Many people believe that international tourism has negative implications on their countries. What is the reason for it? What can be done to change the negative attitude towads international tourism?
Public transports in many countries have improved. People should use public transport to support pollution control initiatives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
In many countries the problem of drug-taking is increasing. Governments and the general public are particularly concerned about young people using illegal drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy and heroin. What methods could be used to prevent young people from taking drugs? Is it appropriate to send young drug-users to prison? Give reasons for your answer.
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answeers and include relevant examples from your own knowlwdge or experience.
An organization has given an advertisement for a part-time job for local children. Write a letter to the administrator of the organization. In your letter
Introduce yourself
Why you think you are suitable for the job
State when you will be able to join that job
The international tech company has placed an advertisement for the web developer in your local newspaper.
Write a letter applying for the position. In your letter,
1. explain what you are currently doing.
2. describe why you are suitable for this job.
3. explain when you are available to start.
You should write at least 150 words.
Some people say that the government should make public transportation free for all users. To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?
The internet is often harmful, especially to young people, due to the amount and type of information people can access. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
You went to your friend house and had meal. Write a letter to your friend thanking him and his family for the meal.
1) Tell what you enjoyed about the meal.
2) Thanks to his parents and what you think ab
It is generally believed that some people are born with certains talents, for instance for sport or music, and other are not. However, it is sometimes claimed tha any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both the views and gie your own opinion.
Some people think that universities should only offer subjects that are useful for employment, such as science and technology. Others believe that universities should also provide subjects like art and history. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space. Others argue they should spend the money for poor people. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In today ‘s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents ‘ absence.
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.
More and more people are eating healthy food and exercise regularly. What are the reasons for that? What can we do to make other people do the same?
You and your friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were extremely dissatisfied with the experience.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Explain the reason for the celebration
Give details of your visit to the restaurant
Say what you would like the restaurant to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses
People argue that team sports should be a part of the school timetable for children rather than individual sports such as swimming or running. Do you agree or disagree?
You have recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager in your letter:
•describe the problem with the equipment
•explain what happened when you phoned the shop
•say what you would like the manager to do
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar frim sugar cane. summarise the infromation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
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 service
The chart below give information on the ages of populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050.
The pie charts below compare the proportion of energy capacity in gigawatts (GW) in 2015 with the predictions for 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your new neighbours have recently invited you to a party they are holding next Saturday. However, you have other plans on Saturday evening and cannot attend the party.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
•Thank them for the invitation
• Mention what plans you already have
• Suggest when you can meet them
You are planning a trip for you and a group of friends to a resort in a foreign country. Write a letter to the manager of the resort requesting more information. Your letter should include
When you hope to be staying at the resort
Ask for suggestions on activities to do
Ask for advice on places to eat in both vegetarian and family-friendly places
Today, more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or Antarctica. What are the benefits and disadvantages for people who visit such places?
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter ;
Remind him when and where you met
Tell him what kind of job you are interested in
Say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Directors and managers of organizations are often older people. Some people say that it is better for younger people to be leaders. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have completed the test! Below is the time you have spent on the activity. Time spent After you finish, use the checklist to evaluate your writing task. Then, compare your task with the sample answer. The chart below shows the average household spending pattern for households in three income categories as a proportion of their income. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Technology has brought many benefits to people, however, some elderly have difficult using technology. What are the possible benefits of technology for the elderly population and how can they be encouraged to use it. Give answers and explanations to support your opinion.
write a letter to your manager ask for some time off to complete a qualification
Some people say that the only reason for learning foreign languages is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country.Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn foreign language. Discuss the both views and give your opinion.
The diagram below shows the process for producing bricks Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The best way to reduce the number of traffic accidents is to raise the age limit for younger drivers and lower the age limit for elderly ones. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Some people say modern children's games do not develop a wide range of skills, while traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living
Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper:
- Where did you hear this news and your opinion?
- The reason why you protest it
- Make suggestions for what people can or should do to stop the development
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children sports team for two years, or to pay for two open air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
1) describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team.
2) summarize the benefits of paying for the concerts.
3) saying how you think the company should spend that money.
The graph below gives information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
You've seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their children your language for a year.
In your letter,
-Explain why you would be suitable for the job
-say what else you could do for the family
-give reasons for wanting the job.
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at the social center in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020
2)The government should sometimes infringe on people’s freedom for the secutity of society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
The table below displays the projected costings over the next five years in US dollars for three environmental projects aimed at sustainable forestry.
The table below shows the television viewing figures for sports by country, in millions
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Some people think that people who have committed crimes should do unpaid community work such as helping a charity or cleaning the streets, rather than spending time in prison.
The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket. #44
One of your penfriends wants to improve their English at a language school. They have never studied at a language school before and have asked for your advice on how to choose a good one.
write a letter to your penfriend, Advise them about the following; the teaching method,the number of students in class and the number of hours per week.
write 150 words in 20 minutes.
It is important for everyone including young people, to save money for their future. What extant do you agree or disagree with tihs statement?
ome people claim that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefit of human beings, while others argue that it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
-explain why you want to take time off work
-give details of the amount of time you need
-suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Some people get into debt by buying things they don'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?
It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports and music and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become good sport person or musician. Discuss both of the views and give your own opinion.