You recently stayed with a friend for a few days while visiting their city. After returning home, you realised that you had left an important item at their house.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
thank your friend for letting you stay
describe the item you left behind and where you think it is
explain how your friend can return it to you
The bar charts show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These days,mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one anther socially. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Infuture all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside this will be passengers. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
Once children start school,teachers have more influence than parents on their intellectual and social development.To what extent fo you agree or disagree?
These days, many people have their own computer and telephone, so it is quite easy for them to do their job at home.\Does working at home have more advantages or more disadvantages?
these days , most of the students stay away from there homes when they are doing a degree course . Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In many cities there is little control on the design and the construction of new homes and office building, people can build houses in their own style . What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation ?
Some people think that the world should have one government rather than national governments. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Films and games can be accessed at any time from mobile devices like smart phones, tablets and laptop computer. Do the advantages of such development outweigh the disadvantage? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they like the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• say what the participants liked about the hotel
• explain why they were unhappy about the food
• suggest what the managers should do to improve the food in the future
Some people believe that children should spend all of their free time with their family. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss both views and give your opTraining Workbenchinion.
“Because of the busy pace of modern life, many children spend most of their time indoors and have little exposure to the natural world.” Discuss the effects lack of experience with and understanding of nature can have on children as they grow up. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some believes that professional, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that plastic shopping bags damage the environment and their use should be prohibited. Other people insist that consumers should have the right to choose whether they want to use a plastic bag or not. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays, there are more celebrities who are famous for glamor and wealth rather than their achievements. This is a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or to work in a foreign language. 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.
Being able to purchase goods from any places on the planet has made nations around the world become almost identical. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that it’s a good idea for parents to help their children with their homework. Others believe that children should do their homework on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some believe that a student’s success is mainly based on the quality of their teaching while others think it has more to do with the student’s attitude. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The charts below provide information about the websites where consumers from Australia and New Zealand bought products in 2012, as well as their reasons for online shopping. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
– Explain why you would like the job
– give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
– say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Many people try to find a balance between their work and other aspects of their life. However, few actually achieve this. What solutions can you suggest?
Modern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not others. Some people, therefore, think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive the government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart gives details about the UK's ageing amount of people in 1985 and makes prognosis for 2035.
**Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems.** **To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?**
Some people feel that playing computer games has a nagative impact on children's health and social skills. Others say that it can have a positive impact on their lives. Discuss both these views.
Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve our mind health, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest our mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Museums and art galleries should primarily display artworks from their own country rather than international pieces. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart shows the amount of money that a children’s charity located in the USA spent and received in one year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Scientist agree that many people are eating too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that these problem can be solved by educating people to eat less junk food. Other people believe that education will not work. Discuss both vies and give your opinion.
Many people hol the view that it is better to buy their home rather than rent it. do you agree or disagree
Write a complaint letter to the owner of a TV channel, to complain aboutvteh steady decline in the quality of their TV programmes over the last decades.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free ot work ni another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people think certain prisoners should be made to do unpaid community work instead of being put behind bars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that having a set retirement age (eg. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that a certain workders 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?
Certain parents believe that good parenting means constantly being involved in the lives of their children. While some parents believe it is better for the development of their children if they learn to deal with situations by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays, some people are changing their way of look through hair colour, cosmetics and even plastic surgery. What are the reasons? Is it a good thing?
some children spend hours every day on their smart phones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that governments should not provide international aid when they have unemployment and homelessness in their country.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
New technologies have brought many changes to children's leisure activities. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or are there other things?
Some parents think that helping their children with homework is a good idea others believe that the individuals should do their homework on their own. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Many people now undertake extreme activities, from hang-gliding to mountain climbing. Why do people risk their lives in this way, and do you think this is a good trend? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
many governments think that economic progress is their most imprtant goal. some people however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country discuss both views and give your opinion
The bar chart shows spending on leisure activities as a percentage of total household spending on seven European countries. The pie chart shows the average annual expenditure (in pounds) on recreational activities per household in the U.K. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people leave their country and go to other countries to live and work. why do you think it is happening? do the advantages of this trend outweights its disadvantages?
Some people believe that students in school learn better when they studying in group whereas others believe students learn better when they study their own. Discuss both views and give opinion.
Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantges?
Some cities have vehicle free days where private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned in city centers. Only bus, bicycle, and taxis are permitted in the city center. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?