the diagram illustrates the life cycle of a frog in a pond
The two-line graphs below show New Zealand import figures from Australia and Japan in the years 1994 - 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place
ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work
ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Pat,
The government should provide free public transport facilities 24/7 to reduce traffic congestion. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Thanks to the development of technology, many emploers are now offering employees the option to work from home. is this a positive or negative development?
You are planning to travel and would like someone to take care of your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
•explain why you will be away
•ask your friend to take care of your apartment
•describe the tasks you want your friend to do
'Telecommiuting' refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each weak and communicating with their office using computer technology.How do you think society will be affected by the growh of telecommuting?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
You recently stayed with a friend for a few days while visiting their city. After returning home, you realised that you had left an important item at their house.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
thank your friend for letting you stay
describe the item you left behind and where you think it is
explain how your friend can return it to you
e people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The pictures show the changes of a park from 1980 to the present day. write a letter
In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviour, while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want. To what extent should children have to follow rules? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that the development of information technology is more important for business success than good transport infrastructure. Others think that transport remains essential. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It has been claimed that workers over 50 are not responsive to rapidly changing ideas in the modern workplace and that for this reason younger workers are to be preferred. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while others think that there are more important factors such as money and appearence. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You have just spend a weekend at a friend's house. When you returned home, you discovered you have left a coat containing some belongings in his house. Write a letter to your friend telling him that you left the coat. Tell him that what the coat looks like, where do you think you left it and what was inside it. Make some suggestions about how to get it back.
You have arranged a plan for travel and accommodation for your friends. Write a letter to them and:
- Remind them about the plans,
- Give them the details of accommodation,
- Suggest what things they should bring to the trip.
“All education and healthcare should be funded by the government and free for everyone.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast-food restaurants between 2003 and 2013.
Topic: In many countries, people are moving away from rural areas and towards urban areas. Why do you think that is? What problems can this cause?
Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good parent. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think High school graduate to travel or work for a period of time. Instead of going directly to study at university, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both a protest. Give reason for your answer in include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
There are now millions of cars on roads in most big cities. Pollution from cars is the most important problem that big cities face today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the only purpose of films is entertainment. Others say films have educational value. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
(Livia) With the rise of the internet more and more people are getting their news from social media platforms. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Experts say if the old people spend time and get along with others and exercise everyday will be healthier and happier. However, many elderlies are suffering from loneliness and lack of fitness. Discuss the cause and solution.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household . The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emission which results from this energy use .
A friend wants to get some information about an elementary school where one of your cousins studies.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
•say why this school is a good elementary school
•mention how expensive it is
•explain why your friend should get his/her child admitted there
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Giver reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
You have seen and advertisement from a couple who live in australia for some one to teach their two children your language for a year
write a letter t the couple . in your letter explain why you think you would be suitable for the job .
What else you could do for the family and give your reason for wanting the job
Some people say that parents have the most important role in a child‘s development. However, others argue that other things like television or friends have the most significant influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas ( in words, pictures, music or film) in wichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
One of the widely discussed issues nowadays is the importance of freedom in society.Now people are beginning to realize that where there is no freedom there is no justice.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Assel.
The line graph below shows the number of students enrolled in four different courses at a university from 2017 to 2022. Summarize the given information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wish. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that family has the most powerful influence on a child’s development, while others think that other factors such as television, friend, music have the biggest effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
ou are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick.
Write to another classmate and invite her/him to the party. In your letter:
- Explain the reason for the party.
- Give the date and time of the party.
- Suggest that the classmate could bring to the party.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in 4 Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040
High job demands, stress and sense of commitment are among the main reasons people go to work when they are ill. This way they accomplish important tasks, but may infect others or get some serious health problems themselves. In your opinion should people go to work if they are sick? Support your point of view with relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
People will never be willing to make the dramatic lifestyle changes needed to control climate change. For this reason, government must force people to do so. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write a letter to the editor of newspaper. In your letter
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In many countries today, Crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TA shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, many people change jobs frequently instead of staying in the same company for a long time. What are the reasons for this trend? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Natural resources such as oil, forests, and freshwater are being consumed at an alarming rate. What problems does this cause? How can we solve these problems?
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
* say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
* explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
* suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
Many young people presently know more about international celebrities than famous people from their histroy. What are the causes? Give solutions to increase awareness of impactful people in history.
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 answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
The graph below gives information on the differences in clothing exports from three different countries
The movement of people from villages to cities for work can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems associated with this? What measures can be taken to solve these problems?