The given line graph illustrates the average data of a museum tourists in both summer and winter in the year 2003. Overall, it is observed that during summer, the museum had many visitors compared to winter. To begin with, the highest visits recorded were of about 1600 people to the museum at 12noon during the hot weather which declined to 800 people at 4pm. Whereas in winter about 500 visitors came at 10am which somewhat fluctuate till 12 noon. However, there was massive declined during the winter at 12noon till around 2pm whereas there was no visitors recorded from 2pm till 6pm unlike during summer, the downward trend was only from 4pm and there was no record of no visitors.
Increasingly, many young people are deciding to work or study in other countries. Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
° Say why sge will not enjoy going to college
° Explain why getting a job is a good idea
° Suggest the type of job that would be suitable.
Emails have had a huge impact on professional and social communication. However, their effects have been positive as well as negative. Do the advantages, of using email outweigh the disadvantages?
You are looking for a full-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
• introduce yourself
• explain what sort of job you would like
• say what experience and skills you have
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam
nowadays because of digital technological it is possible for not only studios but also individuals to produce their own films. do you think this is possitive or negative
The bar chart below shows the amount of money invested in each categories from five organisations in 2015. Summarise the information bu selecting and reporting the main features, and make conparison where relevant.
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year. Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
say what else you could do for the family
give your reasons for wanting the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................. ,
The internet has changed the way we communicate. Much communication today happens through social media. Some people support this and think it is a positive development. Others believe that social media have negative effects. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, owning a house rather than renting one is very important for people. Do you think this is a postive or negative situation?
The chart below show degrees granted in diffrent fields at the national university in the years 1990,2000,and 2010.
Some people today prefevisit a doctor. Why is this? Is this a positive or a negative development?r to get advice for medical problems and do not want to
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new in some way. Why is yhis? Do you think it is a positive or negative development.
Many supermarket are selling more and more products that are imported from other countries instead of selling food that is locally sourced. what are the reason for this? is this a positive or negative development?
The chart below shows the total sales value by product category in one particular store, in a three-year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter:
•Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
•State what your skills and experience are.
•Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
Some people think that having a set retirement age for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. Do you agree or disagree Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement. Give reasons fir your answer and provide relevant examples
Opinions on food are changing rapidly and there are many who believe that everyone should follow a vegetarian diet because it would have a positive impact on our health and the environment. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart and line graph give information about participants who have entered the Olympics since it began. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have a problem with a neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour.
In your letter:
describe the problem
say how long it has been a problem
explain what action you want the neighbour to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Many people use distance learning program to study at home , but some people think that it cannot bring the benefit as much attending college or university. To what extent do you agree and disagree
Students should have a part-time job to help pay for their education while attending college. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts depict the proportions of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in Australian households, focusing on major contributing factors in each category.
Today's food travels thousands of miles before it reaches customers. Why is this? is this a positive or negative trend?
Technological progress in the past century has its negative effect, despite its remarkable contribution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, a growing number of people with health problems are trying alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their usual doctor. Do yoy think this is a positive or negative development?
In recent times, many people are making the decision to live alone. What are the causes of this? freedom, Does it have positive or negatives effects on society?
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the managef of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
● introduce yourself
● say why you are interested in
this sports club
● ask some questions about the
club e.g. facilities, members,
costs
Some believe that people today have no interests in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a traditional way of life. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
_Nowadays technology is influencing modern art in areas such as design, painting and film._ *Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
More and more schools allow fast food restaurants to sell their products to their students. Is this a positive or negative development?
In some societies it is becoming too common for fathers to stay at home and look after children while mothers going to work. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people believe these days teenagers are spending their leisure time at shopping centers instead of doing organized activities as sports or music . Do you think it has a negative or positive development?
“Some people view teenage conflict with their parents as a necessary part of growing up, whilst others see it as something negative which should be avoided. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.”
In the past, when students did a university degree, they trended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.R
More and more people are opting for distance education these days. What are the benefits of this trend? According to you, is it a positive or negative development?
Many people believe that advertising has negative effects on consumers. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that giving aids to the poor countries has more negative impacts than positive ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, young people communicate with friends and family through mostly social network sites, rather than other ways of communication like talking on the phone or face to face. Do you think it is a positive or negative development
Large companies use sport events to promote their products. Some people think this has a negative impact on sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Recently you saw an article in a a newspaper about a city/town you know and some of the information in the article was incorrect. Write a letter to the editor regarding this. In this letter, you should tell:
* How you know about this city/town
* What information was incorrect
* What the editor should do about this
Write at least 150 words.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter • say why he/she would not enjoy going to college • explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her • suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT neer to write any addresses. Begin your letter ad follows
Nowadays, governments are investing more in public transport such as buses and trainers rather than in building new roads. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT HAVING A SET RETIREMENT AGE (Example 65 YEARS) FOR EVERYBODY, REGARDLESS OF OCCUPATION, IS UNFAIR. THEY BELIEVE THAT A CERTAIN WORKERS DESERVE TO RETIRE AND RECEIVE A PENSION AT AN EARLIER AGE. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? WHICH TYPE OF WORKERS DO YOU THINK SHOULD BENEFIT FROM EARLY RETIREMENT?
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
The chart gives information about Australian men’s and women’s regular physical activity in 2010, number of males and females and average between age groups. Figures are given for six categories from 15-24 to 65 and over years old.
In the modern world, it is possible to shop, work and communicate with people via the Internet and live without ant face-to- face contact with others. Is this a positive or negative development in your opinion?
*EG 2. Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it.* *Discuss both views and give your opinion.*
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positve or a negative development?
Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age. • Do you agree or disagree? • Which types of workers do you think should benet from early retirement?