You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
-give details of your study plans
-explain why you want to get a part-time job
-suggest how your friend could help you find a job
Some people think that it is beneficial for students to go to private secondary schools, but others think that it has negative effects. Discuss both points of view and give your own oipnion
Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
More and more people are relying on their private cars as their major means of transportation. Describe some of the problems over reliance on cars can cause and suggest at least one solution. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people are of the opinion that children should be rewarded for good behaviour. Others think they should be punished for bad behavior. Discuss both views and give your personal opinion and reasons.
In many counties, women and man are working full-time. It is therefore logical for women and men to share household tasks. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, the number of crimes committed by young people has increased rapidly. What do you think are the causes of this problem? How can parents and teachers help to solve it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that having a job you enjoy is more important than earning a high salary. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some school leavers go traveling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think this has more advantages, or disadvantages on their study
A friend you made while you were studying abroad would like to spend a
semester studying in your country. He/she has written to ask for your advice.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
• describe why you think he/she will enjoy it
• explain why you recommend studying at your university
• give some advice about how to apply
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____________,
You 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
Public health is becoming an urgent issue nowadays. Some argue that governments should create nutrition and food choice laws to improve public health, while others believe that it is a matter of personal choice and responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
There are many ways of preventing crimes that are much better than prison. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while your are there.
Write a letter to the tourist information office.
In your letter:
- Explain what you need
- Say when you plan to be there
- ask for information about prices
Nowdays it is easy to apply for and given a credit card. However,some people experience problems when they are not able to pay their debts back. In your opinion, do the advantages of credit cards outweigh the disadvantage?
Some people believe that starting school at an earlier age is very beneficial for children,while others believe that children must stay home and attend to school at the age of 7. In your opinion,what are the advantages of attending school before the age of 7
The chart gives information on the percentsage of women going into higher education in five countries for the years 1980 and 2915. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make compar
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
-Describe some possible disadvantages
- Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You and your family are moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house there.
Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself and your family
•Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find
•Give your preference for the location of the accommodation
More and more wild animals are on the verge of extinction and others are on the endangered list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this peoblem?
Education is not a luxury but a basic human righ and as such should be free for everyone irrespective of personal wealth. Do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentages of GDP* for various European countries for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should * GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total value of goods that are made and services that are provided in a country.
The two maps below show an island, befor and after the construction of some tourist facilities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The funds for postgraduate research are limited; therefore some people think that the government should provide financial support. In their opinion, only scientific research should be funded, rather than other less useful subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People have little understanding of the importance of the natural world. What are the reasons for this and how can people learn more about the natural world?
Should parents be obliged to immunise their children against childhood diseases? Or do individuals have the rights to choose not to immunise their children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to a company asking for a refund for something
you bought from them online. In your letter include:
what you bought
what the problem is
why you want a refund
Companies invest millions of dollars in advertising to persuade consumers to buy their products. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages for the consumer? Nazym
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many countries apply to be the host of an international sporting competition such as Olympics but only one is ever chosen What are the benefits for a country of hosting an international sports competition Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
What are advantages and disadvantage of use social networkig? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience
The table below shows local catches and imports of fresh fish into Perth, Australia for the years 2004 - 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Art is considered an important part of 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 arts rather than other subjects?
To be labelled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled ‘masterpieces ’ whilst true works of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adults. What are the reasons for this rise in obesity, How could it be tackled?
The diagram below shows how cheese is made. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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
• give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
It is argued that parents of children who break the rules should be punished in some ways as parents are responsible for the children’s actions. The table below shows the figures for imprisonment in five countries between 1930 and 1980.
It is very expensive to restore old buildings, and it would be better to spend this money on new houses. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The mass media, including television, radio and newspapers, has great influence in shaping people's ideas and their minds.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?Give reasons for your answer.
There are many people who go to live in different countries. To what extent should people be allowed to move freely between countries and live where they choose? What are the benefits and drawbacks of this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
·recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
·explain how your friend could learn this sport
·suggest that you both learn this sport together
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows：
Dear ...,
In some counntries, the cost of living is rapidly increasing. What do you think may be the reasons for this? What effects might this have on society?
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?
Today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. What are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
"The table below presents data on the effectiveness of five marketing strategies used by a company to promote its Internet broadband packages in March 2015. The information includes initial costs, number of free offers used, follow-up sales, and profit or loss for each strategy. Summarize the main features of the data, and make comparisons where relevant."
Q- some people believe that having interviews is the best way to find new employees for companies. Other says that there are better alternative ways to appoint employees. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Recent years have witnessed the ever-increasing growth of high-technology crimes through electronic communications, so governments in some countries are looking for measures to control this phenomenon. This essay will discuss both sides of the argument and provide evidence as to why I agree with the opinion.
Today many young people change their jobs or careers every few years. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages
Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.