Some studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active and creative things. Why do you think this is happening? What measures and methods can be used to solve the issue
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers . Therefore, physical education and sport should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think ? Give reason to your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that having childern leads to happiness. Do you think that people who do not have children can find happiness? What other factors in a person's life affect happiness?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
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….
The popularity of tourism is increasing day by day. There are many benefits of tourism, but it also creates some problems. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Modern educational institutions do not offer all the ingredients that are needed for success. To what extent do you agree with the above statement? Give reasons for your answer.
Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home because technology has become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world involves a lot of government expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student’s home country?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young aults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Advantages - more creativity in the employment , less strain on health service Disadvantages - older people jobs replacement
More and more parents are deciding to educate their children at home rather than sending them to schools. What are the causes of this phenomenon? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Machine- made products have now replaced many hand- made products. Do you think the merits of this development outweigh its demerits? Why?
Many people believe money is a very important factor for achieving hapiness. Others, however believe that money has nothing to do with hapiness. Discuss both views.
You have purchased some goods from a company and the goods were supposed to be delived within three days of purchase. Seven days have already gone and you have not received the products yet. Write a letter to a company manager with whom you arranged the delivery of goods. In your letter: inform him/her what itmes you have purchased ask the reason for the delay in delivery suggest what can be done about this matter
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntaryl 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
Advertisement is the most important marketing strategy to enhance the sale of the product. Do you agree or disagree ?
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just read an article in an international magazine which contains some incorrect information about your town.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter,
• say which points in the article you are in agreement with
• explain ways in which your town centre is different from what is stated in the article
• provide some interesting local facts about your town
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some say the world would be a better place with fewer languages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Q: Everybody should donate a fixed amount of their income to support charity. How far do you share this viewpoint?
The best way to reduce traffic congestion is to provide a free public transport service. To what extent do you agree or disagree?. Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.
Some people believe that the government spend too much money on wildlife protection projects and the money should be used for other things. Do you agree or disagree?
A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of Income. Unfortunately, tourism can be cause of lot of problem if its not well managed . What are the advantage and dis advantage in the modern world? Do you think advantage overweight the disadvantage
some country pay extremely high salaries for people. Some people believe that the country must not do that and make a limit for the salaries. Do you agree or disagree.
You have recently left something in a train, write a letter to the manager of lost and found department and specify.
• When you lost it? – travelling from Banff to ----
• Describe the object you have left- Camera, canon, black
• Tell the manager what you want them to do with it- find it and send it back
Scientific research can be the most effective when done by private companies. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Environmental hazards are often too great for particular countries or individuals to tackle. We have arrived at a point in time where the only way to lessen environmental problems is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information about the average annual pay of doctors and other workers in seven different countries in 2004.
The graph below shows the amount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The line graph shows how much was spent in US dollars on books in four European countries between 1995 and 2005. Overall, people in Germany spent the most on reading materials during the entire period. It is also clear that despite some fluctuations, spending on books increased in all four places over the 10 years. German expenditure fluctuated between around $80 million and about $90 million between 1995 and 2003 before increasing to just under $100 million in 2005. France was the only country that experienced a steady rise, with around $55 million worth of books sold in 1995, about $70 million in 2001, and finally just under $80 million in 2005. The figure for Italy hovered at around $50 million dollars until 1999, when it steadily rose to just over $60 million in 2005. Austrians spent approximately $30 million in 1995, and this went up by around $10 million over the next four years and remained stable for two years, before it climbed dramatically to just above $70 million in 2005.
Some jobs require parents to travel a great deal. What are the effects on the parents who have to travel? What effects dos this have on the family in general? Discuss inluding examples from your own knowledge and experience.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books beacause they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
do you agree or disagree? In modern times, parents learn more from their children than children learn from their parents
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in cities and towns closing . Do you agree or disagree ?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problemsSugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar.Do you agree or disagree?
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. What do you think is the reason for a growth in the rate of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to deal with this situation?
Leaders and directors in organizations are normally older people. Some people think having a younger leader would be better. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, there is no need for museums and art galleries anymore. Since everything is accessible through internet. People can find any historic fact there. Do you agree or disagree. Give reasons and examples of yours personal knowledge.
New technologies for communicating and working remotely have led to an increase in the number of people working from home. Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think traffic and housing problems in big cities can be solved by moving companies and their employee to the countryside.Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Recycling is now an essential measure: it is time for everyone in society to became more responsible towards the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nowadays more and more information and resources and resources related to arts and entertainment are being digitized. Do the advantages of this trend outweight the disadvantages?
Nowadays, with widespread urbanization, many doctors have decided to practice at hospital located within big, busy cities. However, other doctors have stated that they prefer to practice at rural hospitals. Write an essay describing your view on the topic. Which side of the conversation do you agree with and why?
Socity is based on rules and laws . It could not function of individuals were free to do whatever they wanted . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent years more and more students are choosing to read e-books rather than paper-based books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some students take one year off between finishing school, and going to university, in order to travel or to work. Do you think advantages outweigh disadvantages?
With the advancement in technology, the number of computers being used in the field of education has increased. Some people believe that there will be no role of teachers in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Space travel has been possible for some time, and some people believe that space tourism could be developed in the future. Do you think this would be a positive or negative development?
The best way to improve standards in education is to ensure that class sizes are small. Do you agree or disagree.
Having more international sporting events (such as the Olympic Games) may promote world peace. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection.
In your letter,
describe the problems
explain how it is affecting people
say what the company should do to help
Write at least 150 words.