of better opportunities. Does this have more advantages or disadvantages for a country?
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
•say why you would like to do this work
•explain when you will and will not be available
The grownth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree?
Tourism today creats a variety of problems, such as pollution due to flights, traffic congestion and water pollution. Do you think that governments should impose extra taxes on flights or accommodation to restrict today's tourism industty?
Due to television and the internet it is easier today for a large number of people to become famous. Is this a positive or negative development?
As technology advances, travelling to space is likely to become an option for holiday makers in the future. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of space tourism.
Many people today find they have insuficient time to spend with their families, because of pressures of work. What problems does this create for individuals and their families? What solutions can you propose?
You have just returned from a holiday. You are unhappy with the quality of the hotel you stayed in and want to complain to the travel agency that arranged the holiday.
Write a letter to the manager of the travel agency. In your letter,
say about the holiday and where you stayed
mention why you are unhappy about the hotel where you stayed
say what you would like the travel agency to do
Write at least 150 words