The chart below shows estimated world literacy rate by region and by gender for the year 2000.
Students in school should learn academic subjects and pass exams .Other skills such as cookeryidressmaking and woodwork can be learnt well from family and friends.Do you agree or disagree=?
Space exploration costs tax payers an exorbitant amount of money each year.What are the advatages and disadvantage of spending money on space exploration?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
The charts below show one government's spending on culture and education in 1995 and 2005 and the number of people participating in arts events in the same years.
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
What were the high & low points of the hotel
What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
You are going on holiday and have just remembered that your aunt lives in one of the cities you will be visiting.
Write a letter to your aunt. In your letter:
•Tell her about your holiday plans
•Ask if you can stay with her for a portion of the trip
•Explain how you will make it up to her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Aunt Sally,
Memorization of information through repetition (rote learning) is an important part of most educational systems. Do the advantages of this method outweigh any limitations?
Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
One long-distance flight consumes fuel which a car uses in several years’ time, but they cause the same amount of pollution. So same people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourist travel, rather than to limit the use of cars.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that the use of animal in medical research for the benefit of human is acceptable which other caim that it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Children can learn effectively through watching TV. Therefore children should be encouraged to watch TV regularly both at home and at school. To what extend do you agree or disagree? write a passage ,at least 250 words.
Carn ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty year that many cities in the world are now “one big traffic jam” How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?
•Sea levels are steadily rising in recent years. What do you think is the reason behind this? How can it be fixed? Ideas: carbon dioxide emissions are creating warmth on Earth and because of the warmth and the ice in the Arctic is melting year by year.
The table below shows the numbers of same day and overnight stays in public and private hospitals in 5 Australlan for last year. The ple chart below shows percentages of same day and overnight stays in public and private hospitals in the same 5 Australian states.
# 61. The table below gives information about changes in Overall in England between 1985 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Average distance in miles travelled per person per year, by mode of travel
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweight the disadvantages?
You have been living in a rented apartment for the last two years. Your rental agreement will expire in two months, but you want to extend it for another two years.
Write a letter to the agency. In your letter,
introduce yourself
say why you want to extend the contract
mention what changes you would recommend in the contract
Write at least 150 words.
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination.
Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter,
give details of the situation
describe the documents
say what action you want the post office to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Many young people leave school with a negative attitude toward learning. What are the reasons? How can we encourage young people to study?
Some people say early education is important in a child’s life while others say spending time with family is more vital. To what extent do you agree or disagree
the charts below show the results of a questionnaire that asked visitors to the Parkway Hotel how they rated the hotel's customer service. the same questionnaire was given to 100 guests in the years 2005 and 2010. Summarise the information and compare where relevant.
Some people believe that a lot of research is a vest of time and money. What extend do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisment from a couple who live in Australia, for somone who teach their two children your language for a year.
write a letter to the couple, in your letter
1. explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
2. say what else you could do for the family
3. give your reasons for wanting the job
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages of reading e-books outweigh its disadvantages? v.3
Topic 15: Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
Even more people are interested in wearing fashionable clothes nowadays. Do you think it is a positive or a negative trend?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study/work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to study/work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Children are engaged in different kind of paid work. Many of people consider it inappropriate and many of people consider it inappropriate and many think it as a learning experience for taking responsibility? Give your opinions and views on this statement?
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the Anthropology in work after five years.
Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to cintinue with their work. To what extent do you agree?
The charts below show degrees granted in different fields at the National University in the years 1990, 2000, and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should Degrees Granted at the National University.
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
-Give details of your stay
-What were the high & low points of the hotel
-What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
You have just learned that your friend has recently become engaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● tell him/her how you found out
● explain how you feel about the news
● organise to meet your friend for a celebration
Increasing travels is a way for, people to learn about cultures, however, it can increase the tension between people. Discuss both views.
You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and explain what happened . Decribe your suitcase and tell them what was in it. Find out what they are going to do about it.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantges?
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVED THAT IT IS GOOD TO SHARE AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, BUSINESS AND THE ACADEMIC WORLDS. OTHERS BELIEVE THAT SOME INFORMATION IS TOO IMPORTANT OR TOO VALUABLE TO BE SHARED FREELY. DISCUSS BOTH THESE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION
İn order to learn alanguage well,we should also learn about the country as well as cultures and lifestyle of people who speak ths language.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The bar chart below shows the average rainfall for Australia by month for last year. The line shows the average rainfall for Australia by month for the last forty years.
Childhood obesity has become a serious problem in recent year. What are the primary causes of this? What measures should be taken to reduce childhood obesity?
it is important for children to learn difference between right and wrong at an early age. punishment is necessary to help them learn this distiction. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the only reason for learning foreign language is in order to travel or work in a foreign country. Others, say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn foreign language. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion.
government has limited fund for postgraduate research therefore this money should be used for useful scientific projects rather than less useful subjects...do you agree or disagree ?
Students in school and university learn far more from lessons with their teachers compared to other sources, such as the television or the internet. Do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper for a swimming lessons at your community sports center. You want to find out more about these lessons. write a letter to the manager of the sports center. In the letter mention. Describe how well you can swim at the moment Explain, explain why you want to learn to swim better Inquire about the time and the cost of swimming lessons
Some people believe online reading material should only be used for a cild to learn to read, whereas others believe only printed material should be used. Discuss both views and give your opinion
There are many ways to find a job: newspaper advertisements, Internet job search websites, and personal recomendations. What do you think is the best way to find a job? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
User Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?