The graph shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
The maps below show the village of Stakeford in 1930 and in 2010 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In the past employees worked for small businesses, but now many are working for large businesses. Do you think working for large businesses has more advantages than disadvantages?
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a univer¬sity should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own know¬ledge or experience.
Some people think government should spent money on measures to save languages with few speakers from drying out completely. Others think this is a waste of financial resources. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar charts compare the average price of a hotel room per night with the proportion of rooms occupied in various regions of Australia in 2009.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of the young aldults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantage
In some countries, the widespread internet gives freedom for study and work at home instead of traveling to work and college. To what extent the advantages outweigh the disagvantages.
Write a letter to your friend who is visiting a city that you know well. -Recommend places worth visiting. -Where to eat. -How to get around the city.
Some people think the spread of multinational companies and globalization produce positive outcomes for everyone. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons to your answer and include examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The graph below gives information on wages of Somecountry over a ten-year period. Write a report for a university tutor describing the information shown.
ILife has become much more stressful compared to our parent’s generation. As a result, stress-related illnesses are increasing around the world. Why is stress such widespread in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that getting a degree from university is the best way to guarantee a good job, others believe that it would be byeee to go straight into work and get experience instead. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skill and imagination than reading. To what extent do you agree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Recent advances in medicine have resulted in an increase in life expectancy over the past four years. Do you think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think it is necessary to use animals to test medicines or products intended for human use. Others, however, criticize this as animal cruelty. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The diagram below shows the development of the cutting tool in the Stone Age. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, children are engaged in some kinds of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong. While others concider it as valuable work experience important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinion on this issue
Overweight is a biggest issue. what is the reason?
You live in a block of flats; your neighbour makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter, you should:
explain the situation
tell him/her how you are effected by this
Suggest what you want the landlord to do.
One of the prime times for advertising on TV is when children get back from school. Some people that advertisements aimed at children should not be allowed. Do you agree or disagree?
The table and charts bellow give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed.
Many manfactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which casues many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
In order to solve traffic problems, governments should tax private cars owners heavily and use their money to improve public transportation. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
You and your friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
· Give details of your visit to the restaurant
· Explain the reason for the celebration
· Say what you liked about the food or service
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
ou 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,
Some people think that the government should fund training courses for performing arts such as music, dance and arts lessons for children. Others think that they should be funded by private businesses or by children's families. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently visited a department store. One member of staff at the store was very helpful to you and you want to tell the store about this.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter.
- say which part of the store you visited
- describe how this member of staff was helpful to you
- say what you would like the manager to do
More and more people use private cars instead of taking public transport . What are the reasons for this thread? How can the government encourage people to take public transport?
There is a sports stadium near your house and each weekend large no of people come to watch sports which cause neihbourw and you disturbances.
Write a letter
E planning who are you and where you live.
What is the problem.
And suggest a solution for local council .
Many people judge success solely by money and material possessions. However, success can be achieved or measured in other ways. What are your opinions on this topic?
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a
course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment,
you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admission tutor. In your letter,
• explain your position
• apologize and offer to come on another day or later the same day
• also ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be
any tests during it
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some people consider it is a good trend, but some appose it. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
In some countries, birth rates are falling and experts say that by 2050 these countries will have far more adults aged 65 and over than children under 15. What problems might this cause in the future? Can anything else be done to solve this issue? (2nd attempt)
The organizer of the annual festival is going to organize a festival in your place. Write a letter to the organizer giving feedback for last year and suggestions for this year.
In your letter, you should:
give your feedback for the last festival
tell him/her what you can do for the new festival
suggestions about the new festival.
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•Say what the participant liked about the hotel.
•Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.
•Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future.
You have recently organized an event at a restaurant.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
• Give details about the event and how it went;
• Tell how you were pleased with the restaurant’s service;
• Suggest some improvements the restaurant could make.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
The diagram below shows how geothermalenergy is used to produce electricity.
Many companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. some people think that it is good for the word of sports, while others think it has disadvantages, too. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
These days many people leave their country to work abroad and take their family with them. Do you think benefits of this outweigh disadvantages in terms of family development? ________________________________________
An increasing number of domestic appliances (e.g., air purifiers and water purifiers) are on the market to tackle water pollution and air pollution. Why is this the case? Is this a positive indicator of the development of human beings? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The road in front of your house got damaged a long ago and nothing has been done about it. Write a letter to the municipal authority complaining about the damaged road.
In your letter:
· introduce yourself
· explain the condition of the road
· and suggest what they should do
In order to solve traffic problems government should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to improve public transport system. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?
Many people believe the media coverage of celebrities is having a negative effect on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mrs Barrett,
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phoned (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
Public health is becoming an urgent issue nowadays. Some argue that government should create nutrition and food choice laws to improve public health, while others believe that it is a matter of personal choice and responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The average standart of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extend do you agree or disagree woth this statement ?