In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? Do you thinkthis is a positive or negative situation?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of thi development?
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of people in Uk in 2004
The chart shows the information relating to people within 15-minute drive service in a particular region in the UK. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons with relevant
ou have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of newspaper. In your letter
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
An increasing number of people choosing to have cosmetic surgery in order to improve their apperance. Why do people have operations to change the way they look? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In many countries, women and men both work full-time. It is logical for men and women to share household chores equally (eg. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people nowadays tend to marry and have children in their thirtiesrather than at younger age. Is this a positive or negative development?
The charts below show that UK graduate and post graduate students who did not go into full time work after leaving college in 2008
An increasing number of people are choosing cosmetology surery to improve their appearance . what are the reasons ? Do you think is it a positive or negative development?
These days, it is easier than ever for people to travel to different places. As a result, many locations that used to be free of tourists have now become popular tourist destinations. Do you feel this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
In many countries it is now illegal to smoke in public places. It is only fair that people who wish to smoke should have to leave the building. Do you agree or disagree? af
More and more universities are replacing face-to-face teaching with online courses. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
You eat in your college cafeteria everyday lunchtime. However, you think it needs some improvements.
Write a letter to the college manager . In your letter,
•explain what you like about the cafeteria
•say what is wrong with it
•suggest how it could be improved
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverity in Australia in 1999.
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative
Many believe that a person who has a college diploma will have better chance in landing a good job in the future.This is why most parents strive to send their children to college.To what extent do you agree that only a college diploma is the key to a better future?Give good reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The bar chart below shows shares of expenditures for five major categories in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan in the year 2009.
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anyre in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Ambition is being emphasized in today's society. How important do you think it is for those who want to succeed in their life? Is it a positive or negative characteristic? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
* offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay
* give advice about what to do and see in your area
* give information about what clothes to bring
Computers are now the basis of the modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However, dependence on computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Physical appearance may play an important role in many spheres of life: in the person͛s success in school, in relationships with people, in the choice of a career path. Say whether you agree or disagree with it, and if you see it as a positive or negative factor
The local council has some funds to invest in the neighborhood. They have asked for suggestions from the public.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter
• thank them for considering the public’s opinion
• explain ways in which the funds can be utilised
• offer some ways in which you can contribute to the council
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
In some countries it is now illegal to reject someone applying for a job because of his or her age. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the peercentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to study English at the school
•describe the problems you had with the lessons
•suggest how the classes could be improved
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
Write a bout th e following topic: More and more people nowadays visit well-known places to take photographs of themselves, without looking at tl1e place. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or a negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. 30 -+
The graph shows the number of people taking parts in 4 kinds of sports in a particular region between 1985 and 2005.
Many people beleave that social networking sites such as facebook have a huge negative impact on indivisual and society. Do you agree or disagree?
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,
Most young people leave school with a negative attitude toward learning. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to encourage them to have a positive attitude?
Some people think although countries with long average working hours are economically successful, this often has some negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in the UK in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The number of advertisements for charities on television and the internet seems to be increasing. What is causing this ? Is this a positive or negative development ? Give reasons for your answer & include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
People in big cities prefer to live alone or in small family units instead of large family groups. Do you think this is positive or negative trend
Some people believe that the government should take care of old people and provide financial support after they retire. Others says individuals should save during their working years to fund their own retirement. What is your opinion? Is it a positive or negative development.
Rising university fees and scarce employment prospects for graduates have led some people to say that universities should not teach arts subject, like philosophy and history, and only offer practical degree courses that maximise chances of employment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more company are allowing employees to work at home/allowing student to study at home. Do you think is a positive or negative development?
Some people clain that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make is a legal requirements. To what extent do you think laws are needsd to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some people argue that the government should take more responsibility for regulating the internet to protect users from harmful content, while others believe that individuals should take more responsibility for their own online safety. What is your opinion?
These days, many people rely on traditional medicine instead of visiting doctors. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some children spend hours everyday on their smartphones. Why is the case? Do you think it is a positive oo negitive development
Professional sports involve large sums of money and receive enormous media coverage. Meanwhile serious culture, including music, art and theatre, is badly neglected. This is making our society shallower. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your opinion.
Topic: many people use distance-learning programs (study materials, the internet, and so on) to study at home, but some think that it cannot bring the same benefits of attending school, college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? (250-350 words)
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full time work did after leaving college in 2008.
The table below shows the percentage of first year students who gave ‘very good’ rating to the resources provided by the college, for three courses.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a psotive or negative development
These days, we are seeing an increasing amount of violence on television, and this is having a negative impact on children’s behaviour. Do you agree or disagree?