Some people think that distance learning programs can never be as good as traditional, face-to-face education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
An increasing number of children are overweight which could result in term of their health and healthcare. What do you think why so many children are overweight. What is to be done to solve this problem
The graph gives information about male and female gym membership between 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the hospital admissions for five hospitals in a European country from 2004 to 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activity that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are organising a conference and you want to request an expert in your field to be the keynote speaker. You have not met this person before.
Write a letter to the expert. In your letter
explain the purpose of the conference
describe what you would like her/him to talk about
provide details about the venue, and the date and time of the conference.
Some people believe that the government should ban all unhealthy foods in order to improve public health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace.Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy.The benefit of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages To what extent do you agree or disagree
In some contries, more and more people are becoming interestd in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foriegn language at primary school rather than secondary school. do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people argue that in the future, teachers will be displaced by the growth of computers. How far do you agree or disagree?
In some countries a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreignlanguage is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
0000Nowadays, mobile pho00nes and the internet have become inc00reasingly important in people’s social life. What are the advantages and d0isadvantages of this?
After graduating from high school , some young people decide to start working right away instead of going to university. What are the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this?
Many people these days have computer, laptops, telephones at their homes for work. Do you thibk, working from home has more advantages or disadvantages? Give reasons
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before . Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments.Other people think that there are beneficial if society has more elderly people. What extent do thre advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Demand for food is increasing world wide. What is the causes of this? What measures can the international community take to meet this demand?
Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements for hosting a party for one of your friends. In your letter, tell the manager about the reason for the party, explain what requirements you have, ask about the availability of facilities, and the menu.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
•explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction
•describe the problems with the car
• tell the manager what you want him to do
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays technology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing(for eg. through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts show world pineapple exports by the top three pineapple-producing countries in 2009 and 2019, and a breakdown of the cost to the consumer of each pineapple in 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
it is important for children to learn the diffebce between right and wrong at an early age. punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Director of large organisations earn much higher salaris than ordinary employees do.some people think it is necessary, but other hold it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie charts show the average household expenditures in Vietnam in 1999 and 2019. Summarize the information shown by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show Colwick Arts Centre in 2005 and today. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Students fron disadvantaged families and rural areas are finding it difficult to get a university education. Some people believe that universities should help them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities form 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It is important to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. to what extend do you agree and disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
Some people say that it is. A waste of time to learn literature such as a novel and poems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that computers are more important for study while others think that teachers can teach everything to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You Are due to give a talk to you through about the danger of smoking, but you cannot now do so. Write a letter to the youth group leader, explain that you cannot come. Apologise for your absence. Suggest a new occasion.
the bar chart shows the number of homes, each worth 5 million dollars or more, sold in eight countries.
Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the adv of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadv? Give reasons for your answer & include relevant examples.
1. Over the next five years, the table shows the costs for three distinct nature initiatives in US dollars. The project's estimated cost for the first year of setup is shown in the pie chart.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the International music that is heard everywhere nowadays? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Some people believe that working from home is more beneficial for employees, while others argue that it reduces productivity and teamwork. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
1.In some countries around the world men and women are having babies late in life. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In Britain, when someone gets old they often go to live in a home with other old people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this case. Who do you think should pay for this case, the government or the family? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
it is important for children to learn the diffrentce between right and wrong at an early age. punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. to what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
New forms of money are becoming extremely popular nowadays. Is this a positive development or adding risk to the system? Should new money technology face greater regulation and scrutiny? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people say that the life of cities is becoming more stressful and has no advantage whereas others oppose to it. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Nowadays, many people believe that technology has made working from home easier and more efficient, while others think it has caused more stress and less collaboration among colleagues. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
People nowadays are not as fit and active as they were in the past. What are the reasons for this? What measures can be taken for this?
Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. discuss both views and give your opinion. give reason for your answer an include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The developement of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvanges to having one having one language in the world
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons whererelevant.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (THU HA)
the plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend.
-Say why a driving license is advantageous.
-Recommend a driving school.
-Give extra guidance/tips.