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 impose a higher tax on this kind of food. The increasing appearance of the junk-food has caused the citizen’s health risks/ threats To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Thanks to the development of technology, many employees are now offering employees the option to work from home. Is this a positive or negative development.
When asked to choose betwee a life without work and working most of time, people would always choose not to work. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
thw two pie charts show online shopping sales for retail sectors in Canada in 2005 and 2010.
The growth of online shopping will one day lead to all shops in towns and cities closing. Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 worrds
Nowadays, many governments budget money for the sports industry. Why do you think governments are funding sports so heavily? Do you think this is an appropriate investment?
The diagram below shows the usual process a person must go through when applying for a driving license in one state in the US. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons.
Many agricultural lands are being converted into commercial centres as a result of population growth. How does this affect the environment and the people’s lifestyle? Discuss this situation and provide relevant examples.
More and more young people do weekend or part-time jobs while at secondary school. Is this a good idea or should young people focus exclusively on their school work? Write an essay in which you analyse the consequences of having a part-time job on a person’s education and their career prospects.
Tarnagul is a small town near Melbourne. The maps show the town's development over a period of time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You work a part-time job in a company, and the company posted an advert seeking a person for a full-time position. Write a letter to your manager requesting to apply for the advertised position. In your letter say
– Why do you want to apply?
– What are your future goals?
– Why would it be beneficial for the company?
You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live.
Write a letter to your friend:
Express your gratitude to him/her
Describe the area that you want to live in
Explain what type of accommodation you are looking for
The pie charts below show how dangerous waste products are dealt with in three countries. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
The government should spend money on promoting sports and arts in schools rather than sponsoring professional sports and arts events in communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table details the international tourist arrivals in millions in 8 countries in 2009 and 2010 and the changes (in percentage). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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There have been some problems with the bus servicing, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks. Write a letter to the manager of the bus company, in your letter:
1. Describe what the problems are
2. Explain how these problems are affecting you
3. Suggest what you would like the company to do
Some people belive that culture will be ruined if it used to earn tourism revenue ,but others consider that tourism is the only way of protecting culture.Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The top priority of businesses is making money, and they do not need to have social respondsibilities. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
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?
The graph below shows the percentage of New Zealand primary school students learning a second language learned for the years 2006 to 2014.
The graph below shows the number of tourists of visiting a particular Carribean Island between 2010 and 2017. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that allowing children to make decisions on every day choices such as food, clothes, entertainment will result in a society of individuals who think only of themselves, others are of the opinion that decision should be made about issues which affect them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so the population in ht countryside is decreasing. Is this a positive or negative phenomenon?
the childen and adults in many countries playing vedio games .many people belive that it harmful. To what extent you are agree with this statement
Children these days are using gadgets like smartphones and tablets from an early age for both entertainment and education. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The plans show an office in a university in 2005 and the same office now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say the government should spend money on providing faster public transport while others believe the government should give priority to other factors such as cost and the effect on environment. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You are getting married later this year. You want to invite your friend to the wedding. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- tell your friend that you are getting married
- tell them when and where the wedding will take place
-- ask them to help you prepare for the wedding in some way
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do vou agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart below gives information about the percentage of male and female teacher in six different kind of education setting in UK in 2010.
A.I. technology is increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that zoos are cruel and should be closed down. Others, however, believe that zoos can be useful in protecting wild animals. Discuss both views and give your opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences
People are annoyed or entertained by advertising, but they are not affected by advertisements when making shopping decisions. To what extent you agree or disagree?
You attended an old friend's wedding in another city, about 3 hours away, a week ago. It was an outdoor wedding held on a rainy day and you had taken along a rather expensive, elegant umbrella. When you returned, you were tired and went straight to bed. You had a very busy week.This weekend, when it started to rain, you realized you had the wrong umbrella. You must have taken someone else's umbrella, which was very similar to your own, when leaving the wedding reception. Write to your friend who got married. In your letter:
congratulate him / her on the beautiful wedding
explain the situation
ask how you can return this umbrella and locate your own
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 in her home
-say why you would like to do this work
-explain when you will and will not be available
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs. Barrett,
Why do students prefer doing part time jobs during their studies? Do you think this has more advantage or disadvantage.
The diagram shows the process by which milk and related product are produced. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feactures
Some people believe that it is the residents that are responsible for the cleaning nd tidying the streets . While others believe it is the responsibility of government . Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The chart and table below give information about population figures in Japan. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The pictures below showed the recycling process of wasted glass bottles, summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison relatives right at least 150 words
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new fast trains between cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
More people put their personal information online (address, telephone number…) for everyday activities such as socializing on social networks or banking. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Your child's school is going for a trip out of the country for 3 days and parent is allowed to join the group. Write a letter to school.
In your letter, you should:
•ask questions about the trip
•tell them why you want to join the group
•explain how you can help.
Nowadays as a part of the education process students are working for a company for a short period of time without pay. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this ? Give your own opinion
Topic: Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city.
Most modern families have both parents working and as a result children spend less and less tie with their parent. What is the reason for this? what problems can this cause?
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. Do the advantages of studying abroad outwegh the disadvantages
The development of technology has resulted in more employees working from home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the manager what action he will take over this matter.
The graph below shows the average monthly chnage in the prices of three metal during 2014.