Although glabalisation can be positive for some nations' economies, the negative impact on local communities should not be ignored. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that individuals should take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing, while others believe it's the government's duty to provide healthcare services to everyone in society. Discuss both these views and provide your own opinion. Support your answer with relevant examples and explanations.
In some cpuntries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about this history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
many graduates want to start their first job in a big corporation. many others prefer to work for a small company first. compare and contrast their choices and express your opinion
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavent examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 workds.
Some people believe that space travel is a waste of government money while others believe it is important for human. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is deprivation of accommodation for growing population, meanwhile government is trying to not to harm environment as much as possible.
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some people believe that it's acceptable for the media to publish the details of famous people's private lives. Others say that it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph shows the monthly expenditure on three types of restaurant food in Australia. The plot shows the annual number of restaurant visits for the same types of food between 1965 and 2015. Summarise the information in the charts and make comparisons where appropriate.
Men and Women have different qualities. Therefore, some people think that some certain jobs are suitable for men and some jobs are suitable for women. To what extent do you agree?
You have recently applied for a course at a college and have been accepted. However, you cannot join the course due to some reasons.
Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter,
which course you have applied for
why you cannot join the course
ask about the possibility of the course in the future
Usually, cities have more crime and disorder than rural areas in countries. There are several main reasons for this. This essay discusses why crime is high by area and how it can be eliminated.
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign anguage at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter
Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party.
Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party.
Give details of a plan and see Chris at a different time.
Begin your letter as : Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter
Give details of your visit to the restaurant
Explain the reason for the celebration
Say what was good about the food and the services
These dats people are using the internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
All over the world societies are facing growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adult. What are the reason for this rise in obesity? How could it be tackled?
Some people think it js better for children to growp up in the city while other thinks countryside ks more suitable. What are rhe advantges and disadvantages of both places ?
A large income is much more important than being satisfied at work. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Money spent on exploration of space is a complete waste, while it could be spent on improvements of living for people. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The charts below show the Medical research funding amount in millions of Dollars in Someland and also shows the death number for this area.
The increased use of text messaging using mobile phones is largely to blame for the falling standards in written English, particularly among young people, many of whom are unable to construct grammatically correct sentences. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Task 1
You have seen an advertisement for part-time job at a restaurant and want to apply for it.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
-describe your experience
-tell him why you are interested in the job
-say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Nowadays, young children and teenagers are eating more unhealthy food and not exercising. Some people think parents are responsible for their children’s unhealthy habits, while others think governments should play a larger role in encouraging children and teenagers to be healthier. Who do you think has more of an influence on children & teenagers: parents or governments? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
the tables below give information about sales of fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries Sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas (1998 & 2004)'. Table for coffee: UK (1998 - 1.3, 2004 - 8), Switzerland (1998 - 3, 2004 - 6), Denmark (1998 - 1.8, 2004 - 2), Belgium (1998 - 1.5, 2004 - 7), Sweden (1998 - 1.0, 2004 - 3). Table for bananas: UK (1998 - 1.9, 2004 - 45), Switzerland (1998 - 5.8, 2004 - 6), Denmark (1998 - 1.7, 2004 - 4), Belgium (1998 - 1.0, 2004 - 5.5), Sweden (1998 - 0.6, 2004 - 6), expressed in millions of euros.
ome people think that having a set a 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 benefit from earlier retirement?
The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the number of houses sold in 8 cities in the world for more than 5 Million US dollars in 2009 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university. Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter:
&Explain which course you are interested in.
&Say what you know about the university.
&Explain why you should receive the scholarship.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many people today buy ready made food rather than spending time cooking. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
People are migrating away from agricultural background to cities in search for work. What will be consequences of this? What solutions can you offer?
Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career… It is said: “A woman’s place is in the home.” What do you think?
Nowadays more and more older people who are looking for work have to compete with younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Many countries now face an economic downturn so it is better for each country to focus on its own problems rather than helping other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
*You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged.**
**Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:**
- **apologise for the damage to the item**
- **explain what happened**
- **say how you are going to fix the issue**
In the last 20 years there have been significant developments in the field of information technology (IT), for example the World Wide Web and communication by email. However, these developments in IT are likely to have more negative effects than positive in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
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
Guve your reasons for wanting the job
Gone are the days when children dreamed of becoming doctors and nurses –
today’s children want to become YouTubers or vloggers. According to a survey
of 1,000 children aged six to 17, more than three quarters of them say they’d
consider a career in online videos. (Adapted from
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4532266/75-cent-children-want-
YouTubers-vloggers.html)
It is dangerous for kids to aspire to become a YouTube sensation.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have recently applied for a course at the college and have been accepted.
However , you cannot join the course due to some reasons.
Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter,
•which course you have applied for
•why you cannot join the course
•ask about the possibility of the course in the future
Many people today have to spend long periods of time working and living away from home. Does this have more advantages or more disadvantages for the people involved? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many shopping centres and malls are designed to attract young people to spend time there. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
Some people think that older and more experienced employees are useful for a company. Others feel that modern younger employees are better for an organisation. do you agree or disagree?
Some people assert that history has little value in the contemporary world. But some believe that history is needed today to learn from the past. Discuss both viewpoints and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have not performed well in your half-yearly examinations due to which your parents are quite upset. Write a letter to your father assuring of better performance next time. In your letter, write:
the reason for not performing well in the examination
the changes you have brought in your daily schedule
what your expectations are
Lectures were used in the past with many students. With modern technology available for education, there is no justification for this way of teaching. Do you agree or disagree?
Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. More and more people prefer online shopping these days. What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?
The tradition of families getting together to eat meals is disappearing. What are the reasons? What are the impacts? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.