Art is considered an important pert of a society as well as an expression of its culture. Do you think it is important for children to be taught art? Do you think children should be encouraged to focus on art rather than other subjects?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Successful people try new things and take risks rather than only doing what they know how to do well. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well-educated today. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter • explain your situation • describe your problems • tell him/her when you think you can start. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address.
Q5. Shops should not be allowed to sell any food or drinks that have been scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment.
Write a letter to your current employer. In your letter:
– explain why you will not be able to pursue a full-time job in his/her company
– say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her
– tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her.
Write a letter to your future employer. In your letter
explain the situation
describe your problem(s
tell him/her when you can start work
It is not uncommon that children are required to obey the rule of their parents and teachers. Some people are worried that too much control over children will not prepare them well for their adult life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to a book store manager who is living in another city. Ask him/her to make available a book that you are interested in. In your letter, you should tell:
– What book you are looking for?
– Why you need this book?
– How you plan to purchase the book?
You are working in an English speaking country. Recently, you have learned that a person who lives near your home can offer English lessons. Write a letter to this person. In this letter, Tell him / her how you got to know about the lesson Explain why you are interested in this lesson Say when and where you want to have the lesson
The chart below shows the average cost of monthly contract for different mobiles(cell phones) in a European country from January to September 2002
You have recently attended a professional course.
Write a letter to your manager to thank him/her for the opportunity.
In your letter, you should tell:
– What was it about?
– Explain why it was helpful to you.
– Suggest other co-workers who should attend the course.
Some people say that traveling along is better than travelling with a group of people. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The two pie charts show the top customer service issues and complaints for two different international airlines. One World Air and Blue Sky Airways are the carriers. Seven general categories can be used to classify the complaints: bad food quality, subpar customer service, pricey tickets, lost or delayed luggage, cancelled or delayed flights, not enough room on the aircraft, and others. The most frequent criticisms of both airlines are their pricey fares and cramped cabins.
In today's world, many people use mobile phones and the Internet to communicate with others. This has resulted in the use of new words and different forms of spelling and grammar. Are they a positive or negative development?
In many countries，paying for things using mobile phone(cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person´s culture and character from their choice of clothes. Do you agree or disagree?
One of your friends in a foreign country is starting an import-export business, and he has asked you to recommend a product from your country to him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, -Say
what product you want to recommend to him –
Tell him/her where he/she can get this product –
Explain why you want to recommend this product
The map bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century. Summarise the information by reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Chi Vu)
You bought a computer, and it is not connecting the Internet.
Write a letter to an IT specialist to ask for help.
-explain th details of the computer
-tell the problem
-ask for help
You are a current student of Loren Brusque University, studying Business Administration. You want to apply for the post of Quality Assurance Manager you have recently seen on the university's notice board.
Write a letter to Mr. Walker, and
•Give your reason for writing
•Tell about your education
• Describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job.
Some teahers say students should be organized into groups to study. Others argue that student should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?
The charts below show the growth in the population in some of the world’s largest cities as well as the population distribution in urban and rural areas.
Some people think that the best way to reduce the time spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city center with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
TASK1 The maps show the changes of Bell Hill Farm in 1976 and 2006. (Bell Hill Farm in 1976 Bill Hill Environmental Centre 2006) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Instructions to follow • •
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
… tell your friend about the job
…what sort of work it involves
…say why you think the job would be suitable for him
…explain how to apply for the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….,
With the help of the internet, many people have now started to communicate with others online comfortably rather than confronting them face to face. According to you, what are the advantages as well as disadvantages of communicating online?
Nowadays , women as well as men work full time. Therefore, women and men should share household tasks equally (e.g. cleaning and looking after children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The use of cell phones (mobile phones) has increased rapidly in the twenty-first century. Additionally, cell phones can now be used for may purposes besides making phones calls. What are the advantages and disadvantages of cell phones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be pasengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
1.On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
o● describe the item you lost
o● explain how you lost it
o ● tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driveless. The only people travelling inside these vehicle will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driveless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Some companies have rules that forbid employees from using personal cell phones during working hours. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the costs of anything lost.
write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter :
describe the item you lost
explain how you lost it
tell the insurance company what woul you like them to do.
You own an old item that you think is valuable and you would like to sell it. Write a letter to the owner of an antiques shop. In your letter:
explain how you found the shop
describe the item you would like to sell
say how much you would like to sell it for
The tables give information sales of fairtrade labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are planning to travel abroad and would like to ask your friend to take care of your apartment and pet cat while you away
Write a letter to your friend in your letter
explain how long and why you will be away
describe the tasks you would like your friend to do
tell your friend that he is welcome to stay in your apartment.
You live in a block of flats, your neighbor makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter, you should:
• explain the situation
• tell him/her how you are affected by this
• suggest what you want the landlord to do.
Some scientists think that computers will soon become more intelligent than humans. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
schools are no longer necessary, because children can get so much information available through the Inteenet, and they can study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The charts above show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market. Write a report of at least 150 words describing the information show
Some people say that the best way to reduce the time that people spend travelling to work is to have large roads that go through the city centre. Others however, think that there are more effective ways to reduce the time people spend travelling to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. Write a letter to one of your friends. In your letter:
ask them for help finding accommodation
tell them where you would like to live
tell them the type of place you are looking for
International travelling is becoming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourists. Do the advantage of increased tourists outweigh disadvantages?
Shops should not be allowed to sell any foods or drinks that have been scientifically proven to be bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the fiture, all cars, buses, and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages ?
The maps show the changes of Bell Hill Farm in 1976 and 2006. (Bell Hill Farm in 1976 to Bill Hill Environmental Center 2006). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, governments pay unemployed people on a weekly basis. How would this impact people as well as the government? Do you agree or disagree with that?
The charts below show the growth in the population in some of the world’s largest cities as well as the population distribution in urban and rural areas. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level. Other people believe they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their abilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.