You live in a room in college which you share with another atudent. However, there are many problems with this arrangement, and you find it very difficult to 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 work
* Say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Describe why you are having the party
Give directions on how to get to the venue
Suggest how you can accommodate him/he
Some people regard video games as a harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videogames are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?
The table below gives data on tourists visiting Vietnam from eight different countries in 2014.
Figures show that in some countries, there is an ever-increasing proportion of population aged 15 or younger. What do you think are the current and future effect on those countries?
The percentage of five different kinds of energy output in France between 1995 and 2005 is shown in the two pie charts.
Some people get into debt by buying things they son't need and can't afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour? What action can be taken to prevent people from having this problem.
Some people believe that ste is more effective than studying on campus while others disagree. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.
The table shows forested land in millions of hectares in different parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people argue that competitive sports are good for bringing together people from different cultures. Others argue that these sports can cause problems and increase conflicts between nations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant's manager. In your letter,
explain that you would like to apply for the job
give some details of any relevant experience that you have
specify the days and times that would suit you
Parents are often over anxious to teach their children to speak. If children are 'slow-developers' parents will often allow psychologists and schools to intervene and give children speech therapy. Do you think development at different rates and so should be left to themeselves to acquire language skills, or, is such intervation justified? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Government should make more effort to promote alternative sources of energy. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Given reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
nowadays the way many people inteeract with each other has changed because of technology.in what ways has technology affected the types of realtionships people made?has this become a positive or negative development?
You have seen an advertisement for an evening course to study a foreign language.
Write a letter to the institution offering the course. In your letter,
-Ask for details of the course
-Ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
-Request that the institution sends you their brochure.
The chart below shows findings a survey of freshmen students who took different courses at particular university.
Television has two roles: to inform and to entertain people. Explain which of these roles you see as more important. To what extent do you think that TV today performs each of these roles in an effective way? Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.
compare fertility rates in different countries. discuss both views and give your opinion
You have recently moved to a different location where you experience frequent electricity breakdown. Write a letter to the electricity board. In your letter, -describe the situation, -tell what problems you are facing due to this, -explain what you want the board to do
It is irrefutable that there are many methods to control children's behaviour in today's modern world, some people choose physical punishment. Some parents believe that punishing children is the most effective way to manage kid's relationships. This essay will argue that spanking is not the best method for children's behaviour.
The diagram shows the different stages in the production of woolen goods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre to save money.
Write a letter to your council. In your letter
-Give details on how you and your family use the centre.
-explain why the centre is important for the local community.
-describe the potential effects on local people if the centre closes.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is ? What measure can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
The table below shows changes in the numbers of residents cycling to work in different areas of the UK between 2001 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The government should provide free public transport 24/7 to reduce traffic congestion. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, some universities offer graduate students’ skills that assist them to find employment, but some people believe that the main function of university should be to access knowledge for its sake. What’s your opinion?
tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Million people today are travelling farther and farther throughout the year. Some people argue that the development of tourism has had negative effects on local communities, other think that its influences are positive. write an essay to discuss the effects of tourism on local communities including the reasons.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - ask for some time off to complete a qualification. - Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off. - Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
Some cities have few controls over the design and construction of housing and office buildings. People think that they should be free to choose the design they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some students take one year off between school and university. Do advantages outweigh disadvantages?
The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008. The line chart below illustrates the proportion of the public in each age group who visit the cinema at least once per 30 days in on particular nation during the period from 1978 and 2008. Overall, although the four different age groups showed various contrasting trends in cinema visits over the period, the 14–24 age group had the highest level among the others, with only minor fluctuations, whereas the 25-34 age experienced a significant growth. In 1978, the proportion of people between 14 and 24 began at about 40% and showed a minor drop until 1988, then witnessed a sharp increase, reaching 51%
Sending criminals to prison is not an effective method of dealing with them. Education and job training should be used instead. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The flow chart shows 'trampling', the negative effect of tourists walking in the countryside for the environment.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
In many countries today people are choosing to have fewer children. Why is this the case? What are the effects of this trend on society?
Many American believe that the death penalty is effective in deterring people from committing murder. However, other disagree, and many sociologists argue that the evidence does not support this view. Now, write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
Some think that the Olympic games help bring people from different nations together. Others, however, think that hosting the Olympics wastes money which could be used for important issues. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The bar chart depicts the amount of water usage in 5 different countries while the table shows the cost of it
In some countries, boys and girls are educated in different schools rather than in the same school. What are the advantages and disadvantage of this?
Some people are happy to spend their whole life in the same area, others prefer to live in many different places in thair life time? Discuss boyh views & give your opinion
The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in two different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Pie Chart
Table shows the number of people from five different nationalities living in each other’s countries.
Science can now offer people a life expectancy of close to one hundred years or even more. Some people view it in a positive light, but others believe it creates some problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that exams are the best way to assess a student’s ability. Others think that continuous assessment, such as coursework and projects, is more effective. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
Some people think competitive sports have positive affects on the education of teenagers while others argue that the effects are negative. Discuss both views and give your opinio.
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to help with environment projects in your area.
Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter:
• Describe a local environmental issue that affects you
• Explain what you would like to do to help
• Suggest how the problem could be avoided in future.
You experienced an incident on public transport that caused you distress. Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company.
In your letter
▪ describe the incident
▪ explain how this incident affected you
▪ suggest what could be done about it
ome people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.