You have recently moved to a new apartment. After living there for a week, you have noticed that the public transportation services available are not sufficient, especially during peak hours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself and explain where you have moved to. • Describe the problems you have experienced with public
transportation services.
• Suggest what changes could be made to improve the situation.
The table below shows changes in the numbers of ressidents cycling to work in different areas of the UK between 2001 and 2011.
People nowadays sleep less than they used to in the past. What do you think that is the reason for this? What are the consequences for the people around them.
You recently dida short cookery course.The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school.In your letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you have done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
An increasing number of students are choosing to study abroad. To what extend does this trend benefit the students themselves and the countries involved. What are the drawbacks
In some countries, the cost of living is rapidly increasing. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What effects might this have on society?
People born today can expect to live longer than people in previous generations. What are some of the positive and negative implications of this phenomenon? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
*Academic You are supposed to spend 40 minutes on this task. Nowadays more and more people are spending less time at home. Why do you think it happens? What effect does this have on individuals and the society?
The chart below shows the percentage of children between 5 and 14 years old who played sports in Australia in 2003 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Transport delays are a widespread phenomenon in many cities today. What are the causes of this problem, and how could the situation be improved?
Popular hobbies and interests over time and are more of a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what an individual really wants to do in his spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
You live in a small apartment building with a parking lot in back, and you often cannot find an empty parking space when you get home from work. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
• describe the situation
• explain why it bothers you
• suggest something the landlord could do to solve the problem
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
The US film industry has too much influence on the film industry around the world. Governments have a duty to invest money in their own film industries to protect and develop their cultures. 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.
Most people have forgotten the meaning behind traditional or religious festivals;
during festival periods, people nowadays only want to enjoy themselves.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The diagram shows the various stages in production of clean energy from coal.
The pie chart and the table depict the percentage of a few kinds of transport used in Edmonton and the purpose of driving cars for
Map the maps below describe an area before and after the construction of a hydroelectric power plant
tudents perform better in school when they are rewarded rather than punished. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people feel that entertainer (I.e film stars pop musicians and sports stars )are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree . Which are the types of jobs should be highly paid.
some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled .they say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. to what extenet do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Today, many people don’t know their neighbours in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
In some countries, there has beeenan increase in the number of parents who are choosin to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
There goes a saying ‘Pressure makes diamonds’. Many people claim that placing intense pressure on students can do wonders for their growth, while others believe that pressure is useless and is conducive to other undesirable problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Your friend bought tickets to the theatre for both of you. Write a letter to a friend to tell him that you cannot go to theatre. In your letter
-Apologize
-Explain the situation
-Tell him what he can do with the extra ticket.
The maps show a shopping centre in 1985 and in 2005.
The number of car – owners is increasing every day because every person expects the freedom to travel and comfort while traveling. And that is why most of us want to own a car. However, owning a car has many good points and limitation as well.
Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss advantages and disadvantages of having a car.
Some people believe the purpose of education should be helping the individual to become useful for society, while others believe it should help individuals to achieve their ambitions. Discuss both sides and give your opiniom?
You are due to give a presentation at work at the end of this week, but you are unwell and would like to postpone the presentation.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter,
Describe the presentation
Explain why you cannot deliver the presentation on the scheduled day
Request a different date for your presentation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
n many countries, it is common for people to consume fast food. However, some people believe that fast food has too much influence on our lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many cities, planners tend to arrange shops, schools, offices, and homes in specific areas and separate them from each other. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The line graph illustrates the top three UK electricity source from 2009 until 2019
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in European countries between 1987 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamor and wealth than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people these days travel far for work or spend more hours working. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages ? What do you think about work life balance ?
It is important for people to take risks, both in their professional lives and their personal lives. Do you think the advantages of taking risks outweight the disadvantages?
You are organising a trip to Paris, France for a group of students from England.
Write to the manager of the Youth Hostel Association in Paris. In your letter, explain
when you want to visit Paris
how long you will stay
how many students are in your party, and what accommodation you will require
The chart below shows the destination of students graduated from physics courses and Art & Design courses in a European country in 2017.
In their advertising, bussiness nowdays usually emphasis that their products are new in some way. why is this? do you think it is positive or negative development?
It is thought by some that a school teachers’ role is to motivate and inspire students. However, other people believe that a teacher’s primary role is to pass on knowledge. What do you think is the role of a teacher?
The best way to make roads safer is to make drivers take a driving test each year. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Rhe charts show the percentage of male and female workers in three employment sectors in two countries in 2007.
the charts below give information about the number of train passengers and the percentage of trains running on time from 2000 to 2009 in Japan. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In some countries very few young prople are willing to do unpaid community service (for example working for a charity , improving thr neighbourhood , or teaching sports to younger children ). What problem might this cause? What do you think is the best way to solve this problems?
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 lands for residential development, because this land would be better used for housing. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
The line graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the spending (in millions) by 18–20 year olds in one country on five different products in 2010 and 2014.
v In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this .
Students should pay full cost for their own study, because university education benfits indivuduals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The chart below describes the production of wheat by 5 countries in 2012 and 2020. Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant