LEARNING ENGLISH AT SCHOOL IS OFTEN SEEN AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN LEARNING LOCAL LANGUAGES. IF TAUGHT MANY ARE AT RISK OF DYING OUT. IN YOUR OPINION IS IT IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE TO LEARN ENGLISH? SHOULD WE TRY TO ENSURE THE SURVIVAL OF LOCAL LANGUAGES, IF SO, HOW? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVENT EXANPLE FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE
In some places old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important. Discuss both views and give youy opinion.
Long distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses for many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourists travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people feel that manufacturer and supermarket have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods.others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging Discuss both views and give your opinion
The range and quality of food that we can buy has changed because of technological and scientific advances. Some people regard this change as an improvement, while others believe that it is harmful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The chart below shows the Higher Colleges of Technology graduates in the UAE.
Governments spend millions of dollars each year on their space programs. Most recently, mars is the focus of scientists attention. Some people think this money would be better spent on dealing with problems closer to home. Do you agree or disagree.
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
Nowadays, tourists and scientists are allowed to travel to remote natural environments. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answers and include example from your own experience?
: The charts below show the figure of hours per week in the industrial sector in four Europeans nations in 2002.
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment.
Write a letter to your current employer. In your letter
•explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company
•say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her
•tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her.
it is a nature process that animal species become extinct, as a dinasours did in the past. ther is no reason for people to prevent this from happening.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical mealsof three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The lockdown, one of the social isolation restrictions, has been observed to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic, and showed that the spread of the virus can be significantly reduced by this preventive restriction. Do you agree or disagree?
Open plan office no walls no barriers. Research has shown that the transportation of products and people are the main source of pollution. Some people believe government should be in charge of this, while others believe it is the fault of individuals. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The charts below show what UK graduate and post graduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
our friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot now not join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
It is increasingly popular to find out the history of your family. What do you think are the reasons for this and it it as positive or negative development?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? there is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and example to support your position.
In your opinion, why is the circus still a popular form of entertainnment in the modern electronic age? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The best way to solve traffic and transport problems is to encourage people to live in cities rather than in surburbs or countryside. What are the effects of rapid population growth in the city? How can the quality of life of city dwellers be maintained?
In some areas of the US, a "curfew" is imposed in which teenagers are not allowd to be out of doors after a paticular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
The qualities a person needs to become truly successful in today's world cannot be learned at a university or similar academic institution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
n the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
The tables below show response to a questionnaire given by two groups of people who showed their opinions about a new theatre.
Some people believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent robots. What is your opinion? Robots equipped with artificial intelligence are gradually replacing humans in the workplace.
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
•say what the importance of this historic building is
• mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
• suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
The graph below gives information on the differences in clothing exports from three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people believe that the increasing number of cars in cities is the biggest source of pollution and waste. Others think that industries are the ones causing pollutioin. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart compares in 1968 and in 2018, the spending of families in one country how they spent their weekly income
Writing Task 1
you have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with
your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In
your email
-> give details of the purchase
-> Describe the problem
-> Explain why you need a replacement urgently
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
People from poor rural areas often have difficulty getting into good universities. Therefore, universities should make it easier for these people to be accepted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Young people are now spending more and more time and money following fashion trends. What is your opinion? Is this a positive or negative development?
Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basis produced by other countries have to be transported for a long distance. What extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
As reading is important for a good education, we should encourage our children to read whatever appeals to them. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The bar chart below shows the value (in billions of pounds) of Southland's exports in three key industries (international tourism, dairy products, and meat) for the years 2000 and 2025, with projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table gives information about the projected costing for five years in American dollars for three circumstantial projects sensible foresty.
Online communication is becoming more and more popular than face-to-face communication in many organisations. Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvatages?
The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported into the European Union from seven major countries of origin in 1997 and 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Aircart have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plant hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppose it Discuss both view and give your opinion
Some people think it is better for children to being to learn a foreign language at primary school than at secondary school. What’s your opinion? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Bar charts show average hotel room rate in australia in 2009 and the percentage of occupancy
ou had some photos of your family taken by a
professional photographer.
Write a letter to the
photographer. In your letter:
• Say that you liked their photos of your family
• Ask them to be your photographer at a special family event
• Give them the details of the event.
the bart chart below shows the expenditure of two countries in consumer goods in 2010
Modern educational institutions do not offer all the ingredients that are needed for success. To what extent do you agree with the above statement? Give reasons for your answer.
some people believe that international sporting events are the ideal opportunity to show the world the qualities of the host nation. Others believe that thesze events are mainly large unjustifiable expense. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people point that experiential learning can work well in formal education. However, others think a traditional form of teaching is the best. Do you think experiential learning can work well in high schools or colleges?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things.other peoplethink that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both views and give your view.
In recent years many local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres to do their shopping. Is it a positive or negative development?
The diagram shows production of sugar by a German company for supermarkets and restaurants.