You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•apologize for being late
•explain the reason why you were late
•suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
Some say that people living in high-rise apartments are lonely and unhappy, while others say that it’s advantageous to stay in high-rise apartments. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
in many countries people are now living longer than ever before. some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweugh the disadvantages? give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The graphs below show the cinema attendance in Australia and the average cinema visits by different age groups from 1996 to 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
the two maps below show the changes in the town of Denham from 1986 to the present day.
The charts below show the percentage of people aged 23 - 65 in different occupations in one UK town (Ashby) and in the UK as a whole in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below show the propotions of visits to Ireland last year by age group, and by gender and type of visit. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows many stages of brick manufacturing for the building industry. Brick production involves 7 steps.
There is a general increase in anti-social behaviours and lack of respect for others. What are the causes and solutions?
A graph is shown below. It represents the average CO2 emissions per person among four European countries; Italy, Sweden, Portugal, and the United Kingdom over four decades, from 1967 to 2007.
A cafe near your home puts some chairs and tables on the pavement for customers. This creates a problem for you. Write a letter to the cafe manager to complain about this matter. In your letter:
describe the problem;
explain how it affects you;
say what you will do if this matter is not resolved
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some people believe that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) will bring profound benefits to humanity, while others are concerned that it poses significant risks to our future. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
In the digital age, newspapers face challenges in maintaining their relevance as sources of information. Some argue that the rise of online news platforms renders traditional newspapers obsolete, while others contend that they continue to play a crucial role in society. Discuss both views and provide your opinion!
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Summarize the information be selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Mobile phones have changed the way people communicate. Nowadays people can not live without them if they want to be a part of society. To what extent do you think this is true? Why do you think some people have not adapted to this type of communication?
In some areas of the US, a 'curfew' is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a partuclar time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?
The population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the changes in the maximum number of Asian elephants between 1997 and 2004.
The table chart shows the percentage of members of parliament who were women in 1990,1997,2005.
In many countries schools have severe problems with student behavior? What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the percentage of boys and girls in one country who played various sports in 2010.
Some people think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre school age. Other working people think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Young people are often influenced in their behaviours and situations by other in the same age. This is called peer pressure. Do the disadvantages outweighed the advantages?
The graph illustrates changes in the birth and death rates between 1901 and 2101.
Today many children and teenagers are overweight and unhealthy. Give reasons to explain why many young people are obese and give some sllutions to fix the problem
The bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentage of GDP for various European countires for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012.
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in diffrent countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter.
• say how important New Year is to people in your country
• describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
• explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
Some employees want to be able to contact their staff at all times, even on holidays. Does this development have more advantages than disadvantages?
Environmental issues such as climate change have always been an international problem because governments are not imposing harsh punishments against offenders. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
Many companies invest their money in sport games for advertisement purposes. Some people think it's good for the sport world, while others believe that it has some disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays more and more people buy and use their own cars. Do you think the adventages of this trend for individuals overweigh its disadventages for the environment?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Humans are responsible for a variety of environmental problems, but can also take steps in order to reduce the damage caused to the plandlet. This essay will discuss environmental problems, the role of government and individual in addressing this issue affecting the planet.
It is generally agreed that the amount of rubbish created by humans today is a worldwide problem. What do you think are the main causes of this situation? What measures can be used to tackle the problem?
It is said that music can connect people of various cultures, lifestyles, and ages together with its meaningful sounds and lyrics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the percentage of part-time workers in each country of the United Kingdom in 1980 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they recieved from empoyers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the annual income of languages-related jobs in US dollars in five cities.
THE CHART BELOW SHOWS INFIRMATION ABOUT CHANGES IN AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES IN FIVE DIFFERENT CITIES BETWEEN 1990 AND 2002 COMPARED WITH THE AVERAGE PRICES IN 1989
Some people think that the governments should subsidize fruit and vegetables to make healthy food cheaper. While others believe that governments should tax unhealthy food. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Some people think students should not leave universities without good understanding of how to manage their money. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the charts below show how average middle incom families spent their household budget in two different years. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
Many young people do not know how to mnage their finances after graduating school. what are the reasonn and what can be done to solve this problem
Students in some countries leave school without good understanding of how to manage their money, What do you think are the reasons ?What are the solutions to this problem?
In many countries schools have severe problems of behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
In today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disadvangtages ?
Animal extinction is one of the biggest environmental problems we face. What problems does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situation?