To learn A foreign langauge it is necessary to live in the country where it is spoken. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Fast food is becoming one part of life. Everywhere this has had effect on our lifestyle and diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday
say where you went and where you stayed
say what you can do there and what the food was like
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Chris,
Many first year university students discover that their chosen subjects do not suit them.Why does this happen? What can be done to ensure that students choose a suitable subject?
Families who sent their children to private school not be required to pay taxs' that support State education system.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
The table gives information how many people visited the Ashdown Museum both before and after it was renovated. The pie chart illustrates the result of a survey which shows the satisfaction of visitors who visited in those periods.
Some people argue that the retirement age should be raised significantly, given that average life expectancy has increased greatly. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently assigned a contract of your home painting. The work is over but you are not satisfied with quality of work. Write a letter to the contractor for the same.
In your letter • describe what you are not satisfied with •
say what you want the contractor to do and your action plan •
say what was good a bout the service
Modern appliances in the home have become more common, leaving no doubt that advances in technology have improved our lifestyle. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Billions of dollars are being wasted on space research. The money used could be better if used to improving condition on people on earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently bought an oven for your kitchen but it does not work. You called up the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter:
• describe the problem with the oven
• explain what happened when you called up the shop
• State what you would like the manager to do
Some people say that television contributes more than any other modern inventions to the quality of life of the modern people. Do you agree or disagree?
One hundred years ago, people thought that the human race was steadily making progress in all areas of life. Nowadays, there is less certainty that this is so. In what areas do you think the most important progress has been made so far? In what areas are more things need to be done? (At least 250 words)
Some people think that teachers should be able to ask disruptive children to leave the class. Do you think it is the best way to deal with distruptive children in the classroom? What other solutions are there?
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 servd for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•say what the participants liked about the hotel
•explain why they were unhappy about the food
•suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
many people around the world believe that competition is important , while others say it has its drawbacks. Do you think the positives of the competition outweigh its negative ?
Many feel that the common educational system of teachers and students in a classroom will be replaced by the year 2050. Do you agree with this view? Give your opinion. Education should be free to all people and should be paid for and managed by the government. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? You shoul write 250 words.
a friend of yours is a fitness instructor. you would like some advice about how to improve your own fitness.
write a letter to your friend. in your letter
- describe what you do now to keep fit.
- explain why you want to improve your fitness.
- ask some questions about how to improve your fitness
write a least 150 words.
you do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear______,
Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Enhance future lifestyle is this a negative or positive development?
Some people say in all levels of English from primary schools to universities tomuch time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree?
Some modern artists receive huge sums of money for the things they create , while others struggle to survive . governments should take steps to resolve thiw unfair situation . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have had a problem with your next-door neighbor. You have not been able to speak to your neighbor about this. Write a letter to this neighbor. In your letter:
• Explain the problem
• Suggest a solution
• Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Begin as follows: Dear ... ,
You have recently joined a sports training program and would like to tell your friend about it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
– explain what the training program is
– describe why you think it is beneficial
– persuade your friend to join the program as well
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The use of corporal punishment (physically hitting students) in schools is in decline, yet it should be used to improve behaviour. 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.
Responsible tourists could preserve both the local culture and environment. Some people think it is impossible to be a responsible tourist. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people fail in school, but end up being successful in life. Why do you think that is the case? They develop other skills such as marketing and business oriented What is the most important thing to succeed in life?
Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The maintenance of public libraries is a waste of money as computer technology is available that performs the same functions. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The table and charts provide data on doctors in Australia between 1986 and 2006.
The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Environmental problems should be solved by the government instead of individuals and private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some say that reading newspapers and watching TV news is a waste of time, because it has no direct connection with people’s lives. To what extend do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some children spend bhours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television and the Internet have destroyed communication among friends and family.
Some argue that schools should prioritize life skills such as working in a team and solving problems instead of traditional academics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that detailed criminal descriptions in newspapers and TV have bad influences, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
We are becoming increasingly dependent on computer-based technology. How do you think it will change in the future? Is it good for us to rely so much on computers?
It is argued that the parents of children who break the rules should be punished in some ways as parents are responsible for the children’s actions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In a public-funded health care system people who are willing to pay for the best and fastest treatment should be able to do so. 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 and experience.
There is a growing trend of students choosing to study abroad. However, some face difficulties adapting to a new culture. What problems do students face when studying abroad, and what solutions can be offered?
You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to
apply for the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter
• provide information about yourself
• give details of your previous work experience
• Say why the company should consider you for the job You do NOT need to write any
addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir,
write a letter to the manager that you left the documents in the taxi
Question: Universities should accept equal number of males and females in every subject. To what extent do you agree?
A friend of yours is coming to stay at your house for a week while you are away on holiday. They have not stayed at your house before.
Write a letter to your friend so that you can prepare them for their stay. In your letter:
Remind him/her about your holiday dates
Tell him/her what tasks need to be done in your house
Explain what he/she can do during the day in your town
In the recent years, television has contributed the most to change people`s quality of life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries young people are encourage finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to do this.
In many cities an increaing number of people do not knowtheir neighbours and there is a lack of sense of community. What are the causes of this problem? How can it be solved?
Men and women can never share the same responsibilities at home and in everyday life. Do you agree or disagree
Extreme sport such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Television dominates the free-time of too many people. It can make people lazy and prevent them from socialising with others. Do you agree or disagree?