Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for commiting it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently stayed at a hotel during a business trip. However, you faced several issues during your stay.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
Describe the problems you faced during your stay
Explain how these problems affected you
Suggest what the hotel should do to improve their service
Write at least 150 words.
The chart below shows three different crimes and the number of cases committed between 1970 and 2005 in England and Wales. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment.
In your letter:
give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
explain the reactions of the members of your family
ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation.
Today there is a great increase in antisocial personal behavior such as committing a crime. What are the causes of this? Who should be responsible for this problem?
You have completed the test! Below is the time you have spent on the activity. Time spent After you finish, use the checklist to evaluate your writing task. Then, compare your task with the sample answer. The chart below shows the average household spending pattern for households in three income categories as a proportion of their income. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comprisions where relevant
The only way to improve safety of our roads is to give much stricter punishments on driving offenses. To what extent do you agree with this idea? (REVANN)
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
A friend has invited you to a party but you will not be able to attend. Write to your friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend you can’t come
•Explain why you are unable to attend
•Arrange another time to meet
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The graph below shows the average growth in domestic products in wealthy countries, countries that have adopted a global approach to business and countries that have not. write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
The pie charts below show responses by teachers of foreign languages in Britain to a survey concerning why their students are learning a foreign language. The first chart shows the main reason for learning a foreign language. The second chart shows how many teachers felt that there has been a recent change in the reason.
Nowadays, many medical research projects are carried out by private companies. In your opinion, do you think that the research should be carried out by the individual, private companies or by the government?
The chart below shows the number of jobs in tourism related industries in one UK city between 1989 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that governments should pay for the public health care and education, while others say that it is people’s own responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children. Others think parents do not need to do that as children can read books or watch TV, movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People spend too much on family celebrations such as birthdays and weddings. What are the importance of these celebrations? Do you think people really spend too much?
Some people consider price as most important thing to think about when buying product (such as cell phone) or service (eg medical treatment). Do you agree or disagree?
Some think that young people should be free to follow their passion, while others say that they should think more realistically about their future carrier. Discuss both views.
Technological advancements have greatly transformed various aspects of modern life, from communication and education to healthcare and entertainment. What are the most significant advantages that technology has brought to society, and how have these changes impacted people's lives?
The line graph shows the population figure of different types of turtles in india between1980 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features.
Genetically modified food (GM food) is an importance issue in society today. Some people think that it will improve people’s live in many ways. Others feel that it may be a threat to life on earth. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (approximately 250 words)
The world has changed, including how parents treat their children . Parents want their children to have high grades so they put too much pressure on them . This essay will examine what are the reasons and is it a positive thing to do or a negative thing to do
Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You would like to take some time off of work to attend a training course. Write a letter to your supervisor asking for permission to attend the course. In your letter
• describe the training course
• say how it will help improve your job performance
• explain how much time you need off and ask for permission
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
The graph shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by different countries in tonnes. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people prefer to take a gap year between high school and university, to work or to travel. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The picture below shows the difference in the layout of the conference centre in 2010 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A report indicated that many children between 7 and 11 spend too much time watching television and playing videos game. How does this problem affect children? What measures can be taken to control it?
The graph below shows the number of films produced by five countries in three years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting tha main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
schoole should stop using books for teaching to learn as they find them boring, and use films tv and computer instead. to what extent do you agree with this.
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situations?
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
More and more people prefer to read e–books rather than paper books. What are the reasons for this? What problems can this cause for libraries?
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today. Summarise the inforamtion by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
It appears that there is a rise in the number of charity advertisements on both television and the Internet. What can be the reason for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some university students move away and live on their own while they are attending school, but others live at home with their family while they are students. Which do you think is a better choice? Give reasons to explain your answer.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people`s coffee and tea buying and drinling habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
n many countries people tend to move overseas or move to a different part of their country after their retirement. Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
The young today spend a large amount of their leisure time in shopping centers. It is feared that this trend can be negative influences of the youth and the society. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant exa your own knowledge or experience
The table below shows the amount of waste production(in millions of tonnes) in six different countries in three different years over a twenty-year period.(table is shown in the picture)
People are less fit and active nowadays than in the past. What are the reasons for this? What measure can be taken to fix this?
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a
letter to the train company’s head office.
In your letter,
– give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
– explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
Some people feel that the design of newly constructed buildings in big cities should be controlled by governments. Others believe those who finance the construction of a building should be free to design it as they see fit. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, more people would instead purchase food than cook at home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The increase in the production of consumer consumption goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this and what can be done to solve this problem?
more and more people are relying on the private car as their means of transportation. Describe some of the problems oreliance on cars can cause, and suggest at leats 1 possible solution.
Some people feel that the legal age at which people can marry should be at least 21. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
some people say that parents shouyld encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. others say it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some feel that school uniforms make schools safer for students, create a "level playing field" that reduces socioeconomic disparities and encourage children to focus on their studies rather than their clothes. Others say school uniforms infringe upon students' right to express their individuality, have no positive effect on behavior and academic achievement. Discuss both sides & give your opinion.