‘Failure is proof that the desire wasn’t strong enough’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You had just missed a friend’s party, write a letter to apologise.
In your letter, you should:
· apologise to your friend
· explain why you couldn’t attend the party
· tell her what steps you will take to avoid missing it in the future.
Modern technology such as personal computers and the internets have made it possible for many people to do their work from home at least part of their work instead of going to an office everyday. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this situation.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons to your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
Rich countries should allow jobs for skilled and knowledgeable employees who are from poor countries. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The tow maps illustrate the internal changes that occurred to the layout and the functions of the facilities in a library from 2002 until the present day.
Some companies prefer people to work in the office, while others facilitate their employees to work from home. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people feel that young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others, Hơever, believe that young people should be free to behave as individuals. Dicuss both these views and give your opinion
Many working people get little or not exercise during the work day, and have health problems as a result. Why do so many people not get enough exercise? What can be done about this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people are making new friends by using socializing network websites and internet chat rooms.Some people say that this is a good thing.Others say that people should make new friends by face to face chat. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some parents and teachers think that children's behaviour should be strictly controlled. While some think that children should be free to behave. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Alcohol consumption has increased dramatically over the years. Some people believe that the government should increase taxes on alcoholic beverages but others oppose to this idea and advocate personal responsibility . What do you think ? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much infomation as possible in scientific research, bussiness and academic world. Others believe that some infomation is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss these both views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. 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.b
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email, describe where you lived when you were a student at the university recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
your recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on wheather 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 she will not enjoy going to college ,explain why getting a job is a good idea ,suggest the type of job that would be suitable.
113.Some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific reseach, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these view and give your own opinion.
Some people say that shops should sell food products from the local area whenever possible, rather than selling food that has been imported from other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, young people are moving from rural areas to cities to work or study. Why is this happening? What are advantages or disadvantages of this trend?
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to imporse a higher tax on this kind of food. TO what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
these days many children spend a great deal of time sitting in front of a television.some people believe that parents should strictly limit the time that children spend on watching TV as it is harmful to their growth to what extent do you agree
Few young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study and work in cities. What are the reason? Do advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?
ome people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from attending mixed schools. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Most people accept that we now live in a globalised world but not everyone agrees that this is benefcial. To what extent is globalisation a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or examples
Your friend is coming to your country from abroad, but you can't go to pick him up at the airport. Write a letter to him/her and say:
Why you can't pick him up
Suggest alternative ideas
Talk about what he can do in your country
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from home is recycled.They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governmentsto make it a leagal requirement . To what extent do you think lows are needed to make people recycle more of their waste.
Some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a good job, others believe that it would be byeee to go straight into work and get experience instead. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You are going to visit the town where your friend went to university.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
explain why you will be visiting the town
give details of where you will be staying
ask your friend to recommend some evening entertainment
A friend has written a letter to you informing you about his or her plan to visit your country/city.
Write a letter to him/ her. In your letter, write:
what he or she can do in your country/city
advise him about the place he could stay at
suggest to him/her what to pack and bring while coming to travel to your country/city
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
● Thank them for the holiday and the photos.
● Explain why you didn’t write earlier.
● Invite them to come and stay with you.
Many offenders commit more crimes after serving the first punishment. Why is this happening, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. % of British students able to speak languages other than English 2000 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 10.0% 15.0% • No other language • French only • German only * Spanish only * Another language * Two other languages 20.0% 10.0% 15.0% 30.0% 10.0% 35.0%
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You visited a town last month and told your friend that you would like to meet. However you could not make it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
• express your apology
• why you could not meet
• making arrangement to meet him.
A man called Pete who is friend of friend, is planning to visit town.
Write a letter to Pete. In your letter
introduce yourself
suggest somethings to do in your town
mention one thing you would not recommend
7. You're working overseas in an international company. You are leaving the country in emergency. Write a letter to your friends explaining the situation.
In the letter, you should
- apologise for leaving like this
- explain what happened
- tell them what you're going to miss about working with them
Some businesses observe that new employees who just graduated from a college or university seem to lack the interpersonal skills needed for communication with their colleagues. What could be the reason for this? What solutions can help address this problem?
rio: You need to take a few days off from work for a family emergency. Write a letter to your employer formally requesting time off and explaining the situation.
the graph show the amount of money spent on books in Germany, Italy, France and Austria between 1995 and 2005
[Dri]Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people think that eating local food is more environmentally and economically. Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
In the future nobody will buy printed newspapers and books because they will be able to read everything online freely. To waht extent do you agree or disagree?
Shopping is becoming more and more popular as a leisure activity. However, some people feel that this has both positive and negative effects. Why is shopping so popular? What effects does its increase in popularity have on individuals and on society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowlegde or experience.
Oxygen is getting frail day by day. It is difficult to breathe contaminated air. Why do you think it has become such a serious problem? Give some suggestions to eradicate it.
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
THe bar chart below shows the top ten contries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarise the infromation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, socio, and commercial, perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what resources should be taken to reduce these pressures?
Some feel that school uniforms make schools safer for students, create a “level playing field” that reduces socio economic disparities and encourage children to focus on their studies rather that their clothes. Others say school uniforms infringe upon students’ rights to express their individuality, have no positive effect on behavior and academics achievement. Discuss both sides and give your opinion
write a letter t friend wants to senf his children to your house for weekend.write
1 agree to the arrangement
2.say what time is suitable
3decribe what ae you planning
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
A friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer.He/she has a ask 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