At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Compare and contrast the advantages & disadvantages
The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently attended a job interview, but you have not received any feedback yet. Write a letter to the Human Resources manager. In your letter:
– Introduce yourself and mention the position you applied for
– Explain why you believe the interview went well
– Request an update on the result and explain why you need it promptly.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Fresh water has always been a limited source in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand, what measurements can governments and individuals take to respond to this problem?
A growing number of people work by telecommuting, that is, the employee works from home, using a computer and the Internet to connect with the office. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working this way? 250 words
Even more people are spending most of their time at work nowadays, which leaves almost nothing for personal life. Do you think this trend has more advantages o disadvantages for people?
The following diagram is a flowchart of the process of recycling of the plastic bottles for production of new products
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believes that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both vinews and give your opinion.
The table below shows social and economic indictators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations Statistics.
The graph below shows the number of Internet users in a few countries over a period of 10 years.
Some people think that development in technology causes environmental problems. Other people believe that technology can solve environmental problems. Discuss both sides of the argument and then give your opinion
The pie chart shows the population of countries of the European Union in 2021 by percentage.
such as their hobbies, and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant or useful. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
GT Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell your friend how you feel about the problem
explain how you faced a similar situation in the past
suggest possible solutions to the problem
Write at least 150 words.
The table below shows the results of a survey carried out with visitors to the London Natural History Museum. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The two pie charts show how different industries used electricity in 1995 and 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside resort of Templetion between 1990 and 2005.
Some people believe that advertising is useful and informative. And some believe it provides false information in order to increase the price of products and services. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
some people think that to be successful in sports, physical strength is the most important factor. Others, however, think that it is more important to be mentally strong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
People in senior management positions should have a higher salary than other workers in a company or an organisation. Do you agree or disagree?
A young person will start work at your office next month to gain work experience. Write a letter to him/her.
In your letter
•inform him/her about the work that needs to be done at the office;
•explain what he/she is supposed to do on the first day;
•suggest what he/she should bring to work.
People are increasingly becoming concerned about protecting the environment from pollution caused by fossil fuels. Much of the pollution comes from car engines and some have suggested electric cars could be the solution. Do you think electric cars could be better for the environment? What are their advantages and disadvantages?
Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city for an upcoming 2 day business trip for you and your colleagues.
In your letter, You should tell :
Introduce yourself and colleagues
give information about the business meeting
tell other requests you moght have.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntaryl unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntarylunpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntarylunpaid work. In your letter
explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
.
⚫ give details of when you would be available for work
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing railway lines for very fast train between cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The table compares age, average of per individual’s salary, and population poverty in three states in the US.
In many countires women no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn their own income and, therefore, do not require the financial security that marriage can bring. Do you agree or disagree?
Too much emphasis is given for education of the young children. Moregovernment money should be spent to free time activity of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, many small local shops have closed because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that environmental problems need to be addressed on a global scale, while others believe that it is better to address them at the national level. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Getting a promotion is one of the biggest drives for people to apply themselves and work hard in the modern workplace. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotions? What other factors influence people to work hard?
Governments should be responsible for funding and controlling scientif. research rather than private organizations. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Q) Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoid any change. others, however, think that change is always a good thing. discuss both views and give your opinion.
You had a birthday party and you were playing loud music.
Your neighbor Mr. Smith complained. Write a formal letter of
apology explaining that it was a special occasion and that it
won't happen again.
The diagram below shows how rainwater is collected and converted to drinking water in an Australian town. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the picture below.
Men should go to work and women place is in the home. To what extend do you agree or disagree
The chart below shows the spending (in dollars) per household in the US on five different products in 2010 and 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter:
– describe what you purchased,
– explain why you are not happy with the purchase,
– tell them what you would like them to do about the situation.
Dear Sir or Madam,
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
some people believe women are better leaders than men. 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.
Human beings are being judged according to their social status and marterial possession. Old fashioned values such as kindness and trust seems no longer important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Traditional medicine, such as acupuncture and herbal remedies, is very popular in some countries. Those who practise traditional medicine claim it is better than modern medicine in maintaining and improving health. Do you agree or disagree with this viewpoint?
The diagram below shows how glass is recycled. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some areas of the Us, a curfew is imposed in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after particular time at night unless they are accompanied by adults what is your opinion about this
the graph shows leisure time for men and women
Damage to the environment is an inevitable consequence of the improvement in the standard of living. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
`Nowadays, a lot of information about medical conditions and illnesses is freely available on the internet. Is this a good thing or a bad thing for most people? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to increase the number of police officers on the streets. Others, however, think that other measures are needed to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular caribbian island between 2010 and 2017.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now “one big traffic jam”. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars ?