A 14-year-old young who seriously damaged school was made to clean streets as a punishment. Do you think young criminals should be sent to prison or there are alternative forms of punishment? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
University and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010 . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisions where relevant . Vu Huyen
The graph below shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycle from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparison where relevant
The tables show the sales of fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing…. What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
The graph below shows the changes in the places where people used to surf the internet in the years 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004. Summarize the information byselecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You have been looking for a job and have seen a job advertisement for a part-time position. Write a letter to the employer.
In your letter
•explain why you need the job;
•describe your skills and qualifications;
•say what days you are available.
he diagram below shows how dirt is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Encouraging people to use public transport is the best way to solve traffic problems in cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where irrelevant. The image contains a table detailing the percentage of national consumer expenditure by category for 2002 across five countries. Ireland's expenditure includes 28.91% on Food/Drinks/Tobacco, 6.43% on Clothing/Footwear, and 2.21% on Leisure/Education. Italy's expenditure comprises 16.36% on Food/Drinks/Tobacco, 9.00% on Clothing/Footwear, and 3.20% on Leisure/Education. Spain reports 18.80% for Food/Drinks/Tobacco, 6.51% for Clothing/Footwear, and 1.98% for Leisure/Education. Sweden exhibits an expenditure of 15.77% on Food/Drinks/Tobacco, 5.40% on Clothing/Footwear, and 3.22% on Leisure/Education. Turkey demonstrates a spending pattern with 32.14% on Food/Drinks/Tobacco, 6.63% on Clothing/Footwear, and 4.35% on Leisure/Education.
Some people think that animals should be kept in men made cells. What are the disadvantages of keeping animal in zoos?
Young people are often influenced in their behaviours by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages. Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Some people believe that excelling in school is a crucial apparatus for measuring intelligence. Do you think there is a correlation between grades and intelligence? How would you define intelligence?
You have received a job offer from a city where lives one of your childhood friend. Write a letter to him:
• Tell about this happy event in your life;
• Ask him for help finding accommodation;
• Ask him to advise the best ways to get prepared for the new life in that city
Some people think that sports lessons are a waste of time. Write an article for your school newspaper, giving your views.
Part 1 The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant Percentage of Australian men and women doing regular physical activity: 2010
Some believe that people today have no interest in maintaining the traditional culture of their country or region. Others believe that it is still important to people that we preserve a traditional way of life. Discuss both viwes and give your opinions.
Some people think that watching TV causes weight problems in children. Do you agree with this view? What solution you can suggest to tackle children’s weight problem?
Social networking websites like facebook causes a mass of negative exposure by assuming of myriad people. It is agreed that the growth of network consuming leads to considerable matters in society, spheres. Firstly, this essay will discuss the rise of health issues rise and secondly it will analyse why communicating skills by social network usage shows low level.
2. You received a letter from a friend who asked for a recommendation letter from you for the job that he/she is applying for.
Write a letter to the manager:
– Explain how well you know this person
– Describe how this person work
– Why you think this person is suitable for the job.
the line graph shows visits to disneyland and sea world from 2001-2005. The bar chart shows the most popular rides and attractions in disneyland. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to your colleague asking for help in setting up an equipment for your presentation.
In your letter, you should:
• tell when and where the presentation will deliver
• describe your arrangements
• say him/her what equipment you need.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “It is more important for students to study art and literature than it is to study math and science.”
Some people think if students are afraid of the teacher it is better. Others say that having a friendly relation is better. What do you think?
Some people believe that online reading materials should only be used to learn to read whereas others believe that only printed materials should be used. Discuss both these views and give your opinions.
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
•say which part-time course you booked
•explain why you need to cancel your booking
•ask about booking a different course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Nowadays many people work part or full time from home. Some people say that working from home has many benefits while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adults. What are the reason for this rise in obesity? How could it be tackled?
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Film stars and music celebrities may earn a great deal of money and live in luxurious surroundings, but many of them lead unhappy lives. Do you agree? To what extent is this the price they pay for being famous? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The most important consideration when choosing any career orjob is having a high income. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Being a celebrity – such as a movie star or professional athlete – brings problems as well as benefits.
Do you think that being a celebrity has more benefits or drawbacks?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people think that it is important to use leisure tomr for activities that improve mind,such as doing word pusompwzzles or reading.Other feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours each day.
Write a letter to Mrs, Barret. In your letter
suggest how you could help her
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you would will and will not be available
The office you work in does not have any cafeteria for staff. Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
In your letter, you should tell,
• what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
• how you feel about it
• what suggestions you have about setting up a cafeteria
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• Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
here are many reasons that can motivate a person to stay working for the same company. Some believe that money is the main reason. Do you agree or disagree?
The given bar charts provide information about various options chosen by the UK students after finishing their graduation and post graduation studies except pursuing full-time employment in the year 2008. Some people think that the government should strictly control the supply of fresh water, as it is a limited resource, while others it should not be regulated. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Robots and artificial intelligent are being developed tp replace humans in the workplace. why is this happening? Do you think this will have positive or negative impact on society?
The bar chart shows the share of poverty of the rural areas in the years 1993 and 2002. The pie chart shows the rural area share and the urban area share of poverty in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by providing at least six years of free education for each child, so that all children can read, write and use numbers.To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books ,they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi tech media such as computer software, videos, DVDs. To what extent do agree or disagree with this statement.
The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in two different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Pie Chart
Successful companies use advertisements to make more sales. What can make an advertisement effective? Do you think advertisements are a bad thing or a good thing for society?
An increasing number of people are changing their careers during their working time. What is the cause of this trend and is it a positive or negative development?
Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for the holidays. In your letter, you should:
• explain your travel plans
• describe the interesting places you plan to visit
• ask for suggestions for sightseeing options.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.